The Terry Matalas as Star Trek Showrunner Petition

[TerryTrek]

Thought I'd post the link here, if anyone is up for signing;

https://www.change.org/p/let-terry-...howrunner-make-more-star-trek-shows-terrytrek

Nearly 6000 so far.

If there is going to be a future Trek series that builds off of what Picard S3 will set up, it needs fan and audience support.

Currently, there are no plans for one, and the viewership numbers for Pic S3 may not be on the level. Fan appreciation for this season may make the difference.

 

[Nerys Myk]

Hard pass. I like what the current regime is offering. Waiting to see what's next.

 

[Tosk]

I'm sure the powers-that-be are just waiting for a petition before they decide who to fire and who to hire.

 

[Campe]

I like the prospect of different storytellers leading the way. Pass on the petition. But good luck.

 

[Lord Garth]

Quoting something from the petition:

Terry Matalas, a true Star Trek veteran, holds the key to rekindling the spirit of Gene Roddenbury's vision.

I love Picard Season 3, it's possibly one of my favorite seasons of Star Trek, but it's NOT Gene Roddenberry's vision. This is closer to Harve Bennett and Nick Meyer. It's more evocative of the TOS Movies than TNG as the TV series Gene Roddenberry created in 1986-1987.

 

[Gepard]

This is closer to Harve Bennett and Nick Meyer.

Fuckin' fine by me.

 

[ananta]

Quoting something from the petition:

I love Picard Season 3, it's possibly one of my favorite seasons of Star Trek, but it's NOT Gene Roddenberry's vision. This is closer to Harve Bennett and Nick Meyer. It's more evocative of the TOS Movies than TNG as the TV series Gene Roddenberry created in 1986-1987.

Was thinking that yesterday. As good as this season is shaping up, Gene would still have hated and vetoed it for numerous reasons, not least the bountiful interpersonal conflict.

I find it funny how Terry is being held as some Trek messiah by elements of the fandom when PIC season three has far more in common stylistically and content wise with Discovery than TNG.

 

[HotRod]

Anytime someone brings up "Gene's vision," I can't help but roll my eyes. Gene's vision, first and foremost, was to make as much money as absolutely possible.

 

[Dukhat]

Anytime someone brings up "Gene's vision," I can't help but roll my eyes. Gene's vision, first and foremost, was to make as much money as absolutely possible.

While banging as many women as absolutely possible.

 

[Quinton]

I'm all for more Matalas-helmed Star Trek, but some of the phrasing in that petition is pretty nauseating. I don't like this idolization thing.

 

[TerryTrek]

That's the best way to go, to draw the support of the casual Trek fans. That may have bowed out during previous Nu Treks.

Up to past 6,100.

If it keeps this trajectory for the next few weeks, it could be as successful as the 'Pike Spinoff' petition.
https://trekmovie.com/2019/04/15/an...n-petition-calling-for-star-trek-pike-series/

We'll see.

 

[fireproof78]

I'm all for more Matalas-helmed Star Trek, but some of the phrasing in that petition is pretty nauseating. I don't like this idolization thing.

Same. Can't sign something that idolizes a person.

 

[Tuskin38]

Petitions like this never work.

 

[Timofnine]

I will wait a few more episodes before signing this, I would hate to sign it only for Terry to kill Seven off in the last episode.

 

[Sketcher]

Such high reverence for one man is never a good idea. If Kurtzman and the other higher ups think he's the next Favreau/Filoni and want him to do more Trek, they'll hire him. But still, one badly written episode, or if he tries to do something beyond a Nicholas Meyer homage, I have a feeling these petitioners will start treating Matalas like the anti-christ versus Trek's savior.

 

[F. King Daniel]

This season is decent so far, but it's nowhere near as special as some people seem to think. The best Trek since 2005? It's not even the best Trek in the past year.

 

[JoseNoodles]

My vote is for Kathleen Kennedy.

 

[Orac Zen]

Anytime someone brings up "Gene's vision," I can't help but roll my eyes. Gene's vision, first and foremost, was to make as much money as absolutely possible.

I was going to say much the same thing. Any talk of "Roddenberry's vision" - which didn't even exist until he invented it decades after the fact - is an automatic turn-off for me. Which ties into this:

I don't like this idolization thing.

Indeed. And for someone who makes a TV show. No, thanks.

 

[JoseNoodles]

I'm old enough to remember when Berman and Braga where the worst thing to happen to Trek, now its like awaiting the second coming of Jesus with them.

 

[urbandk]

I'd be a lot more likely to sign a petition that simply said "We like Terry. Please give him another show." Don't need drama