Set phasers to stun as I revisit J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot of Star Trek, one of my favorite franchises! Learn how Abrams reinvented the legendary sci-fi series for a new generation and why I think it's one of the best Star Trek films of all time.

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0:00 - Intro & development
6:15 - Casting the crew
15:49 - Designing & aesthetics
18:01 - Filming the movie
19:31 - The movie: resetting the timeline
29:07 - Ad break
31:23 - The movie: reinventing canon
46:41 - Release & my memories
52:15 - Why Star Trek matters
54:06 - Special features
58:00 - Wrap-up and the future of the show