Six Decades After Its Debut, A Fresh Look Back at Where 'Star Trek' Began

A new rewatch of the original "Star Trek" arrives as the series passes the 60-year mark since it first aired on American television. The assessment revisits the show's opening episode with fresh eyes, six decades removed from its debut. Its conclusion: that first hour, while a milestone for the franchise, does not rank among the series' strongest installments. The verdict comes from a considered second look at where a lasting piece of American television history got its start.

With reporting from The Hollywood Reporter.