Because one cant simply pick one... come on now Sean... so, by series TOS/Films - Scotty TAS - N/A [don't think I've ever watched any of it] TNG - Data DS9 - Garak VGR - Seven ENT - Phlox JJTrek - McCoy DSC - Reno PIC S1/2 - Rios PIC S3 - Shaw LD - Tendi PDG - Murf SNW - Scotty
The 'Why's? - mostly 'just because'... Though I'll second your thoughts on Garak and add his interplay with both Bashir and Dukat particularly elevate the character. So that's probably my 'Why', it's as much about how they interact with the characters around them as it is the characters themselves.
that all tracks! I highly recommend the animated series btw! of course it's dated, but I genuinely enjoy it :) and there's great stuff in there! and awful stuff, don't get me wrong lol
I mean... That's just Trek... there's some howlers and/or 'that hasn't aged well *at all*' in every series...
Like Doctor Who... anything that's been around that long is gonna have it's... ups and downs...
Absolutely yes! It's true all of Star Trek, from the best to the least best :)