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PREDICTION POLL - Voyager Characters

  • Capt. Kathryn Janeway 212
  • Cmdr. Chakotay 33
  • B'Elanna Torres 137
  • Kes 9
  • Tom Paris 187
  • Neelix 39
  • The Doctor 475
  • Tuvok 180
  • Ensign Harry Kim 34
  • 2026-02-03
  • 1306 votes
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Based on ONLY the PREMIERE episode Caretaker, who do you think will be Alex and/or Josh’s favorite character?

(Listed in order of IMDb credit)

Comments

Todd

Josh - Janeway, Alex - Tuvok

Doctor Pulaski

I said Tuvok because they asked for a Vulcan on the bridge. That being said, I wouldn't be surprised if it were Janeway, Torres, Kim, Chakotay, or The Doctor. Definitely not Neelix or Kes.

Matt Hansen

It’s either gonna be B’Elanna or the Doctor. They’ve got a thing for the half-Klingon, half-human women, and the Doctor’s just a plain old smartass who I think they’ll gravitate to like they did with Odo.

Paul

I think Tuvok for both. (Although maybe Josh might favor Janeway)

Kristina Weber

Awww poor Harry. No votes yet for him. Neither Kes nor Chakotay either which surprises me a little.

THE LORE!!!

If they watched more episodes, I'd say B'Elanna or The Doctor, but as it is, I think they'll be happy to see a Vulcan in the main cast again. Tuvok.

Sir, This is A Quark's.

The Nick Lacardo of it all makes me think they might go for the Lower Deck'er going O'Brien... but the doctor is emotionally distant & funny so... uh ... to the journey, eh?

Spartan-463

Hmm either the flawed Nick Locarno or Jar Jar Binks

D Jammers

what a motley crew

MrDeadstu

They will love the guy that said "We ain't found shit!"

harrypothead42024

Knee jerk reaction, I feel the Josh will like Janeway and Alex will like Tuvok

WEB

🪮

LonghillAndy

I’ve gone for Josh - Tom Paris, Alex - B’ellana Torres

David Jevón

They might enjoy a certain relationship on the show involving two characters more than just loving a particular one

Matchstick Jose

Just the premiere? Hmm. Who pops there? Janeway. The Doctor. Neelix I remember standing out as well.

Emptysea93

Lol everyone rightly ignoring Chakotay.

Philbot

The pilot is funny, Tom kinda feels like the main character.

Laura Thornley

Its hard to judge. They'll probably love the Captain and Doctor the most and have a mutual crush on B'Elanna. I also have a prediction on who they won't care for. And its not Neelix.

TinMan_7B9

Chose Janeway. My prediction: 1. Janeway (She has a strong command presence). 2. Paris (Has an interesting troubled past) and 3. Tuvok (Just because he's Vulcan).

KingPin124

I predicted before that Josh will like Janeway, but I think it’ll take a few episodes more for that. I predicted Tom Paris for Caretaker, jsut because I feel like he had a lot of lines and already showed so much growth in just that time. They also mentioned wanting a Vulcan back (wish granted!). They’re all wonderful characters, so I hope you like them all in time.

KingPin124

Oh, and I forgot!! Alex wants a chick that could beat him up, so maybe Torres for him? 🤣

Phillip Grischa

Janeway followed by Tuvok, Paris and Torres.

JoeCensored

Torres being a similar character to their favorite K'Ehleyr I think will give her the lead.

TheKnightwatchOfficial

Honestly, I don't think they'll like anyone based on Caretaker alone. Given five episode, I'd go with the Doctor or Tom Paris (though Voyager REALLY missed an opportunity with his character, IMO, considering the actor and that this is not his first time in Star Trek).

Silk

It’s a ship!

Michael Nemo

Gee the least utterly boring character for Josh and Alex to gravitate to... lol It's PicardO hands down for me.

Drock

Based on the Caretaker episode it will be Tom Paris especially with his tie in to TNG and Wesley. He also has a little more background development over the others.

Kirkinson

Based on some of the numbers in the poll so far, I "predict" that a lot of people are ignoring the "based on only the premiere" part of the question. That said, I could be WAY off, but considering Josh's favorite DS9 characters so far have been Kira and Dax, and Alex called them both "Mommy" in a recent ep, it's really hard to imagine it being anyone other than Janeway.

Michael Nemo

It's going to be Neelix of course just to continue on the course of unpredictable outliers that J&A are.

TinMan_7B9

Commander Cardboard Cutout.... I'm not surprised

Richard Butler

I hope they like Nick Locarno I mean Tom paris

BusterB

That's easy,... Josh fav - Ensign Harry Kim and Alex fav - Tom Paris.

David

It's a trick question, the real answer is Quark.

penoyer79

i actually have zero clue.

James Johnson

Based on Caretaker alone, Im guessing Tom will stand out with his backstory.

penoyer79

they've already watched the first few episodes.

Alexander McKechnie

Based solely on "Caretaker," I bet the favorite will be Tom Paris or Neelix. I do not think this opinion will be held for long though.

TalynOne

Jar Jar Neelix

Jeff Cornell

That's a tough one. Going just by Caretaker, Paris and Janeway are by far the most fleshed out characters. So one of them, or Tuvok because they'll be excited for a new vulcan and he plays it well. None of those three would surprise me, but if I have to pick one, I'm going with Tom Paris. He has more of an arc than anyone else in this first episode. I think they'll like the Doctor as well, but he just doesn't have much screentime in the pilot. I expect they'll be curious to see more of him, but that there's just not enough of him here to be the immediate favorite.

Paul D

I am voting for Paris but I do think the guys will find the EMH an intriguing concept.

Banky

I think they'll like Tom Paris because he's an everyman, and I think they'll be intrigued about Tuvac being a full Vulcan character.

parz1fa11

I can tell you who I hope to god it's not: Neelix. Nobody likes neelix.

Worf and Riker Ride Again

Only 4 contenders I think - Janeway, Paris, Tuvok or the Doctor, though the Doc doesn't have much screen time at all in the pilot.

Chris

We know the fellas are gonna bond with Neelix. They probably already have his action figure in the background. By the gods, I'm joking - please don't bond with that freakin' weirdo.

Joshua Hartman

Tuvok from the pilot, but The Doctor for the series, is my prediction.

Danny Loop

I chose Tuvok as a curveball. His dialogue with Janeway hints at an established partnership built on respect. It's interesting to have such a tight relationship between security/tactical and the captain. Worf and Picard respect each other, but it feels like more of a one-way street, chain of command. But Tuvok/Janeway feels more like a two-way street, a trusted advisor. And I think his actor plays Vulcan really well.

Dr. Paul Stubbs

Tuvok is a good guess. They were just talking about how they wanted a new Vulcan character.

Dr. Paul Stubbs

I like how Harry Kim has less votes than Neelix and hardly anyone has brought him up in the comments.

Morgan Garrett

Voyager doesn't have as many great characters as DS9, but they're all distinct and most get good development. I think their favorite will vary from season to season, as I imagine it does for many viewers.

PFCoffey

And they know Tim Russ by name for his other appearances on TNG and Generations, they already like this actor.

Nathan Cline

i DIDN'T like Neelix as a young man in college when it came out. I like him better on re-watch as the show goes along

Emptysea93

Kes deserves more respect and votes than Chakotay at the very least

M.A. Moreno

I was always okay with Kes. It was the company she kept that I couldn't stand.

GreenCauldron08

I'm torn between the doctor and tuvok...

M.A. Moreno

It's a backstory so good, you'd insist you'd seen it before... with the same actor, no less!

Raphael Gaytan

Given the affinity Josh and Alex had for Locarno in “The First Duty”, I’d wager they’ll gravitate to Tom Paris at the outset. They’ll also find the idea of a hologram Doctor as a character interesting, as well as Tuvok the Vulcan. 🖖

Ryan Roach

People are definitely voting on who they think their favorite character is, but that’s fine.

Phenomenon (Doo - Dooo - Dah - Doo - Doo)

I was never a huge fan of this show, but anyone who chooses someone other than The Doctor as their favorite is simply wrong and needs to work out their issues

Cranky Grandma

Difficult choice between the Doctor and Tuvok

Blue Collar Hero

Yep, if you follow the rules of the poll it should come down to Janeway or Tom. Other characters will get a chance to shine and maybe Josh and Alex will change their choice in the future but just the episode "Caretaker" in a vacuum really is Janeway and Tom's episode.

#MaxwellDidNothingWrong

The continuity of Nick Locarno will be too much to resist, but the machismo of '3 packs a day' Mulgrew will be admittedly hard for them to pass up.

Bryan Tinkle

I think based only on the premier episode, they'll appreciate Janeway, but later will gravitate to Paris, Tuvok or the Doctor. (and by season 4....)

Ryan Roach

A new Voyager character, but you weren’t supposed to be spoiled on that yet. He likes all the things that everyone else dislikes and vice versa.

Ricky

I mean, they'll get the hots for B'Elanna. So Alex will have to add both spots AND forehead ridges to his list of kinks.

Marissa

Yup, no spoilers…but season 4 😂

Blue Collar Hero

Looking back with hindsight "Caretaker" is the best Trek pilot but misses the S-Tier spot due to lack of screen time for The Doc

Blue Collar Hero

Yeah, seams like most other assume Josh and Alex will pick the same character. I bet some Quatloos that won't be the case.

Moonlander

Yeah, there's one character who for me is the GOAT for the series, but for the premiere isn't given much time. For this one episode I think the standout is Tom

Some Guy

Did someone say The Bonding?

Some Guy

Darth Neelix

Narnman

I think its gonna be Tom Paris and sticking my neck out here I dont think it will be The Doctor as I dont remember him getting either much screen time or do anything of interest in the pilot. In a way I'm surprised to see him so far in front in the poll. Off the top of my head I can only recall 1 scene The Doctor is in while I can think of the several interesting conversations Tom has with various members of the crew Btw amazing we almost have 1000 votes!

Purple

Definitely Tom Paris. The Doctor is a little weird before the actor figures him out.

jan

tough choice for sure - for me Tom Paris is always a favorite and i hope they enjoy him too - the Doctor is big fun but based on the Caretaker episodes we don't see him enough - B'Elanna is awesome but again, in these episodes she is not quite great yet - Janeway of course, love the woman in the big chair - but for me, always, Tuvok is the one i love to watch

M J D

The question is based on one episode the 1st one, it's named for him and he's not on the list nor is he played by Steve Martin which would have been appropriate. That said Tom, Harry, or the Captain herself and I think they will like the ship design.

Purple

You could be glad he is different from other first officers, being spiritual and all.

Matchstick Jose

Not Chakotay. Janeway's original first officer, who looked like he wanted to die based on the way he moved.

Caleb

My guess for your favorites for the first episode: Tuvok and B'Elanna.

L J

As far as recurring guest characters go, I would agree with you that DS9 has better characters, but if we're talking main cast, I would rank the Voyager crew right up there with the DS9 crew, and in a lot of ways I think the Voyager crew is stronger.

Jeff Cornell

I think the Doctor is in the lead because people are voting for who will be their favorite character in general, and it's hard to put yourself back into the shoes of someone who's only seen the premiere, I can't blame them too much. I also think they'll love the Doctor. It's just that the premiere doesn't give him very much,

Summer

That is a spoiler

Summer

I am going to say guessing is a bad habit, best not to practice it. I will say as soon as it drops I will make a pizza to watch it with you guys. However based on the trailer made Janeway and Tom are top choices then Belanna and Harry

Summer

Everyone a spoiler is ANYTHING that would not have been known when Voyager premiered

Sam Langanke

I named my last car Harry Kim. Why? Because it was a boring little Korean.

Erik L Jerks

Mulgrew really owns the Janeway roll from Day 1 of the show, matching Shatner's season 1 Kirk. I expect confusion and possible annoyance about Tom Paris not being Nick Locarno.

KiraIsMathematicallyEvil

In my headcanon, I just assume Nick changed his name, and delete any contradictory canon info from my brain. I heartily recommend this surgical procedure to others.

Fritz

Tom Paris attended Starfleet Academy under a pseudonym because he didn't want to be associated with his father and get any benefits from that association.

harrypothead42024

The Characters I liked the least became, in my view, integral to the show, I stand by my Janeway\Tuvok assumption, but any of the characters would make sense. I hate everything about the Kazon though

Worf and Riker Ride Again

Yeah I remember him being in it more, but he sadly isn’t. On second guess after rewatching it last night, my money is firmly on Janeway, with Paris in 2nd place

BN13

This isn't supposed to be YOUR favorite. Or a series favorite. Can you name even one scene that the doctor is in during this premiere?

BN13

I think they actually will like Neelix. I think that character is way over hated. Plus he's a new alien species.

BN13

I never understood all the Neelix hate. And yes, people DO like Neelix. Just read the patron takes. I think he suffers from Pulaski syndrome where he gave a lot of people a bad first impression. My first episode of Voyager was a season 4 episode that featured Neelix, so my first impression of him was fine.

jon bolton

Just based on the pilot, i know you'll love Janeway, and you have a Vulcan as you asked for. I also know you love Klingons, but the Doctor gets my vote.

Ayomide Bennett

I think they will like Paris and chackotey

Raphael Gaytan

Exsqueeze me, but meesa thinks Neelix is bombad! No lovey for twosa-cousin to Jar Jar Binks! 😆

Loot Narsbaar

Joss is the guy who does the show with Alek

Harry Broos

Let's go Chakotay, daddy needs a new pair of shoes

Birusan

Based only on the pilot? I voted The Doctor along with a lot of other people, but I think Neelix had a very strong start in the pilot.

Phenomenon (Doo - Dooo - Dah - Doo - Doo)

"Medical tricorder" and "Doesn't anyone know how to turn off a program when they leave?" were more memorable and amusing than anything offered by the rest of the cast

Gelondil

Based ONLY on a single episode a few of these characters haven't gotten the screen time to really earn these votes, even if they deserve them.

Gelondil

I don't think there will be annoyance. After all, they are fine with Kira not being Ro. There's plot reasons Paris isn't Locarno, the biggest one to me being that Locarno never actually graduated, but Paris did.

Gelondil

There's nothing wrong with guessing. It's a fun thing to do and totally harmless, as long as we're talking of trivial things like we are here.

Summer

Was trying to sound like Sherlock Holmes, didn’t get the quote right

Fire and Bloodwine

Well it would be if Michelle Forbes played Kira, another Bajoran who isn't Ro. It's more like how Marc Alaimo played that Gul in the first Cardassian episode of TNG.

Matthew Jimenez

B'Elanna. Because she's the least Starfleet-like...unless they pick Neelix for that very same reason.

Siva

Janeway, since she is the focus of the pilot and has to make some tough decisions.

Summer

I am just so excited, I have that morning (please be early morning) planned

Often Wrong Soon(g)

I am more excited than expected. I watched the first few seasons and then life took over. But do love many of these characters. Can't wait to see the reaction.

Evan Guthrie

Okay so the correct answer was Janeway, Torres, Kim? Maybe Paris and Tuvok?