There’s a moment—an almost indescribable feeling—that happens when you hear those first few notes of the Star Trek: The Next Generation theme. That triumphant swell, the echoing voice of adventure (Space. The final frontier.)—it’s more than nostalgia. It’s like stepping into a parallel universe where the impossible is just the next logical step. And yet, somehow, despite how much this series has meant to so many, some people still don’t own it. They rely on streaming, like a gambler trusting the dice not to betray them. (Let’s be honest: digital platforms are fickle, and they owe you nothing.)

You ever think about that? About how something so foundational to your love for sci-fi, your understanding of leadership, your weirdly intense emotional connection to an android (yeah, Data’s journey hits different), could just… vanish? Licensing deals expire. Studios shuffle their libraries like a chaotic game of 4D chess. And one day, without warning—poof. That show you thought you could watch whenever you wanted is gone.

You Know You’re a True Fan. So Why Settle for Less?

Some people are fine watching random episodes, fed to them by an algorithm that doesn’t know the difference between “The Inner Light” and “Shades of Gray” (ugh). But not you. You’re here because TNG isn’t just a series—it’s part of who you are. The lessons, the diplomacy, the philosophy—it’s all baked into your DNA at this point. And yet, some of us still haven’t made the decision to actually own it.

Why?

Maybe it’s the illusion of convenience. “I can watch it anytime,” you tell yourself, as if some invisible safety net is holding it all together. But you know better. Shows disappear. Streaming quality fluctuates. The experience is interrupted by ads or buried under an avalanche of “recommended for you” nonsense. (No, Netflix, I don’t want to watch some dystopian cooking competition right now. I want Picard.)

You wouldn’t read just half a novel and call it done, would you? Would you listen to your favorite album with tracks missing? That’s what relying on someone else to curate your access to TNG feels like.

The Mistake Too Many Trekkies Make

Regret sneaks up on you. It’s quiet, patient, waiting for the day you finally want to rewatch “Yesterday’s Enterprise,” only to realize it’s not there anymore. Or worse—your internet is down, and you’re stuck with nothing but buffering icons and existential dread.

And sure, maybe you’ll go hunting for another way to watch. But by then, prices have skyrocketed. The collector’s editions? Sold out. You check some second-hand listings, but the costs are ridiculous (why does everything good become a rare artifact overnight?).

This is how regret works. It doesn’t hit all at once—it seeps in slowly, every time you think, I should have just gotten it when I had the chance.

Owning TNG Isn’t Just About Nostalgia—It’s About the Future

Think about it. TNG doesn’t just sit in your memory, gathering dust like some relic of your childhood—it actively shapes the way you think about the world. It’s why you believe in diplomacy over force, why you appreciate curiosity as a virtue, why, deep down, you know that humanity is capable of something greater.

Picard’s moral dilemmas? They teach you about leadership.
Data’s relentless pursuit of self-discovery? That’s a blueprint for personal growth.
Worf? Honestly, Worf just reminds you that rules are meant to be challenged sometimes.

This isn’t just TV. It’s an ideology.

The Experience You Deserve

If you’re going to rewatch Star Trek: The Next Generation—and let’s be real, you are—why not do it right? No missing episodes. No degraded video quality. No crossing your fingers and hoping the series isn’t yanked from your chosen platform in the middle of a watch-through.

Owning TNG means you get to experience it as it was meant to be seen—fully restored, fully intact, with every episode available at a moment’s notice. This isn’t some chopped-up, commercial-ridden version. It’s the complete journey, start to finish.

And the best part? It’s yours. Forever.

No contracts. No licensing nonsense. No watching it disappear from your library because some media conglomerate decided they needed to push a new subscription model. Just you, your collection, and the entire Star Trek universe at your fingertips.

A Call to Every True Trekkie

If Star Trek: The Next Generation has ever inspired you, moved you, made you think differently—then you already know what needs to happen.

This isn’t about maybe someday. It’s about making sure that whenever you want to return to the Enterprise, whenever you need to hear Picard say, “Engage,” whenever you need to experience one of the most profound and timeless pieces of science fiction ever created—it’s right there.

Waiting for you.

So. The only question left is:

Are you ready to boldly go?

Then Make it so. Number One!