Shows similar to Star Trek: The Next Generation

Based on a series of books, this sci-fi drama delves into interplanetary tensions and politics. Its realistic approach to space travel and complex characters provide a different yet engaging perspective for TNG fans who love space epic narratives.

This series takes the Star Trek universe to a space station, where politics, war, and interpersonal relationships are as much a part of the journey as exploration. Fans of TNG will appreciate the complex storylines and character development.

Follow the adventures of the USS Voyager, as the crew seeks a way home after being stranded in a distant part of the galaxy. It offers a similar mix of exploration, moral dilemmas, and technological wonders that TNG fans love.

With its space station setting and focus on politics, war, and alliances in space, Babylon 5 hits many of the same notes as TNG while weaving a complex narrative and detailed universe of its own.

This series combines military science fiction with mythology, as the team uses ancient stargates to explore new worlds and defend Earth against alien threats. The camaraderie among the team members might remind viewers of the ensemble cast of TNG.