Star Trek: 10 Most Underrated Characters

10. Dr. Phlox

Enterprise's chief medical officer embodied so many of Starfleet's best qualities, yet he's often overlooked on account of the show's lacklustre run. What a shame.

Phlox's calm demeanor and excellent bed-side manner made him one of the Star Trek franchise's most skilled physicians. With grace under pressure like his, if given the choice, we'd all be lining up for hyposprays at the Phlox Clinic.

Never one to pass judgment on other cultures, his inquisitive and open-minded spirit would be the envy of any Federation diplomat. Eat your heart out, Ambassador Spock.

Phlox's Denobulan culture and physiology, especially his multiple wives and penchant for playing matchmaker, led to some hilarious moments about the Enterprise NX-01. From his rude awakening from hibernation to seeing him puff up like a blowfish, Phlox is one of the Star Trek universe's best-kept secrets.

Who can ever forget Phlox practically shaming Commander Tucker for not doing the nasty with his wife Feezal? Your loss, mate.