For sci-fi nerds born in the ‘80s and ‘90s, Star Trek: The Next Generation is a hallmark of true science-fiction television. We grew up with Captain Picard and the crew of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D). We explored strange new worlds, sought out new life and new civilizations, and boldly went where no one had gone before. But when one returns to the series now with a more critical eye… Well, there are certain problems. And you just can’t overlook them. Not even if you love the show. So here are all the reasons why Star Trek: The Next Generation is the worst Star Trek series. And that’s coming from a die-hard fan.
Those uniforms
For the first few seasons of “The Next Generation,” viewers were treated? to the Starfleet onesie, a 100% spandex monstrosity that was too small, too smelly, and too terrible even for the actors involved. “Star Trek” creator Gene Roddenberry was convinced spandex was the fabric of the future. Apparently, the future is filled with only perfectly toned human specimens who never have to worry about putting on an extra 10 lbs. during the holidays.