The look and feel even down to the NBC Color broadcast notice nailed the atmosphere of Star Trek (TOS) when it was aired during the original broadcast. The special effects are surprisingly - above that of the original TOS series. Huh ? and this was done on someone's personal income ?Every aspect of this show is shocking, beginning with the replica of Enterprise's bridge that James Cawley built himself. CGI's look and feel is very reminiscent of the original series as well. While they used miniatures of the spaceship riding on a track on the TOS vs. this series using CGI, the two looks remarkably "the same" (notice I didn't use "similar"). But in fine ways, the effects are better in this series because of the things possible with CGI.The original series ended in an unsatisfactory way for the fans, and this series recaptures what we would like to have seen as a continuation. What's mind blowing is that this country has the kind of talent pool that can pull this kind of creation off by amateurs, on literally their pocket money.My hats off to James Cawley for pulling this off. He keeps what can be kept authentic as much as possible like using unused scripts from the TOS whenever he can. Acting can be better, but again, this is way beyond a town show, and when the original actors shows up, it takes the excitement a notch or two higher.It's a beautiful show, and I hope the production keeps going for years to come.

This is a series made because of one reason: love.And it shows.From James Cawley through to the PA's and techs, everyone involved has put their heart sweat into creating this vision - the continuing voyages of the Enterprise.As a fan series, there's no profiting involved.Every episode involves raising the needed funds.I'm continually amazed every time see this series - the incredibly accurate details, from the bridge on down, the makers are Trek lovers.I see some people 'kvetch' - how certain aspects of the series 'don't measure up' to the original - be it in-front of the camera, or behind.To them, I've this to say: folks - it's fan-based. Anyone is more than welcome to contribute - their time and effort would be appreciated.I just saw Enemy: Starfleet! and loved how involved I got with this episode (see my review under it's title).I can see improvements made within the entire series arc.If you have gripes, then either don't watch, and/or make your own.But - if you are watching - then help - pitch in (I do).To the men & women of Star Trek Phase II: Thank you ALL!

I just briefly skimmed through the pilot and don't think I'm going to watch it at all.... The special effects are really amateur (you'd think in this day, with all sorts of computer software out there that it wouldn't be an issue, and a show made 40 years ago would look worse but it doesn't), but nevermind that.The big thing that spoiled my interest was how awful the lighting was. Like something you would hack together from stuff from the hardware store. Noticeable shadows and darker tones. At least get the lighting right.I would rather recommend people read Star Trek books instead if they are really into the whole Star Trek storyline.

First of all I have to comment on the negative reviews given! This show is for the fans of Star Trek made by fans! You are not getting ripped off. You can download the episodes for free! I think the production value is very high! Most of the episodes I have seen are very entertaining! I am not a trekkie or other fanatic fan,but I always liked Star Trek! Not everything about it,but most of it! The first series was very dear to me even if it was very low budget! So when I discovered the fan made episodes I didn't know what to expect! It exceeded my expectations! In fact this kind of thing is what I expected the enhanced version of Star Trek TOS to be (now that is a rip off)! Only the stories are a bit confusing,since they expect you to know the history of the original series (not being a fanatic fan makes that a bit difficult)! And I missed some of the witty conversations between Kirk and Mccoy! Overall it is nice to see what true fans can achieve (I mean they even managed to get real actors from the series to act in these episodes)! Make it so!