Star Trek Prodigy

I grew up watching different versions of the Star Trek movies and TV series. Most of them with humans, and aliens, jam-packed together in a combo pack of action and adventure. The Star Trek Prodigy animated series was my first animated series.  

I landed upon the series while causally flicking through the Star Wars and Star Trek stuff on Netflix. Needless to say, I am impressed. I am way beyond the age group this series targets, but I have enjoyed every episode in the two seasons.

It is said that stories about children in heroic roles are always fascinating to read and watch. An example is the Harry Potter series. The Star Trek Prodigy series has it all, including a cast of lovable characters who are wannabe Star Fleet academy cadets but end up spending more time-saving galaxies than in classrooms.

For those following the Star Trek series, this one has elements from Star Trek: Voyager. Kathryn Janeway is a big part of the series. Now a vice admiral, she helps the cadets find their true self. So is Chakotay. That said, knowledge of the Star Trek lore is not mandatory to enjoy this series.