U.N. Owen This is a series made because of one reason: love.And it shows.From James Cawley through to the PA's and techs, everyone involved has put their heart sweat into creating this vision - the continuing voyages of the Enterprise.As a fan series, there's no profiting involved.Every episode involves raising the needed funds.I'm continually amazed every time see this series - the incredibly accurate details, from the bridge on down, the makers are Trek lovers.I see some people 'kvetch' - how certain aspects of the series 'don't measure up' to the original - be it in-front of the camera, or behind.To them, I've this to say: folks - it's fan-based. Anyone is more than welcome to contribute - their time and effort would be appreciated.I just saw Enemy: Starfleet! and loved how involved I got with this episode (see my review under it's title).I can see improvements made within the entire series arc.If you have gripes, then either don't watch, and/or make your own.But - if you are watching - then help - pitch in (I do).To the men & women of Star Trek Phase II: Thank you ALL!

Joe Bob Jones Very short review, more of a simple yawp of praise. These kinds of fan based productions are amateur jewels made on the passion and dedication of everyone involved, even coughing up their own cash. Trek Phase 2 is filled with gloriously, and I think purposefully, skewed acting and dialogue, sprinkled with surprisingly good special effects. In fact, they are far better than the original, and dialed back for our retro enjoyment. The cast rotates in both an effort to find both cohesion, but also a dedicated group donating their time and talents. It varies, and also improves. The best part of this series is quite simply that these people are creating a labor of love. It reminds me of The Lord Of The Rings: The Hunt For Gollum, another fan based production which was a pure joy. Negative critics and poo-pooers of Star Trek Phase 2 should just shut their yaps, because I have no doubt that all of them, universally, are not contributing toward anything even approaching to this level, for free no less, to the ungrateful and testy internet world. Dog bless EVERYONE involved with this production, because it is simply wonderful. Thank you.

enettrek I disagree with Ralph Pillosoph (JBearProd)'s review as he does not know anything about the shows origins. The show was jump started as a fan show but quickly grew into something much much more.. It continues the enduring legacy that Gene left us.Eugene Roddenberry Jr has been a part of the show since it's second episode as a consultant. The series since the 3rd episode (To Serve All My Days) has been written by star trek franchise writers that have been well known through out this and the star trek universe.The Original Series' own Dorothy C. Fontana as well as David Gerrold who wrote the most watched trouble with tribbles wrote episodes for the series. The last episodes were a two parter that deals with things of the hear and now... Not 40 years ago, or even 20 years ago. I'm not going to spoil the episode but the episode was originally written for TNG and Gene turned it down on numerous occasions because of what it dealt with. I'm not saying I personally agree with all the content of the newest episode but it was certainly well written and very heart wrenching.. Nice seeing Denise Crosby on screen again.Cawley Entertainment also co-produced Star Trek of God's and men which brought a lot of star trek alumni as well as some other sci-fi actors. These shows that have so many of the star trek alumni involvement aren't just fanfiction.. Just because paramount didn't make them does not mean it is not just as important as any star trek franchise series, It just means that it has way more heart behind making it then some greedy studio-head (no offense paramount).. It's our way of continuing the voice that rings in our hearts that Gene started almost 50 years ago. That one show can make a difference, change the world, and bring everyone together peacefully.

peacedrumbrook Damn! With the faithful and impressive recreations of the sets and costumes, this effort was truly promising. At first, I just assumed it was supposed to be a new crew, complete with a Vulcan and Black female Communications officer, which was fine with me because the show is so visually pleasing. Then - wait - they're supposed to actually be the classic characters? In that case - with the amount of time and money that must've went into this, the creative forces behind it should have thrown the casting net wider - a lot wider. I almost feel bad saying it, but the lame performances and outright bad acting make this a wasted effort (with the exception of Chekov - he's a keeper). Also, the audio is too dry (or are the actors just that flat?) throw in a little reverb on that opening! Also the live action video is too crisp, isn't there an effect used to make digital look like film? Regardless I applaud the awesome resurrection of the Enterprise Bridge, the colorful uniforms - everything that isn't acting! Way to boldly go!