STAR TREK: DISCOVERY will end after season five

It has been announced that Paramount+ will bring Star Trek: Discovery finally with its upcoming fifth season, which is expected to debut in early 2024. It is explained that Paramount is planning to “ship the show in a big way, with events planned in a few key markets throughout the year ahead of release.” from the last season.”

It seemed to me that the series would end soon, so I’m not surprised. It’s been quite a journey, though, and I can’t wait to see how the creative team unfolds this story.

Star and producer of the series Sonequa Martin Green she said in a statement, “I can hardly believe this mind-blowing journey with Star Trek: Discovery it’s finishing. I am incredibly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to be part of a legacy along with an amazing cast, a phenomenal crew and an amazing writing team. To our most supportive partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+, who have insisted on making television history, I am deeply grateful. I am also deeply grateful for the creative collaboration with our showrunners Michelle Paradise and Alex Kurtzman, as well as Olatunde Osunsanmi and the incomparable team of executive producers. I’ll never forget what it felt like to be together as a family of the show, cradling the ‘Trek’ memorabilia with everyone from the franchise at large and fans. The fans took us into their hearts when we launched a new iteration of “Trek” and an entire entertainment platform, and we will never forget it. 65 episodes later, here’s to the whole company of Star Trek: Discovery, to the show and its fifth and final season, to its beloved fans and to all who envision a better future. Let’s fly… “

Executive producers and co-showrunners Alex Kurtzmann AND Michael Paradise he said in a joint statement, “As a lifelong fan of Star Trekit has been an immense honor and privilege to help bring Star Trek: Discovery to the world/ The ‘Trek’ universe means so much to so many, including us, and we couldn’t be more proud of it all Discovery he contributed to his legacy, especially with representation. If only one person sees themselves, or the possibilities for their future, in a new way because of Discoverythen we think we would Gene Roddenberry very proud. Sure, there wouldn’t be Discovery without Sonequa Martin-Green and the amazing team of artists, both in front of and behind the camera, who brought this show to life. Their passion and determination to make each episode special was inspiring; so too is their love and support for each other and their genuine love for Star Trek. Discovery it has truly become a family over the years and we couldn’t be more grateful to be a part of it. To fans around the world, thank you for joining us on this incredible journey. Your love for these characters and your excitement about every episode, every season, has meant a lot to us. We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been working on for this final season; we appreciate your patience in the meantime and trust us when we say it will be worth the wait. We love you all! LLAP”

David Stapf, president of CBS Studios, added: “When we started talking about the return of Star Trek eight years ago, we could never have imagined the indelible impact Star Trek: Discovery it would have. The series revived a beloved global franchise, and just like its predecessors, ‘Discovery’ honored ‘Star Trek’s legacy of ‘infinite diversity in infinite combinations’ by representing the best of who we could be as humans. when we celebrate our differences. I would like to thank Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise, who have driven this show with heart, passion and as fans themselves with vivid storytelling, always ready to push the envelope like those before them. And finally, I’d like to thank this talented cast, led by the brilliant Sonequa Martin-Green, whose leadership both on and off screen has helped lead the way since day one.

Tanya GilesChief Programming Officer of Paramount Streaming said: “Star Trek: Discovery is a perennial favorite on duty, near and dear to the hearts of the legions of Star Trek fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+. The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for Star Trek when it debuted more than six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor Gene Roddenberry’s legacy of representing diversity and inclusion, and pushing the envelope with the award-winning world building. This final season will see our beloved crew embark on a new adventure and we can’t wait to celebrate the show’s impact on the franchise leading up to its final season early next year.”

As for what we can expect from the series’ fifth season, it has been said that season five “will find Captain Burnham (Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS 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. But there are others on the hunt too… dangerous enemies who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.

Martin-Green is joined in the series by Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del BarrioAND Callum Keith Rennie. The show was the Star Trek flagship series since it launched in 2017. Since then we have gotten shows like Star Trek: Strange New Worldswhich is currently preparing its second season and Star Trek: Picardwhich is about to end with the third season. Both of these shows are great!

It will be interesting to see what kind of Star Trek project comes next! In the meantime, I’m very excited about the return of Strange new worlds!

Source: variety