The Next Generation took significantly more risks with its plot, characters, and overall storytelling proving that is superior to the original.

If Thomas Kopache's face looks familiar to Star Trek fans, it's because he's been in a good deal of shows. The actor has held minor roles in The Next Generation, Voyager, Enterprise, Deep Space Nine, and even the movie Star Trek Generations. From a Starfleet communications officer to a Vulcan, one might never know where he'll pop up!

A statue of Miles O'Brien, the inspiration character from 'Star Trek' might actually be erected in Ireland. Here's why this makes perfect sense in our world and the Trek timeline, too.

The Original Series has the honor of playing 3 of Star Trek's most important alien species: Vulcan, Klingon, and Romulan.