I feel like it doesn't really pick up until season 3. The first two seasons are semi required for some character building, but many of those episodes can be ski

I feel like it doesn't really pick up until season 3. The first two seasons are semi required for some character building, but many of those episodes can be skipped. DS9 had the most depth by the end due in part from being on a space station instead of a ship. I could say the same for TNG and Voyager as well (especially season 1 of TNG). The 90s era Star Trek series take a few seasons to find their footing and build some depth.