Star Trek: Voyager's Captain Janeway still feels relevant 25 years later

I don't remember it being such a big deal in the day. The writers need to be complimented that they never made it an issue. Janeway was the captain and that was that.

Actually, it's the only show that still looks slick and futuristic. The other shows look dated. Voyager's grey colour scheme makes it still look fresh like it was made yesterday.

I was about half a fan of Janeway. I couldn't stand her at times. She was a good captain overall. But the show really belonged to Seven of Nine's hot body in a skin tight suit.

Couldn't agree less. Not one ST show producer has yet taken the chance of making a female commander a competent leader AND still be feminine. Janeway was butch as hell. She had a penchant for ego-driven recklessness. A prime example was "Equinox" season 5 & 6 ep. 26 and 1.

It was Chakotay who played the classically feminine role. Supportive, patient, a calm voice of reason, nearly always advocating a non-violent approach.

It's a lazy writing tool to have a female leader adopt typical male mannerisms in order to fill a typically male role.

If you have a problem taking orders from someone wearing pink bunny slippers, the problem is you.