10 TV Shows That Wanted To Be Star Trek
4. Earth: Final Conflict
Earth: Final Conflict is in fact a Gene Roddenberry original, though the creator died years before the show would ever see the light of day. He had, however, been approached years previously to develop the project when it was known as Battleground: Earth. The success of the Star Trek films and the then-upcoming The Next Generation made Roddenberry too busy to work on it.
Majel Barrett retained the notes to the show and it was from these that Earth: Final Conflict was born. The show opens three years after the arrival of Taelon to Earth. This seemingly benevolent race has brought technological advancements to humanity, though a sinister plot lies behind their kindness.
The Taelon are the dark side of the Vulcans. The Vulcans arrived on Earth bringing technological advancements, though they were less sinister than the Taelon. They were simply prickly, while the Taelon were pricks.
The series then morphed into an alternate version of the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor, with frequently appearing resistance cells attempting to take the Taelon down. Various other alien races appeared throughout the show, with many aiding, and others collaborating with the Taelon themselves.
The show was well-received, and its success led to the creation of the next entry on this list.