Post-launch › Sustain & long tail · 30 Mar 2026 · T+10
Weir criticises modern Star Trek, then apologises
Weir's remark on a podcast that recent Star Trek shows were bad drew a rebuke from novelist Don Winslow. Weir apologised the same day.
Details
- Date
- 30 Mar 2026 · T+10
- Phase
- Post-launch › Sustain & long tail
- Category
- Controversy & reactive
- Markets
- United States
- Led by
- Fan / organic
- Partners
- Andy Weir
- Channels
- Press, Social
Sources 2
- Andy Weir 'Star Trek' Comments Draw Fire From Author Don WinslowDeadline · 30 Mar 2026 · deadline.com · SecondaryVerifies: Winslow's criticism of Weir's Star Trek remarks
- Andy Weir Apologizes to 'Star Trek' After Saying 'Shows Are S---'Variety · 30 Mar 2026 · variety.com · SecondaryVerifies: Weir's apology
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