Dana Hanson
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Author Details
Dana Hanson is a Star Trek writer and member of the Screen Rant training team. A lifelong lover of good storytelling, Dana attended Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, graduating in 2019 with a degree in film production and writing. When not working, Dana enjoys spending time with her pet rabbit and geeking out about sci-fi with her friends.
Industry Focus
Dana has been a Star Trek fan for over 15 years, ever since she saw her first episode of Star Trek: The Original Series at the age of 11. Dana's love of the franchise has led her to some incredible places, including numerous conventions and the creation of an album of Star-Trek-inspired original songs with her father.
Favorite Media
Although she loves all of Star Trek, Dana's favorite series is Star Trek: Voyager, which she can ramble on obsessively about if given the chance. She is always eager for the next thing Star Trek has to offer, and is passionate about the vision of diversity and inclusion that is finally being fully realized in newer installments of the franchise.
Latest Articles
Sarah Silverman's Surprising Reason For Appearing In Star Trek: Voyager Explained
Sarah Silverman was in an episode of Star Trek: Voyager season 3 and later explained her surprising reason for taking the role of Rain Robinson.
I’m Glad Robert Picardo Changed His Mind About Star Trek: Voyager’s Big Doctor Twist
The Doctor underwent a big change in Star Trek: Voyager season 3, something that Robert Picardo was first wary about and then glad of.
DS9 Proves Star Trek: Voyager Producer Was Wrong About Season 3's Prison Episode
Star Trek: Voyager producer Ken Biller had trouble with a season 3 episode, but DS9 proved there was no need to struggle with a similar premise.
Star Trek: Discovery Never Knew What To Do With Adira & Gray
Star Trek: Discovery was never able to get Adira and Gray's relationship right, making the evolution of their romance in season 5 inevitable.
Star Trek: Voyager's “Reset Button” Killed A Great Doctor Story, Says Robert Picardo
Robert Picardo was disappointed that Star Trek: Voyager's infamous "reset button" killed an important storyline for the Doctor in season 3.
Star Trek 30th Anniversary: Did Voyager Or DS9 Do A Better TOS Tribute?
Both Voyager and DS9 did tribute episodes to Star Trek: TOS for the franchise's 30th anniversary, but one episode was much better than the other.
Uhura’s Abandoned Star Trek: Voyager Cameo Explained By George Takei
Nichelle Nichols was meant to play Uhura in a season 3 episode of Star Trek: Voyager, but George Takei explained why Nichols declined the cameo.
Star Trek: Voyager’s Seska Actor Thinks Her Character’s Death Was “A Mistake”
Star Trek: Voyager killed Seska off in the season 3 premiere, but actor Martha Hackett felt that the way Seska's death was handled was a mistake.
Roddenberry’s Vision Reaffirmed Was Important To Star Trek: Voyager Showrunner
Star Trek: Voyager showrunner Michael Piller wanted to emphasize the importance of Gene Roddeberry's original vision in his final episode on the show.
I’m Disappointed Star Trek: Voyager Couldn’t Save Season 2’s Most Interesting Character
Star Trek: Voyager introduced a very interesting side character in season 2, but showrunner Michael Piller's influence wasn't enough to save him.
I Don’t Think Michael Piller Recreated His TNG Success With Star Trek: Voyager Season 2’s Finale
Star Trek: Voyager showrunner Michael Piller wanted to recreate a TNG success story but missed the mark in Voyager's season 2 finale episode.
Star Trek: Voyager Abandoned A TNG “Inner Light” Twist To Janeway/Chakotay Romance
Star Trek: Voyager writer Kenneth Biller wanted a surprising twist in a Janeway/Chakotay-centric episode reminiscent of TNG's "The Inner Light."
Star Trek: Voyager's Robert Beltran Would Have Liked More “Genuine Relationships”
Robert Beltran, who played Chakotay on Star Trek: Voyager, said in 2017 that he would have liked the show to explore more genuine relationships.
Star Trek: 15 Times Voyager Broke Our Hearts
The Star Trek franchise has delivered some truly heartbreaking moments over the years, and Star Trek: Voyager was certainly no exception.
How Old Is Captain Sisko In Star Trek: DS9?
Captain Benjamin Sisko was the main protagonist of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, but how old was Sisko at the beginning and the end of the series?
Discovery Still Matched Star Trek: TNG’s Record (With Fewer Seasons)
Star Trek: Discovery may only have five seasons by the time it ends, but the show still managed to match a record first set by Star Trek: TNG.
All 5 Times Star Trek: Voyager's Starship Was Destroyed, Ranked
Although Star Trek Voyager never permanently destroyed its flagship, there were a few times the USS Voyager was blown up or badly damaged on-screen.
Star Trek: Voyager's Chakotay & Tuvok Rivalry Explained
Chakotay and Tuvok had a noticeable rivalry in Star Trek: Voyager's early seasons and disliked each other for good reasons based on past experience.
Star Trek Voyager: Why Janeway & Chakotay Never Became A Couple
Captain Janeway and Commander Chakotay were never romantically involved on Star Trek: Voyager, thanks in part to a request made by Kate Mulgrew.
Data "Could Never" Have Romances Like Star Trek: Voyager's Doctor, Says Robert Picardo
Robert Picardo, who played the Doctor on Star Trek: Voyager, said that TNG's Data could never have had romances like him for a very specific reason.