[I-Am-Zim]

Originally Posted by mmoore

Cawley's getting better.

Now if they could find a decent Spock they'd be ok. That first one was the best they've had as far as acting. The 2nd one was too goofy looking. This new one looks like he needs an astringent, and he has no shoulders.

I agree. I didn't mean that as an insult to Cawley. I have great respect for the man and his work. I also agree about Spock. I haven't seen any of the newest guy. But the original was the best. He pretty much nailed Spock's character to a "T". But you have to remember that these guys are not professional actors by any stretch. So the fact that they do what they do is impressive enough in my book.

[horatio]

The guy who played Chekov in the Chekov story was nearly as good as Koenig.

[Captain Tom Coughlin]

I still have to watch those phase II shows or whatever they are called. I have the link on my computer but I've never taken the time to watch them. People seem to like them.

[martok2112]

The production values of the episodes have gotten better and better.

[Saquist]

Originally Posted by I-Am-Zim

Personally, I like STNV/PII. Sure, the acting's sub par (in most cases - especially James Cawley), I can deal with that, but the stories are good and the sets and CGI are absolutely fantastic! I love seeing new episodes of TOS. Even if the actors don't look much like the originals, they still portray their characters closer to the originals than the newbies did in jj-trek (except for Karl Urban of course) So far, my favorite episode is "World Enough And Time" starring George Takei as Sulu. Followed closely by "To Serve All My Days" starring Walter Koenig as Chekov. For me, nothing..especially jj-trek...beats good ol' Star Trek The Original Series!!! I think it's great that somebody took the initiative to produce top quality continuation episodes of what may possibly be the greatest sci-fi adventure ever undertaken. Abrams should have taken a similar route, in my opinion. I commend them on their fantastic work and look forward to new episodes as they are completed.

I think Star Trek Phoenix is the only fan series produced whose acting doesn't absolutely repel me. including Star Trek Odyssey.

[mmoore]

Originally Posted by horatio

The guy who played Chekov in the Chekov story was nearly as good as Koenig.

Agreed. I was impressed. Don't know why he's not on the new one.

[mmoore]

Originally Posted by Captain Tom Coughlin

I still have to watch those phase II shows or whatever they are called. I have the link on my computer but I've never taken the time to watch them. People seem to like them.

Watch them in order and you'll appreciate the improvement in production, acting, etc.