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William Shatner Decries Backlash Over Star Trek Cancellation

3/25/2026

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William Shatner expressed sadness over the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which ends after its second season.
He criticized the backlash labeling the show "woke," noting that the original Star Trek faced criticisms for progressive themes.
Shatner added that every new Star Trek iteration meets resistance, reflecting ongoing cultural debates.
The remarks frame the franchise's enduring challenge to norms and its ongoing fan controversy.

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William Shatner expressed sadness over the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which ends after its second season.
He criticized the backlash labeling the show "woke," noting that the original Star Trek faced criticisms for progressive themes.
Shatner added that every new Star Trek iteration meets resistance, reflecting ongoing cultural debates.
The remarks frame the franchise's enduring challenge to norms and its ongoing fan controversy.