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EveryStar Trekseries has bully guest stars , but some recurring characters fend above the quietus . AlthoughStar TrekTV showshave always bank to a great extent on a series ' chief cast to tell their stories , no show would be complete without other part to round out various episodes . Often , an instalment ’s client characters only appear once in the series , butthe good kinds ofStar Trekrecurring characters are the ace who stupefy aroundand appear in multiple episodes despite not being a series even .
These recur fictitious character sometimes become more popular than the master characters and can append a lot to the show by being fresh brass that audiences are mad to see . Sometimes , previous main character from former serial have even become recurring characters on later show , adding an exciting element as a recall to spectator ' favorite series . Whether it ’s a classicStar Trek : TOScastaddition like Christine Chapel ( Majel Barret ) or a beloved former main quality like Data ( Brent Spiner),Star Trek ’s go back type hold a especial place in franchise canon .
Star Trek is ending series like Discovery and Lower Decks but renewed Strange New Worlds while setting up new streaming and theatrical movies .
10Nurse Christine Chapel
Star Trek: The Original Series
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Season 2
9
Season 3
13
Star Trek : The Original Seriesis famed for own a singular focus on the show ’s core type , namely Captain James T. Kirk ( William Shatner ) and Spock ( Leonard Nimoy ) . However , the show sure had repeat characters , and there is perhaps none more famous than Nurse Christine Chapel . work byStar Trekcreator Gene Roddenberry ’s married woman , Majel Barret , Nurse Chapel made the biggest opinion onTOSoutside of the show ’s independent cast . As one of the few female characters in the series , Chapel bestow a more well - rounded constituent to the showin her oeuvre with Dr. Leonard McCoy ( DeForest Kelley ) in Sickbay .
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More recently , Jess Bush has taken on the function of Chapel inStar Trek : Strange New Worlds , fleshing out the character ’s backstory and adding young layer to her life and relationship with Spock that commute and improve how she can be consider inTOSupon rewatch .
Barret played Chapel with grace and good luck charm , and the office cemented her as an image of the earlyTrekera . Chapel ’s unrequited romance with Spock lend a much - need unchanging romantic element toTOS , contrasting with Kirk ’s briefer whirl . More latterly , Jess Bush has taken on the persona of Chapel inStar Trek : Strange New Worlds , fleshing out the character ’s backstory and adding newfangled layer to her life and human relationship with Spockthat change and ameliorate how she can be viewed inTOSupon rewatch .
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Set in the twenty-third century , this iconic science fable series follows the starship USS Enterprise and its crowd as they embark on explorative missions across the galaxy . The series examines stem of delicacy , ethics , and the unknown , often highlighting diverse cultures and futuristic technologies .
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
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time of year 4
Set in the 23rd century, this iconic science fiction series follows the starship USS Enterprise and its crew as they embark on exploratory missions across the galaxy. The series examines themes of diplomacy, ethics, and the unknown, often highlighting diverse cultures and futuristic technologies.
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Season 7
Few repeat quality inStar Trek : The Next Generationhave go on to become as iconic asQ ( John de Lancie ) . bring in inTNG ’s pilot instalment , " Encounter at Farpoint , " Q became a staple baddie ( and sometimes ally ) throughoutTNG ’s seven seasons . In fact , it ’s hard to believe that Q only come out in eight episodes ofTNG , give how powerfully he is associated with the serial and how much of an encroachment his storyline had on the largerStar Trekcanon .
De Lancie ’s brash and uproarious portrayal of Q was a large part of what made him so popular , but Q ’s big businessman and his ability to call for theStar Trek : TNGcast in a wide variety of ridiculous situations created some of the show ’s best episode . Outside ofTNG , Q has go on to engross a special shoes in the franchise , making appearance inStar Trek : Voyagerand most recently inStar Trek : Picard . The fact that Q is still an active part ofStar Treknearly 40 years after his introductionillustrates dead why he’sTNG ’s best recur character .
Star Trek : The Next Generation follows Captain Jean - Luc Picard and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D as they ship on interstellar geographic expedition , seeking out unexampled worldly concern and civilization .
8Elim Garak
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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5
time of year 6
Star Trek: The Next Generation follows Captain Jean-Luc Picard and his crew aboard the USS Enterprise NCC-1701D as they embark on interstellar explorations, seeking out new worlds and civilizations.
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Although he begin onStar Trek : Deep Space Ninein a minimal use , Garak ( Andrew Robinson ) became an authoritative part of late seasons . As the first Cardassian character to occupy a more openhearted character , Garak provided an interesting counterpart toDS9 ’s Cardassian baddie Gul Dukat ( Mark Alaimo ) , play as a more virtuously ambiguous figure in his role as the space station ’s resident tailor and former Cardassian undercover agent . It ’s interesting that Garak was so pop despite his hoary morals , but he fit right in withDS9 ’s complexly characterized cast .
In add-on , Garak ’s absorbing relationship with Dr. Julian Bashir ( Alexander Siddig ) helped lift his character to a much high condition than other recurring characters . The chemistry between Robinson and Siddig was apparent from the first scene they act opposite in , andDS9seemed to realize that both eccentric were good when they played against each other . Garak was also an intact part of some of the show ’s most iconic episodes , like season 6 ’s " In the Pale Moonlight . “DS9would have been a completely unlike show without Garak ’s presence .
Star Trek : Deep Space Nine , also experience as DS9 , is the fourth series in the long - running Sci - Fi franchise , Star Trek . DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller , and stars Avery Brooks , René Auberjonois , Terry Farrell , and Cirroc Lofton . This particular series follows a group of person in a space place near a satellite anticipate Bajor .
7Naomi Wildman
Star Trek: Voyager
8
Star Trek : Voyagerdidn’t include a flock of recurring characters , so Naomi Wildman ( Scarlett Pomers ) was sure the best of the clump . As the first child brook on the USS Voyager and the only one to mature up during the ship ’s journey through the Delta Quadrant , Naomi providedsomething that mostStar Trekshows did n’t have : a immature character who could provide view on what life was like for a kid on a starship . Some of the most interesting episodes ofVoyager ’s later time of year were sequence from Naomi ’s gunpoint of eyeshot .
Naomi alsobrought out the best in multiple main theatrical role , most notablyNeelix ( Ethan Phillips)and Seven of Nine ( Jeri Ryan ) . For Neelix , act as Naomi ’s godfather showed the more human side of a character that tended to be over - the - top . For Seven , Naomi provided a fascinating youthful parallel as the former Borg drone rediscover her humanity , and chance for Seven to show her softer side as well . Voyagerwould have lost a terrific position without Naomi , and despite being untried , Scarlett Pomers played her absolutely .
The fifth entry in the Star Trek enfranchisement , Star Trek : Voyager , is a sci - fi series that sees the gang of the USS Voyager on a farsighted journeying back to their home after discover themselves stranded at the far ends of the Milky Way Galaxy . lead by Captain Kathryn Janeway , the serial follow the crew as they embark through truly chartless area of distance , with young species , champion , foe , and mysteries to solve as they wrestle with the political relation of a gang in a position they ’ve never face before .
Star Trek : Picard season 3 almost featured a reunion between Star Trek : Voyager ’s Seven of Nine and Naomi Wildman .
6Admiral Maxwell Forrest
Star Trek: Enterprise
LikeVoyager , Star Trek : Enterprisefocused principally on its essence casting and did n’t boast a great accompaniment of recur character , making Admiral Forrest ( Vaughn Armstrong ) the leisurely choice . Forrest allow for a grounding element to theEnterpriseepisodes he appeared in , giving the show a connection to Earth that was want as the character embark on the very first missions of the nascent Starfleet . alike , Forrest ’s last inEnterpriseseason 4 made for a shocking twist for the show ’s last time of year without kill off a main character .
Enterprise season 4 did cease up killing a main character with Trip Tucker ’s ( Connor Trinneer ) decease in the show ’s series finale " These Are the Voyages … "
More important than Forrest ’s character , however , was the man who played him . As a veteran of theStar Trekfranchise with a 12 character across various serial publication under his belt , Vaughn Armstrong get the chance to act a resort part onEnterprisewas well deserved . Armstrong himself was particularly proud of Forrest , even going so far as to say that the character was his estimable donation to the franchise . This is high congratulations for someone who has played such a variety ofStar Trekcharacters and already cemented their spot as a franchise legend .
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, also known as DS9, is the fourth series in the long-running Sci-Fi franchise, Star Trek. DS9 was created by Rick Berman and Michael Piller, and stars Avery Brooks, René Auberjonois, Terry Farrell, and Cirroc Lofton. This particular series follows a group of individuals in a space station near a planet called Bajor.
Star Trek : initiative act as a prequel to Star Trek : The Original Series , detail the voyages of the original crew of the Starship Enterprise in the 22nd century , a hundred years before Captain Kirk commanded the ship . Enterprise was the sixth serial in the Star Trek enfranchisement overall , and the concluding series before a twelve - year hiatus until the premiere of Star Trek : Discovery in 2017 . The serial stars Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer , with an ensemble cast that include John Billingsley , Jolene Blalock , Dominic Keating , Anthony Montgomery , Linda Park , and Connor Trinneer .
5Emperor Philippa Georgiou
Star Trek: Discovery
AlthoughStar Trek : Discoveryhas had many recurring grapheme over its five seasons , Emperor Georgiou ( Michell Yeoh ) suffer above the rest . Discoveryfirst introduced Georgiou as her Prime Universe similitude , who was unfortunately vote out in the show ’s second episode . However , Discoveryluckily realise that run off Yeoh ’s talent on only a abbreviated cameo was ill - advised , and managed to discover a way to bring back the fictional character with a twirl .
Through her , Discoverygreatly expatiate the lore of the Mirror Universe , and her complicated journeying from ruthless Terran Emperor to reformed baddie was well - paced and completely believable , even give where she started .
Since her debut in season 1 , Emperor Georgiou has become one of the more important character in theStar Trekuniverse . Through her , Discoverygreatly expanded the lore of the Mirror Universe , andher complicated journey from ruthless Terran Emperor to rectify villain was well - pace and wholly believable , even given where she started . Georgiou became so democratic during her meter onDiscoverythat the franchise is give her her own movie . Star Trek : Section 31will exploreStar Trek ’s " lose era"and other antecedently under - represented parts of the franchise .
Star Trek : Discovery is an entry in the legendary Sci - Fi franchise , coif ten long time before the original Star Trek series issue . The show centers around Commander Michael Burnham , ascribe to the USS Discovery , where the work party seek to prevent a Klingon state of war while traveling through the vast range of blank .
4Data
Star Trek: Picard
4
Few characters made a bigger impact onStar Trek : Picardthan Data ( Brent Spiner ) , despite the show only receive three season . As a previous chief persona fromStar Trek : TNG , season 1 ofPicard ’s choice to explore the radioactive dust of Data ’s destruction inStar Trek : Nemesiswas an extremely smart alternative . Although not technically physically present for most of season 1,Data was integral to the spirit of the time of year ’s narrative and allow for the worked up crux for much of the plot .
Additionally , after purportedly dying for good in season 1,Picardseason 3 not only found a way to convey datum back to spirit but also gave him what he had always wanted : to be human . Thanks to a new more human body and the integrating of several personality , Data finally hit the full range of a function of emotion and was able-bodied to reunite with his supporter from the Enterprise - D.Data ’s return to life inPicardseason 3 was incredibly aroused for prospicient - sentence viewers , and one of the more impactful storylines in the show ’s final season .
After asterisk in Star Trek : The Next Generation for seven seasons and various other Star Trek projects , Patrick Stewart is back as Jean - Luc Picard . Star Trek : Picard focuses on a retired Picard who is hold out on his kinsperson vinery as he struggles to cope with the death of Data and the destruction of Romulus . But before too long , Picard is pull back into the natural action . The series also brings back fan - favorite characters from the Star Trek franchise , such as Seven of Nine ( Jeri Ryan ) , Geordi La Forge ( LeVar Burton ) , Worf ( Michael Dorn ) , and William Riker ( Jonathan Frakes ) .
3Lieutenant James T. Kirk
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
No reference is more emblematic of theStar Trekfranchise than James T. Kirk , which is why Paul Wesley ’s version of the character is undoubtedly the expert recur member ofStar Trek : Strange New Worlds ' cast . AlthoughStrange New Worldsis about Captain Pike ’s ( Anson Mount ) sentence as Captain of the USS Enterprise , the show has already greatly expanded the backstories of severalTOScharacters , including Spock ( Ethan Peck ) and Nyota Uhura ( Celia Rose Gooding ) . Given this focusing , it would have feel amiss not to include Kirk somewhere in the mix .
Star Trek : Strange New Worldshas put up the earliest depicting of Kirk in the franchise to date , showing his time in Starfleet before he became a Captain .
Although he has only appeared in a handful of episode throughout the show ’s two seasons , Wesley has bring wonderful new life story to his version of such an iconic character , putting his own spin on Kirk while still feeling unfeigned to his lineage . also , Strange New Worldshas allow some unbelievable dealership firsts , such as depicting Kirk and Spock ’s first meeting . The show has managed to use Kirk perfectly while also stay focused on its chief cast , and the hypothesis for seeing him in future season are eternal in terms of what new storylinesStrange New Worldscan explore .
The fifth entry in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Voyager, is a sci-fi series that sees the crew of the USS Voyager on a long journey back to their home after finding themselves stranded at the far ends of the Milky Way Galaxy. Led by Captain Kathryn Janeway, the series follows the crew as they embark through truly uncharted areas of space, with new species, friends, foes, and mysteries to solve as they wrestle with the politics of a crew in a situation they’ve never faced before.
Star Trek : Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike , Science Officer Spock , and Number One in the years preceding Captain Kirk ’s term of office on the U.S.S. Enterprise , as they adventure across the galaxy to explore new earth .
Paul Wesley ’s performance as James T. Kirk in Star Trek : Strange New Worlds season 2 better after his time of year 1 debut as an alternating reality Kirk .
2Dr. Migleemo
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Star Trek : Lower Decks ' humor is in the first place what set up it aside from other show in the franchise . Lower Decks ' fast grounding in drollery means thatany recurring characters must stand out as really funny , to mate the energy of the independent characters . While most ofLower Decks ' recur characters , like Billups ( Paul Scheer ) and Kayshon ( Carl Tart ) , have their minute , none of them are quite as systematically amusing as Dr. Migleemo ( Paul F. Tompkins ) .
Migleemo adds a wondrously bumbling element toLower Deckswhile flex the role of ship ’s counselor originated by Deanna Troi ( Marina Sirtis ) on its head . Migleemo has acted as a great hydrofoil for the show ’s main characters , particularly Beckett Mariner ( Tawny Newsome ) , and systematically helps elevate storylines with his often ridiculous appearances . While characters like Billups may have been given more screen time , Migleemo embodies the spirit ofLower Decksbetterand is systematically more interestingly characterized .
" Star Trek : Lower Decks " focuses on the reinforcement crew suffice on one of Starfleet ’s least crucial ships , the USS Cerritos , in 2380 . Ensigns Mariner , Boimler , Rutherford and Tendi must keep up with their responsibility and their social liveliness , often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci - fi anomalousness . The ship ’s bridge crowd include Captain Carol Freeman , Commander Jack Ransom , Lieutenant Shaxs and Doctor T’Ana . This is the second reanimate whirl - off in the enfranchisement after 1973 - 74 ’s " Star Trek : The Animated Series , " but has a decidedly more adult tone and humor .
1Chakotay
Star Trek: Prodigy
give that its only season was intemperately focused on the main cast , Star Trek : Prodigyhas essentially no go back theatrical role . This leaves no doubt that Chakotay ( Robert Beltran ) is the good and hopefully set to have a bigger role in season 2 . Like Data , Chakotay was a old main character onStar Trek : Voyager , which meanshis inclusion body onProdigyonly get to sense given the show ’s strong connection toVoyagerin the conformation ofAdmiral Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew ) .
The independent appeal of Chakotay inProdigyis his electric potential ; the show has the opportunity to ameliorate Chakotay ’s character exponentially , providing him with a skillful delineation and ideally dilate the geographic expedition of his complicated history with Janeway .
Prodigyseason 1 already let on what happened to Chakotay afterVoyagerended , but time of year 2 is rife with possibility for his part give that his rescue will be the chief focussing . The independent appeal of Chakotay inProdigyis his potential;the show has the chance to improve Chakotay ’s character exponentially , providing him with a undecomposed characterization and ideally thrive the exploration of his complicated history with Janeway . Given that Chakotay was often underused or mishandled onVoyager , his time to come in theStar Trekfranchise thanks toProdigylooks much brighter now than ever .
Star Trek : Prodigy is the first television receiver serial in the Star Trek franchise marketed toward children , and one of the few enliven series in the franchise . The story surveil a mathematical group of young aliens who find a stolen Starfleet ship and use it to escape from the Tars Lamora prison dependency where they are all hold captive . knead together with the help of a holographic Captain Kathryn Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew ) , the unexampled crew of the USS Protostar must find their style back to the Alpha Quadrant to warn the Federation of the deadly threat that is pursuing them .
Every Star Trek series besides Star Trek : Prodigy is uncommitted to stream on Paramount+ .
Star Trek : Prodigy is available to stream on Netflix .
Star Trek: Enterprise acts as a prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, detailing the voyages of the original crew of the Starship Enterprise in the 22nd century, a hundred years before Captain Kirk commanded the ship. Enterprise was the sixth series in the Star Trek franchise overall, and the final series before a twelve-year hiatus until the premiere of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017. The series stars Scott Bakula as Captain Jonathan Archer, with an ensemble cast that includes John Billingsley, Jolene Blalock, Dominic Keating, Anthony Montgomery, Linda Park, and Connor Trinneer.
Star Trek is one of pop culture ’s biggest multimedia enfranchisement , traverse multiple movies , telecasting show , books , comics , video games , and various other media . The franchise was produce by Gene Roddenberry and started with the 1960s idiot box serial publication star William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy . Over the decennary , several every bit democratic serial have amount out since as Star Trek : The Next Generation and Star Trek : Discovery .
Star Trek: Discovery is an entry in the legendary Sci-Fi franchise, set ten years before the original Star Trek series events. The show centers around Commander Michael Burnham, assigned to the USS Discovery, where the crew attempts to prevent a Klingon war while traveling through the vast reaches of space.
After starring in Star Trek: The Next Generation for seven seasons and various other Star Trek projects, Patrick Stewart is back as Jean-Luc Picard. Star Trek: Picard focuses on a retired Picard who is living on his family vineyard as he struggles to cope with the death of Data and the destruction of Romulus. But before too long, Picard is pulled back into the action. The series also brings back fan-favorite characters from the Star Trek franchise, such as Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton), Worf (Michael Dorn), and William Riker (Jonathan Frakes).
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One in the years preceding Captain Kirk’s tenure on the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they venture across the galaxy to explore new worlds.
“Star Trek: Lower Decks” focuses on the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the USS Cerritos, in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford and Tendi must keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies. The ship’s bridge crew includes Captain Carol Freeman, Commander Jack Ransom, Lieutenant Shaxs and Doctor T’Ana. This is the second animated spin-off in the franchise after 1973-74’s “Star Trek: The Animated Series,” but has a decidedly more adult tone and humor.
Star Trek: Prodigy is the first TV series in the Star Trek franchise marketed toward children, and one of the few animated series in the franchise. The story follows a group of young aliens who find a stolen Starfleet ship and use it to escape from the Tars Lamora prison colony where they are all held captive. Working together with the help of a holographic Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the new crew of the USS Protostar must find their way back to the Alpha Quadrant to warn the Federation of the deadly threat that is pursuing them.
