Star Trek

Right now you can watch Star Trek in Australia on BINGE and Paramount Plus, and in the US on Paramount Plus Premium — and it goes further with its ideas than most genre entertainment bothers to. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 10,570 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Chris Pine sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now on BINGE — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Star Trek keeps coming up in conversation. Star Trek uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto lead a cast that keeps the bigger ideas grounded in something human. Star Trek came out in 2009. What separates Star Trek from lesser genre entertainment is a willingness to let the concept cost the characters something. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, Star Trek fits the bill. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Chris Pine grounds the bigger ideas in something human. Once you are in, you will want to talk about it.