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The worst thing “NuTrek” did was give us villains (cHaNgElInGs) who were unironically more interesting and relatable than the Federation, right up until their … ally.
Other than that, Trek has always been more about enjoyment than substance, save for some arcs of Deep Space Nine.
Which Series are you claiming flew over my head? The original series was far more serious in tone than TNG, and I re-watch all of TNG and DS9 almost yearly. Have you ever even read any of the books?
Between the two of us, I’m not the one dismissing new experiences, new takes, and previous lore out-of-hand.