Star Trek: Short Treks

This anthology series features standalone short stories set within the Star Trek universe. Each episode explores different characters, timelines, and corners of space, offering unique glimpses into the wider franchise. From heartwarming tales of friendship to thrilling adventures and poignant character studies, Short Treks delves into various themes and tones.

Star Trek: Short Treks generally received positive reviews, praised for its creative freedom and its ability to explore diverse storytelling avenues within the Star Trek canon. Critics appreciated the anthology format for allowing for contained, focused narratives that could delve deeper into specific characters or concepts without the constraints of a full series season.

• Praised for its experimental and diverse storytelling.
• Appreciated for offering unique character insights and expanding the Star Trek universe.
• Some viewers found the quality varied between episodes.

Google audience: Audience reception for Star Trek: Short Treks is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the variety of stories and the opportunity to see beloved characters in new contexts. Many appreciate the shorter format for quick, engaging Star Trek content.

Nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Short Form Animated Program for the episode 'Ephraim and Dot' (2020).

The episode 'Runaway' featured the first openly non-binary character in Star Trek history, Lieutenant Joann Miller, played by the non-binary actor Blu del Barrio.