The future of Star Trek might depend on revisiting its history. Following the successful return of the Next Generation crew with Picard, and the way Discovery led into Strange New Worlds, there’s been growing discussion about bringing back other classic shows or creating spin-offs. Online, rumors about Star Trek: Legacy gained popularity, and recently, details emerged about Star Trek: United, which would continue the story of Captain Jonathan Archer from Enterprise many years later.
Scott Bakula, known for his role in Enterprise, has spoken again about the increasing fan demand for him to reprise his character, Captain Archer, in the Star Trek universe – and he’s very enthusiastic about the possibility. While publicizing his recent stage production, The Baker’s Wife, on NBC’s Today show (as reported by TrekMovie.com), Bakula was asked about the online discussion surrounding a potential Star Trek spin-off focusing on Archer’s later years, and he readily admitted he’d be thrilled to return to the franchise.
I’m happy to discuss this further, but I can’t address any false information – I didn’t create those rumors, and they aren’t coming from any official source. It’s just that people are talking and speculating. As Baluka said, “Star Trek fans are amazing – passionate and incredibly loyal. It’s wonderful being around them, and they’re really enjoying a small piece of information that got out there and running with it.”
Enterprise, Archer, and Why the Timing Matters
Scott Bakula and Enterprise writer/producer Mike Sussman came up with the idea for a potential new Star Trek series. The show would likely take place after the events of Star Trek: Enterprise, focusing on Archer during the early years of the United Federation of Planets. While Bakula has previously stated that the project isn’t currently being developed, he recently shared in an interview with Today that he was moved by the enthusiastic support from Star Trek fans eager to see him reprise his role. He described the fans as “spectacular, ardent, and loyal,” but reiterated that there are no official plans for Star Trek: United at this time.
Originally broadcast from 2001 to 2005, Star Trek: Enterprise concluded after four seasons with several storylines left unfinished—most notably, Captain Archer’s possible involvement in establishing the Federation. Over time, Archer has become a popular captain with fans who’ve come to recognize the unrealized potential of Enterprise as a prequel. Recently, Star Trek has been returning to earlier characters and time periods, as seen in shows like Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which offer fresh takes on beloved figures.
The proposed United series aims to give fans a satisfying conclusion to storylines left unresolved in previous Star Trek shows. As reported by TrekMovie.com, the series would focus on political intrigue and character development, which fans of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine might particularly enjoy. Furthermore, the concept of Captain Archer playing a key role in establishing the Federation provides a smooth connection between the events of Enterprise and the rest of the Star Trek timeline.
With Paramount significantly growing the amount of Star Trek available for streaming, now is an ideal moment to develop a project like Star Trek: United, particularly with original cast members eager to reprise their roles.
Archer’s Star Trek Return Isn’t Confirmed — But Momentum Is Real
Although a new series featuring Captain Archer isn’t currently being made, there’s still a lot of excitement about bringing the character back. Online polls, social media conversations, fan events, and news reports all demonstrate continued strong support for Scott Bakula reprising his role, even after more than twenty years since Enterprise finished airing.
Scott Bakula’s openness to returning to Star Trek is significant. Many revivals, like Picard, took years of fan campaigns and discussion before happening. With new people leading Paramount and the Star Trek universe growing, Bakula’s recent statements could be perfectly timed.
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Star Trek: Enterprise is currently available to stream on Paramount+.
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