Star Trek: Voyager
Star Trek: Voyager
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Star Trek: Voyager

"Charting the new frontier"

7.8
Yr 1995
Rt 45m
Status Ended
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure
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Overview

Pulled to the far side of the galaxy, where the Federation is 75 years away at maximum warp speed, a Starfleet ship must cooperate with Maquis rebels to find a way home.

Status

Latest

  • Original cast returning for new project — reported July 14, 2026 (screenrant.com)
Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 70 /100

Critical reception of Star Trek: Voyager is nuanced, often balancing its merits as a classic space adventure against criticisms of its narrative structure. Supporters praise the series for embodying the hope, curiosity, and progressive values inherent in Roddenberry's original vision, with some retrospective assessments arguing that the show is actually better than its contemporary reputation suggested.

Conversely, critics highlight a perceived lack of the social metaphor depth found in the original series. The show is also frequently noted for its resistance to the serialization trends that defined its era, remaining largely consistent in style from its 1995 premiere to its 2001 finale, even as television storytelling evolved around it.

“Star Trek: Voyager wasn't perfect, but in retrospect, it's better than it was initially given credit for.”

“This series lacks the cultural heft of the original series -- far fewer storylines serve as metaphors for important social issues.”

“Voyager was largely the same show when it launched in January 1995 and when it ended in May 2001.”

“Voyager includes all the elements of Roddenberry's original vision: a future full of hope, curiosity, wonder and respect for all cultures.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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Why fans love it

Star Trek: Voyager shifts the familiar science fiction formula by stranding a Starfleet ship far from home with no hope of immediate reinforcement. The crew remains isolated in an unexplored sector of the galaxy where survival often requires an uneasy alliance between Starfleet officers and Maquis rebels. This forced cooperation drives a narrative focused on character growth and the internal dynamics of a fractured team struggling to maintain their identity while thousands of light-years from Earth.

The series leans into philosophical dilemmas and introspective storytelling. Kate Mulgrew provides a steady center for the crew as they navigate the ethical complications of constant alien contact. Rather than relying solely on large-scale conflicts, the show emphasizes the day-to-day challenges of being trapped in deep space. It balances action sequences with quieter moments where the ship’s hologram and other crew members explore the personal cost of their long journey. The result is a consistent balance of space opera adventure and thoughtful examinations of human nature under pressure.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 10
Longest run 169 eps
Kate Mulgrew
Kate Mulgrew
as Kathryn Janeway
169 episodes
Robert Beltran
Robert Beltran
as Chakotay
169 episodes
Roxann Dawson
Roxann Dawson
as B'Elanna Torres
169 episodes
Robert Duncan McNeill
Robert Duncan McNeill
as Tom Paris
169 episodes
Jennifer Lien
Jennifer Lien
as Kes
70 episodes
Ethan Phillips
Ethan Phillips
as Neelix
169 episodes
Robert Picardo
Robert Picardo
as The Doctor
169 episodes
Tim Russ
Tim Russ
as Tuvok
169 episodes
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Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine 102 episodes Garrett Wang as Harry Kim 169 episodes Nancy Hower as Ensign Samantha Wildman 9 episodes Richard Herd as Adm. Owen Paris 4 episodes Dwight Schultz as Reginald Barclay 6 episodes Richard Riehle as Seamus Driscol 2 episodes Judy Geeson as Sandrine 2 episodes Josh Clark as Lt. Joe Carey 7 episodes Carolyn Seymour as Mrs. Templeton 2 episodes John Savage as Captain Rudy Ransom 2 episodes Sarah Silverman as Rain Robinson 2 episodes John Rhys-Davies as Leonardo da Vinci 2 episodes Thomas Dekker as Henry Burleigh 2 episodes Susanna Thompson as Borg Queen 3 episodes Henry Darrow as Kolopak 2 episodes Ray Walston as Boothby 2 episodes Mark Metcalf as Hirogen Medic 2 episodes Marley McClean as Mezoti 5 episodes Angela Dohrmann as Ricky 2 episodes Henriette Ivanans as Maggie O'Halloran 2 episodes John de Lancie as Q 3 episodes Ed Begley Jr. as Henry Starling 2 episodes Larry Hankin as Gaunt Gary 3 episodes Michael Cumpsty as Lord Burleigh 3 episodes Tiny Ron as Alpha-Hirogen Idrin 2 episodes John Loprieno as Obrist 2 episodes Richard McGonagle as Commander Pete Harkins 2 episodes Susan Diol as Dr. Danara Pel 2 episodes Albie Selznick as Tash 2 episodes Brad Dourif as Crewman Lon Suder 3 episodes Irene Tsu as Mary Kim 2 episodes Warren Munson as Admiral Paris 2 episodes Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi 3 episodes Lindsey Haun as Beatrice Burleigh 3 episodes J. Paul Boehmer as German SS Officer 3 episodes Tom Virtue as Lt. Walter Baxter 4 episodes Martha Hackett as Seska 13 episodes Anthony De Longis as First Maje Culluh 5 episodes Raphael Sbarge as Michael Jonas 5 episodes John Gegenhuber as Jal Surat 3 episodes Simon Billig as Lt. Hogan 7 episodes Kerry Hoyt as Crewman Fitzpatrick 5 episodes Susan Dalian as Ensign Kaplan 3 episodes Rob LaBelle as Talaxian Council Regent Oxilon 3 episodes Peter Dennis as Isaac Newton 3 episodes Deborah Levin as Ensign Lang 3 episodes Steven Dennis as Crewman Thompson 4 episodes Vaughn Armstrong as Alpha-Hirogen 6 episodes Scarlett Pomers as Naomi Wildman 16 episodes Alexander Enberg as Ensign Vorik 9 episodes Mark Deakins as Axum 4 episodes Rick Worthy as Crewman Noah Lessing 3 episodes John K. Shull as Medicine Man 3 episodes Christian Conrad as Dunbar 3 episodes Paul Eckstein as Alpha-Hirogen 6 episodes Kurt Wetherill as Azan 6 episodes Jack Shearer as Adm. Hayes 3 episodes Cody Wetherill as Rebi 6 episodes Marva Hicks as T'Pel 3 episodes Martin Rayner as Dr. Chaotica 3 episodes Tarik Ergin as Lt. Ayala 13 episodes Manu Intiraymi as Icheb 11 episodes Majel Barrett as Voyager Computer (voice) 116 episodes Tracee Cocco as Alien (uncredited) 6 episodes Matthew J. Williamson as Security Officer #2 3 episodes Louis Ortiz as Ensign Culhane (uncredited) 71 episodes Sylvester Foster as Crewman Timothy Lang (uncredited) 10 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

time warp spacecraft hologram space travel galaxy space alien alien planet mission alien contact space opera speculative trapped in space meditative distant planet philosophical imaginative spaceship introspective serious exciting hilarious adventure bold compassionate complicated empathetic optimistic
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 16, 1995
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
45 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,094