Welcome to the 30 day challenge of May, which sees a return to two of the most iconic things in pop culture, to say nothing of Science Fiction, namely Star Trek and Star Wars. Throughout this month some prompts will be general and apply to both franchises, while others will be Trek/Wars specific, as indicated.

Over the next few days we’re digging into various emotional/dramatic genre aspects of Star Wars and Star Trek, and today we’re dealing with thrilling or exciting moments, moments that makes your blood race or want to pump your fist, whether it’s an extravagant action beat or a brilliant tactical move or reversal.

So for today, discuss What are the most exciting moments from within Star Wars and Star Trek? And what would-be showstoppers fell totally flat?

Bonus prompt: What’s overall the most thrilling episode/show/film from each series?

Extra Bonus prompt: What episode/shows/films in particular could’ve really benefitted from being more exciting?

Kelvin Legends Bonus prompt: What episode/shows/films were too manic or overblown, to their detriment?

Legends of Kelvin Bonus prompt: What franchise is the overall more exciting for you?