Aaron Baiers

Aaron Baiers really knows his way around a sci-fi set. The guy’s basically carved out a niche in the world of space operas, and honestly, if you’re into Star Trek—or even just accidentally wandered into that universe—chances are, you’ve caught his work. He’s got credits on Star Trek: Short Treks, which dropped back in 2018 and gave fans all these bite-sized stories that managed to pack in more emotion and wild ideas than most shows do in a full season. No joke, those shorts are a playground for the writers and directors, and Baiers was right there in the thick of it. And let’s not forget Salvation from 2017. Remember that one? The world is about to end (classic), a giant asteroid’s coming for us, and suddenly everyone’s a genius or a secret agent or both. It’s got conspiracy vibes, tech gone rogue, and a pace that doesn’t let up. Baiers was a big part of making all that chaos feel believable, which is no small feat when the plot’s basically “let’s save the world before dinner.” Now, fast forward to 2025, and he’s got his hands on Star Trek: Section 31. This one’s been hyped for ages—everyone’s waiting to see what kind of shadowy, rule-bending missions the infamous Federation black ops crew will get up to. Baiers seems pretty committed to giving audiences that blend of intrigue, action, and just enough moral gray area to keep you arguing with your friends after the credits roll. The guy’s got range, and honestly, sci-fi’s all the better for it.