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Move over Kirk -- Christopher Pike is the captain now. In "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," a spinoff of " Star Trek: Discovery " and prequel to " Star Trek: The Original Series ," "Star Trek" fans are getting a glimpse of the U.S.S. Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.

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"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" finds actor Anson Mount reprising his "Discovery" role as Captain Pike. In the new series, Pike retreats to his ranch back on Earth after having caught a glimpse of the grim future that fans know awaits him in "The Original Series." But when the Starfleet standout learns that one of his former crew members desperately needs him, Pike jumps back into the action.

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" sees the return of other familiar faces from "Discovery," too, including Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck. Keep reading to find out more about how to watch this new "Star Trek" series, streaming exclusively on Paramount+.  

When does 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' come out?

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" premieres May 5, 2022, with new episodes dropping weekly.

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Where to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

The latest chapter in the "Star Trek" universe is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+.

How to stream 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' 

Paramount+ has two subscriber tiers -- the $5-per-month "Essential Plan," a budget-minded tier with ads, and the $10-per-month "Premium Plan," which is ad free. Paramount+ offers a one-week, free-trial period, so if you were thinking of trying the platform, you can watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" and other  new Paramount+ titles  risk free. 

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the show follows the crew of the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the show follows the crew of the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike. A prequel to Star Trek: The Original Series, the show follows the crew of the USS Enterprise under Captain Christopher Pike.

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• Can I watch 'Strange New Worlds' for free?
• How many episodes are in season one?
• What time do new episodes come out? 
• Has 'Strange New Worlds' been renewed for a second season? 
• What other 'Star Trek' Paramount Plus originals can I watch? 

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• "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" premieres May 5 on Paramount Plus .
• The new prequel series expands on Captain Pike's time in command of the USS Enterprise.
• Paramount Plus costs $5/month with ads or $10/month for ad-free streaming.

A new entry in the " Star Trek " universe, "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds," premieres May 5. The show will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount Plus . 

"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is a spin-off of "Star Trek: Discovery," which is also a Paramount Plus original series. Both shows serve as prequels to "Star Trek: The Original Series." Anson Mount stars as Captain Christopher Pike and the show explores his time in command of the USS Enterprise before James T. Kirk replaced him. Mount first played Pike on "Discovery."

Check out the trailer for 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

Rebecca Romijn and Ethan Peck reprise their roles from "Discovery" as well; Romijn plays Number One, Pike's second-in-command, and Peck plays Spock, a half-Vulcan science officer who first appeared in "The Original Series." The new show also features other characters that debuted in the original "Star Trek" show from the 1960s, including M'Benga (Babs Olusanmokun), Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush), and Nyota Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding).  

Early reviews of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" have been positive, and the show currently holds a "100% Fresh" rating on review-aggregator Rotten Tomatoes . 

How to watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds'

You can watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" exclusively on Paramount Plus . The first episode premieres on May 5, and new episodes debut every Thursday through July 7.

Paramount Plus currently has two streaming plans. The Essential plan costs $5/month and is ad-supported. With the Essential plan, you get access to the streamer's entire on-demand library, plus live NFL games on CBS. 

For $10/month, you can upgrade to the Premium plan, which offers commercial-free on-demand streaming and adds live access to your local CBS station. Students can also take 25% off the price of a monthly Essential plan by verifying their student status .  

Paramount Plus is available on most major media devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, streaming, sticks, and streaming boxes. For a full list of supported devices, check out the Paramount Plus website . 

Can I watch 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' for free?

You can watch "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" for free if you sign up for a trial to Paramount Plus . The service offers a free one-week trial for new members who sign up for the Essential or Premium plan.

If you want to watch every "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" episode for free, you should wait to sign up for the service until July 7. By then, all 10 episodes of the first season will be available to stream on-demand.  

How many episodes are in 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' season one?

The first season of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" has 10 episodes. One new episode will come out every Thursday through July 7. 

What time do new 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' episodes come out? 

New episodes of "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" hit Paramount Plus every Thursday at 12 a.m. PT/3 a.m. ET. 

Has 'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' been renewed for a second season? 

Ahead of the series premiere, Paramount Plus renewed "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" for a second season. It's been announced that the second season will include the iconic character of James T. Kirk, the future captain of the USS Enterprise. Kirk will be played by Paul Wesley in season two. 

What other 'Star Trek' Paramount Plus originals can I watch? 

Paramount Plus is the streaming home for all things " Star Trek ." In addition to most movies and early TV shows , the streamer has a slate of originals set in the "Star Trek" universe. 

These originals include "Star Trek: Discovery," which is where the story of "Strange New Worlds" begins, and "Star Trek: Picard," which follows Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) from "The Next Generation." 

There are also two animated series: "Lower Decks," geared toward adults, and "Prodigy," created for children. 

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – the 10-episode prequel to the most popular American sci-fi franchise of all time – has landed on Paramount+ and is available to stream now. Excited to join Captain Pike and Science Officer Spock for episode 2? The show is exclusive to Paramount+, which leaves UK viewers in the lurch. Or so you might think. Follow the guide below to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds free online and on TV from wherever you are.

Season premiere: 5th May 2022

New episodes: Every Thursday

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Season finale: 7th July 2022

Move over Captain Kirk: the original Star Trek captain – Christopher Pike (Anson Mount) – is back in command of the USS Enterprise! Strange New Worlds , the prequel to Gene Roddenberry's original 1966 TV series, also features Number One (Rebecca Romijn) and a young Science Officer named Spock (Ethan Peck).

In the new series, Pike retreats to his ranch back on Earth after having caught an all too brief glimpse of his grim future. When the Starfleet officer learns that one of his former crew members is in grave danger, Pike is only too happy to journey where no man has gone before – at warp speed, naturally.

So far, critics have loved the new series. Variety says Strange New Worlds "succeeds by going back to basics", while Radio Times calls it "the real thing, at last".   

Lucky US viewers can stream Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with a Paramount+ free 7-day trial. Episode 2 premieres on Thursday 12th May so make sure you know how watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds outside the US with a VPN.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is exclusive to streaming service Paramount Plus in the US. The first episode was released on Thursday 5th May 2022, with new episodes  airing weekly. The finale is reserved for 7th July.

Subscription to Paramount Plus costs just $4.99 a month (ad-supported) and new users get a 7-day free trial.

Outside of the US this week?  Roaming US citizens can use a VPN to access Paramount Plus from abroad . Scroll down for details.

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Stuck outside the US? You can access Star Trek: Strange New Worlds on Paramount Plus from wherever you are with a VPN (Virtual Private Network). We typically recommend ExpressVPN since it offers a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

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1. Install the VPN of your choice. ExpressVPN is the one we recommend.

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Paramount+ arrives in the UK and Ireland on 22nd June 2022. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will be available from launch.

Can't wait? Don't forget that roaming US nationals can access Paramount+ from abroad with a VPN . Details just above.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is airing now on Paramount Plus in Canada. A subscription costs CA$5.99 per month but new users get a 7-day free trial ..

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds landed in Australia on Paramount+ on Friday 6th May 2022, the day after it debuted in the US. New episodes air weekly.

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Episode 1 (Strange New Worlds) — 5th May 2022

Episode 2 (Children of the Comet) — 12th May 2022

Episode 3 (Ghosts of Illyria) — 19th May 2022

Episode 4 (Memento Mori) — 26th May 2022 

Episode 5 (Spock Amok) — 2nd June 2022

Episode 6 (TBA) — 9th June 2022

Episode 7 (TBA) — 16th June 2022

Episode 8 (TBA) — 23rd June 2022

Episode 9 (TBA) — 30th June 2022

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Paramount+’s ‘star trek: strange new worlds’: tv review.

Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet's new 'Star Trek' series focuses on the USS Enterprise under Captain Pike, Captain Kirk's predecessor.

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In the ever-innovating landscape of television, what was old is suddenly new again.

Netflix is contemplating a subscription option with commercials. Hulu broke out of the small-batch programming rut by renewing a sitcom for a whopping 20-episode season. And, after a string of spinoffs characterized by gritty darkness or twisty mythologizing, Paramount+ may have cracked the Star Trek code with a new series that’s bright, optimistic and fundamentally episodic in nature.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Airdate: Thursday, May 5 (Paramount+)

Cast: Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Babs Olusanmokun, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Melissa Navia

Creators: Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet

I actually kinda liked both Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard . Both have ideas that interest me and performances I’m happy to support. But they’re both shows that, once I fell a little behind, I never felt any desire to catch up on.

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I can’t say if Trek: Strange New Worlds is a series I’m going to want to pay close attention to every week, but that feels almost like what the new series is designed for. Through the five episodes sent to critics — half of the 10-episode first season — there are installments that hit and others that are completely forgettable. But the series has successfully and quickly established a small ensemble that’s easy to care about and a hopeful ethos that harkens back to the original Star Tre k series and the more procedural aspects of various popular spinoffs. It’s an amiable and entertaining throwback by intent and in execution.

Although the core ensemble of Strange New Worlds , created by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet, was introduced in the second season of Discovery , those episodes border on completely unnecessary when it comes to what is, on its most basic level, Star Trek: Muppet Babies .

A prequel to Gene Roddenberry’s mothership, Strange New Worlds puts us back on the slightly shinier, slightly newer USS Enterprise under the watch of Captain Christopher Pike ( Anson Mount ), Captain Kirk’s predecessor, suggesting Starfleet used to make leadership decisions primarily on bone structure. Pike is still a bit haunted from the Discovery incident in which he saw the cause and context of his death, 10 years in the future.

Carrying over from those Discovery episodes are Pike’s second-in-command Una “Number One” Chin-Riley ( Rebecca Romijn ) and Baby Spock (Ethan Peck), who make up the key leadership trust on the Enterprise, which is sent on deceptively simple exploratory missions to seek out new life and new civilizations — and to, as the new-fangled phrasing puts it, “boldly go where no one has gone before.” Their crew includes variably familiar future faces including Baby Uhura (Celia Rose Gooding), a fresh-out-of-the-Academy communications prodigy, Baby Nurse Chapel (Jess Bush), security officer La’an Noonien Singh (Christina Chong), whose last name points to a distant relation to iconic franchise villain Khan, and more.

If you keep your ears open, you’ll hear mentions of many additional names and alien races from various pieces of the Star Trek universe, but the degree to which you want to obsess over connections is up to you. Strange New Worlds is, in the original series tradition, an encounter-of-the-week narrative as the crew learns about different alien cultures, some benign and some hostile, some with very, very direct allegorical connections to human life in 2022 and some just lizard creatures that want to eat us.

Each of the five episodes I’ve seen is different from the others, while also evocative enough of some of the most repeated structural tropes from the franchise that the Star Trek show this one often most closely resembles is the animated Lower Decks , which lovingly parodies those tropes. So there’s one of those episodes in which an alien infection runs rampant on the Enterprise and makes everybody behave strangely; several episodes in which different landing parties are isolated from the Enterprise and have to learn valuable lessons about not making assumptions; and at least one action-driven episode with a fearsome alien foe that’s mostly pew-pew-pew space blasting and laying the foundation for future antagonistic run-ins. And then there’s a wacky body-swap episode!

Perhaps because the effects work on Strange New Worlds is only average, I wasn’t blown away by any of the episodes that involved somewhat weightless ships and objects flying around in space blasting at each other. Meanwhile, anything depicting character trauma felt flat and prestige-by-the-numbers. But when Strange New World keeps things light — a description that doesn’t preclude plots set among warring races or potentially planet-ending cataclysms — the series is a pleasure and makes up for any CGI limitations with top-notch makeup, costuming and production design.

The cast is across-the-board sturdy, led capably by Mount’s Ken Doll-with-snark attitude. Romijn isn’t all that interesting in dramatic mode, but any time she gets to show a dose of levity, Number One works well. Although Spock’s droll exercises in logic have now been played indelibly by multiple actors over the years, Peck’s interpretation is a worthy one, and he’s especially good in the episodes featuring Vulcan love interest T’Pring (Gia Sandhu).

My favorite performances came from Chong, Gooding, Bush and Melissa Navia as Enterprise helmsman Erica Ortegas. Chong has a dark intensity that plays well whether the context is dramatic or comic, and her scenes with Romijn in the fifth episode are standouts. Bush has a wide-eyed openness and Navia something more wryly sardonic, and the contrast works well. And Gooding is just a general delight, funny and emotionally available, honoring the Nichelle Nichols original and making Uhura her own.

Pervasively progressive, but not so progressive as to alienate that portion of the Star Trek audience in denial that the franchise was always progressive, Strange New Worlds may aim for something less ambitious than the most recent Star Trek shows, but it’s also more successful. In a streaming universe, it’s a broadcast-friendly Star Trek , with a not-unwelcome emphasis on “broad.”

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Work on the third season of  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  continues to move swiftly in Toronto and looks to be set to wrap up next month. We have some fun bits from the set shared by the cast and a couple of directors, as well as some details on the production.

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First up, a selfie from director Jordan Canning, who previously directed the season 2 episode “Charades.” The image posted earlier this week shows the director with Ethan Peck and Rebecca Romijn and has the message, “Always happy to be the redshirt between these two.”

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jordan Canning (@jjhcanning)

TrekMovie has confirmed that Canning directed episode 8, which has wrapped. Filming for episode 9 has already begun, with Andrew Coutts directing. This will be the directorial debut for Coutts, a co-producer and editor on the show. The 10th and final episode of the season will be directed by Maja Vrvilo, a Paramount+ Trek veteran who has directed episodes of Discovery , Picard , and Strange New Worlds . Earlier this week, she posted an image of her office door, indicated prep work for her episode had already begun.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Maja Vrvilo (@majavrvilo)

Anson has a challenge for cosplayers

There have also been a couple of fun recent social media updates from the cast. First up, Anson Mount posted on Twitter/X that season 3 will require cosplayers to bring their “A-game” as he shared some creative fan costumes.

I will say this about season 3 of #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds : Cos-players, you better be ready to bring your A-game. #Cosplay @StarTrek @StarTrekOnPPlus pic.twitter.com/mZ9gMmIhsL — Anson Mount 🖖 (@ansonmount) April 16, 2024

One new look for cosplayers to try is an armed Nurse Chapel, as seen in this short video from Jess Bush showing off her phaser holster.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Jess Bush (@onejessa)

Finally, on the day of the big eclipse, some of the Strange New Worlds team took a moment to check it out. Bush shared an Instagram story with herself and co-star Melissa Navia rocking their eclipse glasses. (They had 90% totality in Toronto.)

Last week brought big news for Strange New Worlds: It’s been renewed for a fourth season. Paramount+ recently confirmed season 3 will debut in 2025.

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I’m curious how long their entire season shooting period actually is.

Usually 5 to 6 months. This one started just before Christmas.

I know I’ll end up watching it, but I’m just not excited for the next season. Season 2 was all over the place, in my opinion. For every episode like Those Old Scientists or Ad Astra Per Aspera, there was rubbish like The Broken Circle and Under the Cloak of War and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. I like the cast, but the quality isn’t there- and for all the talk of “big swings” and pushing the envelope- Season 2 was almost painfully generic.

Same here. I’ll be tuning in, but it’s not up there on my ‘must-see right away’ list. I feel like overall, the storytelling floundered during S2, legacy characters written badly, and a distinct corny popcorn feel to it. Both Spock and Pike were reduced to bumbling sidekicks. Hoping S3 has a bit more gravitas to it. Like you said, not the fault of the cast. All blame goes back to the writer’s room. I’m more than happy to consider this show as existing in its own separate timeline, as has been confirmed.

I still can’t get over how *boring* the finale was. It felt like it went on for hours and yet nothing actually happened besides a super-quick and appallingly shot fight in zero-g. Season Two really dropped the ball.

I agree. I don’t even remember what happened in the finale, except Pike at the end hesitating like a scared junior officer when the situation called for fast decisive action. As for the season in general, it feels empty, like nothing really happens in the episodes. I hate the way they turned Spock into a moron. There are better ways if the writers wanted to put some humor in… I’m sure the 12 year olds found it funny but adults are watching too…

They seem to be testing the water for the Academy show with teen romances also. Spock, Chapel / La’an, Kirk and Pike, Batel were all shallow romances and just really boring that took up way too much time in the season. They seriously need to get back to writing some good sci fi stories or this show will go down as one of the worse Star Trek series for me. It seems more of a comedy starship show than the Orville at times. And season 1 had so much promise as well.

The SNW writers room has a chalk board titled Gimmick Board only they misspelt it Big Swing Board. Hopefully they can’t destroy Spock’s character anymore as they have already scraped the bottom of the barrel with their writing of his character.

So relieved I’m not the only one who felt this way. I hear “game changer” and “big swing” and I think “great, they’re effing with my show again to bring in the non-Trek fans”!

Yes, to them “big swing” means having the characters do things completely out of character and turning Star Trek into a Broadway play. Sure the musical was original and unexpected, but really out of place, and I will never be able to get the K-Pop Klingons out of my head.

I didn’t mind the musical episode (probably because I love musicals!) but on the whole, the season felt soulless and devoid of anything interesting to say (outside of Ad Astra Per Aspera). It’s as though the entire season was written by committee and was deathly afraid of offending the fandom by doing anything even slightly controversial.

I’ve had this feeling since the first season. Anson Mount is a wonderful lead, but they’ve completed destroyed the character that we got to know in Season 2 of Discovery. And they need to do something with Spock besides him being a complete and utter pig to women.

I’m absolutely giddy for this next season. Season two was fantastic and I cannot wait for this next season.

I really wish studios would get it together. They used to be able to turn out twice the number of eps or sometimes more every year without year-long pauses between seasons.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Begins Production on Season 3

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Production is officially under way now on Season 3 of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , with the first image shared from set below.

The third season of the hit original series was announced earlier this year for 10 episodes ahead of the release of its second season, which featured a crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks and a franchise-first musical episode .

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the  U.S.S. Enterprise . The series features fan favorites from Season 2 of  Star Trek: Discovery — Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Una Chin-Riley (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  also stars Jess Bush as Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong as La’An Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. M’Benga.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds  is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout and Roddenberry Entertainment. Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers serve as co-showrunners. Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman and Jenny Lumet serve as executive producers in addition to Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Aaron Baiers.

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Pinewood Studios has named one of their Toronto soundstages after the long-running sci-fi franchise.

The Big Picture

• Star Trek has a strong bond with Toronto; Pinewood Studios stage renamed to honor franchise's connection with Canada's largest city.
• Discovery 's final season filmed in Toronto; Strange New Worlds is currently shooting in the city.
• Paramount+ executive producer thanked Toronto for hospitality; future Star Trek productions are planned in the city.

Star Trek has called Toronto, Ontario home since the launch of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017, and now one of their studio homes has been renamed to commemorate the long-running science fiction franchise's bond with Canada's largest city. One of Pinewood Studios Toronto's soundstages has been renamed the Star Trek Stage. On Discovery , the 18,000 square-foot stage is used for both the USS Discovery 's ready room and for the United Federation of Planets' space station headquarters; several other stages are used for the ship's other locations, while many outdoor scenes are shot on location in the greater Toronto area.

The stage was officially renamed during the filming of Discovery 's fifth and final season . In a statement, Paramount+'s Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman expressed his gratitude for the city's hospitality to Trek's cast and crew: "Pinewood Toronto Studios has become a second home for our Star Trek family, and we’re grateful that they’ve named a stage in honor of the franchise. In addition to the amazing stage space, we’ve benefited from working with the talented artists in front of the camera and behind the scenes and look forward to our partnership in Toronto on future series."

What Other 'Star Trek' Series Are Shot in Toronto?

Despite the impending end of Discovery 's five-season mission, Star Trek in Toronto isn't going anywhere. Discovery spinoff Strange New Worlds , which was recently renewed for a fourth season , is currently filming its third season in the city. Additionally, the newest series Starfleet Academy is slated to shoot there later this year . The Paramount+-original movie, Star Trek: Section 31 , also filmed in Toronto, and wrapped production earlier this year . While Toronto and its environs are typically called upon to represent alien worlds, the city did get a chance to play itself in the second-season Strange New Worlds episode " Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow ", in which La'an Noonien-Singh and James T. Kirk had to foil a Romulan plot in the Ontario capital.

Star Trek: Discovery 's fifth and final season has the crew chasing the ancient secret behind all life across the galaxy, even as they try to outrace a new pair of implacable foes. In her review , Collider's Samantha Coley deemed it "well-paced and well-structured, with each episode offering a satisfying piece of the puzzle."

Star Trek: Discovery 's fifth and final season is now streaming on Paramount+ ; Strange New Worlds ' third season is currently filming in Toronto, and Starfleet Academy will film there later this year. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

Star Trek: Discovery

Taking place almost a decade before Captain Kirk's Enterprise, the USS Discovery charts a course to uncover new worlds and life forms.

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We Should Take It To Broadway: Strange New Worlds Cast & Producers Deep Dive Into Star Trek's Musical Episode

• The cast and crew of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds praise the musical episode, "Subspace Rhapsody."
• Original songs written by Tom Polce and Kay Hanley reached Top 10 in Apple's music charts.
• A new interview in Emmy Magazine delves into behind-the-scenes details of each song with the team.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' cast, executive producers, and song composers sing the praises of Star Trek 's first-ever musical episode in a new interview - including their hopes to bring "Subspace Rhapsody" to Broadway. Written by Dana Horgan and Bill Wolkoff, Strange New Worlds ' musical episode was directed by Dermot Downs, with original songs written and composed by Letters to Cleo's Tom Polce and Kay Hanley. "Subspace Rhapsody" was an acclaimed highlight of Strange New Worlds season 2, and the soundtrack to the groundbreaking Star Trek episode even hit the Top 10 in Apple's streaming music charts.

Bill Wolkoff (@flying_lobster), the Hugo Award-nominated co-writer of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' musical episode, shared a new interview in Emmy Magazine about "Subspace Rhapsody." The cast of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds , including Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Celia Rose Gooding, and Christina Chong, as well as director Dermot Downs, executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, and Henry Alonso Myers, composers Kay Haney and Tom Polce, and co-writer Dana Horgan break down each song with behind-the-scenes details. Check out the interview in Wolkoff's X post below:

Every Song In Strange New Worlds' Musical Episode, Ranked Worst To Best

Star trek executive producers want to take strange new worlds' musical to broadway, "it's a no-brainer" says christina chong.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds takes pride in taking "big swings" with their episodic storytelling, but Star Trek 's first-ever musical is arguably the biggest risk they have ever taken. Yet it paid off as "Subspace Rhapsody" is already a classic Star Trek episode with an incredibly popular soundtrack. In their Emmy Magazine interview, Strange New Worlds' co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman shared his dream to take "Subspace Rhapsody" to Broadway , and Alex Kurtzman, Bill Wolkoff, Celia Rose Gooding, and Christina Chong agreed:

Akiva Goldsman: I keep trying to convince Alex we should take it to Broadway. There, I said it. Alex Kurtzman: It's a great idea. I would not rule it out. Celia Rose Gooding: A limited run, with ambitious choreography. Bill Wolkoff: We could include a tap-dance number on the transporter pads. Christina Chong: It's a no-brainer!

There is a precedent for taking a popular musical from a TV show and making it a real-life stage production. Marvel Studios made "Rogers: The Musical" a real-life performance after it got a lot of buzz in the Disney+ series Hawkeye. Right now, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' musical on Broadway is just a flight of fancy, although it sounds like at least some of the cast with musical theater backgrounds like Celia Rose Gooding and Christina Chong would be interested in starring in a Broadway version of "Subspace Rhapsody." However, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has to finish filming season 3 and soon, season 4 as well. But fingers are crossed that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds ' musical on Broadway could actually happen.

Source: Emmy Magazine, X

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is streaming on Paramount+

Cast Bruce Horak, Celia Rose Gooding, Jess Bush, Melissa Navia, Ethan Peck, Babs Olusanmokun, Rebecca Romijn, Paul Wesley, Christina Chong, Anson Mount

Streaming Service(s) Paramount+

Franchise(s) Star Trek

Writers Bill Wolkoff, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers

Showrunner Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers

Directors Amanda Row, Valerie Weiss, Jonathan Frakes, Chris Fisher

Where To Watch Paramount+