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What Star Trek Titles Are Streaming on Netflix?

Star Trek is a name that almost everyone recognizes, it has been around for decades and has inspired millions around the world. It’s had extensive coverage in all manner of media formats but one of the biggest has been its TV and movie presence. Since its inception, there have been 726 individual Star Trek episodes spread out across decades. We’ve also seen 13 feature-length movies too.

We are also lucky enough to welcome a new Netflix Original  Star Trek: Discovery. The first new Star Trek TV show in 16 years will be coming to UK Netflix on the 25th of September (with new episodes releasing every Monday). But for our viewers from the United States, the show will debut on September 2nd on CBS  and made available on their streaming service, CBS All Access.

The new show stars  The Walking Dead ‘s Sonequa Martin-Green as Burnham, first officer of  The Discovery . The series is set 10 years before the original ventures of Kirk and Spock of the Enterprise.

The premise for the majority of the shows stays relatively similar. It takes place throughout the Universe onboard an intergalactic ship, For example, the Enterprise or the Voyager. Over the years we have been introduced to many crews, comprised of different actors and actresses. There is much debate on which adaptation of Star Trek is the best, but one thing is for sure. It has developed a cult following and even has a university degree dedicated to learning the language in the show.

As the Star Trek universe has expanded, it has become increasingly more difficult to keep track of all the content streaming on Netflix. But don’t worry, we’re here to cover every Star Trek title currently available, due to release in the future, and has sadly left our Netflix screens.

To see the entire catalog of different Star Trek we suggest you head over to Wikipedia who has the best catalog.

We would like to explain that the list below only refers to what’s available on  US Netflix.

Streaming to Netflix Right Now

• Star Trek: The Next Generation (1993 – 7 Seasons)
• Star Trek: Voyager (2000 – 7 Seasons)
• Star Trek (1963 – 3 Seasons)
• Star Trek: Enterprise (2004 – 4 Seasons)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999 – 7 Seasons)
• Star Trek: The Aminated Series (1973 – 2 Seasons)

Coming Soon to Netflix Streaming

• Star Trek: Discovery  from 25th September

Has Streamed on Netflix at some point but left

Back in July of 2016, 7 Feature Length Star Trek Movies tragically left US  Netflix. Along with this blow, it seems like other the months, all the Star Trek movies have been removed from American Netflix.

Feature Length Movies

• Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
• Star Trek: Generations (1994)
• Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
• Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
• Star Trek (2009)
• Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

If you are slightly disappointed in hearing that so many of the classic films are no longer available to stream, remember if you are lucky enough to have a Netflix DVD account,  it is likely that you can rent all the classics.

Although, if you live in either the UK or Australia  you are in luck! You will soon be welcoming the entire backlog of Star Trek titles. So soon you’ll have more content than you know what to do with.

We’ll keep this post updated over time with every single Star Trek title as things tend to come and go from the service regularly.

Alex Hirlam has been a contributor to What's on Netflix and provided weekly roundups for Australia and Canada as well as other features. Alex came to What's on Netflix for an apprenticeship where he spent a year and a half maintaining the libraries of the two regions as well as contributing content. Resides in Norwich, UK.

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Star Trek streaming guide: Where to watch the Star Trek movies and TV shows online

Our Star Trek streaming guide will allow you to go boldly where you've never gone before, without getting off your couch.

How to stream the Star Trek Movies in the US

How to stream the star trek tv shows in the us, how to stream the star trek movies in the uk, how to stream the star trek tv shows in the uk.

Here's our Star Trek streaming guide, so you know where to go boldly where you've never gone before... Without leaving your sofa. We've come up with this Star Trek streaming guide because since the first ever episode aired back in 1966, there's been  a huge number of additions into the franchise. 

Star Trek is currently in a bit of a purple patch for content as Paramount Plus , which is the home of all things Star Trek, is responsible for several new shows in recent years. But, it's not just new content, you'll also find where to stream the classics both movies and TV series below. 

Before, Star Trek content was scattered all around different streaming services and searching for what you wanted to watch could feel like hunting for a cloaked Bird of Prey. However, these days you're able to stream all Star Trek content out there on Paramount Plus. However, we do have round-ups of the best sci-fi movies and TV shows on Netflix , Disney Plus and Amazon if you want to check them out. 

You can also check out our take on the Star Trek movies, ranked so you know which movies to beam up onto your device. While Paramount Plus has everything Star Trek out there, you can find the odd bit of content on other platforms. So, below you'll find where you can watch what, regardless of where you're based, in our Star Trek streaming guide.  

The Star Trek movies can be divided into three tidy groups: the original cast, the Next Generation cast, and the reboot cast. All of them can be found on Paramount+. However, Paramount+ isn't the only place you can stream the movies and in some cases you can rent or buy from places such as Amazon .

Here’s how to stream the Star Trek movies in the U.S., in order of release:

Star Trek: The Motion Picture — Paramount+ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan — Paramount+ Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — Paramount+ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home — Paramount+ Star Trek V: The Final Frontier — Paramount+ Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country — Paramount+ Star Trek: Generations — Paramount+ Star Trek: First Contact — Paramount+ Star Trek: Insurrection — Paramount+ , Spectrum Star Trek: Nemesis — Paramount+   Star Trek (2009) — Paramount+ , Pluto TV Star Trek Into Darkness — Paramount+ , Pluto TV Star Trek Beyond — Paramount+ , DIRECTV , Freevee

When it comes to Star Trek on the small screen, you can find them all in one place. Paramount+ not only has every episode of every legacy Trek show, it’s also the home of all the new Star Trek programming, such as Picard and Strange New Worlds. If you’re a Trekkie, you absolutely want to have Paramount+ to keep up with the object of your affection. A word of warning though, other streaming platforms may only have select episodes or series to stream.

Star Trek: The Original Series — Paramount+ , Pluto TV Star Trek: The Next Generation — Paramount+ , Pluto TV Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  — Paramount+ , Sling , Spectrum Star Trek: Voyager — Paramount+ , Pluto TV Star Trek: Enterprise — Paramount+ Star Trek: Discovery — Paramount+ , DIRECTV Star Trek: Picard — Paramount+ Star Trek: Short Treks — Paramount+ Star Trek: Lower Decks — Paramount+ Star Trek: Prodigy — Paramount+ ,   DIRECTV , FuboTV , Spectrum Star Trek: The Animated Series — Paramount+ Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Paramount+

Now that Paramount+ has arrived in the U.K, streaming Star Trek is a lot easier. You can view most of the movies on the streaming platform. Star Trek Beyond is the exception but that can be found on Amazon Prime. If you're not prepared to subscribe to Paramount+, the movies are available to rent or buy from a number of different platforms. 

Star Trek: The Motion Picture — Paramount+ Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan — Paramount+ Star Trek III: The Search for Spock — Paramount+ Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home — Paramount+ Star Trek V: The Final Frontier — Paramount+ Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country — Paramount+ Star Trek: Generations — Paramount+ Star Trek: First Contact — Paramount+ Star Trek: Insurrection — Paramount+ Star Trek: Nemesis — Paramount+ Star Trek (2009) — Paramount+ , Amazon Prime Star Trek Into Darkness — Paramount+ , Amazon Prime Star Trek Beyond — Amazon Prime

Now that Paramount+ has reached those across the pond, the U.K. can enjoy streaming Star Trek shows as well. Netflix is also another great option to fulfil your Trekkie viewing needs, especially if you're interested in checking out Star Trek: The Animated Series, which is exclusive to Netflix. 

However, for the likes of Picard and Lower Decks, you’ll have to hop on over to Amazon Prime. It's worth noting that platforms such as SkyGo may only have a select number of episodes or series to stream.

Star Trek: The Original Series —   Netflix , Paramount+ Star Trek: The Next Generation — Netflix , Paramount+ , SkyGo Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  — Netflix , Paramount+ Star Trek: Voyager — Netflix , Paramount+ Star Trek: Enterprise — Netflix , Paramount+ Star Trek: Discovery — Paramount+ Star Trek: Picard — Amazon Prime Video , Paramount+ Star Trek: Short Treks — N/A Star Trek: Lower Decks — Amazon Prime Video Star Trek: Prodigy — Paramount+ , SkyGo Star Trek: The Animated Series — Netflix Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Paramount+

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Star Trek Streaming Guide: Where to Watch All the TV Shows and Movies

Find out where you can stream all the voyages of sci-fi’s longest-running franchise.

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Launched on September 8, 1966 — nearly 54 years ago — the NBC-TV series Star Trek was the beginning of a new age of science fiction on television and, eventually, the big screen. The first show to echo the sophistication and vision of sci-fi literature , Star Trek was only a cult hit at the time of its initial run but refused to die even after its cancellation, with the original 79 episodes running for years in syndication.

More than five decades later, Star Trek encompasses eight TV series (a total of 764 episodes and counting) and 13 films, plus countless books, comics, games and more. It’s had its ups and downs, its high points and its misfires, but it remains one of the most beloved and durable franchises in all of pop culture.

Now, thanks to streaming, all those episodes and movies are available to watch any time (we know you diehard Trekkers have the Blu-rays and DVDs, but you don’t have to break those out anymore). Below is a handy guide to where you can stream every iteration of Trek , from The Original Series to the movies to the new Star Trek: Picard . Grab your remote and boldly go…

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Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969)

The one that started it all, the original Star Trek came along at a time when most screen sci-fi (movies and TV) was still just monster movies or kiddie fare ( Lost in Space , anyone?). Gene Roddenberry ’s vision of an intelligent, allegorical sci-fi series, which used actual genre writers for much of its first two seasons, was groundbreaking in ways that reverberate to this day. And its cast, led by William Shatner as Captain Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock and DeForest Kelley as Dr. McCoy, became iconic.

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Available in the US on Amazon , Hulu , Netflix , CBS All Access

Available in the UK on Netflix UK , Amazon UK * (*purchase only)

Star Trek: The Animated Series (1973-1974)

Using the voices of many of the original cast members and even employing writers from the original series, TAS had a genuine chance to extend the original show with the visual freedom animation offered. But the format turned out to be its enemy, as clunky, cheap animation and frequent reuse of shots gave the show a shoddy, amateurish reputation. Some of the stories are quite good, however.

Available in the US on Amazon , CBS All Access

Available in the UK on Netflix UK

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

Set nearly a century after the original series, with Gene Roddenberry mandating that conflict between the crew members be diminished by that point, ST: TNG proved to be enormously popular even with a brand new, unfamiliar crew. It took most of three seasons for the show to find its footing, but Captain Picard (a magnificent Patrick Stewart ) and company went on many captivating and genuinely outstanding adventures of their own.

Available in the US on Amazon , Netflix , CBS All Access , Hulu

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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999)

Many fans consider DS9 the best Trek series ever , and they certainly can make a good argument for it: the first Trek show not set on a starship, but instead on a remote space station, DS9 addressed cultural divides, character conflict, religion and war in a bolder fashion that any Trek entry before it — while also utilizing the kind of serialized storytelling that is now the standard across the medium.

Available in the UK on Netflix UK , Amazon UK* (*purchase only)

Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001)

Voyager found members of a Federation starship and the rebel Maquis stranded together 70,000 years from Earth in the Delta Quadrant, facing a 75-year journey home. Headed by Trek ’s first female captain , Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), Voyager encountered all kinds of interesting new races as well as old enemies the Borg during the long and often compelling journey home.

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005)

The first series to act as a prequel, set a decade before the creation of what would become the United Federation of Planets, Enterprise followed the crew of the first ship to bear that name. Uneven in quality and struggling to find resonant stories, Enterprise was canceled after four seasons and ended an 18-year run for Trek on TV. 

Available in the US on Amazon , Netflix , Hulu , CBS All Access

Star Trek: Discovery (2017- )

Set 10 years prior to TOS , Discovery ’s troubled birth (it went through numerous delays and several showrunners) led to the most polarizing show in the franchise to date. Focusing for once on a central character other than the captain — mutinous anthropologist Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), who turns out to be the adopted sister of one Mr. Spock — it has often ignored or played fast and loose with Trek continuity while painting Starfleet in a more conspiratorial light. Season 3 will debut in 2020.

Star Trek: Picard (2020- )

Like Discovery before it, Picard has divided Star Trek fans with its depiction of a Federation in decline, marked by bigotry, deception and treachery. But there is no questioning the powerful presence of Patrick Stewart, playing an older, flawed Picard for the first time in 18 years, and the thrill of seeing old friends like Seven of Nine, Will Riker and Deanna Troi. The show has certainly had its moments ; we’ll see if more are to come in the already-announced season 2 .

Available in the UK on Amazon UK

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

After an aborted attempt at a second TV series ( Star Trek: Phase II ), Paramount Pictures brought Trek to the big screen in a lavish, $40 million epic (the most expensive movie of its time) that reunited the original crew in a 2001 -like encounter with a massive, mysterious space probe. Slow-moving, alternately impressive and shaky visually, ST: TMP nevertheless proved that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise could hold their own on the big screen — and strangely, the film has actually aged better than most.

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Available in the US on Amazon , Hulu

Available in the UK on NOW TV , YouTube *, Amazon UK *, Sky Store * (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Still considered the finest Trek movie of all , and rightfully so, The Wrath of Khan focused — like the original show — on character and story instead of visual effects and esoteric concepts. Bringing back a deadly enemy from the first season, the generic superman Khan (Ricardo Montalban), the movie was thrilling, dramatic and, with the death of Spock at the finale, incredibly moving.

Available in the UK on NOW TV , *YouTube , *Amazon UK , * Sky Store (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Even though the end of Star Trek II strongly hinted at Spock’s return, it wasn’t a given. But Leonard Nimoy did come back for Star Trek III — as director (and yes, as Spock too in the film’s closing minutes) of this somber and often underrated entry . Captain Kirk loses almost everything — his beloved ship, his commission and his newly reconciled son — to save his friend’s life in a poignant story about friendship and loyalty. And there’s a bad-ass villain too, a Klingon captain played to the hilt by Christopher Lloyd.

Available in the UK on NOW TV , * YouTube , * Amazon UK , * Sky Store (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Leonard Nimoy’s second outing as director is both a comedy and an environmentally themed adventure — and it turned out to be one of the biggest hits of the franchise. This light-hearted romp sent Kirk and the gang back to 20 th century San Francisco to rescue a pair of humpback whales, and the fish-out-of-water (pun intended) antics of the crew provide plenty of laughs and a ton of heart.

Available in the US on Amazon

Available in the UK on NOW TV , * Amazon UK , * YouTube , * Sky Store (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Shatner got behind the camera for this turgid, unfunny mess , which regularly rates near the bottom of any Trekker’s list. The old “alien pretending to be God” trope, a long-lost brother we never knew Spock had and the other cast members acting by and large like buffoons make this perhaps the most embarrassing of the Enterprise ’s big screen voyages. There are a few nice moments — there always are — but this nowhere near first on our revisit list.

Available in the UK on NOW TV , * Amazon UK , *YouTube , * Sky Store (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek IV: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

The classic Trek cast bounced back from Star Trek V with a final adventure that was also one of their best . A suspenseful, urgent meditation on aging, grievance and the end of the Cold War, Star Trek IV was a remarkable example of how Trek could show us at our finest even while facing down our lingering demons. Plus it ends with both a great space battle and one of the greatest cast send-offs ever (which was emulated by none other than Avengers Endgame ).

Star Trek: Generations (1994)

What could have been a magnificent passing of the torch from the classic Trek cast to the TNG crew ends up looking and feeling more like a tepid extended TNG episode with weak cameos from Kirk, Scotty (James Doohan) and Chekov (Walter Koenig). Patrick Stewart and his team are all solid, as is villain Malcolm McDowell, and the crashing of the Enterprise is a genuinely gripping setpiece. But the story and motivations are undercooked — as is most of the movie.

Available in the UK on NOW TV , * Amazon UK , * Sky Store , * YouTube (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek: First Contact (1996)

Easily the best of the TNG quartet, First Contact travels back in time to the very start of Earth’s push into space, where the Borg intends to cripple humanity once and for all. The crew of the Enterprise follow them to make sure history isn’t changed, even as Picard confronts his fear and hatred of the Borg . Jonathan Frakes does a nice first-time directing job, balancing the action and character work ably, while Alice Krige steals the show as the sensual Borg Queen.

Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)

Like Generations , the third TNG theatrical outing feels like a mediocre TV segment stretched to feature length; even Frakes’ direction seems uninspired. One difference: with Picard fighting a secret plan (engineered by F. Murray Abraham, above) to uproot the natives of a “fountain of youth” planet, the seeds were planted for later Trek entries that portrayed an increasingly corrupt Federation. Otherwise, this is a forgettable, often cheesy film.

Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)

The final big-screen outing for the TNG cast is better than its reputation suggests , as Picard squares off against a renegade Romulan who happens to be his clone. Tom Hardy chews the scenery fabulously as the latter, and the climactic battle between his massive ship and the Enterprise is well handled by director Stuart Baird. There’s also a surprising emotional payoff for Data (Brent Spiner) that ends up being the hook for Star Trek: Picard 18 years later.

Star Trek (2009)

J.J. Abrams does what many thought couldn’t be done — he reboots Star Trek with a fresh, young cast inhabiting the original roles made iconic by Shatner, Nimoy and their crew. The new cast, led by Chris Pine as Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Spock, is the best thing about the film, which also uses a clever plot device to position this timeline just slightly to the side of the original one. The reliance on action over ideas is a bit of a letdown, and unfortunately would carry over to the next two movies.

Available in the UK on Netflix , NOW TV , * Amazon UK , * Sky Store , * YouTube (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

One of the worst Trek films ever , right down there with The Final Frontier . STID insults both fans and casual viewers with a brain-dead script, frantic action and massive contrivances (such as the sudden ability for someone to beam across the galaxy or the screenwriters’ well-worn “magic blood” gimmick). But its most egregious offense is turning into a half-assed remake of The Wrath of Khan that’s as dumb as it is pointless. This is what happens when people tackle Trek with no understanding of it.

Available in the UK on * Amazon UK , * Sky Store , * YouTube (*purchase/rent only)

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Still too reliant on action over depth, and featuring the third revenge-driven storyline in a row, Star Trek Beyond is nevertheless better than its predecessor . It mostly works as a standalone adventure, and once again the Pine/Quinto cast delivers with heart. But even though Beyond does occasionally capture the vibe of classic Trek , there’s a vague sense of desperation at work — like the franchise knows it’s run out of gas (and crashing the Enterprise for the third time in 13 films doesn’t help).

Available in the UK on * Sky Store , * Amazon UK , * YouTube (*purchase/rent only)

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise , as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., U.K., Australia, Latin America, Brazil, South Korea, France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. In addition, the series airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave in Canada and on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal and Central and Eastern Europe. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Picard

Taking place 20 years after we last saw Captain Jean-Luc Picard command the U.S.S. Enterprise , Star Trek: Picard picks up his story and finds him in a very different place in both his personal life and career.

In addition to streaming on Paramount+ , Star Trek: Picard also streams on Prime Video outside of the U.S. and Canada, and in Canada can be seen on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave. Star Trek: Picard is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Lower Decks

Follow the support crew on one of Starfleet's least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos , in 2380. Ensigns Mariner, Boimler, Rutherford, and Tendi have to keep up with their duties and their social lives, often while the ship is being rocked by a multitude of sci-fi anomalies.

Star Trek: Lower Decks streams exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S. and is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. In Canada, it airs on Bell Media’s CTV Sci-Fi Channel. The series will also be available to stream on Paramount+ in the UK, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Italy, France, the Caribbean, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland and South Korea.

Star Trek: Discovery

The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. Season 5, Now Streaming

Star Trek: Discovery Seasons 1-4 are streaming exclusively on Paramount+ in the U.S., the UK, Canada, Switzerland, South Korea, Latin America, Germany, France, Italy, Australia and Austria. Seasons 2 and 3 also are available on the Pluto TV “Star Trek” channel in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. The series streams on Super Drama in Japan, TVNZ in New Zealand, and SkyShowtime in Spain, Portugal, Poland, The Nordics, The Netherlands, and Central and Eastern Europe and also airs on Cosmote TV in Greece. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy follows a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future.

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 is available to stream on Netflix outside of markets including Canada where it is available on CTV.ca and the CTV App, France on France Televisions channels and Okoo, in Iceland on Sjonvarp Simans Premium, as well as on SkyShowtime in the Nordics, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Central and Eastern Europe. Star Trek: Prodigy is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution.

How to watch Star Trek Beyond on Netflix from the US? | Stream All Star Trek Movies and TV Series on Netflix in 2023

Star Trek, a beloved franchise of the science fiction genre, has captivated audiences across the ages. With its captivating storytelling, astonishing portrayal of a future yet unseen, and profound contemplations on the essence of humanity, Star Trek has emerged as an iconic pop cultural phenomenon.

From its modest origins in the original series in 1966 to its enduring heritage spanning multiple spin-offs and films, including the J.J Abrams’ reboot and successive eras, Star Trek continues to kindle inspiration and ignite the boundless imaginations of its global following. If you are here to find out which Star Trek movies and series are streaming on Netflix and how to watch them, read this guide to the last.

Are Star Trek movies and series on Netflix?

All the Star Trek movies were streaming on Netflix in the United States. However, due to copyrights, Star Trek movies have been removed from American Netflix but still streaming in different Netflix libraries. You will need a reliable VPN to change your Netflix region and watch Star Trek movies and tv series on Netflix.

How to watch Star Trek Beyond on Netflix?

Star Trek Beyond is available on Netflix in limited regions. Get a reliable VPN to change your IP address, and you can watch Star Trek Beyond and other movies on Netflix.

Here are the steps you need to follow to stream Star Trek Beyond on Netflix.

1- Sign up for a reliable VPN to unblock Netflix (We highly recommend ExpressVPN and NordVPN after testing)

2- Download the VPN application on your preferred device. (Both ExpressVPN and NordVPN have dedicated apps for several devices like PC, Mac, and Android devices)

3- Select a German server from the country list

4- Now open Netflix in your browser or in-app

5- Search Star Trek Beyond on Netflix

6- Enjoy the movie

Watching Star Trek movies and series on Netflix | Detailed Explanation

We tested ExpressVPN to watch Star Trek movies and series on Netflix from the United States, and it worked perfectly. Here are the steps you need to follow, discussed in detail.

1- Sign up for ExpressVPN

ExpressVPN is one of the best and leading VPN providers in 2023. A single account subscription is available at a price of $6.67/m with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can also unblock Hulu, Peacock, or BBC iPlayer with an ExpressVPN account subscription.

2- Download it on your preferred device

ExpressVPN offers dedicated applications for almost all devices. You can download and use ExpressVPN on Windows, MacOS, iPhone, Linux, and Android devices. If you like watching Netflix on gaming consoles. ExpressVPN also works on PS4 and Xbox.

3- Connect to a German server

Star Trek Beyond is streaming in the German Netflix library. You will need to connect to a German server to unblock the German Netflix library from Canada or anywhere else. ExpressVPN has dedicated servers in German cities, Frankfurt and Nuremberg, perfect for watching Star Trek Beyond on Netflix.

After connecting to a  German IP address, open Netflix and search for Star Trek Beyond on Netflix. You can now see the movie appearing on your screen. Hit the play button and enjoy.

Note: Other Star Trek movies and tv series are also available on Netflix but in different regions. The procedure will remain the same; you will just need to change your server location according to the movie or tv series you are looking for. 

Which Star Trek movies and series are on Netflix?

All the Star Trek movies and series are available on Netflix except the first movie. Unfortunately, Star Trek (2009) and Star Trek: Into Darkness are not streaming on Netflix in any region.

Here is a list of Star Trek movies and series still available on Netflix and the regions they can be found in:

Star Trek Beyond – Release Date

The global phenomenon of Star Trek began with its original series that aired from September 8, 1966, to June 3, 1969, on NBC. The franchise consists of 12 TV shows and 13 movies in total.

The popularity of this classic franchise took a huge jump with its reboot films. Marking the 50th anniversary of the franchise, Star Trek Beyond, directed by Justin Lin, was released on July 22, 2016. The movie received favorable reviews from both critics and audiences, lauded for its action-packed sequences, exploration themes, and camaraderie among the characters. Capturing the essence of the original series, Star Trek Beyond earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 86% and a solid 7/10 on IMDb. At the box office, the film accumulated over $343 million worldwide.

Amongst its wide tapestry of shows and movies, the two latest highly acclaimed series from the Star Trek franchise are Star Trek: Picard , which first premiered in 2020, and Start Trek: Strange New Worlds , which debuted in 2022.

Star Trek Beyond – Official Trailer

Star Trek Beyond – What to Expect from the Movie?

Helmed by director Justin Lin and overseen by producer J.J. Abrams, Star Trek Beyond stands as the thirteenth installment within the beloved Star Trek franchise. Centering on the charismatic Captain James T. Kirk, brilliantly portrayed by Chris Pine, the film delves into his introspective journey while undertaking Starfleet’s lengthy five-year mission.

However, when the Enterprise falls under the merciless assault of Krall, masterfully depicted by Idris Elba, the crew finds themselves scattered and ensnared. Their arduous quest encompasses reuniting, vanquishing Krall, and safeguarding their cherished home base from impending catastrophe.

Captain Kirk Reflects on His Role

In the film Star Trek Beyond, we witness Captain James T. Kirk deep in contemplation regarding his purpose within Starfleet. He finds himself questioning the motivations that led him to enlist and experiences a sense of monotony in the routine nature of their ongoing five-year exploratory mission. As the anniversary of his father’s passing approaches, his introspection intensifies.

The Enterprise Sets Course to Nebula

At the present location of the USS Enterprise, Yorktown, an escape pod arrives carrying an extraterrestrial woman who claims her vessel is stranded in an uncharted nebula nearby. The Enterprise embarks on a rescue mission, unknowingly walking into a carefully laid trap.

Krall attacks the Enterprise

Upon reaching the nebula, the Enterprise falls victim to a ruthless attack from a vast swarm of small ships controlled by the merciless Krall. The swarm systematically tears the Enterprise apart, causing the ship to crash on the neighboring planet, Altamid. Krall’s ultimate goal is to acquire an ancient artifact present on the Enterprise, which he plans to weaponize as a bioweapon.

The Crew Scattered and Captured

The surviving crew members find themselves scattered across the planet’s surface, with many falling into Krall’s clutches. Meanwhile, Kirk, Chekov, and Kalara discover the saucer section of the Enterprise, only to unravel Kalara’s treachery before her demise. Concurrently, Scotty encounters Jaylah, a resourceful scavenger residing within the crashed USS Franklin, a long-lost vessel missing for centuries.

Kirk and Team Plan a Rescue

Kirk, Chekov, and Jaylah reunite, pooling their efforts to repair the Franklin in order to mount a daring rescue operation for the rest of the captive crew. In the midst of their endeavors, Spock, injured and accompanied by Bones, receives news of Ambassador Spock’s (his alternate reality older self) passing.

Kirk vs. Krall

As the team successfully liberates the crew, they uncover Krall’s true identity as the former Starfleet Captain Balthazar Edison, along with his diabolical plan to annihilate Yorktown using the ancient artifact. In a gripping final showdown, Kirk manages to vanquish Krall and propel him, along with his weapon, into the depths of space, effectively safeguarding Yorktown.

The Crew’s Decision and a New Voyage

Opting to remain the captain of the Enterprise, Kirk declines an offer for a Vice Admiral position. Spock chooses to continue serving in Starfleet while nurturing his relationship with Uhura. With renewed fervor for space exploration and discovery, the crew embarks on their next odyssey, venturing into uncharted cosmic territories.

The Cast of Star Trek

The Star Trek franchise has been popular for over 50 years, with a devoted fan base that spans generations. After the successful reboot of the franchise in 2009, the subsequent movies that followed featured a talented cast of actors who brought new life to classic characters.

Here are the main characters in Star Trek rebooted movies.

• Chris Pine as James T. Kirk

Chris Pine played the iconic role of Captain James T. Kirk in the rebooted Star Trek series. Pine’s other notable film roles include Cinderella’s Prince in “ Into the Woods ” and Steve Trevor in “ Wonder Woman .” He has also voiced the character of Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse .

• Zachary Quinto as Spock

Zachary Quinto portrayed the role of the half-Vulcan, half-human Spock in the Star Trek films. Quinto is also known for his portrayal of the villainous Sylar in the TV show “ Heroes .”

• Zoe Saldana as Uhura

Zoe Saldana played the role of communications officer Uhura in the rebooted Star Trek films. Saldana has also starred in several other high-profile science fiction films, such as “ Avatar ” and “ Guardians of the Galaxy ” and the popular comedy film “ Death at a Funeral ,” truly showcasing her range as an actress.

• Karl Urban as Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy

Karl Urban played the role of Dr. Leonard “Bones” McCoy in the Star Trek films. Urban is also known for his portrayal of Eomer in “ The Lord of the Rings ” trilogy, Judge Dredd in “ Dredd ,” and his lead role in the widely popular series “ The Boys .”

• Simon Pegg as Montgomery “Scotty” Scott

Simon Pegg played the role of engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott in the rebooted Star Trek series. Pegg is also known for his comedic roles in the “ Cornetto Trilogy ” films, such as “ Shaun of the Dead ” and “ Hot Fuzz .”

• John Cho as Hikaru Sulu

John Cho played the role of helmsman Hikaru Sulu in the Star Trek films. Cho is also known for his role as Harold Lee in the “ Harold and Kumar ” film series.

• Anton Yelchin as Pavel Chekov

Anton Yelchin played the role of navigator Pavel Chekov in the rebooted Star Trek series. Yelchin also starred in several other films, including “ Charlie Bartlett ” and “ Like Crazy .” Sadly, Yelchin passed away in a tragic accident in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances.

• Idris Elba as Krall

Idris Elba played the villainous role of Krall in “Star Trek Beyond.” Elba is also known for his performances in “ Luther ” and “ The Wire .” Elba is also known for his enigmatic portrayal as Bloodsport in James Gunn’s “ The Suicide Squad ” and for lending his impactful voice to the beloved character of Knuckles the echidna in “ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 .”

• Sofia Boutella as Jaylah

Sofia Boutella played the role of Jaylah in “Star Trek Beyond.” Boutella is also known for her roles in “ Kingsman: The Secret Service ” and “ Atomic Blonde .”

Additional cast members include:

• Joe Taslim as Anderson Le / Manas
• Shohreh Aghdashloo as Commodore Paris
• Danny Pudi as Fi’Ja
• Leonard Nimoy as Spock Prime
• Eric Bana as Captain Nero
• Bruce Greenwood as Christopher Pike
• Ben Cross as Sarek
• Winona Ryder as Amanda Grayson
• Chris Hemsworth as George Kirk
• Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan Noonien Singh
• Alice Eve as Dr. Carol Marcus
• Peter Weller as Starfleet Fleet Admiral Alexander Marcus

Why is ExpressVPN the best choice to watch Star Trek movies on Netflix?

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We managed to stream Star Trek movies from different libraries of Netflix while in the US, thanks to ExpressVPN’s vast array of servers in 94 countries, ensuring you can access Netflix content from different parts of the globe.

We ran some tests and found ExpressVPN provides fantastic internet speeds.  On a 100Mbps connection, we achieved download speeds close to 97Mbps and upload speeds of 88Mbps.  Additionally, features like  Split Tunneling ,  Internet Kill Switch , and  MediaStream DNS  further enhanced our online safety and streaming experience.

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Therefore it is unwise to get a free VPN to watch Star Trek on Netflix. We recommend getting ExpressVPN or NordVPN to change your Netflix regions and stream all movies and series of the Star Trek franchise.

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Star Trek – FAQs

1- what makes star trek so special.

Star Trek holds a special and cherished position among fans worldwide for its array of remarkable qualities. Foremost among these is its imaginative portrayal of a future where humanity unites to explore the vast expanse of the universe, championing inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration. The franchise delves into profound and contemplative themes, delving into social dilemmas and moral quandaries that strike a resonant chord with viewers.

Moreover, Star Trek’s indelible characters, such as the captivating Captain Kirk and the logical Spock, have transcended the screen to become enduring symbols in popular culture. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to ignite hope, foster boundless creativity, and nurture a shared sense of solidarity among its dedicated fan community.

2- Are Star Trek and Star Wars related?

Star Trek and Star Wars have both attained immense popularity as science fiction franchises, captivating audiences around the world. However, it’s important to note that they are distinct entities with separate storylines and universes. They were conceived independently by different creators and produced by separate companies.

Star Trek, introduced to television audiences in 1966 through the visionary mind of Gene Roddenberry, explores a future of space exploration. On the other hand, Star Wars, brought to the big screen by George Lucas in 1977, presents a sweeping epic set in a galaxy far, far away. While both franchises have left an indelible mark on the science fiction genre and possess devoted fan bases, they remain separate and unconnected narratives in the realm of popular culture.

3- What is the watch order for Star Trek?

There are two ways to view the Star Trek franchise; one is the release order, and the second is the chronological order.

Star Trek Release Order

The customary viewing sequence is to follow the release order, which is highly recommended for newcomers to the Star Trek franchise. However, seasoned viewers who have immersed themselves in the series multiple times might opt to embrace a different approach by streaming the episodes and films in chronological order.

• Star Trek: The Animated Series  (1973-1974)
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture  (1979)
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan  (1982)
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock  (1984)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home  (1986)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier  (1989)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country  (1991)
• Star Trek: Generations  (1994)
• Star Trek: First Contact  (1996)
• Star Trek: Insurrection  (1998)
• Star Trek: Nemesis  (2002)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  (1993-1999)
• Star Trek: Voyager  (1995-2001)
• Star Trek: Enterprise  (2001-2005)
• Star Trek  (2009)
• Star Trek Into Darkness  (2013)
• Star Trek Beyond  (2016)
• Short Treks  (2018-2020)
• Star Trek: Picard  (2020-Present)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks  (2020-Present)
• Star Trek: Prodigy  (2021-Present)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  (2022-Present)

Star Trek Chronological Order

For experienced enthusiasts seeking a fresh perspective, an alternative viewing approach involves immersing oneself in the Star Trek universe by watching everything in chronological order, aligning with the sequence of events within the fictional realm.

• Star Trek: Enterprise  (2151-2156)
• Star Trek: Discovery  Season 1 & 2 (2256-2258)
• Short Treks  (2256-2258)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  (2259)
• Star Trek  (2258) – Optional
• Star Trek Into Darkness  (2259) – Optional
• Star Trek Beyond  (2263) – Optional
• Star Trek: The Original Series  (2265-2269)
• Star Trek: The Animated Series  (2269-2270)
• Star Trek: The Motion Picture  (2273)
• Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan  (2285)
• Star Trek III: The Search for Spock  (2285)
• Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home  (2286)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier  (2287)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country  (2293)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation  (2364-2370)
• Star Trek: Generations  (2371)
• Star Trek: First Contact  (2373)
• Star Trek: Insurrection  (2375)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  (2369-2375)
• Star Trek: Voyager  (2371-2378)
• Star Trek: Nemesis  (2379)
• Star Trek: Lower Decks  (2380)
• Star Trek: Prodigy  (2383)
• Star Trek: Picard (2399-2401)
• Star Trek: Discovery  Season 3 (3188-3190)

4- What else can you watch on Netflix after Star Trek?

Netflix offers a vast library of TV shows, movies, and documentaries, along with personalized recommendations based on viewing history. Its original series, including “Stranger Things,” “The Crown,” and “Narcos,” has gained a loyal fan base. Accessible on multiple devices, Netflix provides uninterrupted streaming without commercial interruptions for a reliable, convenient, and enjoyable streaming experience.

Here are some popular movies and tv shows you should check out on Netflix after your Star Trek experience:

• Naruto Shippuden
• Spiderman Homecoming
• Attack on Titan
• The Blacklist
• The Truman Show
• Terminator 2
• Battle Royale

Star Trek is a worth-watching franchise that emerges as a seminal cornerstone within the realm of science fiction, transcending the realm of mere amusement to attain its rightful place as a revered cultural touchstone. Through its groundbreaking depiction of an auspicious future, intricate character development, and intellectually stimulating storylines, Star Trek has consistently enthralled multitudes across successive eras.

From the inaugural series that fearlessly embarked on exploring strange new worlds to the ensuing iterations that incessantly pushed boundaries and challenged societal norms, this enduring saga has furnished not only exhilarating escapades but also profound introspections on the essence of humanity and our shared latent potential.

Star Trek movies and series are available on Netflix, and we have tested ExpressVPN to watch them from different regions, and it worked perfectly. Therefore we recommend it to all our readers and Star Trek fans.

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Star Trek Is Spread Out Across 3 Streaming Services Now - Where To Watch

• Star Trek fans can find every Star Trek show except Star Trek: Prodigy on Paramount+.
• Paramount+ is the streaming home for all Chris Pine Star Trek movies.
• The 6 Star Trek: The Original Series movies and 4 Star Trek: The Next Generation movies can be found on Max.

The Star Trek franchise is now spread across three separate streaming services, meaning that fans may wish to have a road map to find where they can watch their favorite Trek shows and movies. For clarity, this split is for Star Trek fans in the US, as the specifics of geo-blocking and streaming rights vary from country to country. However, US fans aren't alone in having multiple ways to access the franchise. For example, Star Trek fans in the UK can still watch all the legacy shows on Netflix until their streaming rights lapse, while Paramount+ has everything bar Star Trek: Prodigy .

Meanwhile, in the United States, Paramount+ holds the majority of Star Trek , with some notable exceptions. Paramount+ controversially removed Star Trek: Prodigy when the show was canceled in 2023. At the start of 2024, the pre-Abrams Star Trek movies have a new streaming home as part of an existing deal with another streamer . With some confusion over which shows and movies are on which streamer, it's a good time to look at the three different streaming homes for Star Trek in 2024.

Only Chris Pines Star Trek Movies Remain On Paramount Plus, Fans Unhappy

Every star trek tv series except star trek: prodigy is on paramount+.

Paramount+ subscribers can watch everything from Star Trek: The Original Series all the way to its 2020s prequel series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. It's the perfect way for Star Trek fans to draw links across the franchise, allowing subscribers to travel from the world of Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard 's 24th century to the far future of Star Trek: Discovery . The final season of Star Trek: Discovery premieres on Paramount+ in April , as Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery embark on an intergalactic treasure hunt.

Later in 2024, Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 will premiere in late Summer/early Fall , picking up on Lower Decks ' season 4's cliffhanger ending . As Lower Decks is a love letter to the franchise's prolific 1990s period, fans have a chance to prepare for more deep-cut references via revisiting 90s classics like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine on Paramount+. Showrunner Mike McMahan has also expressed his desire to show some love to Scott Bakula's Star Trek: Enterprise in Lower Decks season 5, making it a perfect time to revisit the prequel show on Paramount+.

Fans of animation can also revisit Lower Decks ' predecessor, Star Trek: The Animated Series , which, despite fan arguments over its canonicity, takes pride of place among the other Trek shows on Paramount+. Star Trek 's other animated series, Star Trek: Prodigy isn't on Paramount+ , owing to its cancelation in 2023. The absence of the backdoor Star Trek: Voyager sequel show on Paramount+ does mean that fans of Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and her heroic crew will have to look elsewhere to see how their story continued after returning to the Alpha Quadrant.

J.J. Abrams’ Star Trek Movies Are On Paramount+

J.J. Abrams and Chris Pine's Star Trek movies are also available on Paramount+, representing the franchise's Kelvin timeline. The Kelvin timeline trilogy begins with 2009's Star Trek , in which a crew of young cadets become the heroic crew of the USS Enterprise while foiling the plans of Nero (Eric Bana) in an alternate timeline of his own creation. And then, Star Trek into Darkness remakes the beloved Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan with mixed results, casting Benedict Cumberbatch as Khan Noonien-Singh, and introducing Alice Eve as a young Dr. Carol Marcus.

J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies featured Leonard Nimoy's final appearances as Spock , who acted as a mentor to his younger self, played by Zachary Quinto. The third movie, 2016's Star Trek Beyond, paid tribute to the late Leonard Nimoy, and celebrated the franchise's 50th anniversary. With all three of the J.J. Abrams Star Trek movies available on Paramount+, fans have the chance to compare the performances of the exceptional Kelvin timeline cast with their Star Trek: The Original Series predecessors. In doing so, they can see how perfect Abrams' Star Trek movie cast were.

Rebel Moon Proves Star Trek Blew It With J.J. Abrams Movies Best New Character

6 star trek: the original series movies & 4 star trek: the next generation movies are on max.

10 Star Trek movies are currently streaming on Max and are no longer available on Paramount+. All six of the Star Trek: The Original Series movies and the four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies switched to Max on New Year's Day 2024. A similar thing happened before, when Max streamed the 10 TOS and TNG movies on the service between November 2022 and July 2023, suggesting that this is likely a temporary arrangement. Until further notice, however, fans in the US who wish to stream classics like Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan or Star Trek: First Contact will have to do so via Max.

It's worth pointing out that distribution and streaming rights are different for movies than they are for TV shows, which could explain the temporary agreement between Paramount+ and Max. Many of the Star Trek movies were big commercial hits that had broad crossover appeal for theater audiences. It makes sense, therefore, for a streamer like Max to pick such broadly enjoyable Trek movies like Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home to feature on the service during the cold and miserable winter months.

Star Trek: Prodigy is streaming on Netflix

After being canceled by Paramount+, Star Trek: Prodigy spent the second half of 2023 looking for a new streaming home. Prodigy 's cancelation was particularly surprising because a second season was already well into development at the time that the axe fell. The prospect of 20 brand-new episodes of a Star Trek show must have sweetened the deal for Netflix, who bought the streaming rights for Star Trek: Prodigy seasons 1 and 2. Prodigy premiered on Netflix on Christmas Day 2023 , and all 20 episodes of season 1 are available to stream on the service.

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 will premiere later in 2024, although it's unclear if it will have a weekly release schedule or be dropped on Netflix in one go. Prodigy season 2 is one of the big Star Trek highlights of 2024 so it does feel odd that it will be taking place on Netflix, rather than on Paramount+. Regardless, the wealth of Star Trek shows and movies available to stream across multiple platforms highlights the broad appeal of the franchise to viewers new and old.

Every Star Trek show except Star Trek: Prodigy is now streaming on Paramount+.

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After a break, the Star Trek franchise is returning to Netflix . The global streamer has picked up the animated kids series Star Trek: Prodigy for the U.S. and most international territories in a deal with CBS Studios.

It follows Paramount+ ‘s decision in June to remove a number of originals , including Star Trek: Prodigy , from the platform in a cost-cutting content write-down and not to proceed with the previously commissioned second season of the animated show.

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The series that launched the current Star Trek universe on Paramount+ (then CBS All Access), the 2017 Star Trek: Discovery, started with a lucrative Netflix deal, which took all international territories outside the U.S. and Canada for a hefty license fee that largely covered the budget for the sci-fi series. That arrangement came to an end in 2021 when Paramount+ took over as the exclusive global home of the series.

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Prodigy’s departure notwithstanding, Paramount+ remains the main streaming destination for the Star Trek franchise with originals Discovery, Picard, Strange New Worlds, the animated Lower Decks and the upcoming Section 31 and Starfleet Academy — both slated to begin production soon — as well as the vast Star Trek library.

This marks the third home for Prodigy , which originated as a Nickelodeon series given its younger skew that does not match the rest of the franchise. The series then migrated to Paramount+.

The series was developed by Emmy winners Kevin and Dan Hageman ( Trollhunters ), along with Star Trek universe chief Alex Kurtzman and his team at Secret Hideout. Star Trek: Prodigy is from CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Productions; Nickelodeon Animation; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon directs, executive produces and serves as the creative lead of the animated series. Aaron Waltke and Patrick Krebs also currently serve as co-executive producers.

“Thank you to our incredible Star Trek: Prodigy fans, who championed not just a show, but a community that’s always been connected by the belief that we build a better future together,” Kurtzman, Dan and Kevin Hageman said in a joint statement. “We set out to inspire you, but you inspired us. The team is still hard at work on the second season, and we can’t wait to share it with the amazing fans around the world.”

The Star Trek: Prodigy voice cast includes: Kate Mulgrew, Brett Gray, Ella Purnell, Rylee Alazraqui, Angus Imrie, Jason Mantzoukas, Dee Bradley Baker, John Noble and Jimmi Simpson. Also featured in the series are recurring voice cast members Daveed Diggs, Jameela Jamil, Jason Alexander, Robert Beltran and Billy Campbell.

The series received a 2023 TCA Award nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming.

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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 1 Coming To Netflix On Christmas Day

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The animated series  Star Trek: Prodigy has found a new streaming home on Netflix and we now know when the first season will be available: December 25, 2023.

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This has been a good week for Star Trek: Prodigy with the release announcement coming on the heels of a new Emmy nomination . TrekMovie has confirmed the release will include all 20 episodes of the first season. Netflix made the announcement as part of their “ Geeked Week .”

The official announcement was made via Twitter/X.

BIG NEWS: Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 hits Netflix on December 25! #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/VvWsOYxmLm — Netflix Geeked (@NetflixGeeked) November 9, 2023

The first season of the animated series about a group of alien teens who find adventure when they discover an abandoned Starfleet ship (along with a hologram version of Captain Janeway) has not been available for streaming since it was removed by Paramount+ in June.

Netflix hasn’t released their own trailer but if you need a refresher here is the first trailer for the first half (episodes 1-10) of season 1 (via Paramount+ Australia on YouTube).

Season 2 coming in 2024

Work on the second season is close to being completed and Netflix previously has announced season 2 will debut in 2024, but we are still awaiting details on when and how the 20-episode season will be released. Netflix is also expected to confirm details on territories outside the USA closer to the release of season 1, which we now know will be on December 25.

A  clip for season 2  was released over the summer revealing the return of Robert Picardo as The Doctor, now taking over duties of managing the former crew of the USS Protostar as they join Admiral Janeway on the USS Voyager-A and her mission to find Chakotay.

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Good to hear! While I was hoping for sooner rather than later, for fans who’ve yet to see it (or want to again) and who observe the holiday, this should make an excellent Christmas present.

i saw the first 5 so far and was shocked how good it was for a teen show. so i cant wait. it seems crazy how paramount the past few years pulled star trek from netflix. shows like ds9 and tng built a new audience thanks to them. but p+ wanted it all to themselves. and then netflix had discovery internationally and the money netflix paid for disco paid for the entire show. it was basically free. yet paramount cancelled that deal too, proudly announced disco is back in the fold only to cancel disco a year later even before the season starts. now prod is on netflix. it’s amazing how bad paramount is with all the stuff but trek keeps moving on somehow.

…all 20 of the first season. Excellent, as I haven’t seen the last 10 yet.

Wonder if they will release all of s2 at once or stagger?

My guess is we’ll get it in two halves, similar to how Netflix released “Masters of the Universe: Revelation” (or how Paramount released “Star Trek: Prodigy” :P )

Of course, the big difference is that Paramount+ not only split the season into 2 parts, but also spread out the release 1 episode per week during those two halves. Netflix may have started splitting seasons into 2 parts, but they still usually drop all episodes of a part on the same date.

Great news!

If kid’s didn’t watch it on Nickelodeon why would they watch it on Netflix?

They wouldn’t…. but their parents (and other childless grown-ups) will drop their dollaz for Netflix for 20 eps.

Are these the same people that complains whenever Netflix raises the price two bucks?

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Invincible season 2 finale, Netflix’s Ripley, and more new TV this week

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It’s April Fools’ Day, but this post is no joke: There is a lot of new TV to watch this week. In a lot of ways it’s a showdown of tense situations — “tense,” here, being used to cover things like Tom Ripley (Andrew Scott, in the new adaptation) trying to con his way into high society, American Horror Story: Delicate ’s Anna (Emma Roberts) attempting to figure what’s a real haunting and what’s in her head, Mark (Steven Yeun) trying to live up to the title of Invincible while he protects his family, or Larry David (Larry David) just trying to make it through the end of Curb Your Enthusiasm alive.

Lots to unpack in those stories, and beyond. Here’s the best new TV premieres and finales this week.

New shows on Netflix

Genre: Con-artist class warfare Release date: April 4, with all episodes Showrunner/creator: Steven Zaillian Cast: Andrew Scott, Johnny Flynn, Dakota Fanning, and more

Tom Ripley is always slippery, whether you’re encountering him in the original Patricia Highsmith novels or adapted to the screen. While he was last portrayed by Matt Damon in The Talented Mr. Ripley , here it’s Andrew Scott, rendered in stark black and white, as Ripley undertakes the same story as the film, and the tragicomic story of Ripley and Dickie Greenleaf (Johnny Flynn).

New shows on Hulu

American horror story: delicate part 2.

Genre: Rosemary’s Baby Release date: April 3 on FX at 10 p.m. EDT, next day on Hulu Showrunner/creator: Ryan Murphy and Halley Feiffer Cast: Emma Roberts, Kim Kardashian, Matt Czuchry, and more

Anna (Emma Roberts) should be enjoying having it all, in the running for the Oscar and with child. Unfortunately, things keep going mysteriously wrong, and she’s quickly losing time and sanity. Season 12b will pick up with where we left her last year before the season break — as the mystery mounts and the pregnancy progresses.

New shows on Max

Curb your enthusiasm season 12 finale.

Genre: Cringe comedy Release date: April 7 Showrunner/creator: Larry David Cast: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Susie Essman, and more

Larry David is going out on top — or his version of it, anyway. This is the guy who co-created Seinfeld , as he is oft reminded, and left in the final season, but did come back for the final episode, as he is also often reminded about. Probably nothing to read into for this finale.

Genre: Drama Release date: April 7 Showrunner/creator: Will Tracy Cast: Kate Winslet, Matthias Schoenaerts, and more

The Chancellor is losing it — and now it’s time to see how everything really shakes out for her.

New shows on Prime Video

Invincible season 2.

Genre: Coming of age (as a superhero) Release date: April 4 Showrunner/creator: Robert Kirkman Cast: Steven Yeun, Sandra Oh, Sterling K. Brown, and more

Mark (Steven Yeun) is still trying to figure his shit out, especially as he comes to terms with a breakup and a complete confusion of his sense of purpose. And now Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown) is back and threatening his family. Fuck, dude.

New shows on Paramount Plus

Genre: (Still a) Columbo-esque procedural Release date: April 4 Showrunner/creator: Robert and Michelle King Cast: Carrie Preston, Wendell Pierce, and more

That’s right, we’re doing it again! Elsbeth , the Good Wife spinoff centered around the best Good Wife side character, Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston), is back with the rest of the season. While it technically appeared in these very pages announcing its premiere earlier in February, the season now starts in earnest. Join us!

Star Trek: Discovery season 5

Genre: Science fiction Release date: April 4, with one episode Showrunner/creator: Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise Cast: Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, David Ajala, and more

Star Trek: Discovery is returning for its fifth and final season. It’s the show that’s been driving the Star Trek TV renaissance (or, at least, the show all the other shows are building off of). And, as Susana Polo put it in her preview , “ Discovery has reached the final final frontier for a Star Trek show,” with the opportunity not seen in a quarter of a century.

New shows on Apple TV Plus

Loot season 2.

Genre: Comedy Release date: April 3, with two episodes Showrunner/creator: Alan Yang and Matt Hubbard Cast: Maya Rudolph, Joel Kim Booster, Nat Faxon, and more

Molly Novak (Maya Rudolph) is still trying to reconnect to the real world through her philanthropic efforts. In the process, she’s learning to be a little more human herself — often to, well, humorous effect. With Rudolph and Loot coming back for season 2, we can trust Molly is going to really, finally figure it out this time.

Genre: Contemporary noir Release date: April 5, with two episodes Showrunner/creator: Mark Protosevich Cast: Colin Farrell, Kirby, James Cromwell, and more

Sugar (Colin Farrell) is a world-weary private eye who needs a break, but is now booked for one more case. This modern noir — told vibrantly, both in palette and tone — follows that case, which, as these things do, turns out to be more complicated than meets the eye. (That is his real name, though.)

New shows on Crunchyroll

Wind breaker.

Genre: Shonen anime Release date: April 4 Based on the manga by: Satoru Nii

Haruka Sakura is lonely in his first year of Furin High School, recognized in town as the school with a bad academic rep that’s basically just for delinquents. Or at least he was bored, until he meets the members of Bofurin, a school organization comprised of said delinquents, who he learns are actually the sole protectors of the town.

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Netflix Gift Wraps Star Trek: Prodigy for Fans This Holiday Season

Star Trek Prodigy: Season 1 has gotten its Netflix premiere date after getting cut from Paramount+.

Star Trek: Prodigy's first season will premiere on Netflix this holiday season.

Previously, Star Trek: Prodigy was part of the Paramount+ Star Trek lineup . The animated series completed its first season and had been commissioned for a second season when Paramount+ announced it was dropping several original programs in order to cut costs, and Prodigy was among them. This news had fans scrambling to save the show, with the end result being its move to Netflix. During its annual Geeked Week, Netflix made the announcement that they had secured Star Trek: Prodigy and would be releasing all twenty episodes of season one during the holiday season.

Star Trek: Prodigy Team Reacts to Fans' Aerial Banner to Save the Series

The animated Star Trek show's creative team consists of developers Kevin and Dan Hageman, who are also known for their work on Trollhunters , as well as Star Trek universe chief Alex Kurtzman and his team. Companies involved in the creation of the show include CBS Studios' Eye Animation, Rodenberry Entertainment, Secret Hideout, and Nickelodeon Animation. The Hagemans will continue to serve as showrunners for the series, as well as producers, along with Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Heather Kadin, Aaron Baiers, and Kurtzman. Ben Hibon, a Swiss animation director known for his work on Heavenly Sword , Hellboy II: The Golden Army , and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 will be directing the series, as well as serving as an executive director and creative lead.

Star Trek: Prodigy Continues at Netflix

Star Trek: Prodigy is the story of six young aliens who commandeer a Starfleet ship and learn more about Starfleet's ideals throughout the series as they traverse the galaxy and look for a better life. There are cameos of other characters from the Star Trek universe, such as Robert Picardo and the U.S.S. Enterprise from Star Trek: Voyager, along with Kate Mulgrew's Captain Janeway. New characters Rok-Tahk, Dal, Zero, Gwyndala, Jankom, and others will helm the explorations into new places and races in Star Trek: Prodigy . Additional cast members are played by Daveed Diggs, Jameela Jamil, Dee Bradley Baker, Robert Beltran, and Jason Alexander. Guest appearances by former Star Trek actors are possible due to archival audio footage from previous Star Trek shows.

Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 Clip Brings Back Voyager's Robert Picardo as The Doctor

Netflix will release all twenty episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy on December 25, Christmas Day. The second series will be dropping sometime in 2024.

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TV Rewind: Deep Space Nine Dared to Boldly Go Where No Star Trek Series Had Gone Before

Editor’s Note:  Welcome to our   TV Rewind  column! The Paste writers are diving into the streaming catalogue to discuss some of our favorite classic series as well as great shows we’re watching for the first time. Come relive your TV past with us, or discover what should be your next binge watch below:

From Captain Kirk at the helm of the Enterprise in The Original Series in 1966 to Michael Burnham steering Discovery through a fifth and final season this Spring, few franchises can boast a history as long and celebrated as Star Trek ’s. The American sci-fi juggernaut has seen (between animated and live-action shows) over a dozen Star Trek s boldly go—but while having such an expansive run is a testament to the longstanding power of Trek , it can also leave newer Trekkies unsure of which of the countless shows may be right for them.

Certainly, the modern era of Star Trek has gone out of its way to remember the franchise’s most beloved entries— Picard is, after all, a The Next Generation sequel series, and Strange New Worlds has no shortage of TOG easter eggs. But even when the franchise is actively working to honor its early Trek roots, there’s still so much out there for new fans to parse through that some shows end up caught in the shadow of their more frequently celebrated siblings. 

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is perhaps the most famous case of a Trek series that was (at least initially) stuck in another entry’s shadow. Premiering six years into The Next Generation ’s seven-season run, DS9 was met with angry fan letters to CBS and online forums, complaining that this dark, brooding new Star Trek was hardly a worthy successor to a bona-fide classic like TNG . But, just as Star Trek: Discovery has grown into itself as the seasons progressed, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine quickly proved to be one of the franchise’s most compelling, tightly-written, and masterfully crafted series: a genuine hidden gem in a galaxy of lore and history, if ever there was one. 

The first Star Trek series not set on a spaceship (a directive straight from CBS, who fretted about having two ship-bound shows on the air at once), Deep Space Nine follows the many inhabitants of the titular Deep Space Nine station, an interplanetary trade hub and valuable strategic outpost, highly sought after for its proximity to a mysterious wormhole. Led by the warm but battle-hardened Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), the crew of Deep Space Nine work to maintain a delicate peace between the many warring factions that seek to claim that station for their own, navigating their own messy conflicts of interest along the way. 

Though (like most great Treks ) it may have taken a season or two to find its footing, Deep Space Nine blossomed into one of the gutsiest, most well-written shows the franchise ever produced. Spearheaded by an unflinching Avery Brooks and led to success with an all-star ensemble cast, Deep Space Nine ’s penchant for political intrigue, complex characters, and reliably strong writing earned the one-time black sheep of the family a reputation among fans as one of the enterprise’s most formidable entries.

With Star Trek, a series is only as strong as its Commanding Officer, and it’s not a stretch to say that Deep Space Nine struck gold with Avery Brooks as Commander Sisko. Equal parts paternal and pragmatic, Sisko begins the series as something of an uneasy diplomat, tasked by Captain Picard with convincing the people of Bajor to join the Federation. As the years progress and DS9 begins the transition from trade hub to military outpost, Sisko grapples with his personal convictions and fatherly duties (he’s the first Trek Captain to begin their series as a parent) while being forced to make messy, morally gray choices for the greater good of the station. 

As Sisko, Brooks personifies Deep Space Nine ’s versatility and ability to seamlessly navigate genre and tone—whether he’s passing on his penchant for baseball to his alien crewmates in “Take Me Out to the Holosuite” or grappling with the realities of “In the Pale Moonlight,” Brooks brings a strength and conviction to Sisko that makes him a mesmerizing lead. Between his duties as Commanding Officer on DS9, position as unlikely religious icon to the Bajorans, and role as a single father to his son Jake (Cirroc Lofton), Brooks’ multi-faceted Sisko is the perfect reflection of Deep Space Nine ’s serialized, character-first approach to story. 

But as brilliant as Sisko is, he’s also just one cog in the massive, ever-moving machine that is Deep Space Nine —the crew surrounding him is one of the most diverse and engaging ensemble casts to grace TV, full stop. From Nana Visitor’s tough-as-nails freedom fighter Major Kira to Terry Farrell’s coy, centuries-old science officer Jadzia Dax, or René Auberjonois’ shapeshifting security officer Odo, the Deep Space Nine ensemble is chock full of standout characters. 

Even characters like Alexander Siddig’s Doctor Bashir, who began the series as wet behind the ears, often annoying young officer eager to practice “frontier medicine,” seemingly unaware of the gravity of the situations DS9 frequently navigated, ended up a fan-favorite in his own right. Bashir goes from irritating pipsqueak to empathic, war-torn medic, giving Siddig a deliciously juicy role to dig his teeth into, with an added will-they-won’t-they romance with Andy Robinson’s scene-stealing Garak along the way.

It’s not an exaggeration to say that literally every member of Deep Space Nine ’s cast has enough depth, growth, and personality to them to warrant their own spinoff or prequel series; a testament to the kind of ensemble that showrunner Ira Steven Behr is able to create thanks to the slower, serialized storytelling that made DS9 so different from the rest of Star Trek .

At the risk of giving those angry, letter-writing Trek fans some credit, it’s easy to understand why (at least at surface level) Trekkies in the ‘90s may have initially gawked at the setting and premise of Deep Space Nine . A Star Trek without a ship? The opening monologue of The Original Series spells it all out: the entire point of Star Trek is watching the crew hop from planet to planet each week, solving problems as they go but never spending too long in one place. 

Deep Space Nine bucking tradition by taking place in a stationary setting seemed like a fundamental misunderstanding of why fans loved those original shows, but in reality, DS9 ’s willingness to take risks was what made it such a shining example of what the franchise could be. Though The Original Series and The Next Generation ’s planet-hopping adventures provided ample opportunity for strong one-off stories, Deep Space Nine steered the franchise into new territory with the introduction of serialized storytelling.

As the cast and creatives of DS9 remarked in the 2018 making-of documentary What We Left Behind , Deep Space Nine was a series that thrived most when taking risks and breaking convention: daring to go where no Trek had gone before. Whether it was taking The Next Generation ensemble members like O’Brien and Worf and giving them meatier, more fully-realized character arcs to explore, or crafting ambitious one-off episodes like “Trials and Tribble-ations” and “Far Beyond the Stars,” DS9 delivered one-of-a-kind storytelling vastly ahead of its time. 

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Scotty Will Return in Season 3 of 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Martin Quinn's version of the character first appeared in season 2's finale.

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• Martin Quinn to bring authentic Scottish flair as Montgomery Scott on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.
• Quinn adds a new perspective to the character previously played by actors from Canada and England.
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues to explore the adventures of the USS Enterprise under Captain Pike.

A classic member of the Enterprise crew will return for the third season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . After debuting in the final episode of the show's second season , Martin Quinn will stay on board as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott in the upcoming season of Paramount+'s newest Star Trek series. As reported by BBC Scotland in an interview with Quinn, the character will recur on Strange New World 's third season, which is currently filming in Toronto, Ontario.

Quinn is the first-ever Scot to play the character, who was previously played by a Canadian ( James Doohan ) and an Englishman ( Simon Pegg ), and the interview notes that he's adding authenticity to the character, making sure that the show's writers use authentic Scottish slang: "They let me put in the word 'baw-heid' instead of 'turnip-heid'. Maybe they think all Scottish people are farmers? But they were very gracious about it." Quinn is from the town of Paisley; he has previously appeared on episodes of Limmy's Show , Annika , and Derry Girls .

Who is Montgomery Scott?

Played by Doohan in Star Trek: The Original Series , Scott is the ever-capable head engineer of the USS Enterprise , famed for his ability to solve catastrophic problems in short periods of time. After the series went off the air, Doohan reprised the role in Star Trek: The Animated Series and in all six of the feature films starring the series' original cast. He also returned for a cameo in Star Trek: Generations , attending the launch of the USS Enterprise-B , and guest-starred on the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode "Relics", where he is discovered by the Enterprise-D 's crew a century in the future, having been preserved in a transporter buffer. Pegg took on the role for J.J. Abrams ' cinematic reboot of the franchise, and reprised it for its two sequels; a fourth film is still up in the air .

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds features the adventures of the USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ) prior to The Original Series . It has so far featured two different chief engineers. Hemmer ( Bruce Horak ) was a member of the Aenar species, and sacrificed himself in the show's first-season finale to save the rest of the crew from the Gorn. His replacement was Pelia ( Carol Kane ), a long-lived Lanthanite, who joined the crew in the show's second season.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is currently filming its third season; no release date has yet been set . Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds follows Captain Christopher Pike (played by Anson Mount) and the crew of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) in the 23rd century as they explore new worlds throughout the galaxy in the decade before Star Trek: The Original Series.

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Wilson cruz killed it playing star trek: discovery's trill.

Wilson Cruz got to play a different character in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, and he absolutely nailed the performance as an 800-year-old Trill.

Warning: SPOILERS for Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3 - "Jinaal"

• Wilson Cruz shines as Dr. Culber possessed by Trill host Jinaal in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3.
• Burnham and crew hunt for the Progenitors' treasure in an intergalactic adventure, following clues in the latest episode.
• Cruz based his performance as Jinaal on Jack Palance in City Slickers.

Wilson Cruz's Dr. Hugh Culber gets temporarily possessed by an 800-year-old Trill in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", and Cruz absolutely kills it with his performance. In its fifth and final season, Discovery sends Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery on an intergalactic treasure hunt to find the ancient and powerful treasure of the Progenitors. In a story that began in Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Chase," Burnham and her crew must follow a series of clues that lead to the technology the mysterious Progenitors used to create all humanoid life.

In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3 , "Jinaal," written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, the USS Discovery travels to Trill to find an 800-year-old symbiote whose original host helped hide the Progenitors' technology. In a variation of the Trill ceremony known as zhian'tara (first introduced in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) , Dr. Hugh Culber allows his body to be inhabited by the consciousness of a Trill host named Jinaal. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, the third episode of Discovery season 5 reveals more information about the Progentiors' treasure and the six scientists sent to find it.

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Wilson cruz was great as dr. culber posseed by a trill in star trek: discovery, cruz makes jinaal truly feel like an entirely new character..

In the Star Trek aftershow, The Ready Room , hosted by Wil Wheaton, Wilson Cruz said he was "extremely excited" when he learned he would get to play a character other than Dr. Culber. Cruz revealed a little bit about how he imagined the character of Jinaal, saying:

Now that everybody's seen it, I will let you know that in my head, I had like a Jack Palance in City Slickers. You know, this person who was clearly there, having a great time being in the world again, but also knew that he had a mission.

Cruz went on to say that he wanted to make sure Jinaal was "distinct from Culber," and the actor certainly accomplished this. Because Dr. Culber has been struggling with his traumatic experiences, it was great to see Wilson Cruz express real joy as Jinaal. In only a few scenes, Cruz made Jamaal feel like a completely realized character, who was entirely separate from Hugh. From the way he talked and moved to the way he interacted with the world around him, Jinaal felt like someone who was savoring every second he had in this temporary body. From the moment Jinaal opened Culber's eyes, it was clear he was his own character with a big personality.

Star Trek Characters Inhabited By Aliens Is A Star Trek Tradition

It seems like every main star trek character gets possessed at some point..

Dr. Culber is far from the only Star Trek character to be inhabited by another consciousness , as the practice has become something of a Star Trek tradition. From Star Trek: The Original Series through the modern day, nearly every Star Trek show has featured one of the main cast members being possessed or inhabited by an alien presence. The word possession has a negative connotation, and this holds true for many of the possessions in Star Trek, while others are merely alien beings seeking to learn. Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, for example, had Trill transfers using the same zhian'tara ceremony used on Dr. Culber, and the villainous Pah-wraiths, whose possessions were much more destructive.

In the most devastating Star Trek possession, a Pah-wraith-possessed Dukat (Marc Alaimo) killed Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Ferrell) just after she had decided to have children with her husband, Lt. Commander Worf (Michael Dorn).

Storylines involving alien possession also allow actors to play different characters, which, with Star Trek's talented crop of actors, is always fun to see. On Star Trek: The Next Generation , Brent Spiner got to play numerous characters, as Lt. Commander Data seemed to get possessed or otherwise inhabited more often than most. From dead ancestors to parasites to ancient gods and every kind of non-corporeal alien in between, Star Trek has dipped into the possession well many times, for both good and ill. Thankfully, Jinaal causes no harm to Culber, although the experience does seem to have a profound effect on Star Trek: Discovery's doctor, the full repercussions of which remain to be seen.

New episodes of Star Trek: Discovery stream Thursdays on Paramount+.

‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Renewed for Season 4; ‘Lower Decks’ to Conclude With Season 5 (EXCLUSIVE)

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• ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Renewed for Season 4; ‘Lower Decks’ to Conclude With Season 5 (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago
• ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Getting Bloody, Live-Action Film ‘The Last Ronin’ 4 days ago
• Why ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Built Season 5 Around a Classic Episode From a Legacy Series 2 weeks ago

“ Star Trek : Strange New Worlds,” currently in production on its third season, has been renewed by Paramount+ for Season 4. Meanwhile, “ Star Trek: Lower Decks ,” the first animated “Star Trek” comedy, will conclude its run on the streamer with its fifth season, which will debut in the fall.

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“Lower Decks” charted brand new territory for “Star Trek” when it debuted in 2020, as both an animated comedy and a series that focused on the junior officers of the USS Cerritos: Beckett Mariner (Tawny Newsome), Brad Boimler (Jack Quaid), D’Vana Tendi (Noël Wells) and Sam Rutherford (Eugene Cordero). Set in the years following the feature film “Star Trek: Nemesis,” the series has included voice cameos from many beloved “Star Trek” alumni, like George Takei, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, John de Lancie, Will Wheaton, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor and Robert Duncan McNeill.

Given its premise, concluding “Lower Decks” make sense considering the main four characters all received promotions in Season 4. But in a message to fans, Kurtzman and executive producer and showrunner Mike McMahan left the turbolift doors open for continuing the characters’ stories following their time at the bottom of the Starfleet pecking order. 

The “Star Trek” TV universe, overseen by Kurtzman through his Secret Hideout production company and produced by CBS Studios, has enjoyed a robust expansion since “Star Trek: Discovery” first premiered in 2017. Along with “Strange New Worlds,” the made-for-television movie “Star Trek: Section 31” recently concluded production with star Michelle Yeoh, and the new series “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” will begin shooting later this year.

“It has been incredibly rewarding to continue to build the Star Trek universe, and we’re so grateful to Secret Hideout and our immensely talented casts and producers,” said Jeff Grossman, executive vice president of Programming at Paramount+. “‘Strange New Worlds’ has found the perfect blend of action, adventure and humor. Similarly, ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ has brought the laughs with an ample amount of heart to the franchise across its four seasons. We can’t wait for audiences to see what is in store for the crew of the U.S.S. Cerritos in this final season.”

“‘Lower Decks’ and ‘Strange New Worlds’ are integral to the ‘Star Trek’ franchise, expanding the boundaries of the universe and exploring new and exciting worlds,” said CBS Studios president David Stapf. “We are extraordinarily proud of both series as they honor the legacy of what Gene Roddenberry created almost 60 years ago. We are so grateful to work with Secret Hideout, Alex Kurtzman, Mike McMahan, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers and the cast, crews and artists who craft these important and entertaining stories for fans around the world.”

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