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Star Trek: Prodigy is an American animated web-television series that was officially announced on August 10, 2020 . It’s the fifty-first major Nicktoon . The series is based on the Star Trek franchise. The series premiered on Paramount+ on October 28 , 2021 [1] , and aired on Nickelodeon on December 17, 2021. [2]

On November 8, 2021, it was renewed for a 10-episode second season. [3] . It is currently expected to be the last one. [4]

On October 11, 2023, Netflix picked up distribution rights for the show with the first season dropping in December 25, 2023 and the second to premiere in 2024. [5] Due to the switch of licensing, it was removed from Paramount+ .

• 2 Cast and characters
• 4 Home video releases
• 6.1 Development
• 6.2 Release
• 7 References
• 8 External links

Star Trek: Prodigy follows a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning, and salvation.

Cast and characters [ ]

• Kate Mulgrew as Captain Kathryn Janeway
• Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk
• Dee Bradley Baker as Murf
• Brett Gray as Dal
• Angus Imrie as Zero
• Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog
• John Noble as The Diviner
• Ella Purnell as Gwyn
• Jimmi Simpson as Drednok
• Billy Campbell as Thadiun Okona

Episodes [ ]

→ Main article : Star Trek: Prodigy episode list

Home video releases [ ]

The series' first half of its first season was released on DVD and Blu-ray on January 3 , 2023 . The series' second half of its first season will be released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 26 , 2023.

Gallery [ ]

Sources [ ]

Development [ ].

In June 2018, after becoming sole showrunner of the series Star Trek: Discovery , Alex Kurtzman signed a five-year overall deal with CBS Television Studios to expand the Star Trek franchise beyond Discovery to several new series, miniseries, and animated series. [6] After the announcement of adult animated comedy Star Trek: Lower Decks , Kurtzman said in January 2019 that there would be at least one more animated series released as part of his expansion. This would be a "kids-focused" series that could potentially be released on a different network from the more adult-focused streaming service CBS All Access where the other Star Trek series under Kurtzman are released. Kurtzman said other animated series would be different from Lower Decks in both tone and visual style, with the latter potentially being achieved through the use of different technology. [7]

Kevin and Dan Hageman joined the series as writers by mid-February 2019, when Nickelodeon was in talks to air the series as its viewers match the series' younger target audience. The project was expected to be a "major tentpole series" for the network under its new president Brian Robbins . [8] A month later, Kurtzman confirmed the project and said negotiations with Nickelodeon were almost complete. He expected the series to be ready for release in 2021 or 2022. [9] Nickelodeon officially ordered the series in late April 2019, with the Hageman brothers confirmed to be writing and executive producing the series alongside Kurtzman, Secret Hideout's Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry (the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry) and Trevor Roth of Roddenberry Entertainment, and CBS Television's animation executive Katie Krentz. [10] Kadin revealed in October 2019 that the series had received a two-season order from Nickelodeon due to the animation work required for the series, and said it would feature serialized elements. She explained that the Hagemans were hired due to their work on previous children's series that were not "playing down" to the audience and were still watchable for older viewers. Kadin felt the series would be something that older Star Trek fans could watch with their children to introduce them to the franchise since "it’s such a big franchise, [it can be hard] to get into as a kid". [11]

In an article on the Star Trek franchise in January 2020, The Wall Street Journal listed the series as Star Trek: Prodigy . [12] This title was officially confirmed in July, along with a 2021 release date. Ramsey Naito was overseeing the series for Nickelodeon as EVP of Animation Production and Development. [13] Ben Hibon was announced as director, co-executive producer, and creative lead for the series in August 2020. Naito described Hibon as "an incredible storyteller and a world builder with a distinct vision" for the series. [14] Kurtzman said work on the series' animation was "barreling ahead, full steam ahead" in contrast to the live-action Star Trek series which had been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Release [ ]

Star Trek: Prodigy premiered as a streaming exclusive television series on Paramount+ in 2021. Originally intended as a Nickelodeon exclusive, the series would air there at a later date. [13] [15] [16]

On March 2023, Paramount+ reconfirmed season two of the series. [17] However, on 23 June 2023, the streaming platform revealed a number of productions that would be discarted from the service, Star Trek Prodigy not only was unexpectedly incluyed in that list, but was also revealed to have cancelled production and that it would also leave Nickelodeon's schedule. It was also announced that the second season of Prodigy would finish post-production and be shopped around to other streaming services outside the Paramount Global conglomerate, such as Netflix. [18]

This decision was met with heavy backlash from fans of both the show and the franchise, as a proper reason for the cancellation was not given at the time. [19] This notably marks the first time a Nickelodeon series cancels production during an effectuated renewal order.

References [ ]

• ↑ https://deadline.com/2021/11/star-trek-prodigy-renewed-season-2-paramount-1234869896/
• ↑ http://blog.trekcore.com/2023/08/interview-star-trek-prodigy-hagemans-stlv-2023
• ↑ http://www.nickalive.net/2023/10/star-trek-prodigy-warp-speeds-onto.html
• ↑ Alex Kurtzman Sets Five-Year CBS TV Studios Pact, Will Oversee Expanded 'Star Trek' Universe
• ↑ 'Star Trek': Second Animated Series, More 'Short Treks' Coming to CBS All Access (Exclusive)
• ↑ Interview: Alex Kurtzman On Future Of 'Star Trek: Discovery,' Section 31, 'Lower Decks' And More
• ↑ Animated 'Star Trek' Series Greenlit at Nickelodeon
• ↑ Exclusive: Alex Kurtzman and Heather Kadin on that Nickelodeon Star Trek Show, If We'll See a Discovery Movie, Picard Season 2 (!), and Much More
• ↑ CBS Bets Big on 'Star Trek: Picard' to Boost Streaming Business
• ↑ 13.0 13.1 Nickelodeon and CBS Television Studios Announce Title of Original Animated Series, Star Trek: Prodigy
• ↑ 'Star Trek: Prodigy': Ben Hibon To Direct & Co-Executive Produce Nickelodeon Animated Series
• ↑ Inside the 'Star Trek' Universe of New Shows and Kids' Fare on Paramount Plus
• ↑ 'Star Trek: Prodigy' To Launch On Paramount+, Nickelodeon Next; Franchise Front & Center On New Streamer
• ↑ http://www.nickalive.net/2023/03/paramount-announces-new-seasons-of-star.html
• ↑ http://deadline.com/2023/06/grease-rise-of-the-pink-ladies-star-trek-prodigy-the-game-queen-of-the-universe-canceled-paramount-1235423451
• ↑ http://blog.trekcore.com/2023/06/star-trek-prodigy-cancelled-paramount-plus-removal

External links [ ]

• Star Trek: Prodigy at the Internet Movie Database
• Nickstory Archives: Star Trek: Prodigy
• NickToonstory Archives: Star Trek: Prodigy
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Star Trek: Prodigy is an animated series that premiered on 28 October 2021 , first on the streaming service Paramount+ , then on Nickelodeon , [1] a conglomerate sister broadcasting channel. It is the ninth Star Trek spin-off and the third animated Star Trek series, following Star Trek: The Animated Series and Star Trek: Lower Decks . Unlike the previous animated series, this is the first to be rendered entirely with computer-generated imaging and 3D modeling. Previously, the Star Trek: Short Treks episode " The Girl Who Made the Stars " was produced in a similar fashion. Two seasons were produced before the series' cancellation on 23 June 2023 .

Alex Kurtzman stated that unlike Lower Decks , Prodigy will be kid-focused with an " entirely different perspective and an entirely different tone, " adding, " What's exciting about it is not only looking at each animated series as what's the different tone, but what's the different technology we can apply to these things so that visually they're entirely different? " [6]

In February 2019, it was announced Nickelodeon had entered talks to air the show, and Trollhunters writers and executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman had boarded the project. [7]

On 24 April 2019 , it was revealed that the series would indeed air (but not debut) on Nickelodeon and focus on a group of lawless teenage characters finding a derelict Starfleet ship which they use to " search for adventure, meaning and salvation. " [8]

In May 2019, CBS filed trademarks for the titles " Star Trek: Section 31 " and " Star Trek: Prodigy ", with posts on Reddit later in the year attaching the Prodigy title to the second animated series. [9]

On 23 July 2020, it was revealed that the show would, in fact, be named Star Trek: Prodigy , and that it would air on Nickelodeon in 2021. [10] [11] The premiere episode did air on the channel on 17 December 2021, but on that occasion it was an one-time-only affair. [12] It was eventually announced that the first ten episodes (parts 1 and 2) would belatedly air regularly on a repetitive basis on the broadcaster in the home market one year later, starting on 8 July 2022 . [13]

In 2022 , Prodigy 's first season was nominated for "Outstanding Animated Series" in the inaugural Children’s & Family Emmy Awards , and won the Emmy for "Outstanding Individual Achievement in Production Design." [14]

In 2023 , Prodigy 's first season was nominated for a Television Critics Association Award in "Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming," a category with both animated and live action content intended for family and young adult audiences. [15]

• 1 Opening credits
• 2.1 Starring
• 2.2 Recurring characters
• 3.1 Season 1
• 3.2 Season 2
• 4.1 Development
• 4.2.1 Products
• 4.3 Cancellation and pick-up
• 5 Related topics
• 7 Footnotes
• 8 External links

Opening credits

The opening title sequence for Star Trek: Prodigy was unveiled on 31 August 2021 , with theme by Michael Giacchino . [16]

• Brett Gray as Dal
• Ella Purnell as Gwyn
• Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog
• Angus Imrie as Zero
• Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk
• Dee Bradley Baker as Murf
• Jimmi Simpson as Drednok
• John Noble as The Diviner
• Kate Mulgrew as " Captain Janeway "

Recurring characters

• Jason Alexander as Dr. Noum
• Robert Beltran as Capt. Chakotay
• Eric Bauza as Lt. Barniss Frex
• Billy Campbell as Thadiun Okona
• Ronny Cox as Adm. Jellico
• Daveed Diggs as Cdr. Tysess
• Jameela Jamil as Ens. Asencia
• Kate Mulgrew as Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway

Episode list

PRO Season 1 , 20 episodes: [17]

PRO Season 2

Development

In July 2019 , the Hagemans announced the full writers' room for the show. [20] Among those revealed to be writing the series are Trollhunters writer-producers Aaron Waltke and Chad Quandt , The 100 writer-producers Shawna Benson and Julie Benson , Black Sails writer Lisa Boyd , Shades of Blue writer Nikhil Jayaram , and Diandra Pendleton-Thompson .

In October 2019 , Kurtzman said that this series will be animated in a digital 3D style, like Ninjago or Trollhunters , as opposed to the more "cartoon" look of Star Trek: Lower Decks . He also confirmed that the series had been picked up for a two-season order, and that a title had been chosen for the series, but he was not yet ready to reveal it. [21]

In the same interview, Heather Kadin said that, due to the time-consuming process of 3D animation, the series would likely air later than 2021 . Kadin also emphasized that the Hagemans' writing style will be accessible to kids without patronizing them or alienating their parents:

" The reason we went to the Hagemans is because if you've seen their work, you know that they're not writing " Muppet Babies ". It's not "Little Spock and Little Kirk." It's not playing down [to viewers] that way. " " Even [with] their characters in Ninjago – they are teenagers – I was able to watch that with my kids and they write with a very epic quality. They tell stories the way we tell stories in live action: serialized, turning over cards… " " I think it will be a great way for fans to introduce the franchise to their kids, and for new fans to be formed, because it's such a big franchise, [it can be hard] to get into as a kid. " [22]

In an October 2020 interview with Trek Report , producer and writer Aaron Waltke said that Prodigy aims to bridge the gap between old and new iterations of the Star Trek franchise , with a series that strikes a tone of hope and idealism. [23]

" It's been exhilarating to make a series that honors classic Trek for legacy fans like myself, but also provides an entry point for new audiences to be introduced to the world of the Federation and its aspirations for an idealistic future, even when facing adversity. Writing the return of our beloved Voyager captain feels oddly iconic, like a homecoming for me. And we hope to create something both young and old can watch together… just as I once did with my dad all those many years ago. " [24]

In February 2021 , it was announced that Prodigy would debut on Paramount+ in 2021. An image of the alien bridge crew was also released. [25]

On First Contact Day in April 2021 , the Hagemans revealed that the series will be set in the Delta Quadrant in 2383 . They also revealed an image of Captain Janeway as she will appear in the series, and explained that the character will appear as an emergency training hologram on board the starship. A new summary of the series' premise was also released:

Prodigy " will follow a motley crew of young aliens who must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek Franchise – but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents. " [26]

In May 2021 , more details about the cast were released, with the main voice cast revealed. [27]

On 23 July 2021 , a teaser trailer was released during the Paramount+ Star Trek Comic-Con@Home panel, revealing the first animated footage of the series along with the first look and name of the vessel, the USS Protostar . [28]

The series' opening title sequence was publicly released on 31 August 2021 , as part of a Paramount+ presentation to the Television Critics Association . This presentation also confirmed that the series' theme music had been composed by Michael Giacchino , and the music for the series would be composed by Nami Melumad . [29]

In June 2019 , Eaglemoss/Hero Collector 's project manager Ben Robinson indicated that the company would manufacture starship miniatures from this series, [30] though that intent was thwarted by the company's bankruptcy on 5 August 2022.

On 13 July 2021 , ViacomCBS Consumer Products and Playmates Toys jointly announced that the latter had acquired new licensing for "action figures, vehicles and ships, role play and other toy categories," and slated the first of these products for retail release in 2022. Among other Star Trek series and films, this licensing encompasses Star Trek: Prodigy , Star Trek: Lower Decks , Star Trek: Discovery , and Star Trek: Picard . [31]

On 18 August 2022 , it was announced that two new tie-in books, Supernova (also the title of a video game releasing in October 2022 ) and A Dangerous Trade would be released on 17 January 2023 . [32]

Cancellation and pick-up

On 23 June 2023, Prodigy was cancelled by Paramount+. While Season 2 was allowed to finish post-production, it, along with the series as a whole, would be sold to any interested third-party outsider. [33] The series removal from Paramount+ was effectuated three days later, on 26 June 2023. [34] The series was on Nickelodeon already on a broadcast hiatus, and therefore not to return afterwards. [2]

Paramount did not provide a clear reason for the completely unexpected cancellation. News sites such as TrekMovie.com , ScreenRant, and Inverse suggested that the cancellation was motivated by cost-cutting measures and tax write-offs, whereas Paramount itself had intimated in a statement to TrekMovie.com that it was part of clearing the way of the upcoming merger of Paramount+ with Showtime by " refining our content offering to deliver the best streaming experience for subscribers ". Paramount concurrently assured TrekMovie.com that it remained stoutly "invested in growing the Star Trek franchise". The decision to place Prodigy outside the realm of that same franchise and offer it up to third-party outsiders however, was counter to their " Star Trek Universe" all-under-one-roof franchise umbrella concept instituted at the start of 2021 . [35] [36] [37]

On 21 July 2023 , showrunner Aaron Waltke announced on his Twitter account that the entire first season had become available for digital purchase at digital vendors like Prime Video , ITunes Store , Google, and others. Up until that point only the first ten episodes had been available, which was conforming to the recent physical PRO Season 1, Volume 1 DVD and Blu-ray home video format releases. [38] While the franchise had intimated that the series had not performed to expectations, Prodigy had managed in the meantime to gather a fanbase of its own, which had resulted in a run on the DVD and Blu-ray stocks still available at retailers at the time of the cancellation announcement, causing them to sell out quickly in the home market. [39]

Aside from that, this fanbase also tried to organize an online campaign to save the series. [40] On 24 August 2023 , in an effort to find the show another home, a fan raised US$1,200 on GoFundMe to have an airplane tow a banner reading, "#SAVE STAR TREK PRODIGY" over the Los Angeles offices of streaming services Netflix , Amazon Prime , and Hulu . [41] A drawing with the same hashtag is set to be among the items going to space on a Blue Origin (part of the empire of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ) flight. [42]

Kevin Hageman expressed in an interview that his desire was to see a third season come to fruition, that will eventually lead up to an animated film series. [43]

On 11 October 2023 , it was Netflix that announced that they had picked up Prodigy , with season two set to premier in 2024 , [44] [45] after season one had debuted on the streaming service later in 2023 on 25 December. [46] [47] A consequence of this is that if Hageman is to see his hopes for post-season two productions come true, he has to convince Netflix to pay for the entirety of the production costs, as the franchise itself has distanced itself from Prodigy . [3] This could turn out to be a tall order for Hageman, considering Netflix's prior experience with the first three seasons of Discovery (see: Netflix: Footnote ), despite Prodigy hardly having caused any division within " Trekdom ", if any at all, as opposed to Discovery .

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• ↑ The show did however premiere on some foreign Nickelodeon subsidiaries where Paramount+ was not (yet) available. One such market concerned the Netherlands and Flanders, where the in the Dutch language dubbed version of the show debuted for an one-time run on the local Nickelodeon Benelux channel on 18 April 2022 , albeit the first ten episodes (parts 1 and 2) only. [1] Repetitive regular airing of the entire first season started on 31 October 2022 in support of the local Paramount+ encompassing SkyShowtime which had been launched in the country six days earlier, and where Prodigy was included in its startup content catalog.

Dutch SkyShowtime Prodigy title card, still available for streaming pursuant its formal removal from the franchise

• ↑ There was very little doubt left, if any at all, that the franchise had no intent whatsoever to pay even a single penny more for Prodigy beyond the season two post-production completion, after they had taken their definitive leave of the series in their official statement, "Star Trek: Prodigy will not be returning for the previously announced second season. On behalf of everyone at Paramount+, Nickelodeon, and CBS Studios, we want to thank Kevin and Dan Hageman, Ben Hibon , Alex Kurtzman, and the Secret Hideout team, along with the fantastic cast and crew for all their hard work and dedication bringing the series to life. " [5]

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Nickelodeon’s Star Trek: Prodigy Animated Series Logo & Release Date Revealed

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Deadline  has revealed the official title of the upcoming kids-oriented CG-animated Star Trek series as Star Trek: Prodigy , which is set to premiere in 2021 on Nickelodeon.

RELATED: Star Trek Universe Comic-Con@Home Panels Teaser Released!

The series is being developed by Emmy winners Dan and Kevin Hageman ( Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark ) and will follow a group of lawless teenagers who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and take it on adventures while searching for meaning and salvation in the universe.

The project is overseen by Ramsey Naito, and was first announced in April 2019.

RELATED: Star Trek: Lower Decks Premiere Date Revealed by CBS All Access

Prodigy comes from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Television Studios’ new animation arm, plus Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin will serve as EPs will Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and the Hageman siblings. Aaron Baiers will serve as a co-executive producer.

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Star Trek: Prodigy: next episode, trailer and everything we know about the Star Trek animated series

Star Trek: Prodigy is the latest Paramount Plus original set in the Star Trek universe.

Paramount Plus has become the home of all-new Star Trek content, and the animated kids’ series Star Trek: Prodigy is one of the biggest new hits from the ever-expanding Star Trek universe. 

Star Trek: Prodigy joins Star Trek: Discovery , Star Trek: Lower Decks , Star Trek: Picard , Star Trek: Short Treks and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on the Paramount Plus streaming service. What makes it stand out from its sister series is that it is specifically geared toward a younger audience, a first according to Paramount Plus.

Information on Star Trek: Prodigy and all of Paramount Plus’ Star Trek series was shared during the September 2021 Star Trek Day presentation , but if you want to find out about everything you need to know about Star Trek: Prodigy , read on below. 

Next episode of Star Trek: Prodigy

Either they're going to find Starfleet or Starfleet's going to find them! #StarTrekProdigy returns with new episodes October 27. pic.twitter.com/LzGTvKWOM5 October 8, 2022

The next episode of Star Trek: Prodigy is the mid-season premiere, titled "Asylum." There's no episode description yet, but we'll add one here as soon as it's available. 

What’s the plot of 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.

The series starts off with the young aliens working in a scrap yard where they stumble upon an abandoned Starfleet ship. Though they know nothing about space travel, together they set off on an adventure that will introduce them to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.

Star Trek: Prodigy , which will feature 20 episodes in its first season, split into two segments, was created by Dan and Kevin Hageman.

Who is in the Star Trek: Prodigy cast?

The main voice cast for Star Trek: Prodigy consists of Brett Gray as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, John Noble as The Diviner, Jimmi Simpson as Drednok and Kate Mulgrew, reprising her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway from Star Trek: Voyager , who appears in the series as a hologram on the ship.

IMDb lists a number of other actors expected to provide their voices to the series. This includes Jason Alexander, Jameela Jamil, Daveed Diggs and Robert Beltra, another Star Trek: Voyager alum reprising his role as Captain Chakotay.

When is the Star Trek: Prodigy release date?

Star Trek: Prodigy premiered on Paramount Plus on Oct. 28, 2021, releasing the first 10 episodes. The second half of the season premieres October 27, 2022.

We also know that there will be more of the animated series beyond that, as Paramount Plus has already renewed Star Trek: Prodigy for season 2 .

Is there a Star Trek: Prodigy trailer?

Here's the trailer for the midseason premiere of Star Trek: Prodigy.

Part of the Star Trek Day presentation back in September included the first official trailer for Star Trek: Prodigy . In it we get to briefly meet the teenage aliens that will comprise this makeshift crew and the beginning of their adventures. Watch the full trailer below. 

How to watch Star Trek: Prodigy

Though Star Trek: Prodigy is produced in part by Nickelodeon Animation Studio, the series is a Paramount Plus original and therefore will play exclusively on the streaming service, which means you’ll need a subscription to watch.

In addition to Star Trek: Prodigy , a Paramount Plus subscription also gives you access to all of the other Star Trek series created for the streaming service, as well as the classic TV series that initially ran on TV. 

Paramount Plus also provides access to thousands of other TV shows and movies, both classic and originals.

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BREAKING: Star Trek: Prodigy First Look

We've just gotten our first look at Star Trek on Paramount+. Here's what we learned.

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ViacomCBS today announced that the Star Trek Universe will head to Paramount +. The news was revealed during ViacomCBS’ Investor Day event for its highly anticipated new streaming service. Included within the line-up is the upcoming all-new animated kids’ series Star Trek: Prodigy which will now premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S. in 2021. Developed and produced by Nickelodeon and CBS Studios, Prodigy is the first Star Trek series for the kids and family audience and will bow later this year on Nickelodeon.

A first-look image of the Star Trek: Prodigy bridge crew was also released today.? In Prodigy , six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered – a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise, but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents. Kate Mulgrew was previously announced as reprising the iconic role of Captain Kathryn Janeway to lead this brand new Prodigy bridge crew.

With the addition of Star Trek: Prodigy , the entire Star Trek Universe will now be available to stream on Paramount+. The Star Trek Universe on Paramount+ will also include current and upcoming seasons of the original series Star Trek: Discovery , Star Trek: Picard , the animated series Star Trek: Lower Decks and the upcoming Star Trek: Strange New Worlds . The Star Trek Universe on Paramount+ also includes all 726 episodes from the six classic Star Trek series and a selection of Star Trek films.

“In three years, we’ve expanded the Star Trek Universe to new heights, creating five original series – each with its own unique storytelling and distinct cinematic feel,” said Alex Kurtzman, Executive Producer Star Trek Universe. “We’re so excited to partner with Dan and Kevin Hageman and the team at Nickelodeon for Star Trek: Prodigy as we bring Trek to a new generation of younger fans with an animated series as rich in character and scope as our live action shows. I’m thrilled audiences of all ages now have instant access to the full Trek library, classic and new original series, on our new home at Paramount+.”

“When Star Trek: Discovery first premiered, we knew we had the beginning of something special,” said Julie McNamara, Executive Vice President and Head of Programming, Paramount+. “Over three years later, we are thrilled that Paramount+ will serve as the streaming home of the Star Trek Universe, with an unparalleled existing and expanding library of Trek content. The upcoming addition of Star Trek: Prodigy to Paramount+ means subscribers now have a Trek series for every member of the family – including kids. We are excited to bring this next chapter to a new generation of Trek fans alongside the creative masterminds behind Secret Hideout and Nickelodeon, as well as the talented Kevin and Dan Hageman.”

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“Debuting Prodigy on Paramount+ alongside the complete Star Trek universe points to our strategy of growing Nickelodeon’s reach by expanding our top franchises and diving deeper into their worlds, and their characters and stories,” said Ramsey Naito, President, Nickelodeon Animation. “And on top of having great characters and absolutely gorgeous animation, Prodigy shows how the ViacomCBS brands can come together to make great, compelling content that appeals to both new audiences and long-time super fans. We’re incredibly proud of this series and we’re looking forward to building its audience across the Paramount+ and Nickelodeon platforms.”

Developed by Emmy® Award-winners Kevin and Dan Hageman ( Trollhunters and Ninjago ) the CG-animated series Star Trek: Prodigy is the first Star Trek series aimed at younger audiences and will follow a group of lawless teens who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning and salvation.

Star Trek: Prodigy is from CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, CBS Studios’ new animation arm; Nickelodeon Animation Studio, led by President of Animation, Ramsey Naito; Secret Hideout; and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman, Heather Kadin, Katie Krentz, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth will serve as executive producers alongside co-showrunners Kevin and Dan Hageman. Ben Hibon will direct, co-executive produce and serve as the creative lead of the all-new animated series. Aaron Baiers will also serve as co-executive producer.

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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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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Coming To Nickelodeon In The UK And 8 Other Countries In April

| March 22, 2022 | By: Anthony Pascale 6 comments so far

Star Trek: Prodigy is about to expand its global reach as the animated series aimed at kids of all ages is set to debut on the Nickelodeon channel in the UK in April, along with eight other countries.

Prodigy coming to Nickelodeon internationally

TrekMovie has confirmed Nickelodeon is set to start their international rollout of Star Trek: Prodigy , beginning with nine countries across Europe, Asia, and Africa. In April the series will debut in the UK, France, Spain, and Portugal for Europe. It will also debut in Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines in Asia. And in Africa, the series will debut in Nigeria and South Africa. Nickelodeon will be airing the first 10 episodes from the first half of season one, which have already streamed on Paramount+. We are currently awaiting exact release dates for each territory.

Angus Imrie as Zero, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Brett Gray as Dal, David Lee Bradley as Murf and Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog in the series premiere “Lost and Found, Part 1”

Created by Emmy-winners Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters), the CG-animated series was developed for younger audiences and those not familiar with Star Trek. The series follows a motley crew of young aliens who discover a Starfleet ship and must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search of a better future. Even though it is intended for the uninitiated, the series has been popular with many Trek fans, especially those with families. The voice cast includes Kate Mulgrew, playing the Emergency Training Hologram, based on Captain Kathryn Janeway of Star Trek: Voyager .

Kate Mulgrew as Janeway in “Lost and Found”

Various international Nickelodeon websites have started to set up promotional pages for the show, including the UK,  where you can watch trailers and get more Prodigy -related info.

Over last weekend Nickelodeon UK hosted a premiere event with BAFTA including a panel with series creators Kevin and Dan Hageman, director Ben Hibon, and stars Angus Imrie, Kate Mulgrew, and Ella Purnell.

According to Nickelodeon, they plan to launch Prodigy in additional international territories later this year, but those details have yet to be announced. Prodigy is also expected to arrive on Nickelodeon in the USA, however, there currently aren’t any details yet.

Prodigy streams on Paramount+ in the U.S.A., Latin America, the Nordic Countries, and Australia. It will also be available to stream via the Paramouint+ Sky partnership as that roles out in Europe, starting in the UK this summer. In Canada Prodigy airs on CTV Sci-Fi Channel and streams on Crave . Paramount+ has announced plans to debut the second half of season one later in 2022.

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At last! I’m in the US myself and have loved this show since Day 1, but I’m glad our comrades across the pond will finally get to enjoy it as well.

Thanks from the other side of the pond.

I mean, I didn’t personally do anything to make it happen, but you’re welcome all the same! ;) :D

And I hope you enjoy the show as much as I do.

At first I assumed Prodigy was going to be just for kids and I had no real expectations…. i just hoped it would help build a new younģer audience for future Star Trek.

That said, I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the show. If you keep an open mind and remember who the target audience is, I think even old time legacy fans like me also can enjoy the show.

I must say, at 55 years young, I’ve also enjoyed this show thus far, like you said keeping in mind its target audience. Good writing, nice callbacks to former shows, respects what came before it. I especially enjoyed the “Kobayashi” episode, very well done, imo.

With the exception of TOS Season One, this is the only Trek series to launch with a clear sense of purpose, how the characters’ arcs will grow and organically serve that purpose, and what the overall themes will be and how they will be addressed. Most Trek series need at least a couple of seasons to figure out all of this, but Prodigy nailed it from the pilot.

From TNG forward, there has always been quite a revolving door of creative executives from the start, and I’d wager that’s the reason for the uncertainty of what ended up on screen. Perhaps the Prodigy team is much more on the same page than prior Trek creative teams?

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Listen up, Trekkies, we’ve got some prodigious news to share.

Star Trek : Prodigy , which was canceled by Paramount+ ahead of its second season premiere, has found a new home on Netflix. Season 1 will hit the streamer later this year, while the never-before-seen Season 2 will debut sometime in 2024.

Adds Kate Mulgrew, voice of Admiral Janeway, “I’ve always held that the Star Trek fan base is among the strongest and most intelligent in the world.  They have shown their collective passion, and we’re happy to be able to celebrate Prodigy once again.”

When the show was originally canceled in June, co-executive producer Aaron J. Waltke told fans via X (formally Twitter) that the Prodigy team was “completing Season 2 on schedule and seeking a new home,” adding, “Everyone on the cast and crew loves  Star Trek: Prodigy  deeply.”

Per its official logline, the younger-skewing animated series “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. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered — a first in the history of the Star Trek franchise — but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.”

Along with Mulgrew, Star Trek: Prodigy ‘s primary voice cast includes Brett Gray as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Rylee Alazraqui as Rok-Tahk, Angus Imrie as Zero, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Dee Bradley Baker as Murf, John Noble as The Diviner and Jimmi Simpson as Drednok.

Recurring voices include Daveed Diggs as Commander Tysess, Jameela Jamil as Ensign Asencia, Jason Alexander as Doctor Noum, Robert Beltran as Captain Chakotay and Billy Campbell as Thadiun Okona.

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+1 for Netflix

At first glance I thought that was an animated picture of Matt Gaetz.

Now I am not canceling Netflix.

Hmm… condiering it’s Netflix, it’s questionable if we’ll get anything beyond season 2. But I guess we should be happy for whatever we can get.

Yeah, I can’t imagine the deal would actually allow them to make more than what has already been produced. It’s weird enough that a Trek show will be airing on another network – Paramount has worked hard to collect them all on P+. But if it does well enough on Netflix, maybe Paramount will have second thoughts and buy it back.

Indeed. Even if it goes no further—which I presume will be the case—2 seasons is better than 1. 🖖

If the show meets expectations on Netflix they could order further seasons. Generally speaking Netflix won’t be picking the show up with the view two seasons and done. They’ll want more if there’s demand from their subscribers.

And generally aren’t they know for three seasons for most shows?

Their animated shows go on for longer usually. Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous had 5 seasons, and has a sequel series out next year, which will be at least two seasons.

Best news I’ve read all day!

YES! I confess I put off watching what looked like “kiddie Trek” for a long time… but I was pleasantly surprised by how it developed and its links to the franchise (particularly Voyager). Just in case anyone is still on the fence…

So Paramount+, which promised to be the home of all things Star Trek, unceremoniously dumped their own IP, is now sharing Star Trek with their much wider-reached arch-rival Netflix. The same Netflix, where Paramount spent money to buy back some international streaming rights of Star Trek when they were launching Paramount+ internationally as the home of all things Star Trek… Business nonsense aside, I’m so happy for all the creative teams who worked on Star Trek Prodigy! They didn’t deserve the poor treatment from Paramount, I’m glad they get a wider audience with Netflix.

lol. you know if not for netflix. we would not have most current star trek content. due to netflix was back end funding new shows .up till recently.

There was no new Trek during the time those shows were on Netflix. Discovery was the first new one since Enterprise, which pre-dated Netflix streaming. How did Netflix in anyway contribute to new Trek content prior to picking up Prodigy?

They aired all the treks and movies pre paramount/cbs plus, ds9 and voyager were part of netflix till a few years ago

ST Discovery was heavily funded by Netflix and Netflix had exclusive international right sand CBS all access or Paramount + had like North American rights

Awesome 😁 so glad Netflix picked it up. Paramount was stupid to cancel it seeing as they have the other Star Trek shows. Don’t have Netflix but I’ll get it once Season 2 drops!!!

When Prodigy started, there was a plan announced that the first run would be on Paramount+ (All Access then), and there would be a later second run on Nickelodeon.

The first 10 episodes did air on Nick.

Any word on whether this deal prevents a second run of the remaining episodes on Nick at some point?

Nick cancelled Prodigy as well. that was not only paramounts doing

Not this deal, but at the writeoff time it was stated the show wouldn’t be returning to Nickelodeon

So grateful to Netflix for this. I love this show. It’s my favorite of the new Star Trek shows (though I do enjoy them all to varying degrees). Hopefully it’s successful enough to get a 3rd season, but even if it’s not, I’m just happy we’re actually be able to see this season.

I wonder what this means for a home video release? I love having Star Trek Blu Rays on my shelf, but Netflix is known for being pretty stingy will allowing that.

Um first season already is out on dvd and I’ll likely rewatch the 1st half of season 1 as again one of the best episodes even if you were a non trek fan was episode 6 as it had an all star voice cast bringing the best of the best from all the previous Star Trek shows

hopefully the ending is tidy enough

This is great news-thank you Netflix! I always had a feeling that Star Trek Prodigy would find a new home I thought that it would land on Amazon Prime, but Netflix is just fine. I hope that Prodigy fans sign up for Netflix. It is important to support Prodigy so we can have a third season &, onward. I am looking forward to viewing Season 1 again and to Season 2 in 2024.

Still hoping Netflix do this for the final unaired season of snowpiercer!

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When does Star Trek: Prodigy premiere on Nickelodeon?

Star trek: prodigy finally gets a release date on nickelodeon.

by Christian Saclao November 29, 2021, 12:16 am

Star Trek: Prodigy is coming to Nickelodeon next month.

First debuted on Paramount+ last October 28th, the animated sci-fi series is now set to premiere on Friday, December 17th at 8 p.m. ET on Nickelodeon. Like on Paramount+, Star Trek: Prodigy will kick off its first season run on Nickelodeon with an hour-long series premiere, airing its first two episodes back-to-back.

Produced by Nickelodeon Animation Studio and CBS Studios’ Eye Animation Production, Star Trek: Prodigy is set in 2383, after the events of Star Trek: Voyager . It follows six young aliens ― Gwyn (Ella Purnell), Dal (Brett Gray), Jankom Pog (Jason Mantzoukas), Murf (Dee Bradley Baker), Zero (Angus Imrie), and Rok-Tahk (Rylee Alazraqui) ― who discover a derelict Starfleet ship and use it to search for adventure, meaning, and salvation. These alien outcasts know nothing about the abandoned ship they commandeer, but over the course of their adventures together, they are each introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.

Kate Mulgrew , who played Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager , voices the starship’s built-in emergency training hologram. Other voice cast members include John Noble, Jimmi Simpson, Bonnie Gordon, Daveed Diggs, Jameela Jamil, Jason Alexander, and Robert Beltran.

Star Trek: Prodigy , which consists of 20 episodes for its freshman run, has been on hiatus on Paramount+ since debuting its fifth episode on the ViacomCBS-owned streamer last November 18th. The remaining five episodes of its season 1’s first half will become available weekly starting January 6th, 2022, while the 10-episode second half of its season 1 will arrive on the service later next year.

And in case you’re wondering, Star Trek: Prodigy has already been renewed for a second season . The announcement for the show’s sophomore run was made earlier this November ― just four days after the show’s third episode arrived on Paramount+. The renewal news wasn’t really surprising, as Paramount+ had previously revealed that Star Trek: Prodigy had the top-performing premiere day out of any original animated kids’ series on the streaming service.

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'Star Trek: Prodigy' Season 1 Sets Mid-Season Return Date

The animated series will return next month!

The mid-season finale of Star Trek: Prodigy left the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar at a pretty pivotal point of their journey, leaving Trekkies anxious to see where things are headed when Season 1 returns with the next batch of ten episodes. After premiering on Paramount+ last year, the first half of Season 1 is currently airing on Nickelodeon, introducing the series to a new generation of potential Star Trek fans, who get to enjoy the kid-friendly series for the first time. With Paramount+ beaming down an unforgettable line-up of Star Trek news today during Star Trek Day , we learned when the crew will return next month

The first ten episodes of Season 1 saw Dal ( Brett Gray ) and his crew of Gwyn ( Ella Purnell ), Rok-Tahk ( Rylee Alazraqui ), Jankom Pog ( Jason Mantazoukas ), Zero ( Angus Imrie ), and Murf ( Dee Bradley Baker ) on a crash-course lesson to learn what it means to be a crew, with the sage and often snarky advice of their mentor and Star Trek: Voyager Captain-turned hologram Janeway ( Kate Mulgrew ).

Voyager fans have had a field day with Prodigy , not just because Mulgrew returned to voice Janeway, but because Robert Beltran also returned to voice Chakotay. With some of the revelations made at the end of the mid-season finale—it seems likely that the beloved character will return as the crew of the Protostar continue to make their way through the galaxy at large.

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With all of this exciting news about the back half of Season 1, it's a good time to remind fans that Season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy was nearly complete back when we spoke with producers Kevin and Dan Hageman earlier this year. It's refreshing to know that as we head into the second half of Season 1, everything that happens will have a throughline to whatever exciting adventures they have planned for Season 2.

Star Trek: Prodigy will return on October 27th. Watch the new clip below:

'Star Trek: Prodigy' Is Back for the Second Half of Season 1 — Details on the Episode Schedule and More

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Space. The final frontier. Or in this case, it's the second half of Season 1 of Star Trek: Prodigy , at least. The animated Paramount Plus series is finally back after a lengthy season hiatus.

This Star Trek spinoff follows the adventures of the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar, a haphazard bunch who had to learn how to work together in tandem in order to meet their desired destination — the Alpha Quadrant.

Now that Star Trek: Prodigy is back, what is the episode release schedule? Here's what to know about the new episodes.

What is the 'Star Trek: Prodigy' episode release schedule? And what else do we know about the new episodes?

New episodes of the second half of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 drop Thursdays on Paramount Plus, starting on Oct. 27 with Episode 11. There are nine more episodes to go after that, for a total of 20 episodes .

If the show follows the one-episode-a-week release schedule until the Season 1 finale, that means fans will get one new episode a week until the very last day of 2022.

However, Paramount Plus could delay episode releases to account for holidays or to stretch out Star Trek: Prodigy's Season 1 episode release schedule all the way until January 2023. We'll just have to trust the crew to take us to the right destination!

New cast members for Star Trek: Prodigy were also announced during Star Trek Day 2022 (that's Sept. 8!).

So who will be joining the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar? Per the official Star Trek website, Billy Campbell will be reprising his Star Trek: The Next Generation role of Thadiun Okona for the second half of Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1.

Other new, enterprising cast members include Hamilton star Daveed Diggs as Commander Tysess, She-Hulk star Jameela Jamil as Ensign Ascencia, Jason Alexander as Doctor Noum, and Robert Beltran as Captain Chakotay.

So, will there be a second season of 'Star Trek: Prodigy,' or is this really the final frontier for the show?

We've got even more good news for Star Trek: Prodigy fans! The popular Paramount Plus series has already been renewed for a second season, which is currently in development.

However, there has been no officially confirmed release date yet for Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2. That makes sense, though, given that we still have quite a ways to go before the Star Trek: Prodigy Season 1 finale.

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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Ncis breaks from the franchise’s 15-year spinoff tradition with ncis: origins and ncis: tony & ziva, what time x-men '97 episode 10 releases on disney plus.

• Star Wars: Skeleton Crew shares a plot similar to Star Trek: Prodigy , a departure from the standard Star Trek format.
• Although the plot overlap is there, it's an interesting convergence between rival sci-fi franchises.
• Focusing on a group of kids going on an adventure, Skeleton Crew 's premise sounds perfect for Star Wars .

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will be the next addition to the "Mandoverse" Star Wars TV shows , but its premise sounds like a ripoff of a certain Star Trek series. Set to release around Christmas 2024, Skeleton Crew is a coming-of-age drama starring Jude Law and a group of children as they travel across the Star Wars galaxy. Little else is known about the series, but that leaves Skeleton Crew full of potential, and the basic premise promises a moving and heartfelt story.

However, some fans were quick to note that the plot of Skeleton Crew is remarkably similar to one of the recent Star Trek TV shows . While this is likely a coincidence, as Star Wars shows spend years in development, it's still a rare and fascinating convergence between two rival sci-fi franchises. So what exactly makes the two shows seem so similar, and why might it actually be good for Skeleton Crew ?

The upcoming live-action TV show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, looks to be a fascinatingly unique Disney+ show. Here's what's known about it so far.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Follows A Very Familiar Star Trek Formula

Star trek: prodigy also follows a group of kids who find a spaceship.

Although Skeleton Crew is meant to expand the Star Wars franchise, its premise sounds incredibly similar to the animated Star Trek: Prodigy . According to series creator Jon Watts, Skeleton Crew will follow a group of kids traveling the galaxy, desperate to find their way home , a description that undoubtedly caught the attention of Star Trek fans. Prodigy also follows a group of children forced into a life of mining, but when they discover a state-of-the-art Starfleet vessel, they commandeer the ship and set out to find the United Federation of Planets in the Alpha Quadrant.

While no story is ever completely original, it is admittedly funny that the basic plot of Skeleton Crew is so similar to Prodigy . Star Wars is often accused of copying itself with recent movies and TV shows, so it's a strange turn of events to see Star Wars accused of copying its biggest franchise rival. However, one aspect of Prodigy may illustrate that Skeleton Crew is taking the correct approach with its story.

Star Trek: Prodigy Felt Like A "Wars" Show Anyway!

A band of heroes on an adventure is standard for star wars.

Apart from being the franchise's first 3D animated series, Prodigy doesn't really feel like a Star Trek show , at least not at the beginning. Most Star Trek shows follow a group of experienced Starfleet officers on a mission of exploration and discovery, but Prodigy takes a different approach by focusing on aliens who know nothing about Starfleet or the Federation. A group of ragtag underdogs banding together to go on an adventure and fight a powerful enemy is a formula normally associated with Star Wars .

Star Trek: Prodigy

Star Trek: Prodigy is the first TV series in the Star Trek franchise marketed toward children, and one of the few animated series in the franchise. The story follows a group of young aliens who find a stolen Starfleet ship and use it to escape from the Tars Lamora prison colony where they are all held captive. Working together with the help of a holographic Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew), the new crew of the USS Protostar must find their way back to the Alpha Quadrant to warn the Federation of the deadly threat that is pursuing them.

This means Skeleton Crew is on the right track with its premise, even if it is similar to Prodigy . It wouldn't be the first time these franchises copied each other, as J.J. Abrams was heavily inspired by Star Wars when he directed the 2009 Star Trek reboot . All that matters is whether Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a good show and a meaningful addition to the franchise, but fans will have to wait until later this year to find out.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 7: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

I n the last episode of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, titled Whistlespeak , the episode explored themes of cultural interaction and ethical dilemmas through the lens of the Prime Directive. It examined the impact of advanced technology on less developed societies and the moral complexities of intervention.

Moreover, the narrative questioned the balance between non-interference and the obligation to prevent harm, highlighting the crew's internal struggle. Now, the next episode, which will enhance these developments, is slated to release on May 9, 2024.

When will Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 7 be released?

Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 7, titled Erigah , will be released on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 12 a.m. PT . Below is the release schedule for the episode across all time zones:

Where to watch Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Episode 7?

Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 7 will be released on Paramount Plus for streaming. In Switzerland, Germany, and Austria, the second and third seasons are available on the Star Trek channel on Pluto TV. In Canada, the series airs on Bell Media's CTV Sci-Fi Channel and can be streamed on SkyShowtime.

What can fans expect from Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 7?

In episode 7 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, fans can anticipate an intense episode filled with action and suspense. The episode will feature the return of Commander Nan, the former security chief of the Discovery, who plays a significant role in interrogating characters Moll and L'ak.

These two are under a "blood bounty" by the Breen, having betrayed them. The episode unfolds as the Federation finally catches up with Moll and L'ak following their escape in a warp pod, leading to an interrogation that promises to shed more light on their situation.

With Moll and L'ak finally in custody, the Federation is pulled into a diplomatic and ethical firestorm when the Breen arrives and demands they be handed over.

Additionally, fans will see tensions rise as Book tries to leverage his past connections to reach out to Moll despite being warned against interfering. With the stakes higher than ever, the episode is set to deliver dramatic confrontations and a deeper dive into the complex relationships and politics within Starflee.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 episode 6 recap

In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 6 , titled Whistlespeak , Captain Michael Burnham and Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly go on an undercover assignment on a pre-warp planet to find evidence of the Progenitors' technology and, at the same time, observe the Prime Directive.

The mission gives Tilly a reflective adventure, where she undertakes the difficult ritual of the Mother Compeer's Journey and aces her ability to bond powerfully with others, especially Ravah, a local child. This connection is crucial since they find out that the ritual ends with a sacrificial practice, which Burnham intervenes to prevent.

The crew on USS Discovery has to grapple with personal and group challenges in the search for meaning as characters like Adira and Tilly question their role and effectiveness. The episode delves into the implications of the Prime Directive, which is an interesting collusion of non-interference with a need for interference.

Ultimately, Whistlespeak reinforces the thematic pillars of Star Trek about exploration, ethical dilemmas, and personal growth.