Follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself.
Set roughly a century after the events of the original Star Trek series, Star Trek: Discovery follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they encounter new worlds and new civilizations. The series explores complex themes and character-driven narratives, often focusing on the personal journeys of its diverse crew members and their ethical dilemmas in exploring the galaxy. It delves into the challenges of interspecies relations and the constant pursuit of understanding and peace.
Star Trek: Discovery has generally received positive to mixed reviews. Critics often praise its ambitious visual effects, strong performances, and modern take on the Star Trek universe, particularly Sonequa Martin-Green's lead performance. However, some find its serialized storytelling and departure from episodic norms to be divisive, with criticisms sometimes directed at plot pacing and character development over its various seasons.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciate the show's updated aesthetic and focus on character-driven arcs, with many enjoying the fresh perspective it brings to the Star Trek franchise. Some viewers express a preference for the more optimistic and episodic nature of earlier Star Trek series.
Nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, Saturn Awards, and GLAAD Media Awards. Won a Peabody Award for its first season.
The USS Discovery's distinctive 'shroom' jumping technology was inspired by a theoretical concept known as a 'spore drive,' which was originally conceived for a scrapped Star Trek video game.
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