I was born in 1989, so I grew up with the TNG era and ENT, and I always dismissed TOS as a kid as the cheesy 60s original version that TNG remade and left in the dust. It wasn’t until high school that I actually sat down and watched TOS and fell in love with it. I even now wonder if Kirk is better than Picard, it’s a debate I have with myself often. Was wondering if anyone else had a similar experience with TOS?
I still think TNG is better, but TOS is great in its own right.
Picard is a better captain for the starfleet of his age, kirk was a better captain for his younger federation.
Picard was a diplomat and mediator looking for the best way to keep the peace. Kirk was a sheriff in the wild west, and in fact westerns were a large influence on tos trek.