Sadly Over-hyped

Highly Overrated But Still Good

Am I Missing Something?

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

The first episode I caught of this (and I am a long time fan on the Original Series) was Enemy:Starfleet. I wish I could put my finger on it but Mr Cawley and his colleagues have nailed it after a couple of early practices...What I think is a shame is that people are saying such things as 'corny' or 'silly story lines' - what they fail to notice is how that applied to the original series as much as this. This is a not for Profit Fan series and really they need to be commended for how far they have come. i congratulate James Cawley and his team for an exciting a fun series that perfectly captures the look and feel of the original. Even down to the lesson of the week moments...i especially like Bones and also Cawley's 'Shatner'. Watch 'The Child' or 'Enemy:Starfleet' to see what I mean.Well done guys - I cannot tell you how much enjoyment you have brought me this week as I have watched 6 episodes and wait expectantly for the ones in post production now. Awesome.

This is a series made because of one reason: love.And it shows.From James Cawley through to the PA's and techs, everyone involved has put their heart sweat into creating this vision - the continuing voyages of the Enterprise.As a fan series, there's no profiting involved.Every episode involves raising the needed funds.I'm continually amazed every time see this series - the incredibly accurate details, from the bridge on down, the makers are Trek lovers.I see some people 'kvetch' - how certain aspects of the series 'don't measure up' to the original - be it in-front of the camera, or behind.To them, I've this to say: folks - it's fan-based. Anyone is more than welcome to contribute - their time and effort would be appreciated.I just saw Enemy: Starfleet! and loved how involved I got with this episode (see my review under it's title).I can see improvements made within the entire series arc.If you have gripes, then either don't watch, and/or make your own.But - if you are watching - then help - pitch in (I do).To the men & women of Star Trek Phase II: Thank you ALL!

I have watched the episodes that Crowley has put together. Keep in mind the majority of these are not professional actors, they have other jobs, but decided to pool resources and time to create this magnificent effort. Instead of studio red tape, we have a group of committed individuals who have taken a step to penetrate and enrich the ST universe. In many ways, their effort embodies what Roddenberry tried to infuse into the original series--that we can go where no one has gone before. Objectively, of course, the acting isn't perfect, not even the special effects, but it is still a joy to watch because it is a fine effort in storytelling that pulls these elements together in a cohesive and entertaining way. I enjoy the angles they've created that have built off lingering questions from the original ST episodes. Come on folks, why do you have people like George Takei (and others) coming on board to do an episode with them (and it was a great story to watch and hear)? They do it because they love the ST universe, and they can appreciate what STNV is adding to it. I applaud this effort.

When I first heard about Star Trek: New Voyages, I was blown away by the concept. Getting together at a convention is one thing - making your own show is really something else.I knew going in that I had to sort of open my mind to watch New Voyages. After all, James Cawley is not suddenly going to become Shatner as he was in the 60's. None of the actors here were going to transform into the actors from the original show. With that in mind I watched a couple trailers and one of the episodes.The first actor I adjusted to is the guy who plays Spock. Sure, he looks nothing like Leonard Nimoy, but he has a dry delivery that really works for me. I'd say his interpretation of Spock is... er... quite logical. Next I began to adjust to the new Captain Kirk. My biggest problem was the Elvis Hair - I realize that Mr. Cawley is an Elvis impersonator, but the hair distracts from the Star Trek feel. He's sort of "doing" Shatner's Kirk, complete with pauses, but with some character exaggerations. But that's okay. I got used to it - really.The two characters I never really was able to let become the original characters for me were the New Voyages Scotty and Dr. McCoy. I didn't see any of McCoy's folksy crustiness or Scotty's depth. But I'll keep trying.I could nitpick all night long, and it wouldn't change the fact that this show so far is more than the sum of its parts. The enterprise is magnificent as is the concept of a fan-driven show and the dedication that went into doing it. Honestly the effects are much better than the original show's effects, the acting isn't much worse and the plots are fun to watch develop. And I hope that it goes without saying that it was wonderful to see the actors from the original show, as well as David Gerrold and professional talents like effects people, directors and makeup people working on this project.The webisodes are fun to watch, engaging, and the effects are wonderful. I look forward to the next one to be released. One thing Star Trek is known for is bringing fans together, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the New Voyages episodes.