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Michael Sussman

@michaelsussman.bsky.social

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co-creator / executive producer PERCEPTION now on TV • writer / producer STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE & STAR TREK: VOYAGER streaming on Paramount+ https://linktr.ee/michaelsussman

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 9d

TrekMovie: “Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath”

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Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath

'Enterprise' writer/producer Mike Sussman gives us more details on the proposed series.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 15h

“Cover-ups, spies, and shady government secrets? Beam us up.”
#StarTrekUnited #StarTrekEnterprise

@theexpresstribune.bsky.social: “In 'United', Scott Bakula's Bold Return Could Beam 'Star Trek' into New Territory”

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 1d

“This potential series [ #StarTrekUnited ] would be something I would get behind, and it seems like a lot of Star Trek fans are also of that same opinion.” - Nick @ Sci-Finatics

Watch: youtu.be/w7ahDCGCgX4?...

The President’s Starship?! Trek Legend Designs Starfleet One!

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 2d

“‘Star Trek: United’ Isn’t A Real TV Show (Yet) But Everyone Is Excited For It”

@screenrant.bsky.social: “Scott Bakula Gets A New Starship After ‘Star Trek: Enterprise’ Ends”

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TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 4d

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch##startrekunited #startrekenterprise #scottbakula
https://bit.ly/stunitedprobertprezship

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch

Andrew Probert contributed "Starfleet One" concept designs for the Scott Bakula-fronted series concept.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 3d

“‘Star Trek: United,’ like ‘Andor,’ could become the quintessential show of the franchise, drawing in fans and newcomers with its depth and originality."

Read more: www.cbr.com/star-trek-un...

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 4d

“And all I ask is a tall ship…” 🚀🖖

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 4d

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch##startrekunited #startrekenterprise #scottbakula
https://bit.ly/stunitedprobertprezship

EXCLUSIVE: Legendary Star Trek Designer Inspired To Sketch President Archer’s Starship For ‘United’ Pitch

Andrew Probert contributed "Starfleet One" concept designs for the Scott Bakula-fronted series concept.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 5d

“[Sussman’s] involvement suggests that this isn’t just an exercise in nostalgia — it’s a genuine continuation of Archer’s story, and of the formative years of the Federation itself.”
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#StarTrekUnited

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 8d

“What's next for ‘Star Trek’ after ‘Strange New Worlds’ concludes with season 5? One pitch could throw the franchise [to] the earliest years of the United Federation of Planets.”

SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 8d

Star Trek: Enterprise lead Scott Bakula and writer/producer Mike Sussman want to continue the story with a new series called Star Trek: United.

Scott Bakula's Proposed Star Trek: Enterprise Spin-Off Will Finally Reveal A Major Franchise Moment - SlashFilm

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 7d

Fascinating analysis 🖖 #StarTrekUnited
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“Why do I think ‘Star Trek: United’ is the kind of show that fans have been waiting decades to see?”

The Killer Star Trek Show Paramount Will Never Let Fans Have

Two months ago, TrekMovie dropped a bombshell on fans: Enterprise star Scott Bakula and show producer Mike Sussman had pitched … Continue reading "The Killer Star Trek Show Paramount Will Never Let Fa...

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 8d

“What's next for ‘Star Trek’ after ‘Strange New Worlds’ concludes with season 5? One pitch could throw the franchise [to] the earliest years of the United Federation of Planets.”

SlashFilm @slashfilm.bsky.social · 8d

Star Trek: Enterprise lead Scott Bakula and writer/producer Mike Sussman want to continue the story with a new series called Star Trek: United.

Scott Bakula's Proposed Star Trek: Enterprise Spin-Off Will Finally Reveal A Major Franchise Moment - SlashFilm

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 9d

“A Star Trek Writer Working On The Hypothetical Captain Archer Spinoff Says It Could Cover A Major Moment Enterprise Didn't, And I'm Pumped”
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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 9d

“Star Trek: Enterprise star Scott Bakula and producer Mike Sussman have a plan for a sequel that could be Star Trek's Andor.”
www.denofgeek.com/tv/scott-bak...

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 9d

TrekMovie: “Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath”

#StarTrek
bit.ly/united-more

Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath

'Enterprise' writer/producer Mike Sussman gives us more details on the proposed series.

bit.ly

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 10d

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20 Years Later, An Ambitious Star Trek Spinoff Reveals Deep-Cut Details

Here's what to know about a possible Captain Archer series set after 'Star Trek: Enterprise.'

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 10d

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John Orquiola @backofthehead.bsky.social · 10d

The more I learn about @michaelsussman.bsky.social 's plans for Scott Bakula's potential comeback as President Jonathan Archer in #StarTrek: United, the more I want this show to happen. 🖖 Thanks to @trekmovie.bsky.social

7 Biggest Reveals About Scott Bakula’s Star Trek Comeback

Star Trek: United comes into clearer focus.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 10d

History will judge President Archer’s policies. The people will judge his sartorial choices. 🤦🏻‍♂️🖖 #StarTrekUnited
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New Star Trek Series Pitch: Jonathan Archer as Federation President

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 11d

🙏🖖☺️

Bill Hunt @billhuntbits.bsky.social · 11d

Oh HELL yeah. I'm in.

Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 11d

I hope y’all are totally keen on my ‘Star Trek’ tv show idea - but what I *really* want you to like is my handmade Commander Data WGA strike sign

Actor Scott Bakula and writer Michael Sussman outside the main gate at Paramount Studios during the WGA strike of 2023

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 11d

🤝🌌🪐🚀🏳️🖖

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TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 11d

Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath
##StarTrek
https://bit.ly/united-more

Exclusive: Scott Bakula-Led ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch Explores Archer’s Family, Romulan War Aftermath

'Enterprise' writer/producer Mike Sussman gives us more details on the proposed series.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 14d

Had a blast discussing galactic politics with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca! And happy to report the Vulcan Rationalists and the Blue Antenna Caucus agree with us — Federation Day oughta be a 3-day weekend. 🖖

Trek Politics @trekpolitics.bsky.social · 14d

The audio edition #TrekPolitics is up! This week, we talk with the great Mike Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social about his highly anticipated pitch for #StarTrekUnited as well as an episode of #Enterprise he co-wrote about indefinite detention & internment camps.
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Writer Mike Sussman on the Politics of 'Star Trek United' and 'Enterprise'

Podcast Episode · Trek Politics with Mary L. Trump and Bob Cesca · 09/28/2025 · 50m

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 15d

Who wore it better, me or Scott? (On second thought, never mind) 🖖

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 15d

Writer/producer Mike Sussman (Voyager! Enterprise!) was on the All Access podcast to talk about his pitch for Star Trek: United with Scott Bakula & his Trek history, like the TOS-heavy "In a Mirror, Darkly."

Get the full episode at TrekMovie or wherever you get your podcasts.https://bit.ly/aapod232

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 16d

Great time talking with Anthony and Laurie about ‘Enterprise,’ ‘Voyager’ & ‘Star Trek: United’ — a series not in active development anywhere, but currently streaming for free in my head (and maybe now yours) 🖖

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 16d

Podcast: On the anniversary of the premiere of Star Trek: Enterprise, Mike Sussman joins All Access to talk ‘Voyager,’ ‘Enterprise,’ and his ‘Star Trek: United’ pitch
##StarTrek

Listen at TrekMovie or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Podcast: Mike Sussman Joins All Access To Talk ‘Voyager,’ ‘Enterprise,’ And His ‘Star Trek: United’ Pitch

Cheesecake, twigs, the life of a Star Trek writing intern in the '90s, and much more.

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · 27d

Ha, love the enthusiasm! 🖖
“Why the proposed Captain Archer series is EXACTLY what we need right now” youtu.be/knZJeisHw9U?...

Why the proposed Captain Archer series is EXACTLY what we need right now

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Michael Sussman @michaelsussman.bsky.social · Aug 21

Weekend read stack

Books about the history of Star Trek’s Federation

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