

Ashley Byrd
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About Ashley Byrd
Ashley Byrd is a writer for Screen Rant's Star Trek Features. She currently lives in her hometown in the Florida panhandle, where she's attending classes for her last year of graduate school. When she isn't writing, Ashley likes to read sci-fi books, play video games, and hang out with her four rescue dogs.
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Ashley has been an avid Star Trek fan for 20 years. One of her earliest memories is learning the Vulcan salute from her grandfather, who had every episode of Star Trek: The Original Series recorded on VHS and rolled the TV cart into the dining room every night to watch it during dinner. She grew up watching Star Trek: The Next Generation, but Star Trek (2009) was her reintroduction to the franchise as a teenager, reigniting her ion for all things Star Trek.
Favorite Media
Ashley's favorite Star Trek shows are The Next Generation and Strange New Worlds, which she rewatches frequently in anticipation of season 3. J.J. Abrams' reboot films also hold a special place in her heart, as they inspired her to pursue writing academically and professionally.
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If Star Trek 4 Happens, These 2 A-List Hollywood Actors Could Realistically Appear
Star Trek 4 is still stuck in development hell, but the addition of these two Hollywood A-listers could give the production a boost.

One Star Trek: The Next Generation Species Was Too Powerful To Ever Bring Back
Star Trek can’t revisit this Godlike species from Star Trek: The Next Generation’s one-off episode because they’re too mysteriously powerful.

Star Trek: Discovery's Spock Replacement Reversed The Vulcans' Most Iconic Trait
Star Trek: Discovery connects to The Original Series by mirroring Spock’s traits in another character, who becomes the “Spock” of Discovery.

This Is Why Star Trek Will Forever Be My Perfect Comfort Show
Star Trek will always be my perfect comfort show because it offers a diverse universe of watching experiences without becoming predictable or boring.

This Controversial Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Romance Actually Makes Perfect Sense
The controversial pairing in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds isn’t as random as it seems – it’s actually a canon Star Trek romance from the 1960s.

A Strange New Worlds Detail You Probably Missed Honors Star Trek's Original Captain Pike
There’s a detail hidden in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds that alludes to Captain Pike’s past, and it’s so small you might’ve missed it.

Star Trek's Prequel Movie Is Pulling The Same Trick For The 4th Time
Star Trek announced an unnamed prequel movie, and the project will highlight the franchise’s 4th attempt to pull the same trick in the last 25 years.

I Forgot Star Trek: Discovery’s Detmer Was There Since The Beginning
Lt. Detmer didn’t play a huge role in Star Trek: Discovery’s final season, so it was sadly easy for me to forget she’d been there since the beginning.

Janice Rand’s Star Trek Comeback Was The Best Part Of Voyager’s Flashback Episode
Star Trek: Voyager celebrated Star Trek’s 30th anniversary with season 3’s “Flashback,” an episode that gave Janice Rand an iconic comeback.

Star Trek Beyond Broke An Enterprise Movie Tradition, But Leonard Nimoy Got There First
By destroying the Enterprise, Star Trek: Beyond highlights a break in Star Trek tradition originally utilized by Leonard Nimoy’s 1986 whale movie.

Star Trek 4's Long Delay Is A Direct Result Of J.J. Abrams' Biggest 2009 Reboot Change
Before JJ Abrams' Kelvin timeline films, Star Trek's movies had always been based on established narratives developed by the franchise’s TV shows.

Anson Mount's Breakout Show Is Perfect To Watch While Waiting For Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3
Anson Mount’s breakout role could give fans of Captain Pike something different to watch before Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 in 2025.

This Scary The Next Generation Episode Is Exactly What Modern Star Trek Needs More Of
Star Trek could benefit from more horror elements like the ones in Commander Riker’s scary Star Trek: The Next Generation episode.

The Star Trek Movie Now On Netflix is The Best Movie To Watch After Star Trek Day 2024
Star Trek Day was all about recognizing what makes Star Trek so special to so many people, and Star Trek: Beyond is the perfect way to celebrate.

Star Trek: The Real Reason Nokia Still Exists In The 23rd Century
Nokia’s puzzling cameo in Star Trek (2009) contradicts the franchise’s post-capitalist society, but there’s a real behind-the-scenes reason for it.