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Paramount+ Cancels Star Trek: Starfleet Academy After Two Seasons

3/23/2026

Summary

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Paramount+ confirms Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end with its second season, which has already wrapped filming.
Targeting a younger audience, the series failed to reach Nielsen's Top 10 in viewership.
Critics praised its ambition, earning an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audiences rated it 51%.
Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau expressed pride in the series and promised a strong finish, despite backlash over its diverse representation.

History

Historical Context

"Star Trek: The Original Series" premiered on September 8, 1966, on NBC, showcasing a diverse cast and progressive themes that challenged societal norms. Created by Gene Roddenberry, it became a cultural phenomenon, inspiring numerous spin-offs and films. The recent cancellation of "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" highlights ongoing challenges in engaging younger audiences, reflecting the franchise's struggle to adapt in a changing media landscape.

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Story summary

Paramount+ confirms Star Trek: Starfleet Academy will end with its second season, which has already wrapped filming.
Targeting a younger audience, the series failed to reach Nielsen's Top 10 in viewership.
Critics praised its ambition, earning an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Audiences rated it 51%.
Showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau expressed pride in the series and promised a strong finish, despite backlash over its diverse representation.

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