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

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How to stream the Star Trek Movies in the US

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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: 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.

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• There are now 12 shows and 13 movies in the "Star Trek" franchise.
• The iconic sci-fi series focuses on the lives of Starfleet members as they explore the universe.
• Most "Star Trek" titles are available to stream on Paramount Plus ($5/month).

The "Star Trek" franchise continues to boldly go where no man has gone before. From "The Original Series" in 1966 to the spin-offs, sequels, and prequels of today, "Star Trek" has been a pop culture mainstay for more than 50 years. 

The franchise focuses on the adventures of various Starfleet crew members as they travel throughout the universe. And beneath the series' fun escapism, "Star Trek" movies and shows have used science fiction to comment on issues like racism, sexism, human rights, and politics. By exploring new worlds in "The Original Series," creator Gene Roddenberry was able to tell allegorical stories with thoughtful themes that relate to our own experiences.

In many ways, "Star Trek" has always highlighted diverse storytelling. In fact, one of the first interracial kisses ever aired on TV was in an episode of "The Original Series." This mix of sci-fi entertainment and social commentary is still present in the latest "Star Trek" installments, most of which air as Paramount Plus originals. "Star Trek: Discovery" introduced multiple queer leads, including the first transgender and non-binary characters in the "Star Trek" universe. 

If you're a new fan looking to explore the world of "Star Trek" for the first time, or you're a devoted Trekkie who just wants to watch it all over again, we've compiled a list of every "Star Trek" movie and TV show, along with details on where you can stream them all right now. 

Where to watch 'Star Trek' shows

There are 12 "Star Trek" shows in total, including nine live-action series and three animated shows. All of the shows are available on Paramount Plus, and many are also available to buy or rent from video-on-demand (VOD) services. One series, "Deep Space Nine," is also streaming on Netflix.

Where to watch 'Star Trek' movies

The "Star Trek" franchise includes 13 movies from 1979 to 2016. A new movie is also set to begin production in spring 2022. You can currently watch every "Star Trek" film on Paramount Plus. The movies are also available to buy or rent without a subscription through different VOD services, and you can stream a couple for free with ads.

'Star Trek' timeline and eras explained

"Star Trek" movies and TV shows all take place in different time periods that focus on different crews and starships. These time periods are generally categorized by fans and creators into four distinct eras: Pre-TOS, TOS, TNG, and Kelvin

Pre-TOS era

Movies and TV shows set during the Pre-The Original Series (Pre-TOS) era take place at some point before James T. Kirk becomes captain of the Enterprise.

A few notable series set during this early time period include "Star Trek: Enterprise," "Star Trek: Discovery," and " Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ."

The Original Series (TOS) era of movies and TV shows follows the crew members on the starship USS Enterprise after Kirk (William Shatner) becomes captain. Other notable characters featured during this period include Spock (Leonard Nimoy), Dr. McCoy (DeForest Kelley), Nyota Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), and Hikaru Sulu (George Takei).

The Original Series era includes the first "Star Trek" TV show from the 1960s, as well as several spin-off movies that feature Captain Kirk and his crew. 

The Next Generation (TNG) era is set 100 years after Kirk's adventures during "The Original Series," and includes movies and TV shows about the new crew of the USS Enterprise with Patrick Stewart as Captain Picard.

"Deep Space Nine" and "Voyager" are set during this time period as well, but focus on other crews and starships. Captain Picard's story also continues after "The Next Generation" in the Paramount Plus original series "Star Trek: Picard."

Kelvin Timeline

The Kelvin Timeline was introduced in 2009 with the release of director J.J. Abrams' first "Star Trek" movie starring Chris Pine as Captain Kirk and Zachary Quinto as Commander Spock. This film features the crew from "The Original Series" but takes place in an alternate universe that's separate from the main "Star Trek" timeline. 

In this version of events, Kirk still becomes Captain of the USS Enterprise but his path to get there is brand new, which gives the writers freedom to explore different storylines with familiar characters. 

The Kelvin Timeline includes "Star Trek" (2009), "Star Trek Into Darkness" (2013), and "Star Trek Beyond" (2016). An upcoming fourth movie in the Kelvin Timeline is set to begin production in spring 2022.

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Paramount+ Considering Streaming Partnership With Peacock

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The future of the home of Star Trek TV continues to be in flux, with a new report on Paramount+ potentially joining forces with the Peacock streaming service.

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The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Paramount Global and Comcast are exploring “joining forces in streaming through a partnership or joint venture, among several potential strategic options.” Like Paramount+, Comcast’s Peacock streaming service has struggled to compete in the streaming wars, with neither service turning a profit. Both services hover around around 1% of the total TV viewing market share , compared to around 8% for market leader Netflix.

Paramount has already formed a number of strategic partnerships for Paramount+, including Walmart , the world’s largest retailer. Last year it was reported they were in talks on bundling Paramount+ with Apple+ . However, it sounds like the deal with Comcast could be more than just a marketing bundle, potentially combining Paramount+ and Peacock into a single streaming service. According the the WSJ report. “bringing the two streaming apps under one roof could produce significant cost savings—from spending on programming to marketing—and create a more in-depth offering for consumers, especially with regard to live sports.” This new report follows last week’s news that Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery plan to launch their own combined streaming sports venture .

This is not the first time Comcast and Paramount have discussed a partnership, and the two companies have already combined forces with the SkyShowtime streaming service available in a number of markets in Europe, which features Peacock and Paramount+ originals, including Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Prodigy . A combined service could see Star Trek sitting alongside reruns of The Office , NBC Universal and Dreamworks franchises ,  Peacock originals like Mrs. Davis and Poker Face, and Premiere League football.

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Paramount Global is under intense pressure to show profit growth to investors and deal with its debt burden. Earlier this week the company announced layoff, accounting for 3% of the workforce. As we have reported in December and January, the company is fielding offers for a potential sale or merger. One of the potential merger partners is Comcast itself, although that is not considered likely. The latest potential bidder is the Allen Media Group, and Paramount Global’s board has reportedly formed a special committee to assess the potential deals.

Paramount+ and Peacock teaming up could have an impact on the Star Trek TV franchise. Paramount+ is now the exclusive home to new original and legacy Star Trek TV series (with Star Trek: Prodigy being the exception, licensed to Netflix). Paramount+ has several Trek TV projects in development or production ( Strange New Worlds , Lower Decks , Starfleet Academy , and the Section 31 movie). A joint Paramount/Comcast streaming service would likely cut back on total content spending between the two, which could impact future seasons, TV movies and series currently being considered. However, it could also breathe new life into a streaming service that has struggled to turn a profit and is at risk of being shuttered, especially following a potential buyout of Paramount Global.

The one thing that seems clear is that 2024 is shaping up to be a pivot point for Paramount Global and the streaming service that has become the home of Star Trek (with a few exceptions). TrekMovie will continue to monitor the situation and report on any updates.

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Interesting idea, but why do this in the middle of the potential sale of P?

This would bring live sports and NFL to the package…the combination would have potential.

The streamer would be spun off into the partnership. There’s been plenty of chatter that the potential suitors would sell the streamer or shut it down.

Don’t they already have NFL via CBS?

Peacock is starting to get some NFL games, including a Wildcard Playoff Game.

It’s fine to do something like this for consumers, but these joint ventures rarely end well, and they aren’t nimble because they have so many corporate masters to approve decisions.

At least they are being proactive in case nothing comes of all the merger/takeover options.

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At this point a few lottery winners could get together and BUY STAR TREK.

Well, most lottery winners are bankrupt in a couple of years. Buying Trek would certainly keep that trend alive and well….

Ha! Excellent.

The issue isn’t the IP so much as distribution.

Really the best thing for Star Trek now is for it to be sold off to Apple to make and distribute (they do the best sci fi now) or Paramount keeps making it and licenses distribution to Netflix to get it out there.

It would get lost on Netflix though. A blip for a couple weeks after a binge and some murky ratings data and then it’s buried until the next season. Apple is a more secure prospective owner, but I really think people take for granted how wonderful it is to enjoy a franchise constantly being fed because it’s a crown jewel for its owner. Paramount is not a perfect steward and it’s now embattled, but Star Trek has always been precious to it, and the company has been keeping the fires lit under the franchise as a top priority. Do we really want to see it licensed out to mega streamers and risk getting lost, playing second fiddle to other franchises somewhere like WBD, or treated as disposable content instead?

We may complain, but we’ve had it good for ages – first run syndication, flagship show of a network, big budget movie reboot, flagship franchise of a streaming service that in 8 years will have brought us as many new shows as were made in the previous 51.

As many new shows, but far, far fewer episodes (fewer new episodes than Star Trek: The Next Generation did all by itself (165 vs. 178.) And Paramount loves Star Trek so much that they did almost nothing for the 50th Anniversary in 2016 and haven’t made a movie since Beyond . They love talking about Star Trek , but I’m not sure they love paying for anything new.

No one is making shows with huge episode counts, nor will anyone start doing it again, plus audiences are accustomed to big budgets, so I refuse to be ungrateful for the episode counts. Ditto Paramount Pictures being skittish about making another flop.

I’m also not going to get hung up for old management and the Viacom/CBS schism. Star Trek fans are better off with it as a priority to Paramount than a lesser priority for another owner, the only (big) issue is their precarious finances.

No one is making shows with huge episode counts, nor will anyone start doing it again

What? Pretty much all the network TV dramas are still making 20+ episode per year. All those NCISs and Chicagos, for example. Granted, they’re a lot cheaper than Star Trek, but that was true in the TNG/DS9/VOY era, too. You gotta spend money to make money. It is only streaming/cable that is being stingy.

Streaming and premium cable are spending way more on their shows with smaller episode counts than network tv shows are for longer seasons. The audience for network TV is so small now, all the pennies are getting pinched. Network TV shows now are cheap and they look cheap, especially the second they are asked to do anything beyond venture outside their standing sets or employ VFX or far flung location shoots or makeup and costumes not rooted in a contemporary wheelhouse. Now you have series like Bob Hearts Abishola, Blue Bloods and Lois and Superman ruthlessly cutting cast salaries and characters just to be able to make it to being renewed.

The days of Lost, or even CW fantasy and superhero shows are long over. Even Star Trek: Voyager and Enterprise were unusual in being relatively expensive network space sci-if shows with big episode orders. The Orville was lucky to get a 14 episode second season and its production values were all over the place on Fox.

No one today is going to commission a sci-fi show for 22 episodes, and everyone expects productions to look as glossy as the Paramount+ shows. Add in the competition like Apple TV+’s sci-fi, Star Wars on TV, and even a bigger budget Doctor Who and there is absolutely no going back to ordering longer seasons of a cheaper show. And one has the money to do more episodes of these shows the way they are made now. By necessity it takes longer to make an episode of these shows than it did in simpler more hectic times, and frankly you’d be hard-pressed to find casts and crews willing to go through that much sustained rigamarole anymore.

Huh? There are tons of TV shows still with 20+ eps per year?

Expensive sci-fi shows? No. So see my reply above.

Well, now that you’re being much more specific, sure.

“as many new shows as were made in the previous 51”

More is not always better. Definitely not in this case.

They are constantly investing in the franchise and there are still people clamoring for more. These boards are a microcosm of fandom – people wanting more Prodigy, more Discovery, bigger episode counts, a Star Trek: Legacy show, more movies… The quality vs quantity is not what I’m debating. Having an owner who values your franchise above most, if not all, of their other properties and keeps investing in it, is not something to take for granted. We like to complain that Paramount doesn’t always take us seriously, and yet we’ve gotten 5 shows in 7 years with a new tv movie and spin-off on the way. No one can be expect to love it all, we didn’t even do that in the 90s, but a lot of people probably have, and surely there’s been *something* for everyone within that.

I seriously don’t see how the potential of the most massive and consequential upheaval of Paramount’s ownership we’ve ever been through (even bigger than the Viacom-CBS split and reunification) could be good for Star Trek unless the studios are kept intact and propped up by a deep pocketed benefactor.

one could argue that the resugence of Trek fandom in the past 15 years or so is precsiely ** because ** of Trek being on Netflix and it finding new fans – especially DS9 and Voyager and to even a lesser degree Enterprise getting a boost in appreciation (even for all it’s problems)

Yes. But that doesn’t mean they should get first run rights to the new shows where they’d be binged like sugar candy in the blink of an eye and get lost in a sea of content.

I think not licensing the reruns is silly though – Paramount+ and Peacock and even Disney+ and Max tried to hoard all their homegrown content and ended up going back to licensing some of it out because that was lots of money left on the table, money Netflix has.

Amazon did The Expanse though. They could be good for Star Trek. I agree, Apple is the most promising buyer. Apple TV+ needs the library of programming, and getting the CBS network means no thorny antitrust issues of one company owning three of the country’s major broadcast networks (NBC, CBS, and The CW) which would happen if Paramount and Universal merge.

The problem is world building a new planet a few times a season. It seems like no one really wants to pay for that. I mean, if we can only afford filming in a quarry, then my lottery offer holds.

Apple and Disney both are willing to pay for that.

The proposed live sports deal that would see FS1 and ESPN combine with WB for a streaming package seems to have caught people’s attention. Maybe media companies are willing to work together to stream their programming.

Not sure what the future will bring, but one can only guess that the tv streaming and digital media world is bound to look a lot different that it does today and who knows where we will be able to watch Star Trek… on both sides of the border.

Kinda feels like we’re heading toward the middle ground between the recent streaming “boom/push” and cable. Everybody is going to bundle up into package deals.

That deal also has the NFL seething.

Yeah I think they were serious about purcasing some percentage stake in ESPN.

IMHO, the NFL can stand to do some seething. If there is a greedier organization on Earth, I’ve never heard of it.

Why would they care given they have long term agreements for years?

https://cordcuttersnews.com/nfl-execs-may-try-to-stop-disney-fox-and-warner-bros-discoverys-new-sports-streaming-service-plans/?amp=1

Ah, I see, it’s about propping up cable who still owes them a lot of money on the current deals. Thanks

When that all gets combined, we might as well just go back to DirectTV and Cable…so perhaps in five years we we all be wondering what exactly was the point of the cord cutting?

bumbling streaming together. we really have come full circle and re-invented cable

Yep. And they’ll then break up and merge with someone else and break up again….. I expect relative chaos for years to come.

Probably a good idea. The reality is I have both of them and haven’t paid full price for either of them in years. I paid just $20 to have Peacock for the entire year. Before that I was only paying 99 cents a month. I been paying about $50 a year to have Paramount+.

There are constant deals on these services because it’s obvious they are desperate for subscribers and deep in the hole.

And yeah bundling is becoming more and more common with nearly every major service. Paramount+ already added all of Showtime and apparently that’s still not enough to stay viable.

I really hope it can continue but I really won’t be surprised if Star Trek eventually ends up on Netflix or Amazon in America in the next few years.

I try to look for deals where I can too. Apple TV+ for a year when I get a new i-something. I paid like 150 for 2 years of Disney+ and Hulu + and ESPN (don’t care about that one). Amazon Prime video comes with Prime. I get a discount on Peacock because my internet is Comcast.

Prime practically pays for itself with all the free shipping. It may be an evil empire but it’s really convenient…..

Peacock with ads has always been once of the best deals out there, last I checked.

Right? I am not a Bezos fan but I had to live a while without access to a car and it was practically a necessity for me

Amazon adding ads to the existing plan was pretty below the belt though.

Yeah I can’t argue with you there. That company makes money had over fist. They probably just added the adds to pay for Bezos’ yacht

Sci fi fans are so high on him still for giving The Expanse a reprieve, but even that was penny pinched and limped to a premature ending.

Well first, the viewing numbers did not ramp up after the big splash they made to acquire it — we can love a series as much as we want, but at some point the ROI has to at least approach being viable. Secondly, the latter seasons are simply not as good the first two seasons (part of that is the story is not as great in the middle set of novels). Finally, not only is there a large time jump after book 6, but the VFX and set production budget that would have been required to tell the story of the final three books would have required significantly more $$$.

The final (un-filmed) three books in the series are awesome, BTW. Maybe they can come back to that someday when the actors are older, which will fit the time jump anyway.

I agree, but Amazon has made some pretty painful shows that cost way more, with Rings of Power and Citadel being the latest. The last season’s problems felt more like they were budget-driven than anything else. And the persistent problem with streamers is how opaque the public ratings data surrounding their shows is (and it was practically non-existent for The Expanse), and there are so many competing metrics right now too.

Then again, 20% of my 401K is Amazon stock. :-)

That was a pretty low move, agreed. And I went and paid extra for no ads, too. That still doesn’t sit right with me.

I just heard about this literally an hour ago on a podcast (haven’t had Prime in ages). I guess people are mad because now there is a class action suit lol. So people aren’t taking it lightly.

Yeah I look for deals all the time as well. I currently have HBO Max for $3 a month but only for 6 months. I have Hulu all year for 99 cents a month for literally the last four years now lol.

Apple TV seems to have some decent ones but the best one was getting it three months free on Roku.

The deals I rarely find are any for Disney+, Amazon or Netflix. You might find like a free week or something but not great ones which tells you a lot.

Yeah Disney is stingy that way. The only reason I got mine (and it’s not much of one) is cause it was when they fist created the Disney bundle and it was a one time promotion.

I smell an Orville/Star Trek crossover

That would smell, all right….

I remember when NBC took over Brooklyn 99 from FOX and I was sure there was going to be a crossover with Law and Order. Boy did I miss on that one lol

No chance of that. Dick Wolf owns NBC in everything but title. Unless he wants it, it isn’t going to happen. NBC might have wanted a crossover but if Wolf wasn’t interested, that was that.

Give it up! Get back into the production business and license your stuff to Netflix again, people. Jeesh!

I agree Josh. For example, I think it a shame in many respects that a show like SNW which has managed to post some decent numbers is holed up on Paramount+, when it could be so much bigger on Netflix.

Netflix would release it all at once. We’d all furiously talk about it trying not to trip over spoilers or each other’s viewing pages, there would be a media blitz for about a month… and then everyone would come down off their sugar high and the latest seasons would just get buried in Netflix’s sea of churning content.

Return Star Trek to NBC? LOL!!

Joking aside, this is why Hulu should have never been chopped up and sold off. Every studio thought they could build their own, charge the same as Hulu did with less programming, pull their content from people like Netflix and be successful. Gee I wonder why that didn’t work out.

Combining services again IMHO is the future of streaming. Because honestly streaming as a tech isn’t going anywhere. It’s just way too convenient over cable or satellite.

Having said all that, I still wish this would have been the Apple+ option. Apple’s share in streaming may be small but given their programming they clearly know what they are doing. Also… money!

Apple wouldn’t want the broadcast assets of Paramount Global, but I have to think owning the Paramount film and tv studios and IP while offloading the rest would be very tempting.

Some of the potential suitors for Paramount would carve it up in a way that could potentially split Star Trek again.

Please please don’t let that happen again!!!

Yeah, my first thought was, “Well, TOS started on NBC, so it would come full circle if it went back there.” :-)

Yeah I can just imaging the promotions now hahaha

Join the change-in!

It would be hilarious if Peacock and Paramount+ combined and Star Trek would be back on NBC essentially. Time is a flat circle and what not.

As long as Star Trek does not wind up in the hands of Warner/Discovery … If Paramount+ and Peacock did merge, my guess is all original CBS network programming (that currently streams on P+) would revert back to Hulu.

Hulu is a rough state right now. It is owned by Disney now and IIRC Disney pays Comcast for NBC programming. But even that programming is reruns. All the new NBC and Universal stuff goes on Peacock. So I am guessing if this were to be the case, all the old shows from Picard and Discovery (soon) down would go to Hulu but New stuff like SNW would be on Peacock.

They’re all in a “rough state” right now. Hulu is doing just fine though. By CBS network I wasn’t referring to Paramount Plus originals like the modern-era Trek shows. I was talking about the actual CBS broadcast shows that stream on P+ – the FBI shows, Survivor, Colbert, NCIS, etc. Those used to stream “next day” on Hulu after airing on broadcast. If Paramount Plus were to get gobbled up by the Peacock, I highly doubt CBS is going to let NBC stream its broadcast shows.

The streaming originals – like Star Trek – fine move ’em to Peacock.

And a happy peacock to you too.

Like Jet Blue and Spirit or Sears and Kmart, putting two weak companies together doesn’t make one good one.

I was managing a WaldenBooks back when company owner Carter/Hawley/Hale got bought up/absorbed by Kmart. Wasn’t too long before lots of tiny weird changes started happening. I actually got a verbal ‘memo’ — nothing on paper of course! — requesting I sign my full name on everything requiring my signature instead of the contraction I had used for years, which apparently looked too much like ‘Kmart.’ Bigger bad calls followed, like hiring in a rookie DM who took our Silicon Valley-based district — which had been #1 in the country for several years — into the toilet, largely by firing or forcing out most of the long-time managers. Could have all just been a coincidence, I guess … but it stuck with me, obviously.

I, for one, plan to subscribe to the new network, Mountcock… though it will probably come up short and fail to deliver satisfaction.

I’d still pay $30 a month for a Star Trek + channel. New content every week. Longer seasons, allow per digital downloads.

If this gets us Star Trek: Legacy and more shows in the 25th century. I’m all for it 👍

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Robert Picardo on that big Star Trek: Voyager reunion and 25 years of being confused for a doctor

Robert Picardo (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)

By IMDb 's measure, Robert Picardo has 230 acting credits and counting, with fan-favorite roles dating all the way back to Kojak . But for many, he'll always be the Doctor, aka the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), on Star Trek: Voyager .

With many conventions and appearances going by the wayside during these socially distanced times, Picardo and his USS Voyager crew are virtually reuniting to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary tonight on Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley's Stars in the House YouTube show . The good doctor hopped on the phone with SYFY WIRE to tell us what to expect from the big reunion, as well as how it came together — which basically boils down to him recently appearing on Stars in the House for a China Beach reunion (where he played another doctor) and then pitching Rudetsky and Wesley on the idea of doing another one for Voyager .

"So I reached out to Kate Mulgrew . She was on board immediately; then I emailed all my castmates and to their great credit and my ongoing admiration for them, they all said yes immediately. And so now we've just been trying to get the word out," Picardo tells SYFY WIRE.

Tonight at 8 p.m. ET, Picardo will be joining Kate Mulgrew (Captain Kathryn Janeway), Jeri Ryan (Seven of Nine), Roxann Dawson (B'Elanna Torres), Robert Beltran (Chakotay), Robert Duncan McNeill (Tim Paris), Ethan Phillips (Neelix), and Garrett Wang (Harry Kim) to benefit The Actors Fund while recalling all the fun of making the fan-favorite Trek series that gifted us 172 episodes over the course of seven wild seasons, beginning in 1995.

Star Trek: Voyager cast: (Front, Center) Kate Mulgrew, (Second Row, L To R) Jeri Ryan, Ethan Phillips, Roxann Dawson and Tim Russ (Back Row, L To R) Garrett Wang, Robert Picardo, Robert Beltran and Robert Duncan Mcneill. (Photo By Getty Images)

Picardo tells us the cast has mostly stayed in an "ongoing dialogue" over the years, not just because they see each other at conventions and the like, but because of the genuine friendships that began developing within that first year of production. Really, though, it all started with the casting of their beloved Captain Janeway, Kate Mulgrew, who wasn't the executives' original pick. That'd be Geneviève Bujold, who backed out of being the franchise's first female captain after spending a couple of days shooting the pilot.

"I think I read about all this on SYFY WIRE, by the way," Picardo jokes while recounting the uncertainty of the moment. "So she parted company and there was a brief few days of panic when we were all afraid that somebody might be recast, because there were rumors that if they couldn't find the actress they liked, they would switch the captain to a man and then change the sex of one of the other characters, that's the rumor we all heard. But then Kate stepped in, they loved her from the moment she stepped off the bridge; we were safe and in very good hands. If she had any fear at all, nobody noticed it. She claims later that she was terrified when she first started, but I couldn't see it."

As for Picardo's start, let's just say it took him a while to find his bedside manner, as he "had virtually nothing to do with the pilot." He was also concerned because he was playing the artificial intelligence character, and following in the "enormously successful" shoes of Brent Spiner (Data on Star Trek: The Next Generation ). "I was afraid I would be compared to him endlessly and unfavorably because he was so lovable and kind of childlike in his role and I was kind of, you know, crusty and curmudgeonly, and ... pissed off. And not a very cuddly character," Picardo says.

But as a Yale-trained actor with plenty of Broadway experience (a trait common among his Voyager castmates), Picardo figured it out.

"There was a certain amount of anxiety, but then I started to understand my role more, and what made him different and special, because I wasn't super Star Trek savvy when I started. But I realized partway through the first season, ‘Oh my God, I got the plum role.' I thought I had gotten the worst part because there was so little of him in the pilot," Picardo says. "When I was cast I told all my friends, ‘I was cast in the new Star Trek series. It's a good job to get at this time in my life. My children will now go to college when they grow up, but I have to tell you I've got the dullest part in the show ... I'm playing a computer program of a doctor who is holographically projected, described as colorless, humorless. Does that sound like a bucket of fun to you for seven years?' And it turned out that it was, and I couldn't have been more wrong."

Picardo hid behind his "resting bitch face" and bluffed it until about the second half of the second episode, when he first started to realize things were going in the right doctorly direction.

Robert Picardo and Jeri Ryan in Star Trek: Voyager episode "Imperfection" (Photo By Getty Images)

"Anyway, there is a scene in the very second episode after the pilot where Kes, Jennifer Lien, comes to the Doctor's office looking for soil samples for her hydroponics bay, and he complains bitterly that he was designed for emergency use only, that he has the combined knowledge of two and a half thousand medical textbooks, the combined experience of 27 Starfleet officers, and this and that, and this and that … ‘but yes, let me get your dirt.' It was clear that he was upset at not being respected the way he felt he was supposed to be, and that he was going to be used beyond the parameters of his program design," Picardo says about the "aha" moment. "And also because he was supposed to adapt and learn and even to have an emotional subroutine so that he would have some sort of empathy for his patients, he would have some sort of programmed developable bedside manner.

"All of those things made him different in a way that I had not understood fully," Picardo continues. "And at that point, it kind of clicked in my head, and I went, 'OK, he has a chip on his shoulder because of this, so whenever he's not being respected he's going to be unhappy and he's going to fight back.'"

Picardo also has a built-in doctor's gravitas about him, perhaps because medicine was a childhood ambition of his, to the point where he was pre-med for two years of undergraduate at Yale before switching to theater. Just the same, while he does get inquiries into his doctoring services occasionally, he's not going to be doing house calls any time soon.

"The fact that I got to be a doctor vicariously for four years in Vietnam in China Beach and then seven years in outer space on Star Trek , I feel like in some way that it was a vicarious experience," he says. "Having said that, no one wants me to operate on them, no one wants me to give them medical advice. But yes, you do get asked sometimes, because they're used to you, apparently, you're seeming at least to know what you're talking about."

As far as having a favorite "I'm a doctor, not a ..." moment, Picardo says it's got to be the one that likely landed him the job.

Picardo initially read for the part of Neelix, which ultimately went to his good friend Ethan Phillips. "And in that moment," Picardo says, "I saved myself 6,000 hours of my life spent in a makeup chair." But the producers went against form and invited Picardo back to read for the Doctor. While there was no "I'm a doctor" moment scripted for the audition, the actor had heard ahead of time that they "wanted someone funny."

"So at the end of the audition, after the last scripted line when they left me activated in sick bay and I have nothing left to do, I look around the supposedly empty room ... but of course, there's 16 people watching me, but it's supposed to be an empty sick bay," Picardo recalls, "I look around and I say, ‘I believe someone has failed to terminate my program,' and then I said, ‘I'm a doctor, not a nightlight.' And got a big laugh and got hired that day, you know, four hours later. So yes, borrowing from the great DeForest Kelley, as I've often said, put my children through college. You can't go wrong stealing from the greats."

Of course, all this Doctor talk got us wondering if there's a future for the character. It's not like a hologram can't get projected into another timeline around the universe, right?

"I honestly don't see it happening," Picardo says. "It's always fun to return to something, and like Brent's character, I played not only the guy himself but the programmer, so the programmer has aged, even if the artificial-intelligence character hasn't aged ... so I haven't given you much of an answer, but presently I would say no, but if they were to ask me, who the heck knows?"

But even if the Doctor himself never shows up in Star Trek again, Picardo's Starfleet service is forever.

"It's the gift that keeps on giving, Star Trek , if you're lucky enough to be an actor in one of the shows, and I'm always very taken with the breadth of talent of my colleagues," Picardo says.

And of course, we'll get to see the good Doctor back among his shipmates tonight, May 26, at 8 p.m. ET, as Captain Janeway and her crew reunite to celebrate Voyager 's 25th anniversary and, perhaps more importantly, to raise money for The Actors Fund .

"I'm just hoping that people will find it in their hearts to do whatever they can for this good cause , because, as you know, the theater is in lockdown indefinitely, and so is all of the entertainment industry, basically," Picardo says. "Audiences know the 1 or 2 percent of the Screen Actors Guild that are working on television making a good living, but then for that 1 or 2 percent there are 98 percent that are often very marginally employed, they have second and third jobs, and they really need The Actors Fund at a time like this to help them out."

So tune in tonight and help actors everywhere live long and prosper.

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Discovery Season 5 Just Brought Back a Lost Piece of Star Trek Voyager Canon

The Breen have really taken over Star Trek: Discovery at this point, which is why it might be time to revisit Deep Space Nine.

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This Star Trek: Discovery article contains spoilers.

Since its inception in 2017, Star Trek: Discovery has been compared to various aspects of the Star Trek franchise. But, perhaps the show it most closely resembles, at least tonally, is Deep Space Nine , the gritty ‘90s spin-off of The Next Generation . And, with its fifth and final season, it feels like Discovery knows it’s the Deep Space Nine of modern Trek , and has leaned into that feeling more than ever.

The series has also taken on the mantle of being the new DS9 by simply making a ton of references to that series, as well as continuing huge storylines from that series. In the 7th episode of season 5, “Erigah,” Discovery makes a ton of references to the breadth of the Trek canon, with a specific focus on DS9 . Here’s all the best easter eggs and shout-outs you might have missed.

The Return of Nhan 

At the top of the episode, we get the first appearance of Rachael Ancheril as Nhan since season 4 episode “Rubicon.” Nhan’s journey is unique within Star Trek , and Discovery specifically. Originally a part of the crew of the USS Enterprise under Pike, Nhan joined the Discovery in season 2 during the search for the Red Angel. She stayed with the crew when they jumped to the future in season 3, making her seemingly the only Enterprise crew member from the 23rd century who now lives in the 32nd century . Nhan is from Barzan II, a planet established in the TNG episode “The Price.”

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Dominion War Medical Research 

Culber says he’s doing a deep-dive into Dominion War medical research, in order to learn more about the Breen, noting, “We don’t know much about Breen physiology.” This is accurate since, although the Breen appeared for the first time in DS9 , they never took their helmets off in that series. Culber’s deep dive into Dominion War research is also interesting in light of Star Trek: Picard season 3. It was in that season that we learned Starfleet was secretly experimenting on Changelings. Did Culber stumble on any of that research?

“Never Turn Your Back on a Breen”

Reynar reminds President T’Rina of the Romulan saying, “Never turn your back on a Breen.” This comes from the DS9 episode “By Inferno’s Light,” and was uttered by an unnamed Romulan prisoner. Although T’Rina is seemingly Vulcan, the Vulcans and Romulans are essentially the same people in the time of Discovery . As revealed in season 3’s “Unification III,” all Vulcans and Romulans live together on the planet Ni’var, previously known as the planet Vulcan.

Breen Attack on the Federation 

In this episode, we’re reminded that “the last time the Breen paid a visit to the Federation, they destroyed an entire city.” This references the Deep Space Nine episode, “The Changing Face of Evil,” in which the Breen attack Starfleet Headquarters on Earth, directly, and nearly destroy all of San Francisco. Most of the city was rebuilt by the time of the Picard flashbacks in season 1 of that series, and certainly, is fully rebuilt by seasons 2 and 3 of Picard . But, it seems like the Federation has not had a direct battle with the Breen in Federation space since the DS9 era.

Tilly Is Worried About Her Cadets

In another reference to DS9 and “The Changing Face of Evil,” Tilly expresses concern about her cadets safety if the Breen attack Federation HQ. In the DS9 era, Starfleet Academy was still located in San Francisco, though now it’s at Fed HQ. That said, the upcoming show, Starfleet Academy , set in the Discovery timeline, will move the Academy back to Earth, and San Francisco.

We learn in this episode that the next piece of the Progenitor puzzle is a book called Labyrinths of the Mind , a Betazoid manuscript written by Dr. Marina Derex. “Marina” is almost certainly a reference to Marina Sirtis, the beloved actress who has played the half-Betazoid character Deanna Troi in all of The Next Generation and Picard , a few cameos on Voyager , and the Enterprise finale.

The book was also written in 2371, which is the same year that the USS Voyager left space station Deep Space 9 for the Badlands. It’s also the same year that Thomas Riker stole the USS Defiant from the same station. It’s also the year that the USS Enterprise-D crash-landed its saucer section on Veridian III in Star Trek Generations , which also means it’s the same year that a time-displaced Captain James T. Kirk was killed. Big year!

Seven of Limes 

Reno mentions a cocktail called “Seven of Limes.” This can only be a reference to Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), the former Borg drone turned Fenris Ranger and Starfleet Captain. Because Discovery is set several centuries beyond Picard Season 3, we can only assume that Reno and the crew now have knowledge of events well beyond the early 2400s.

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“A Holodeck Adventure for the Littles”

Reno jokes that the entire premise of the current clue—connected to a library card—makes everything sound like “something out of a holodeck adventure for the littles.” The most prominent holodeck adventure for children that we’re aware of in Trek canon is The Adventures of Flotter , which first appeared in the Voyager episode “Once Upon a Time.” In Picard season 1, Soji had a Flotter lunchbox.

The Badlands 

By the end of the episode, the Eternal Gallery’s location—and thus the location of the book  Labyrinths of the Mind —is revealed to be in the Badlands. This is an unstable area of space that was first mentioned in…you guessed it… Deep Space Nine ! Although the Badlands is most famous as the area where the USS Voyager went missing in its 1995 debut episode, “Caretaker,” the concept of the Badlands was introduced about a year earlier in 1994, during DS9’s second season, specifically in the episode “The Maquis Part 1.”

The Badlands is located near what used to be Cardassian space, so in its next episode, Discovery will literally be traveling directly to the neighborhood of Deep Space Nine . We have no idea if the wormhole is still there in this time period, or if that old station is still kicking. But, as Discovery continues to drop surprises in its final season, we can all keep our fingers crossed for a glimpse of a very special space station.

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Set Phasers to Stream: Here’s Every ‘Star Trek’ Show and Movie You Can Watch on Paramount+

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From low-budget romps to high-energy blockbuster films,  Star Trek  has become one of the most influential sci-fi franchises of all time. While  Trek  has decades worth of TV, film, and animated iterations that might rival  Star Wars , it also has its own unique legacy and long-time, passionate cult following (and merch ).

With the release of  Star Trek : Discovery in 2017, the Trek television universe has become one of the highlights of original programming on  Paramount+ . Unlike Kevin Feige ‘s aggressive rollout of new shows for Phase Four of the  Marvel Cinematic Universe on Disney+,  Paramount+  has done particularly well with releasing short series over the past few years for this newest wave of  Star Trek . Helmed by Alex Kurtzman, series like  Star Trek: Lower Decks  and  Picard  have pushed the boundaries of what can be done with the universe’s canon in their first seasons so far.

How Can I Watch Paramount+ Free Online?

When you sign up for a Paramount+ subscription , you can actually choose between two plans to watch Paramount+ online. Pricing for Paramount+ plans include Essential (with limited commercials) for $5.99/month, or ad-free with Showtime for $11.99/month. But if you’re still not sure about committing to a full subscription, you can always stream Paramount+ for free with a 7-day free trial . Currently enrolled in university? Students can also get 25% off your subscription if you provide an “edu” email address (one of many  streaming discounts for students online ). Check out the latest Paramount+ deals here .

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What  Star Trek TV Shows Are Available on Paramount+?

Premiering on September 8, 1966 on NBC-TV,  Star Trek  brought in a new era of programming for the science fiction genre. Though it wasn’t a critical success at the time it aired, with all 79 episodes of the original series running in syndication, a devoted fan base grew. Decades later, there are eight TV series with hundreds of episodes, all currently streaming now on Paramount+.

• Star Trek: The Original Series  (1966-1969)
• Star Trek: The Animated Series  (1973-1974)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation  (1987-1994)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine  (1993-1999)
• Star Trek: Voyager  (1995-2001)
• Star Trek: Enterprise  (2001-2005)
• Star Trek: Discovery  (2017-Present)
• Star Trek:  Short Treks  (2018-Present)
• 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: Section 31  (TBA)
• Star Trek: Starfleet Academy  (TBA) 

What  Star Trek Movies Are Streaming on Paramount+?

Unfortunately, while Paramount+ may be home to most of the films featuring the cast of the Original Series, many other Trek  films are hosted on other streaming services.

Here are the  Star Trek movies streaming on Paramount+, and where to stream the rest of the Star Trek  films not available on their platform.

• 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  (2009)
• Star Trek Into Darkness  (2013)
• Star Trek Beyond (2016)
• Building Star Trek  (2016)  —  Documentary
• Woman In Motion  (2021) — Documentary 
• Trekkies 2  (2004) — Documentary 

How to Watch Every Star Trek Movie and Show In Timeline Order

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• Star Trek: Enterprise  (2151-2161)
• Star Trek: Discovery Seasons 1 and 2  (2255-)
• Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2255-) 
• 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  (2286/1986)
• Star Trek V: The Final Frontier ( 2287)
• Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country  (2293)
• Star Trek: The Next Generation  (2364-2370)
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• "Blood Fever" was originally meant to feature Tuvok more heavily but was changed to Tom at the last minute.
• The episode accelerated Tom and B'Elanna's romance and solidified their relationship, leading to their love confession in season 4.

Tom Paris actor Robert Duncan McNeill revealed that Star Trek: Voyager almost didn't make his character and B'Elanna Torres (Roxann Dawson) a couple in season 3. After their official get-together at the beginning of season 4, Tom and B'Elanna became the only stable couple among Voyager 's cast of characters for the rest of the show's seven seasons. Their relationship ended up going further than most Star Trek couples , culminating in their marriage and the birth of their daughter in season 7.

While the seeds of Tom and B'Elanna's future romance were planted as far back as season 1, any explicit hint of their relationship wasn't cemented until Voyager season 3, episode 16, "Blood Fever." During the episode, Ensign Vorik (Alexander Enberg) infected B'Elanna with his Vulcan Pon Farr, causing her to choose Tom as he mate while the two were trapped in a system of caves on an alien planet. However, "Blood Fever" almost forwent setting up Tom and B'Elanna as a couple in favor of a different storyline.

Star Trek: Voyager's beloved characters have returned in Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, and especially Star Trek: Prodigy.

Robert Duncan McNeill Explains Why “Blood Fever” Wasn’t Supposed To Start Tom And B’Elanna’s Relationship

Another character was supposed to feature more heavily in "blood fever".

In an interview with Star Trek Monthly , issue 28 around the time of the episode's airing, Robert Duncan McNeill revealed that "Blood Fever" was originally supposed to star Tuvok (Tim Russ) and B'Elanna as the episode's duo , but that it was changed to Tom at the last minute. According to McNeill, Voyager 's creative team decided to replace Tuvok with Tom almost on a whim, but the decision ultimately had huge implications for Voyager 's storyline due to it fully cementing Tom and B'Elanna's future relationship. Read McNeill's full quote below:

"Originally that episode was written for B'Elanna to go into Pon Farr and to be trapped in the caves with Tuvok, who would help her go through this and deal with it because he's Vulcan and he's been through it. At the very last minute, literally like the day before we started shooting that episode, they thought, 'Why don't we make it Tom Paris and B'Elanna trapped, and let's see what happens with that.' So they made this change."

Logically, having Tuvok be the one to help B'Elanna in "Blood Fever" would have made sense. As McNeill pointed out, Tuvok had experienced the Pon Farr and was equipped to help B'Elanna manage her symptoms if not alleviate them. Tuvok was still a big presence in "Blood Fever," and was the first person to realize what was wrong with B'Elanna as well as Voyager 's source for Vulcan knowledge about Pon Farr. However, the decision to jump-start Tom and B'Elanna's relationship was a good one, as the romance might have never come to fruition otherwise.

Would Paris And Torres Still Have Become A Couple Without “Blood Fever”?

Tom and b'elanna's future as a couple might have been more rocky.

Although it's possible Tom and B'Elanna would still have gotten together had "Blood Fever" played out differently, the chances would have been much slimmer. The Paris/Torres relationship had been teased subtly in earlier seasons, but "Blood Fever" brought their feelings out in the open and was arguably the catalyst for the two finally admitting their love for each other at the beginning of Star Trek: Voyager season 4 . Tom and B'Elanna's love confession coming so quickly on "Blood Fever's" heels seems like no coincidence when looked at in hindsight.

Ultimately, Star Trek: Voyager made the right decision to feature Tom more heavily in "Blood Fever" and the episode was the perfect beginning to Tom and B'Elanna's love story.

It's impossible to say exactly how Tom and B'Elanna's relationship would have evolved without "Blood Fever." However, the development of their romance would likely have taken much longer , which may have cheated audiences out of seeing nearly as much of their relationship progression or resulted in the creative team getting bored and dropping the storyline entirely, leaving a lot of unresolved potential. Ultimately, Star Trek: Voyager made the right decision to feature Tom more heavily in "Blood Fever" and the episode was the perfect beginning to Tom and B'Elanna's love story.

Source: Star Trek Monthly , issue 28

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The fifth entry in the Star Trek franchise, Star Trek: Voyager, is a sci-fi series that sees the crew of the USS Voyager on a long journey back to their home after finding themselves stranded at the far ends of the Milky Way Galaxy. Led by Captain Kathryn Janeway, the series follows the crew as they embark through truly uncharted areas of space, with new species, friends, foes, and mysteries to solve as they wrestle with the politics of a crew in a situation they've never faced before. 

The Coolest Starships in Star Trek: Voyager

Star Trek: Voyager broke new ground when it debuted in 1995. In addition to featuring the franchise's first female protagonist (Kate Mulgrew's Captain Janeway), it also went where no one had gone before: the mysterious Delta Quadrant . However, despite these innovations, Voyager retained many aspects of earlier shows, like The Next Generation 's mostly standalone episodes and the focus on cool ships and technology seen throughout the franchise.

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The early CGI used for Voyager does somewhat detract from its inventive starship designs, as even the most interesting can look a little dated. However, many of these ships have stood the test of time. From lost science ships to rebel transports, Voyager has something for every breed of starship fan.

The Val Jean

First appearance: "caretaker" (season 1, episodes 1 & 2).

The Val Jean may be small, but in many ways, this Maquis fighter is responsible for everything that happens in Star Trek: Voyager . While fleeing from a Cardassian ship in the Badlands, Chakotay (Robert Beltram) and his crew are dragged into the Delta Quadrant by the godlike Caretaker . Janeway's Voyager is assigned to locate the Val Jean, a mission that results in the Federation vessel's unexpected voyage through the Delta Quadrant.

That the Val Jean is destroyed shortly after arriving in the Delta Quadrant has profound implications for the series. It forces the Maquis rebels to work with Voyager 's Starfleet crew (although the show's writers seem determined to ignore the dramatic potential of this set-up). Nor does the little ship go out without a fight—Chakotay uses it to ram a Kazon warship, buying Voyager time to escape.

First Appearance: "The Chute" (Season 3, Episode 3)

Neelix is one of Star Trek 's most divisive characters, with many fans questioning the appropriateness of his romantic relationship with Kes, a three-year-old Ocampan from the Delta Quadrant. Less controversial, however, is the Baxial , Neelix's personal freighter. This small starship may not look elegant, but it demonstrates significant speed and agility on multiple occasions, making it a vital tool in Voyager 's repertoire during the vessel's seven-year journey home.

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Despite only making a handful of appearances in Star Trek: Voyager (the Baxial 's exterior isn't even seen until the show's third season), Neelix's ship enjoys an unexpected afterlife in another classic sci-fi series. It can be seen docked to a space station in "War Stories", an episode of Joss Whedon's short-lived Firefly ; the freighter may be a footnote in Voyager itself, but its legacy casts a long shadow.

Dreadnought

First appearance: "dreadnought" (season 2, episode 17).

The Delta Quadrant may be many light years away from the Federation, but that doesn't stop familiar ships and technology from making occasional appearances in Star Trek: Voyager . In "Dreadnought", Belanna Torres (Roxann Dawson) must confront her past when a Cardassian missile threatens a planet in the Delta Quadrant. Torres had planned to use the missile ship (nicknamed Dreadnought) against the Cardassian Union , only for it to be pulled into the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker.

The ATR-4107 Dreadnought may only be an unmanned drone, but its advanced defensive capabilities make it more than a match for both Voyager and a fleet of alien ships. It can also carry a maintenance crew, supports an advanced tactical computer, and is powerful enough to devastate whole planets. Luckily, Torres is able to destabilize the Dreadnought's warp core, destroying the ship before it obliterates the world of Rakosa.

First Appearance: "Alice" (Season 6, Episode 5)

Star Trek may be a science fiction series, but it occasionally dabbles in the supernatural . In "Alice", Tom Paris (Robert Duncan McNeil) enters into a twisted relationship with the eponymous Alice , an alien shuttlecraft with a mind of its own and a sinister side. Alice uses an advanced neurogenic interface to interact with its pilot, allowing for unprecedented navigational input. However, this interface has a drawback: when the rogue ship is attacked by Voyager , the neurogenic technology causes Paris to feel pain when Alice is damaged.

The ship is also home to a ghost in the machine. Taking the form of a beautiful woman, Alice's computer seduces Paris and uses him to pilot the ship towards a dangerous anomaly. Indeed, despite Alice 's sentience, the shuttle is entirely dependent on an organic pilot and is destroyed following Voyager 's rescue of Paris.

USS Relativity

First appearance: "relativity" (season 5, episode 24).

While Kirk's Enterprise makes frequent trips back and forth through history , time travel is something of a rarity in the wider franchise. As such, the appearance of a Federation ship specially dedicated to time travel in Star Trek: Voyager is notable. In "Relativity", the crew of Voyager finds themselves contending with some time travel shenanigans when a version of the Relativity 's captain travels back through time in a misguided attempt to change history.

In addition to being able to travel through time as well as space, the Wells -class starship possesses advanced systems appropriate to its 29th-century origins. Many of the starships seen in the franchise have transporters, but Relativity outdoes them: it can transport crew members anywhere in history thanks to its temporal transporters. However, overuse of this technology can have negative side effects for the traveler.

USS Equinox

First appearance: "equinox" (season 5, episode 25).

The short-range survey vessel Equinox finds itself out of its depth when, like Voyager , it is accidentally pulled into the Delta Quadrant. Things go from bad to worse when most of the crew are immediately killed, an event which drives the ship's Captain Ransom (John Savage) towards a desperate course of action. Ransom plans to use an alien lifeform as fuel in order to expedite his return to the Alpha Quadrant, much to Janeway's disgust.

The design of the Nova -class starship is interesting, as it combines Voyager 's aesthetics with those seen in The Next Generation movies (particularly the starship's nacelles ). The Equinox may be one of Starfleet's more immoral vessels, but it still makes a memorable contribution to Star Trek history.

Species 8472 Bio-Ship

First appearance: "scorpion" (season 3, episode 26).

The Borg may represent one of the greatest threats to the Federation, but the cybernetic race isn't actually at the top of the Delta Quadrant's pecking order. In "Scorpion", Voyager discovers a war between the Borg and the mysterious Species 8472—a war that the Borg are losing. In order to secure safe passage through the region, Janeway must ally with the Borg. However, even the combined might of the Federation and its greatest foe may not be enough to overcome the bio-ships of Species 8472.

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Constructed from the same biological matter as their creators, these ships are capable of regenerating any combat damage. Offensively, the bio-ships pose a considerable threat: just one is capable of destroying a usually impregnable Borg cube, while several bio-ships could work together to destroy whole planets. Voyager 's crew develops innovative new weapons based on Borg technology in order to counter the vessels, forcing them back into Species 8472's native fluidic space.

USS Voyager

The titular USS Voyager is an Intrepid -class science vessel designed for long-term exploration. While far smaller than many Starfleet vessels, Voyager possesses many innovative technologies, including super-efficient variable geometry warp nacelles and bio-neural circuitry which allows for faster and more efficient computational work than was possible on previous starships. However, the latter technology can be a curse as well as a blessing: in "Learning Curve", cheese made by Neelix nearly destroys Voyager after its bacterial cultures infect the ship's bio-neural gel packs.

Voyager has one of Starfleet's most impressive track records, as it makes contact with numerous species in the Delta Quadrant. Admittedly, some fans have their doubts about the ethics of Voyager 's captain , but this does nothing to detract from the vessel's incredible legacy. It's no surprise, then, that several other vessels also bear the Voyager name, as seen in Star Trek: Picard and Star Trek: Discovery . It may not be as iconic as the Enterprise -D or as punchy as the Defiant , but the USS Voyager is still one of Star Trek 's coolest ships.

Star Trek: Voyager

Release Date January 16, 1995

Genres Sci-Fi

Creator Rick Berman, Michael Piller, Jeri Taylor

Number of Episodes 172

Network UPN

Streaming Service(s) Paramount+

Star Trek 2009 Is Worth Revisiting 15 Years Later

By Stephen Wilds

I grew up seeing a handful of Star Trek: The Original Series episodes randomly on television. They somewhat caught my attention, but my Star Trek journey truly began with The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager. Until I decided to start doing full re-watches in college, my primary interactions with Captain Kirk and his crew were the movies. As much as I enjoyed and respected that original crew, I always felt they were harder to relate to than some of my favorites. Like most fans, I was unsure about a reboot, but something in the back of my mind hoped that this would get me into these characters even more. Although Star Trek 2009 has its flaws, I remember leaving the theater with renewed vigor for the franchise and the possibilities of future adventures.  

This, however, was not a universally shared opinion. Many fans didn’t like this new version of their beloved classic Trek, claiming that it wasn’t deserving of the title. A lot of the names behind the camera had set off red flags, but even if that was overreacting, what they saw on screen was flashier, faster-paced, more action-based, and violent, with the younger characters full of drama and at each other’s throats. This incarnation didn’t feel right to some lifelong fans and was hard to accept. Some enjoyed the movie, but saw it as too much of a popcorn flick to be real Trek, designed more for general audiences and less for the devoted, as if the filmmakers took all of the wrong lessons from First Contact and set it in an alternate universe – a decision that seemed to be made primarily due to merchandising rights – gave them carte blanche to completely spin the dial when it came to tone.

There are some valid arguments here, but most of it comes down to preference and what individual fans expect from their Trek. Star Trek 2009 is a reboot that still acknowledges the original timeline, even bringing over Spock from the Prime universe, things are changed, but the project does make an effort to appease everyone. For most, the new ship designs, recrafted sets, and polished visuals take a back seat to the characters and how they’re handled.

I’m a huge fan of the cast, solid choices almost all around. It is amusing to see Thor at the beginning. Zachary Quinto as Spock does an excellent job, and it’s easy to hang on to his words looking for the small bits of emotion that might escape. His relationship with the incredible Zoe Saldana as Uhura enriches them both. She compliments him and stands on her own. The character is strong, assertive, compassionate when needed, and works well under pressure. Not to mention the wonderful Karl Urban’s take on Dr. McCoy, who has some of the best lines in the film and possesses a wonderfully unorthodox demeanor and unruly presence. These are the main performances, but they are assisted by John Cho’s portrayal of Hikaru Sulu, Simon Pegg as Scotty, and Anton Yelchin, who played Pavel Chekov. I also feel like we overlook this universe’s version of Christopher Pike because Bruce Greenwood has a wonderful space dad presence and feels different than Anson Mount’s incarnation but still regal and heroic.  

“Space is disease and danger wrapped in darkness and silence.” Leonard “Bones” McCoy

We always need a solid villain, though, and Trek has had some great ones, but that is never guaranteed. Captain Nero is one of my absolute favorites, certainly my #1 Romulan. In a way, he’s more Spock’s villain, a darker reflection that plays off the Vulcan vs Romulan connection, and although there should be no one to blame for what happened to his planet, he needs someone to hate. Sure, Nero could have tried to go warn his homeworld or spent that time in this alternate reality building a new life, something constructive, but he was looking for a furious retribution to help make that pain mean something. 

I think Eric Bana brought some heat to the role and he looked fantastic with the pirate vibe and a converted mining ship that resembled a savage beast on the outside and a demented clock inside. He’s quiet until the violence erupts, a working-class villain who calls Starfleet captains by their first names condescendingly while he plays with his prey, and the crew wants to ensure he’s dealt with so much that once he refuses help, they make sure there’s no way he could slip through time again, firing everything, risking their safety just to make sure Nero’s dead.

Sometimes it’s good to appreciate raw hatred and the lengths someone can go to out of pettiness. The melodrama is thick in space. We see from that first glorious scene a tragic battle, where this is a darker timeline, and people are going to die and be forced to make sacrifices. The music is also a huge boost here, no, I don’t mean The Beastie Boys, but Michael Giacchino‘s score. The notes we hear are bombastic, creating a bold sound that is also meant to jar us at times, and it succeeds in pushing the tone and giving the heroic moments some extra weight. The original theme playing over the credits also helped. 

Captain Kirk isn’t nailed

Right, I’ve put off talking about Chris Pine ’s version of Kirk long enough. I enjoy the character, his new origin, being birthed and christened by such a devastating event, forged in phaser fire and photon torpedoes, tested from breath one. He’s an angry kid with a lot to prove, just like Pike challenges him on, and his bullshit is often called out or catches up to him, the little “cupcake.” Sure, making captain so quick doesn’t make sense, even if they explained how weak the fleet was then, but that’s not my issue. I think it’s Pine. I don’t dislike him, but even after he grew on me, I’m still wondering what’s missing in his performance because it isn’t as wooden as some of his others, and he’s just a dialed-up, younger, more petulant version of the character I know, but I also think he’s the only character that doesn’t sit right with me. In a movie where even the minor characters all have moments that show their personalities and give them quirks that feel right, Kirk is my least favorite part of Star Trek 2009’s ensemble cast.

The constant lens flares, the flashy lights on top of a duller stage, the cluttered battle scenes, those weird monsters on the ice planet, there are several decisions that I understand why fans question this movie. It goes for a unique look but almost makes the film harder to follow. When things are pumping this hard, it can be tough to get into the smaller details. I absolutely love the way the movie looks in some parts, especially on the planets. My favorite moment like this is when Kirk and Sulu fall after disabling the drill and are teleported out of mid-air, landing on the transporter pad and breaking it. Little details make this 2009 movie feel like a legitimate upgrade as a reboot without trying to step on the past.

I was prepared for this movie. A friend loaned me the prequel comic, a story I genuinely enjoyed, but thought that more of the scenes, or at least the information from it, should have made it into the film. Some of the story elements feel like they come out of nowhere without it. But for many new fans, this is the one that finally got them into Star Trek, made them want to go watch and read more about it, and see what else the franchise had to offer. I know I went and watched more TOS episodes after this, I wanted to prepare for the eventual sequels which, admittedly, didn’t work out so well, but before that, this movie had me excited for what was to come. I’ll always appreciate Star Trek 2009, no matter how different it may have been.

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For five seasons, Star Trek: Discovery has taken audiences on the ride of a lifetime. With its series finale now in sight, I sat down with executive producer and co-showrunner Michelle Paradise at SeriesFest in Denver, Colorado to discuss the beloved show’s journey and what fans should expect from this ever-expanding television universe on Paramount Plus, before we say a proper farewell to the U.S.S. Discovery.

So for starters, what has Paradise enjoyed most about the evolution of Star Trek: Discovery , since it first premiered in September 2017?

“That’s a really great question,” Paradise said. “I have loved being a part of it. I joined halfway through season two, and it was starting to know what it was and it’s really found its way. I’ve really enjoyed the character arcs and getting to take them all to these different places. It’s also hard for me to separate out the evolution of the show from my evolution on the show and stepping into co-running it with [co-showrunner] Alex [Kurtzman] and starting to take over more of that in later seasons. It’s been the highlight of my career.”

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Paradise is no stranger to television production. She was previously an executive producer on such television projects as Exes & Ohs and The Originals , but I wondered what it might be about her Star Trek: Discovery cast and crew that perhaps feels special.

“It’s like a big family. First of all, our cast is incredible. They’re all insanely talented actors but they’re lovely human beings. They approach one another and they approach the project from just a place of love and respect for one another and for the material, which is always a wonderful place to start. You can’t say enough of [actor] Sonequa [Martin-Green], our number one and the tone that she sets on the show and on the set. We have a lot of folks on the show and the crew who come back, year-after-year. They all really love the world of Trek and they love one another. We try and go bigger and better and bolder every season, and there’s never a feeling of Oh, we can’t do that . It’s always a feeling of How do we do that? ”

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Since the original Star Trek series first premiered on television in 1966, the Star Trek story and fictional sci-fi universe has evolved into several iterations, including Star Trek: The Next Generation , Deep Space Nine , Voyager , Enterprise , Strange New Worlds and Picard - not to mention the numerous Star Trek movies over many decades, including the three recent blockbuster films, starring Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and Zachary Quinto, with another sequel in the works.

Throughout all of these years, Star Trek fans have remained quite loyal and vocal, both when they love a story and even when they don’t. So, how does Paradise and her Star Trek: Discovery creative team try to appease Trek fans, but also not allow the chatter to stop them from taking on some creative risks?

Wilson Cruz as Culber and Anthony Rapp as Stamets in "Star Trek: Discovery" episode 6, season 5 - ... [+] streaming on Paramount+.

Paradise said, “I think the best way to answer that is we always try to honor what Trek is - where it came from, what is the DNA of any Trek series, which of course goes back to the original series, and then also honoring what is this version of Trek and knowing that it’s our job to make the best version of Discovery . Someone who loves Discovery may not love Strange New Worlds or someone who loves Strange New Worlds may not love Discovery. By design, these are all very different shows. To a certain degree, it has to be okay that not everyone is going to love this iteration. We always feel like if we can do justice to the franchise as a whole - what it means, do justice to the characters and do our best version of Discovery , then we will have succeeded.”

Ever since the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes ended late last year, there have been signs of movement and optimism within the entertainment industry, but also a sense of some standstill with television and film productions. So, what is Paradise seeing around the current state of Hollywood?

“I think it depends on who you talk to,” Paradise said. “It feels a bit like a mixed bag to me. There are a lot of people who are still very much struggling - writers, crew members, directors - because things have not picked up in the way that they would normally at this particular time of year. By in large, there’s not really a pilot season, as we used to know it. That’s very difficult for people. Of course, there’s still a lot of wonderful opportunities, but it seems like the compression that happened - it’s the combo platter of the [Covid-19] pandemic and the strikes, just after that. It does feel condensed - there are fewer things but I feel like, to some degree, that had to happen because in the big balloon of streaming, that in retrospect, it doesn’t feel like it was necessarily sustainable. Hopefully it will ease up, sooner than later, and kind of calm down because there’s still a lot of people who are struggling to get back into work right now and I feel for them - it’s hard.”

On more of a positive note, when asked what Paradise is enjoying most about the television landscape today, she says that she feels there is a lot that can be done, applauding the way that every week, Star Trek: Discover y is a “cinematic storytelling into television,” though she admits that the visual design of Discovery is not sustainable for every network and studio.

While our real world faces divisive times with war, political unrest and other conflicts, I wondered if Paradise and her team keep in mind the real-life issues occurring, when crafting its stories for the screen on Star Trek: Discovery .

Mary Wiseman as Tilly, June Laporte as Ravah and Wilson Cruz as Dr. Culber in "Star Trek: Discovery" ... [+] episode 6, season 5 - streaming on Paramount+.

“That comes from just the DNA of the show itself. The original series did not shy away from what was happening societal at that time. It did not shy away from tackling those things in the way that it could. That’s one of the cool things about sci-fi - aliens can stand-in for another culture, different relationships can stand-in for whatever is happening in society at the time. That’s kind of baked into any Trek show, is that reflection of what’s happening in the world at that time via sci-fi and the different ways we could do it.”

Paradise added: “In Discovery , we were very much aware of that and very thoughtful about what are the types of stories we want to tell, how does that reflect certain things that are going on. Trek means so much to so many people and where people are actively looking to Trek to reflect themselves in some way or actively looking to Trek as an answer to what’s happening in society and for hope that, as divisive as things are right now, as challenging around the world and in our country, that there is hope and we can overcome it with our better selves.”

Blu del Barrio as Adira, Tig Notaro as Jett Reno and Mary Wiseman as Tilly in "Star Trek: Discovery" ... [+] episode 7, season 5 - streaming on Paramount+.

When asked about what fans can expect ahead in the remaining episodes of Star Trek: Discovery , which drop every Thursday during this final season, Paradise teases that fans “might see more of our bad guys this season.” She added: “We did not going into the season [knowing] that this would be our last season. We’re so fortunate - CBS Studios and Paramount Plus gave us the opportunity, after the fact, to go shoot some additional material, and I feel like the thing I just want to keep reiterating for fans of the show is it has a proper ending. Our Discovery is not going to end on a cliffhanger of Are they all going to die? and then we never find out. It was worth the investment and I do think when people finish the season/series, they will feel like this season - again, we didn’t know going in - but it does feel like if you didn’t know that, you would think we knew going in because of what we’re doing thematically and where our characters go. So, I think people will feel very satisfied.”

As the conversation with Paradise concluded, she was left with one last question: For Star Trek: Discovery fans, people who have followed these five seasons - as they soon finish these final episodes, what message do you as a co-showrunner want to say these people, after investing their time in the series over the past seven years and falling in love with these characters?

Mary Wiseman, Sonequa Martin-Green and Michelle Paradise.

“I just would want to say thank you. There is no Discovery without the fans and they are always so loving and supportive and passionate, even when they don’t like what we’re doing, they’re passionate. As writers and creators and actors and the directors, we love that! We love that passion and their passion means so much to us.”

Paradise added: “It was a gift. Hopefully, we’ll all get to do it again someday.”

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