A Federation starhip lost in the Delta Quadrant was a wonderful concept for a show, unfortunately, that concept was wasted in many respects by weak or already done stories.

There were many weaknesses to the show including the over use of nonsensical techno-jargon and Janeway being able to beat the Borg at every turn.

The show did have it’s strengths. I really thought the cast was wonderful and the chemistry they shared onscreen was genuine (with the exception of Kes.)

There were also many stand alone episodes that were really great. One that comes to mind is the episode where Janeway pilots Voyager through two pulsars to get rid of the invading Aliens. That was a very powerful moment in Trek. Also the episode “Shattered” where Voyager is divided into multiple timelines. Another one I really enjoyed was the two parter “Equinox.” The episode where the future Chakotay and Kim come back to the Delta quadrant to save Voyager was also very good. There are others that don’t come to mind right now.

I tried with that show (VOY), I really did… It just seemed like Berman and Braga had no idea what they were doing with that show. DS9 always seemed to live VOY’s shadow when the two were both on the air, but DS9 is the show that (usually) broke new ground while still holding Trek’s/Roddenberry’s basic principles.

DS9 went about it differently than the other shows, and it was certainly darker than the other Treks, but it also dug a lot deeper, showed greater character diversity, and dealt with timely issues in a way no other Trek has, aside (perhaps) from the original series. It wasn’t always perfect, but most of the time it was. VOY just struck me as TNG-lite most of the time. It had a great pilot episode, and held a lot of promise, but it squandered it quickly.

And Neelix. Sheesh… What were they thinking?

All in all if the biography is accurate, Deforest Kelley seems like a class act. The biography just underscored how big a loss his passing truely is.

Have to say I think Bones is probably my overall favourite character, and I think that character is in safe hands with Mr Urban from what I’ve read, and I am starting to ’see’ him in the role now.

I still think Gary Sinese would have been a better choice in the role though – he looks so much like a younger DeForest Kelly.

I’m still most concerned with the casting of Kirk – Lets hope the casting succeeds on all levels!

- 7FN

Never has there been an actor who can project impatience, annoyance, and irritation so well. I can relate to a guy like that. ;-)

I agree. I haven’t seen him in much but I’ve liked what I saw. He was also in “First Knight”. I think he was the one who was banished from the round table (you’re fired! :-) ).

Re: #113. I Love My Moogie

There is SO MUCH stuff they could insert. Wonder what they’re going to cover. At least they have 3 movies to do it. I’d love to be a spider under the table in those meetings. (Bajoran reference.)

Re: #118. Garovorkin

“…with regard to Urban and the rest of the cast — yes they are going to suffer unfair comparisons to the original actors…”

I wouldn’t want to be in their position. WHO AM I KDDING!! I’D LOVE TO!!

It will be interesting to see their interpretation of the character under J. J.’s supervision.

Personally, I would love to know who all they considered for the various characters. Wonder who else was up for “Bones”?

Re: #122. I Love My Moogie

Where do you find this stuff out? I’d love to know. I saw a bit once where Harry was complaining that the women (Janeway, Torres) didn’t want to look too old in the final episode. He seemed to be saying that they were being really prissy about it. Guess I love gossip. How sad.

Gotta go make dinner.

kg