This is the best TV series ever made. Adventure, good role models, good morals, interesting characters, a vision of the future as a better place with loftier goals for humans -- exploration, interest in and appreciation of the new and different, the opposite of xenophobia. It is great for children and adults (only caution is that there is some violence -- battles, and also sometimes death so parents should consider this when determining what is appropriate for their own children). Enjoy!

I can't help being a bit of a Trekkie. The plots in "The Next Generation" are so intricate and interesting. I love how each of the characters in the series developes more and more in each episode. A must watch for anyone who likes drama and/or sci-fi!

Excellent series. TNG had great special effects for the 80's and 90's and is great for the satisfaction of action. I would strongly recommend not letting children watch this show. (12 and under) There is a lot suggestive situations that would be to intense for children. I would recommend The Original Series for the younger generation. I never thought I would like anything besides TOS, but once I saw a single TNG episode, I was hooked. Some episodes were "duds." Especially in the first season. (e.g. Data getting infected with PSI 2000 virus.) However, in the episode Hide and Q, Q gives Riker powers. It shows how power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Riker almost does become corrupt from his power. But he sees his way and feels like an idiot. Picard tells Q that he has failed to tempt a human into joining the Continuum and Q departs. All in all, a great series, but not for children.

I've seen 28 episodes and say that the language on it is outrageous. I have a Curse Free TV and I keep hearing *BLEEEP* every 8-10 minutes. Sexual references abound. Commander Riker is Captain Kirk's Womanizer side on steroids. He is seen in bed with at least 10 women in those episodes. I can't stand to watch it anymore. Voyager is much cleaner. It does have good role models, messages of equality, and Space and Physics educational upsides, but I do not recommend it.

I grew up watching TNG, and in my late 20's I find myself going back just for the philosophy and clean entertainment. The show helped me to be more ethical, analytical, and accepting towards other beings. I felt that it was highly beneficial for my growth (especially as a young male), and emphasised morality and responsibility, without the overemphasis of militarism and blind obedience to authority. Overall, I highly recommend this series to viewers of all ages, and especially for children whose parents are looking for a healthy alternative to the modern garbage on the tv today. It is intellectually gratifying, and promotes a future society in which humanity's greatest traits are exalted, and a peaceful galactic existence is possible. (On a personal note, if governments on this planet today behaved more like the Federation, we would definitely be living in a more just, holistic, and harmonious society.)