Star Trek: Section 31 has faced criticism but has achieved success on Paramount+ while influencing Trek canon. It serves as the only Trek project set in the 2330s, establishing important precedents. The character Rachel Garrett, introduced in The Next Generation, is portrayed with a deeper understanding of her timeline and multiverse, thanks to connections made in Section 31. This development mirrors past controversial projects that, despite rough receptions, ultimately shaped the Star Trek universe significantly, suggesting that Section 31 may follow a similar trajectory.
I think what's interesting about Rachel Garrett is the backstory I had to wrestle with is kind of her future story, so I got to work with knowing how the character I'm playing leaves and sort of work backwards from there.
Despite mixed reviews, Section 31 has resonated with audiences, demonstrating how even controversial Star Trek projects can significantly shape canon.
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