Top 3 episodes (all series) for a newbie (startrek.website)

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Hi there. A friend of mine wants to get into Star Trek (finally, yay). She asked me which series would be a good start since she loves binge watching. I honestly couldn't say. My favourites are VOY, ENT S1/S2 & SNW, but I'm a big fan of all series and watched them so many times back to back (with the exception of DIS & PIC - only once and never again). So, instead I thought we could watch the top 3 episodes of each series and then she can pick one to start watching the entire thing. Let me hear your top 3 episodes of one or several series. Just keep in mind she doesn't know any of the lore yet. I'm really looking forward to see your takes.

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[-] jerakor@startrek.website 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

Specifically for a new viewer who wants 3 shows that would be different and enjoyable:

TNG:

The Inner Light, Cause and Effect, Lower Decks

DS9:

Duet, The Visitor, Trials and Tribbleations

[-] DrainKikoLake@lemmy.ca 5 points 10 months ago

The Inner Light
The Visitor

Welcome to Star Trek! We cry here.

[-] TotallyNotSpezUpload@startrek.website 2 points 10 months ago

I love those suggestions. And yes, I think they are very suitable for someone new to the franchise. Thank you.

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