'Star Trek: Discovery' divides fan base with controversial NFL protest pic
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The cast of "Star Trek: Discovery" caused controversy among their fans when they took a side on the heated #TakeaKnee debate.
One of the show's stars, Sonequa Martin-Green, posted the picture of the cast on Instagram earlier this week kneeling with the caption, "#StarTrekDiscovery #takeaknee."
The snap was met with a heated exchange from social media followers.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}One user lashed out at the cast writing, "Hi! We are Star Trek Morons. We have no originality. We TakeAKnee because most NFL dimwits with 8th-grade level mentality do it too!"
Another said their actions turned them off from watching the series, "I'm a Star Trek fan but not of your show. #notwatching."
But someone defended the political stance, "Bravo Star Trek Discovery crew, I have a good feeling Gene Roddenberry would agree with you. And bye fake fans our show doesn't need you!"