Star Trek has been one of the premiere science fiction franchises in the world for over 50 years, but the sprawling timeline can sometimes be intimidating to new viewers, so we"re laying out the definitive guide to the final frontier.
Over its half century of existence, Star Trek has rarely told its stories in a straight, chronological line; time travel tropes, alternate realities, and massive jumps into the future are all commonplace. Whether it"s the era of Kirk and Spock or Picard and Data, Star Trek"s timeline is a rich tapestry of compelling characters and science fiction parables, and it"s still going strong.
