I found it interesting that Takei credits the franchise's popularity with it being originally a low-rated show. Since it was low rated, it was cheap for networks to syndicate, so it was run frequently which built up the fan base.

From the information I've seen of it, I think I would have liked Phase II better than the movies they did instead. That being said, the movies probably brought the franchise to a lot of people it may not have reached with another show. So TNG and the later shows may have been a lot lower budget or maybe not made all.

This is a great little documentary, thanks for sharing!

It's very well done. Lot of insights into what happened in the 12 years before the movie. The way they treated Roddenberry ... arg.

So glad they pivoted to making a movie instead. The budget was much larger and the art direction immensely helped the franchise going forward. Phase II sets and costumes looked like a cheap cosplay remake of TOS.