I never thought I'd see the day, but the Star Trek original series fan based web efforts just keep getting better and better.  The latest and greatest effort is none other than Vic Mignogna's Star Trek Continues.  Of course, the very first episode of the show is by no means flawless, but even diehard Star Trek fans have to admit that this effort is pretty darned good.  Well, practice makes perfect, I suppose.

Vic Mignogna has not only been a Star Trek fan since childhood, but he's been involved with a number of other notable fan produced Trek projects as well.  He currently has my vote because, more than any other before him (yes, including Chris Pine), he really seems to understand the subtle nuisances of playing the part of Captain James T. Kirk (when it comes to channeling the original William Shatner version of the character), well beyond the fact that he's obviously an excellent physical choice for the role.

But don't take my word for it. Watch the new webisode and judge for yourself.  In my assessment of this stellar new effort, I point out a number of details that could definitely use some minor (or even major) improvements, but overall, Star Trek Continues is first rate Trek in my book.  At the very least, it rates quite highly on this Star Trek Universe fan's tricorder readings.

Click the link below to view Star Trek Continues: Episode 01 - Pilgrim of Eternity, and see if you can spot some of the minor mistakes, and even more of the spectacular things they actually got right, when producing this marvelous new addition to the ever evolving Star Trek Universe.