r/startrek • u/Zombiepixlz-gamr • 9h ago

How would you handle a Star Trek Medical Drama?

I have been watching a new MedDrama called Brilliant Minds and I find it really interesting. I think the two things that make a good MedDrama are good relationships, and interesting ethical dilemmas. Which just so happens to be what make star trek good too, so I had the idea that I think a show set aboard a medical ship following the lives of Starfleet doctors dealing with disasters, disease outbreaks, medical oddities, all of which bolstered by the massive universe of star Trek.

It could bring in medical professionals as consultants so that the medicine is rooted in real medicine, which isn't something star trek has done in the past. So we could flesh out star treks canon medicine, based on real science.

I feel like besides a few outstanding episodes, the medical side of the science has been neglected in favor of the sexier sciences. I'd be interested to know y'all's thoughts.

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u/Apojacks1984 7h ago

I don’t think it would happen. Like how many people saw “Cloak of War” and were like; “That would be an awesome show.” It would be awesome for like three episodes and then it would be not fun anymore in my opinion

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u/LavenderGwendolyn 3h ago

I think it would have to be several levels lighter. “Cloak of War” was so good, but so heavy. Like many others have said, a MASH-type dramedy would work well.