Star Trek: The Journey to the Silver Screen

Season 1 Episode 3: The Genesis Effect: Engineering The Wrath of Khan

This episode explores the creative reinvention that propelled Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan into one of the franchise’s most celebrated films. Through production insights, archival materials, and reflections from the filmmakers, it examines how a tighter budget, a bold new thematic direction, and the introduction of the Genesis Device reshaped the series’ cinematic identity. From character-driven storytelling to innovative visual effects, the episode reveals how the team engineered a sequel that revitalized Star Trek and left a lasting mark on science‑fiction cinema.

Genre:

Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons:

1

Episodes:

5

Cast:

Mark A. Altman, Richard Arnold, Manny Coto

Quality:

HD

Duration:

30 min

First Air:

2016

Rating:

1.5