My father recently told me that his favorite Trek captain was Janeway. I was kind of surprised at first but now that I've rewatched some episodes of Voyager I can understand his viewpoint. Despite the horrible circumstances she and her crew find themselves in, Janeway radiates strength, confidence and authority. Kate Mulgrew really played this role to the hilt and made Captain Janeway into a powerful and compelling character without being too self-righteous or overbearing. She cares about her crew and always gets the job done, even if she sometimes has to resort to some questionable means in order to do it.
Janeway is amazing and saved her ship more times than i can count. That said, if not for Chakotay and his more diplomatic approach she would've broken her own neck sooner or later.
agreed. ita just funny coz future admiral janeway when she travelled back in time kept calling her younger self unbearably self righteous..🙂 although i didnt she was ..
@SimplyG.G Janeway is the Chuck Norris of Star Trek. She made fear afraid, sent death back to hell alone, thrashed the Borg, blew off Q, and had a statue on her honor 300 years before she was born. These puny aliens had no chance against her wrath.
Honestly I can see Janeway just sat there with a phaser and a free chair, waiting for Death to finally appear and either settle things civilly or suffer the consequences
I love how the crew doesn’t break a sweat when Janeway says to crush the ship like a tin can. They respect her and trust that she has a plan, they literally always put their lives in her hands. ❤👏🏻
@@grouch_gaming As the saying goes, there are three options; the right way, the wrong way, and the Janeway. She has her moments, but more often than not the Janeway is the worst of the three.
@@spacey_432 dude, wtf is that supposed to mean? You're not worthy of calling yourself a Star Trek fan if you don't practice the tenants of the following.
@@spacey_432 and after all of that, you still haven't evolved? Because your comment was not about Michael Burnhams character, but rather her portrayal by a woman of color through the phrase, "forced diversity."
@@spacey_432 I've never heard of that term used in story telling. It's been a heavily used term to show distaste for the unappealing inclusion of minorities. If that isn't you intent, I would recommend you keep that in mind going forward.
@@spacey_432 this conversation makes me happy. Keep what I said in mind, that phrase "forced diversity" is a common term used by racists. Have a nice life man, live long and prosper.
You know, I do think I get Janeway now. She’s considerate, intelligent, and even feminine. But there’s a limit to how far she’ll be pushed before she pushes back … and then she pushes back harder than you would have ever believed she could.
Janeway has been my favorite captain since I was a kid. Socially speaking, things were so much better back then. If this show were made today, it would revolve entirely around Janeway being a feminist role model. There was never any feminist agenda in Voyager. She was a great captain. There was never any discussion about her gender.
@@leonardo899 If Voyager was made today, the losers would scream "forced diversity" the moment they saw it announced. Voyager's production era is the same era as Deep Space 9 skewering misogyny by portraying the absurd Ferengi culture that has women chewing food for men and has Quark's mother demonstrate she's 100x the businessman he is, despite the ferengi rules that women aren't allowed to conduct business. It isn't subtle. Star Trek has always been blatantly political in its messages on star fleet being a society based on equality and expressing the issues of bigotry through portrayals in other civilizations they encounter. They portray a future that should exist and contrast it to the past or to other alien civilizations to comment on the modern world. Janeway is treated equally by fellow star fleet officers because that is how she should be treated,. That is the statement they're making. Janeway has already been called a feminist role model many times over the decades, and attacked for being one just as often.
@@leonardo899 In one of the very next recommended clips, Q says "Well I guess that's what we get for having a woman in the Captain's seat" when Janeway informs them they freed another Q. Sexism was alive and well and on full display in the series, it just wasn't star fleet expressing it. Star Trek directly addressed sexism and other bigotry in countless obvious ways. It was not subtle.
Janeway has ice running through her veins and she also has a warm heart, if that makes sense. She's a bad ass protector and the only captain who had the exact mix of being able to get a spaceship to survive a huge trip alone through a dangerous galaxy and also being able to moralize her crew to protect their humanity in the face of so much adversity and disconnection.
My great grandmother always said, "Be logical with the capacity for empathy, humility, humanity in your heart, and hold your morality not just for you but others." Her shortened version was "Cold hands warm heart!"
@@dboymax1 I am a part of the current generation and just happened to watch and like a lot of older stuff. I do wish others wouldnt dismiss older things though, just cause theres 30 new shows on Netflix doesnt mean their the only things you should watch. Id rent a lot of older shows from the library.
Scenes like this should remind people that Star Trek Voyager and the Original Series were the heaviest, and had the most gung ho Captains. Captain Kirk and Captain Janeway are, in my opinion, the bravest, and most philosophical and introspective of all the Captains in Star Trek.
Watching Janeway always motivates me to work harder for my goals. She is such an inspiration and Kate Mulgrew is an amazing actress... Really enjoy watching this in quarantine :)
Don't disrespect Disney. It's still better than fucking Tribune and The WB, which failed to stomp this show's network, UPN, in the ratings all 11 years. UPN was more Warner Bros.ish Dreamworks is the shittiest of the studios, after Columbia.
As much as I respect Janeway and understand there is much to be discussed about her actions as Captain, Mulgrew is absolutely flawless. She is an inspiration and if I ever came face to face with this behemoth of an actress I would quite simply collapse in a fit of admiration. Picard will always be my favourite Captain and Patrick Stewart my favourite actor, but Kate Mulgrew as Janeway was just a pleasure to watch.
well yeah she was written to be a bad ass it made her a unique star fleet captain she is not simply a good girl she is bad when it is justified to save her crew from extreme Danger
"and you have juts crossed the line" I love Janeway. She is definitely my favorite Captain. She knows when to me compassionate, and she knows went to be harsh. Between her and Picard it was very close but Janeway is certainly my favorite
I love Janewat. I called her the captain of loss causes. So many of her crew would been considered loss causes by starfleet. Yet she took them and turned them in to one of the finest crew in history of starfleet.
@Tin Man it was not cheesy , it was perfect. The mix about being motherly and a captain is just perfect. Put, point out the mistakes you think happened
So many memories from my childhood watching Star Trek Voyager with my dad on the state run tv channel (they actually had a pretty awesome selection of tv shows). Captain Janeway was the perfect captain. And a young me had his first tv-crush on Seven of Nine
I love all of Star Trek, but Voyager is my favorite by far. It's so different from other Trek, and focused on seeking out new life and new civilizations. So ideal!
Thanks for the kind words, and likes. I mostly posted this for friends, and never expected to get more than 100 views on it. Happy to see others have enjoyed these clips, though.
Janeway was an excellent captain, and has as much skill and gravitas as Picard or Sisko. Given the era of television at the time, it wasn't possible in what was seen as "precinct" television for huge character exploration and evolution, that was where Voyager didn't get to live up to its huge potential. Nevertheless Voyager and her crew had some shining moments of development after its initial seasons. It would have been good to see Voyager steadily wrecked as a ship over its journey with occasional repairs and patches, integrated with bits and bobs of other technologies to hold it together.
@@werideatdusk Watching DS9 is by far the worse thing you want done to me. It's objectively terrible, poorly written, poorly acted, a stationary soap opera that craps on Trek.
@@werideatdusk I don't get the point of saying one show is better than the other. They're all better than the star junk that's coming out today. Kate's performance still gives me chills to this day, and for me (and probably not for you) it's the most impressive acting out of all captains.
The toughness of nails is measured in Janeway. Voyager may have its problems as a series but some of the characters are among the best Star Trek has ever seen. Janeway, Seven of Nine and - I will die on this hill - Harry Kim.
@@SD-vy7gj Harry Kim is possibly the best supporting character Star Trek ever had. He's not too interesting on his own, sure, but he's the type of character that makes everyone shine that's on screen with him and I think that should be paid tribute to. Without him, Tom Paris would've just been a lame jackass and Seven's character arc would've made a lot less sense.
Janeway is my favourite captain by far. She's a rock for her crew, determined, witty, and so gentle when needed. I doubt another actress could have done this role better than Kate Mulgrew.
Voyager was my first Star Trek, followed by Enterprise. I'm 28 years old, couldn't get past the first season of Next Generation. I understand that Patrick Steward is considered to have given the best performance as captain and after watching his name sake series I feel I understand why. That being said, Janeway will always be the captain when I think of Star Trek and I wouldn't have it any other way.
If you want to enjoy TNG and you don't like the first season that's understandable. It picks up around season 2 and really gets going in season 3, season 1 is considered the low point of the series. I suggest either looking up ratings for episodes (like on IMDb) to hand pick episodes you think will be good or just skipping to season 3. Of season 1 I would personally recommend the episode "Conspiracy" if you like sci-fi horror/mystery.
I know your comment was 2 years ago, but have you gave TNG another try past season 2? How did you like it? I had the same feeling about the first seasons, but I would be remiss if I didn't say the show is unbelievable past the first two seasons.
Not only superb writing, but in terms of performance, Mulgrew MADE that show. She IS Voyager. Her understanding of the character, her spirit, her work ethic and commitment to the role and the values of Starfleet - it was outstanding, setting a standard which no doubt inspired the rest of the cast. Amazing casting. Thank God the original actress dropped out!
@@jojogarcia8766 there is very large distinction between being compassionate when circumstance allows it and doing so while literally being SUICIDAL doing so...
@@argvminusone risk and reward, there is a limit at which point taking a risk outweighs any benefits and good leader needs to know when to stick to your ideals and when doing so would be a really bad idea ...
Captain/Admiral Janeway returns! Can't wait for Prodigy. Janeway is without a doubt, the most commanding presence and most bad ass starfleet captain ever. Don't play chicken with Janeway, you'll lose.
Another one. When Janeway starts to whisper to Seven of Nine, we are supposed to listen carefully but usually it's time to turn the channel. Yes, I love Voyager; great Star Trek show.
These are some good moments. You do miss the moment where I donate my entire crew to the Borg in exchange for better graphics on my Super Mario Bros Wii (it made for a better gameplay experience), but thank you for this content anyways. Brought back memories.
Janeway upon return home was elevated to the Rank of Admiral. This (headcanon) came after Mark Johnson her once fiance reunited, but revealed he'd had a daughter with his new wife. They kept up the friendship, but became strained as the "hero" Janeway recounted tales of Voyager and Starfleet to the child, angering her mother. "Aunt Kathy" stopped calling. Marc's Daughter Katheryn Johnson is now a Starfleet graduate. Marc died and Janeway didn't attend the funeral. Now retired Janeway gets an unexpected guest. Janeway lives in Indiana with two dogs, Amelia and Sally Ride. She enjoys decaff coffee (under doctors orders) and secretly using her prestige to keep up to date on Starfleet matters. Like reading a newspaper, an old custom, she likes to excuse it. When young Katheryn arrives to tell her she's been selected for a mission, Janeway knows all about it. Tuvok in fact was her tutor, but Janeway hasn't heard from him in a while. Her "Niece" shifts awkwardly. "Tuvok? Oh he's um. Well. He's supportive. Cagey, he's got a dry sense of humor. He's... " "He's Tuvok?" They both say together. They laugh. "We are going to the Delta Quadrant". There's silence and Janeway places her mug down. "I'd heard." "Figured you had. But I thought I'd tell you in person." "I'd heard of the project. It's a big undertaking" "It is, but as you always said, it's worth the risk. Exploration" "Does your mother approve?" Young Katheryn shifts her gaze. "I don't need her approval. Besides. You taught me all I need to know." " ... I didn't come to Mark's funeral... No. Let me finish. I didn't come, your mother objected yes, but.. She had reason. I got stranded on the other side of the Galaxy. I got people killed. I left your father for my career. I don't want you to. Well" Young Katheryn smiles. "I know." Janeway smiles and the two have a few hours before the shuttle arrives. As they leave they hug. "Katheryn." The words seem strange in Janeway's mouth. "Kathy. Just remember. Don't let them bully you. Don't let them shout you down. They're your crew. Look after them. They'll look after you. You're a family. Ok?"
I love how Janeway above being a Starship Captain is really a scientist and knows her science probably better than any Captain you see on any of the other shows I mean yes they have engineers Etc but they don't do the kind of calculations that you see that Janeway does, janeway's breaking Point are her ship and its people she can live without her ship but she cannot live without her people, she knows that the odds in this case of them surviving or rather slim to put it mildly but she's willing to hedge your bet if it means getting these Intruders who have killed already one of her people, for her one is too many and as we see she uses her math skills and her captaining skills to get her people and her ship to safety and in the process she she exacts a very neat revenge for the crewman she's lost in the fact that these aliens left very late and one of their ships was blown up.
Seven points out the obvious problem, and I have to agree. the undine infiltrated the ship thereby forfeiting it's freedom and put the lives of Voyager at risk. why bother trying to return it to fluidic space when it would just infiltrate Voyager again. and again.
Out of all the captains of Star Trek, its ironically the two that AREN'T captains of an Enterprise that are the most terrifying to face in a fight. Janeway and Sisko do not fuck around and are more than willing to throw hands when the time comes. I think Sisko *just* edges her out, if only because he had the balls to straight-up punch Q right in the face.
I feel like that Janeway speech is a perfect Voyager moment. Here's a heartfelt speech that would solve or justify any moment in The Next Generation. Other person: ok. But how about £UCK THEM! 24nd century human capacity meets 21st century pragmatism.
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May you find someone who looks at you the same way Janeway looks at her first coffee of the day.
there is coffee on that nebula...
My father recently told me that his favorite Trek captain was Janeway. I was kind of surprised at first but now that I've rewatched some episodes of Voyager I can understand his viewpoint. Despite the horrible circumstances she and her crew find themselves in, Janeway radiates strength, confidence and authority. Kate Mulgrew really played this role to the hilt and made Captain Janeway into a powerful and compelling character without being too self-righteous or overbearing. She cares about her crew and always gets the job done, even if she sometimes has to resort to some questionable means in order to do it.
Janeway is amazing and saved her ship more times than i can count. That said, if not for Chakotay and his more diplomatic approach she would've broken her own neck sooner or later.
@Tim Mill what do you mean?
@@Self-replicating_whatnot she was awesome
agreed. ita just funny coz future admiral janeway when she travelled back in time kept calling her younger self unbearably self righteous..🙂 although i didnt she was ..
„Janeway“ is a unit of measurement describing the toughness of nails. She is hardcore.
1:13 Aliens: *makes Janeway irrational*
Janeway: *does irrational stuff*
Aliens: 😮
You mean "😵"?
Great scene. Great lesson learned by these aliens....Seems they didn't like playing hardball.
@decembergal You create a monster, don't be surprised if it turns on you.
Aliens underestimate Janeway 😂😂😂
@SimplyG.G Janeway is the Chuck Norris of Star Trek. She made fear afraid, sent death back to hell alone, thrashed the Borg, blew off Q, and had a statue on her honor 300 years before she was born. These puny aliens had no chance against her wrath.
Janeway didn't die because Death is afraid of her. Last time he tried to collect her, she called him a coward and told him to go back to hell.
That was not Death, it was an evil alien entity...
Honestly I can see Janeway just sat there with a phaser and a free chair, waiting for Death to finally appear and either settle things civilly or suffer the consequences
Janeway once destroyed a Borg Cube with a hand phaser. Then she started firing.
This is awesome. Forever internet 🍪🍪🍪.
@Beth Jim Well don't hold back... tell us what you really think.
I love how the crew doesn’t break a sweat when Janeway says to crush the ship like a tin can. They respect her and trust that she has a plan, they literally always put their lives in her hands. ❤👏🏻
Be it the sea or the space, a good cap'n is needed. And Janeway is that in spades.
@@grouch_gaming As the saying goes, there are three options; the right way, the wrong way, and the Janeway. She has her moments, but more often than not the Janeway is the worst of the three.
@@strategicsage7694 Id agree if Captain "Sleep with everything" Kirk didnt exist, and you forgot Sisko!
@@grouch_gaming I meant the worst of the three ways, not Star Trek captains.
I love Kate Mulgrew but "some Janeway moments" is damning by faint Harry Kim level praise.
“A single act of compassion can put you in touch with your own humanity.”
Empathy is not a weakness, it proves you’re stronger then those who cannot.
it also shows the fear of others and there own presrvation above others,it also shows a lack of faith in there own ability's.
Second best lesson from Star Trek as a whole, topped only by;
"It is possible to make no mistakes and still lose."
@@grouch_gaming That was Spock, right?
I'm not a big fan of Voyager. What happened at the end of that episode?
@@torriddPicard to Data
I LOVE her. She should've at least been NOMINATED for an Emmy for her performance.
She won Saturn Awards for it and I think she might have got nominated for an Emmy for it
The best Janeway Moment of all:
Fear: I'm afraid...
Janeway: I know...
They didn't give Janeway many speeches. But man rhe one liners that woman had seered!
Kate Mulgrew is such Amazing actress!
And how - Kathryn Janeway may very well be my favorite Star Trek captain
I've just discovered Voyager and I love Capt Janeway - she's a badass, shows compassion, says one word to melt the enemy and is feminine all at once.
Shes amazing!
@@spacey_432 dude, wtf is that supposed to mean? You're not worthy of calling yourself a Star Trek fan if you don't practice the tenants of the following.
@@spacey_432 and after all of that, you still haven't evolved? Because your comment was not about Michael Burnhams character, but rather her portrayal by a woman of color through the phrase, "forced diversity."
@@spacey_432 I've never heard of that term used in story telling. It's been a heavily used term to show distaste for the unappealing inclusion of minorities. If that isn't you intent, I would recommend you keep that in mind going forward.
@@spacey_432 this conversation makes me happy. Keep what I said in mind, that phrase "forced diversity" is a common term used by racists. Have a nice life man, live long and prosper.
You know, I do think I get Janeway now. She’s considerate, intelligent, and even feminine. But there’s a limit to how far she’ll be pushed before she pushes back … and then she pushes back harder than you would have ever believed she could.
Janeway has been my favorite captain since I was a kid.
Socially speaking, things were so much better back then.
If this show were made today, it would revolve entirely around Janeway being a feminist role model.
There was never any feminist agenda in Voyager.
She was a great captain. There was never any discussion about her gender.
@@leonardo899 If Voyager was made today, the losers would scream "forced diversity" the moment they saw it announced.
Voyager's production era is the same era as Deep Space 9 skewering misogyny by portraying the absurd Ferengi culture that has women chewing food for men and has Quark's mother demonstrate she's 100x the businessman he is, despite the ferengi rules that women aren't allowed to conduct business. It isn't subtle.
Star Trek has always been blatantly political in its messages on star fleet being a society based on equality and expressing the issues of bigotry through portrayals in other civilizations they encounter. They portray a future that should exist and contrast it to the past or to other alien civilizations to comment on the modern world. Janeway is treated equally by fellow star fleet officers because that is how she should be treated,. That is the statement they're making.
Janeway has already been called a feminist role model many times over the decades, and attacked for being one just as often.
@@leonardo899 In one of the very next recommended clips, Q says "Well I guess that's what we get for having a woman in the Captain's seat" when Janeway informs them they freed another Q. Sexism was alive and well and on full display in the series, it just wasn't star fleet expressing it. Star Trek directly addressed sexism and other bigotry in countless obvious ways. It was not subtle.
@@danfelder8062 I liked 90s feminism. It was about women being able to do what men can. Today's feminism is all about hating men.
There's the right way, there's the wrong way, and then there's the Janeway
What a great comment. Bravo!
Janeway has ice running through her veins and she also has a warm heart, if that makes sense. She's a bad ass protector and the only captain who had the exact mix of being able to get a spaceship to survive a huge trip alone through a dangerous galaxy and also being able to moralize her crew to protect their humanity in the face of so much adversity and disconnection.
My great grandmother always said, "Be logical with the capacity for empathy, humility, humanity in your heart, and hold your morality not just for you but others."
Her shortened version was "Cold hands warm heart!"
Archer did that.
People:"there are no strong female characters"
Janeway:"am I a joke to you?"
Me: Those who don't know Janeway are youngsters who don't do their research and obsess over likes and Twitter....
@@dboymax1 i feel like the 90s had a lot of strong woman, Janeway, Demona from Gargoyles, etc.
@@jarodnole4618 Agreed. It's the current generation that has no clue about that...
@@dboymax1 I am a part of the current generation and just happened to watch and like a lot of older stuff. I do wish others wouldnt dismiss older things though, just cause theres 30 new shows on Netflix doesnt mean their the only things you should watch. Id rent a lot of older shows from the library.
@@jarodnole4618 Xena
This series of Star Trek was perfect, nothing left out at the end. We were all so thin, beautiful and young, back then.
Props to the cinematographer on that pulsar scene, the lighting on the bridge was fantastic
you had to do it you had to let the aliens piss Janeway off😢😢
Scenes like this should remind people that Star Trek Voyager and the Original Series were the heaviest, and had the most gung ho Captains. Captain Kirk and Captain Janeway are, in my opinion, the bravest, and most philosophical and introspective of all the Captains in Star Trek.
in all fairness, no one out philosophizes Picard. and certainly none more gung ho than Sisko!!!
Archer is up there too.
@@werideatdusk Those guys suck.
Nah, Picard is more philosophical tbh
@@werideatduskJaneway can and has
I love Sisko and Picard, but Janeway is unequivocally the most badass 24th century captain. In my opinion.
Agreed!
Watching Janeway always motivates me to work harder for my goals. She is such an inspiration and Kate Mulgrew is an amazing actress... Really enjoy watching this in quarantine :)
I like Janeway, i recognize alot of my own qualities in her. Note to Disney, this is how you make a awesome female character.
Then they bring in 7 of 9 😂
Don't disrespect Disney. It's still better than fucking Tribune and The WB, which failed to stomp this show's network, UPN, in the ratings all 11 years. UPN was more Warner Bros.ish
Dreamworks is the shittiest of the studios, after Columbia.
Best Federation captain ever and best Star Trek series ever.
agree
Yes!
Her and Sisko helped shape me 👍🏾
TOTALLY AGREE. LOVE VOYAGER AND ADDDORE JANEWAY!
As much as I respect Janeway and understand there is much to be discussed about her actions as Captain, Mulgrew is absolutely flawless. She is an inspiration and if I ever came face to face with this behemoth of an actress I would quite simply collapse in a fit of admiration. Picard will always be my favourite Captain and Patrick Stewart my favourite actor, but Kate Mulgrew as Janeway was just a pleasure to watch.
I sat at a small table with her at a comedy club in NYC last night. She was delightful. I didn't know who she was lol
Doesn't surprise me in the slightest! Pretty sure if I was sat next to her though she would soon run from my crying with glee 🤣
@SteveCrozier Oh my! You didn't know who she was? I love her so badly! She even has a statue in Indiana ( I think).
I never realized it at the time, but Janeway was a bad ass. You don't dare mess with her.
well yeah she was written to be a bad ass it made her a unique star fleet captain she is not simply a good girl she is bad when it is justified to save her crew from extreme Danger
She was by all counts den mother to her crew. Mess with them, and she will make you curse the day you were born.
Janeway and Picard are the two best captains ever. The definition of doing everything to protect their ships.
"and you have juts crossed the line" I love Janeway. She is definitely my favorite Captain. She knows when to me compassionate, and she knows went to be harsh. Between her and Picard it was very close but Janeway is certainly my favorite
after watching orange is the new black i always expect her to speak in russian accent
Same xD
Bahaha yes 😂
Janeway will always be my favorite captain. She made a worldwide impact. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I’m running a little experiment of my own... RED ALERT 🚨
Detective Pikachu found his perfect coffee partner.
I love Janewat. I called her the captain of loss causes. So many of her crew would been considered loss causes by starfleet. Yet she took them and turned them in to one of the finest crew in history of starfleet.
she's beautiful, captain janeway.
She's also a total badass.
Until she doesn't have access to any coffee
@@felixleong61 "one more cup of coffee and I go in warp drive"
She's beautiful, sweet, badass... Ah, the perfect captain!
janeway is the best captain in starfleet !!
@Netto shopper he's cold
@Tin Man but he's act like a mother (father) for his crew?
@Tin Man it was not cheesy , it was perfect. The mix about being motherly and a captain is just perfect. Put, point out the mistakes you think happened
There’s a reason the woman became an admiral immediately after Voyager and had a ship named after her
My favorite Trek Capt by a long mile!!!
Me and you both. I absolutely love her. Kate Mulgrew did an extraordinary job playing her.
So many memories from my childhood watching Star Trek Voyager with my dad on the state run tv channel (they actually had a pretty awesome selection of tv shows). Captain Janeway was the perfect captain. And a young me had his first tv-crush on Seven of Nine
I love all of Star Trek, but Voyager is my favorite by far. It's so different from other Trek, and focused on seeking out new life and new civilizations. So ideal!
Thanks for the kind words, and likes. I mostly posted this for friends, and never expected to get more than 100 views on it. Happy to see others have enjoyed these clips, though.
You're welcome 👍
Janeway was an excellent captain, and has as much skill and gravitas as Picard or Sisko. Given the era of television at the time, it wasn't possible in what was seen as "precinct" television for huge character exploration and evolution, that was where Voyager didn't get to live up to its huge potential. Nevertheless Voyager and her crew had some shining moments of development after its initial seasons.
It would have been good to see Voyager steadily wrecked as a ship over its journey with occasional repairs and patches, integrated with bits and bobs of other technologies to hold it together.
Deep Space Nine was a far better show by nearly any measure.
@@werideatdusk Except any that are rational or objective. DS9 is terrible.
@@captainjefferies9047 this captain deserves a demotion! Ensign, go rewatch deep space nine
@@werideatdusk Watching DS9 is by far the worse thing you want done to me. It's objectively terrible, poorly written, poorly acted, a stationary soap opera that craps on Trek.
@@werideatdusk I don't get the point of saying one show is better than the other. They're all better than the star junk that's coming out today. Kate's performance still gives me chills to this day, and for me (and probably not for you) it's the most impressive acting out of all captains.
Do not mess with Mama Janeway.
You mean "Mama Bear" Janeway...
@dboymax1 that's Captain Janeway, buddy.
7:50 Yep, have empathy for the Kardashians.
I know this is a four year old comment, but I still gotta say, I have more empathy for the Cardassians than I do for Hobbits.
The toughness of nails is measured in Janeway. Voyager may have its problems as a series but some of the characters are among the best Star Trek has ever seen. Janeway, Seven of Nine and - I will die on this hill - Harry Kim.
The doctor. Tuvov... but Harry... lonely on that hill?
@@SD-vy7gj Harry Kim is possibly the best supporting character Star Trek ever had. He's not too interesting on his own, sure, but he's the type of character that makes everyone shine that's on screen with him and I think that should be paid tribute to. Without him, Tom Paris would've just been a lame jackass and Seven's character arc would've made a lot less sense.
this is great
Best captain👍
Janeway is my favourite captain by far. She's a rock for her crew, determined, witty, and so gentle when needed. I doubt another actress could have done this role better than Kate Mulgrew.
What were you expecting? She's beaten both Fear and Death, the latter on multiple occasions.
Voyager was my first Star Trek, followed by Enterprise. I'm 28 years old, couldn't get past the first season of Next Generation. I understand that Patrick Steward is considered to have given the best performance as captain and after watching his name sake series I feel I understand why. That being said, Janeway will always be the captain when I think of Star Trek and I wouldn't have it any other way.
If you want to enjoy TNG and you don't like the first season that's understandable. It picks up around season 2 and really gets going in season 3, season 1 is considered the low point of the series. I suggest either looking up ratings for episodes (like on IMDb) to hand pick episodes you think will be good or just skipping to season 3. Of season 1 I would personally recommend the episode "Conspiracy" if you like sci-fi horror/mystery.
@@mr.popper9759 skipping to season 3 means missing Measure of a Man!!
It gets soo good in later seasons, it is more mature than Voyager, I liked Voyager too but TNG is awesome.
No. Shatner gave the best performance as Captain and serious Trekkies know this.
I know your comment was 2 years ago, but have you gave TNG another try past season 2? How did you like it? I had the same feeling about the first seasons, but I would be remiss if I didn't say the show is unbelievable past the first two seasons.
Never piss Janeway off
Not only superb writing, but in terms of performance, Mulgrew MADE that show. She IS Voyager. Her understanding of the character, her spirit, her work ethic and commitment to the role and the values of Starfleet - it was outstanding, setting a standard which no doubt inspired the rest of the cast. Amazing casting. Thank God the original actress dropped out!
I like the Janeway threat alien sciences to wrap ship between 2 white stars
My gav all time startrek scene. Watching Janeway hit fk it is always good tv.
She was outstanding, loved watching her rule! ❤
Haven't watched voyager in years,always thought Janeway was a great captain,but forgot how great a captain she was.
Seven was right when she said, "a lesson in compassion will do me little good if I am dead."
It was Janeway's compassion that saved her life. So it does more good than she realizes, but that is what her character growth is about.
@@jojogarcia8766 there is very large distinction between being compassionate when circumstance allows it and doing so while literally being SUICIDAL doing so...
@@Asghaad Keeping a live Borg drone on your ship isn't exactly the safest course of action, either, but it ended up doing a lot of good.
@@argvminusone risk and reward, there is a limit at which point taking a risk outweighs any benefits and good leader needs to know when to stick to your ideals and when doing so would be a really bad idea ...
What a great selection
I grew up calling Janeway "Captain Mom."... I think her character would appreciate that respect and admiration.
Mammy Janeway and Daddy Pike.
2:11 that alien ship exploding is pretty satisfying
aunty janeway.... she makes the best pie...
Love the friendship between Tuvok and Janeway.
*flies into pulsar to defeat aliens*
"I never knew you thought of me as reckless Tuvok......"
I'd be shitting my Vulcan pants right then lmao
That was SO satisfying to watch.
the best star trek imo
4:00 capt. janeway scratching her tummy 😄
I love this captain Janeway going mental
Captain/Admiral Janeway returns! Can't wait for Prodigy. Janeway is without a doubt, the most commanding presence and most bad ass starfleet captain ever. Don't play chicken with Janeway, you'll lose.
Sisko is not as talented but he has a larger commanding presence and never blinks (see Eddington arc and Romulans entering the war).
My favorite captain of Star Trek all the times
A VERY GOOD SELECTION OF CLIP S THANK YOU .
She is one of my favorite captains
Such a legend!
come on janeway owned
Janeway was a badass older woman. I got an aunt like her. never shouts just leans in and tell them to their face.
i hated janeway when the show frist started, but by the end of the show, i loved her and the crew. they could go against any star trek crew and win.
Why'd ya hate her out of curioisity?
To echo a wise man who makes decent videos...
I love Janeway. She's my favorite villain.
You gotta love “scientific method” and “year of hell”. Just as much “don’t fuck with me” as any other Captain.
Being a starfleet captain is no joke. A lot of responsibility and tough decisions and a lot of grit.
Kate absolutely was wonderful as the captain in Voyager.
Captain Janeway, the best captain of all time
Another one. When Janeway starts to whisper to Seven of Nine, we are supposed to listen carefully but usually it's time to turn the channel. Yes, I love Voyager; great Star Trek show.
These are some good moments. You do miss the moment where I donate my entire crew to the Borg in exchange for better graphics on my Super Mario Bros Wii (it made for a better gameplay experience), but thank you for this content anyways. Brought back memories.
I love how Voyager sounds like a shaking pinball machine going through the Pulsars.
Janeway flying Voyager on a suicide course between two stars was a pure Kirk move.
Voyager is my favourite kitsch science fiction. Incidentally like in this episode "Scientific Method", I'm running a few experiments of my own. ;-)
Please, for the love of all that's holy, GIVE JANEWAY SOME COFFEE!
You’re relieved…immediately hops up. Lol
Her voice always makes me shiver.
Man, she's got a very sexy voice.
Being forgiving even against an enemy give you a moral high ground.
It's like the Sith. Once you start down the path, you can't hardly ever escape.
Ahh Janeway.. more hair than any other starfleet captain.
Janeway upon return home was elevated to the Rank of Admiral. This (headcanon) came after Mark Johnson her once fiance reunited, but revealed he'd had a daughter with his new wife. They kept up the friendship, but became strained as the "hero" Janeway recounted tales of Voyager and Starfleet to the child, angering her mother. "Aunt Kathy" stopped calling.
Marc's Daughter Katheryn Johnson is now a Starfleet graduate. Marc died and Janeway didn't attend the funeral. Now retired Janeway gets an unexpected guest.
Janeway lives in Indiana with two dogs, Amelia and Sally Ride. She enjoys decaff coffee (under doctors orders) and secretly using her prestige to keep up to date on Starfleet matters. Like reading a newspaper, an old custom, she likes to excuse it.
When young Katheryn arrives to tell her she's been selected for a mission, Janeway knows all about it. Tuvok in fact was her tutor, but Janeway hasn't heard from him in a while. Her "Niece" shifts awkwardly.
"Tuvok? Oh he's um. Well. He's supportive. Cagey, he's got a dry sense of humor. He's... "
"He's Tuvok?" They both say together. They laugh.
"We are going to the Delta Quadrant".
There's silence and Janeway places her mug down.
"I'd heard."
"Figured you had. But I thought I'd tell you in person."
"I'd heard of the project. It's a big undertaking"
"It is, but as you always said, it's worth the risk. Exploration"
"Does your mother approve?" Young Katheryn shifts her gaze.
"I don't need her approval. Besides. You taught me all I need to know."
" ... I didn't come to Mark's funeral... No. Let me finish. I didn't come, your mother objected yes, but.. She had reason. I got stranded on the other side of the Galaxy. I got people killed. I left your father for my career. I don't want you to. Well"
Young Katheryn smiles.
"I know."
Janeway smiles and the two have a few hours before the shuttle arrives. As they leave they hug.
"Katheryn." The words seem strange in Janeway's mouth.
"Kathy. Just remember. Don't let them bully you. Don't let them shout you down. They're your crew. Look after them. They'll look after you. You're a family. Ok?"
I love how Janeway above being a Starship Captain is really a scientist and knows her science probably better than any Captain you see on any of the other shows I mean yes they have engineers Etc but they don't do the kind of calculations that you see that Janeway does, janeway's breaking Point are her ship and its people she can live without her ship but she cannot live without her people, she knows that the odds in this case of them surviving or rather slim to put it mildly but she's willing to hedge your bet if it means getting these Intruders who have killed already one of her people, for her one is too many and as we see she uses her math skills and her captaining skills to get her people and her ship to safety and in the process she she exacts a very neat revenge for the crewman she's lost in the fact that these aliens left very late and one of their ships was blown up.
Yep, my favourite captain.
Seven points out the obvious problem, and I have to agree. the undine infiltrated the ship thereby forfeiting it's freedom and put the lives of Voyager at risk. why bother trying to return it to fluidic space when it would just infiltrate Voyager again. and again.
0:55 she meant to say: "Fuck Arround and Find Out"
I work in retail. The voyager team is exactly how a team should work, its perfect, and inspiring!
Out of all the captains of Star Trek, its ironically the two that AREN'T captains of an Enterprise that are the most terrifying to face in a fight. Janeway and Sisko do not fuck around and are more than willing to throw hands when the time comes. I think Sisko *just* edges her out, if only because he had the balls to straight-up punch Q right in the face.
Whenever I’m asked that pivotal question in a relationship, “Kirk or Picard?”, my answer is always the same… Janeway!
The bully speech - classic
there will never be a better captain
"WE WILL RESCIND THE PRIME DIRECTIVE" oooohhhhh snore.
I think that captain served time in the pen with this chick I knew
If captain Janeway and Pike ever meet in Strange new worlds... whatever evil threat they meet may have to re-consider their understanding of humanity.
As a kid, I never liked Star Trek series beyond TNG. But Voyager is one nice series.
I feel like that Janeway speech is a perfect Voyager moment.
Here's a heartfelt speech that would solve or justify any moment in The Next Generation.
Other person: ok. But how about £UCK THEM!
24nd century human capacity meets 21st century pragmatism.
"Janeway OUT!"
Her performance is as badass as her character.
It was easier to get Sisko angry. It was more dangerous to get Janeway angry.