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Why Star Trek's Low-Budget Episodes Are An Essential Part Of The Franchise

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Paramount's Star Trek boss defies convention, insists low-budget episodes are the heart and soul of the beloved sci-fi franchise.
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  • Kurtzman, the showrunner overseeing the Star Trek universe, believes the limited-budget episodes allow for more creative storytelling and character-driven narratives.
  • According to Kurtzman, these 'bottle episodes' are just as crucial to the franchise's legacy as the big-budget, high-stakes installments, offering a unique, intimate perspective on the Star Trek universe.
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Alex Kurtzman, Paramount, Star Trek
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