Star Trek now includes 11 shows, 14 movies, and more.
In honor of this impressive array, we’ve ranked the ten best first officers.
Not every Star Trek captain is created equal these are the best in the series.
Too often, these seconds-in-command are overlooked in favor of their direct superiors.
By design, a first officer’s job changes throughout their career.
We’ve decided it isn’t, so expect our picks to reflect more mainstay candidates.
And that is, ultimately, emblematic of what many first officers bring to the Star Trek table.
It doesn’t end well for her, but hey.
It’s but one of several ways in which the writers simply didn’t do enough with the guy.
Chakotay’s screentime is notably reduced as Star Trek: Voyager goes on.
Beltran’s somewhat phoned-in performances in later seasons aside, he brought real gravitas earlier on.
An overarching sense the franchise was “tired” prevailed.
But there were bright spots the whole way through.
These are the best Star Trek video games ever made.
We should know our place.
We’re not ready.
Heck, there’s still 20 out of 65 episodes left in the tank to showcase Captain Burnham.
It’s a learning experience.
She’s building toward a future every time she offers guidance and insight while ultimately deferring to a captain.
Burnham embarks on one of Star Trek’s most focused and layered character arcs.
A colder perspective compliments a more spirited captain.
This time, she’s played brilliantly by actress Rebecca Romijn.
It only took 55 years.
Number One is sharp-witted, steely, and - quite covertly - not actually human, but Illyrian.
The Illyrians' propensity toward genetic engineering ran counter to Starfleet’s vehement stance against it.
We can only cover so much in these headers!
(Bearded, thank goodness.)
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He can be pretty hard on the crew at times, but it’s never out of spite.
It’s just living up to the duties of his position.
Riker’s also a heck of a poker player and always happy to get to know the ladies.
Kira does, too.
Coming to grips with Bajor’s need for the Federation’s protection is only the tip of the iceberg.
First, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is justthat good.
The writing seldom lets it down.
Second, and arguably more importantly, Nana Visitor’s performance is sensational.
Outwardly, he identifies far more with his Vulcan heritage.
Can either man replace Leonard Nimoy?
Have either of them tried?
Did somebody need a doctor?
