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The fate of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been decided at Paramount+ — and it’s not looking good for the beloved franchise.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Season 2 just wrapped production. The 12th Star Trek series, which premiered its first season earlier this year, was picked up at Paramount+ back in 2023. The streamer announced the show’s Season 2 renewal even before Season 1 had aired.
What is the latest Star Trek: Starfleet Academy update?
With Season 1 having aired its season finale on March 12, Paramount+ announced that Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t be returning for Season 3, ending its run with its upcoming second season.
The first season debuted with a favorable critical reception, garnering an 87% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences were less generous, giving Season 1 a score of 51%. It wasn’t a streaming darling either, as it struggled to rank on the Nielsen Top 10 streaming viewership charts.
The show received a divisive reaction from audiences, with some criticizing its coming-of-age storyline. While the streaming platform did not specify the reason for its decision, low viewership and audience response may have contributed to its sudden cancellation.
CBS Studios and Paramount+ released a joint statement. It reads:
“We’re incredibly proud of the ambition, passion, and creativity that went into bringing ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ to life. The series introduced audiences to a bold new group of characters, welcomed familiar faces, and expanded the ‘Star Trek’ universe in exciting new ways . . . We look forward to sharing the upcoming second and final season with everyone, and continuing to celebrate the cast, crew, and all that was accomplished with this series.”
Taking place after the events of Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — set in the 32nd century — follows the new class of Starfleet cadets as they train to be the new officers. It stars Holly Hunter as Nahla Ake, Sandro Rosta as Caleb Mir, Karim Diané as Jay-Den Kraag, and more.
Co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau also released a statement, promising a strong end to the Star Trek show. “We are in post-production now on what will be the second and final season. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together on this show, and the world will get to see the work of these extraordinary artists when season two airs. We will finish strong.”
(Source: Deadline)
