Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Showrunner Drops An F-Bomb Response To Claim That Franchise Is Mainly For Men

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With no new Star Trek shows scheduled to premiere in 2025, fans have been spending a lot of time discussing what’s coming next for the franchise. Following my recent thoughts on the reaction to the Starfleet Academy trailer, a new perspective emerged – one that even prompted a strong reaction from the showrunner of Lower Decks.

A recent article from Giant Freakin Robot is causing a stir among Star Trek fans. Titled “Most Trekkies Are Republicans, Star Trek Can Embrace It Or Die,” it argues that the fanbase is largely conservative and that the franchise should tell more stories appealing to that viewpoint, specifically a male audience. The article also controversially suggests that Star Trek creators don’t need to prioritize female viewers, making broad generalizations about women.

It’s often said that women aren’t typically fans of science fiction, and especially not Star Trek. I get that you might point to someone you know who loves it, or see cosplayers online. But those examples are unusual – most women aren’t generally interested in the show.

The article sparked a lot of criticism online, with fans of all genders sharing their opinions on its points about Star Trek. It was published several months before the release of Starfleet Academy, a new series starring Academy Award winner Holly Hunter.

Lower Decks’ Creator Entered The Conversation

Mike McMahan, the creator of the popular animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks, is known for being outspoken. He recently shared his thoughts on Bluesky regarding female fans of Star Trek, following the show’s cancellation and after receiving widespread praise for its stories and references to the original series.

My mom first introduced me to Star Trek as a child, and I’ve noticed that many Star Trek fans are women. Interestingly, the main character and captain in the Star Trek series I watch were both women, so I don’t appreciate anyone questioning that.

Fans who thought Star Trek had lost its way had often asked this showrunner to revitalize the series, and he strongly believed it should continue to include and appeal to female audiences. Although he isn’t currently involved with Star Trek in any publicly known capacity, he remains a dedicated fan.

More On Star Trek

I’ve been enjoying Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and it has a unique quality that I’d love to see in the newer Star Trek series.

Talk about the future of Star Trek is happening now that Skydance has officially acquired the franchise. Fans are wondering what’s next, especially since it’s been ten years since a Star Trek movie was in theaters and no new shows were announced at Comic-Con. Also, Alex Kurtzman, who currently leads the franchise, will be leaving at the end of 2026 if his contract isn’t renewed.

It’s likely we’ll have a new executive producer for Star Trek within the next year, and that’s sparked a lot of discussion among fans about the future direction of the show.

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You can watch all of Star Trek: Lower Decks on Paramount+. We’re expecting Starfleet Academy in early 2026, and the fourth season of Strange New Worlds is also coming up. Hopefully, we’ll hear some news about what else is planned soon, but for now, we’ll just have to be patient!

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2025-10-27 00:12