As we wait impatiently for the launch of Strange New Worlds third season, and the resolution to the dramatic cliff-hanger that saw the Enterprise crew separated in a battle against the Gorn, Paramount has given the bittersweet news that the series end is in sight by announcing earlier this month that it’s fifth season would be it’s last.
In a joint statement, the executive producers – Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers – focused on the adventures to come whilst being thankful for the journey so far. “
“We’re deeply grateful to Paramount+ for the chance to complete our five-season mission, just as we envisioned it, alongside our extraordinary cast and crew. And to the passionate fans who’ve boldly joined us on this journey.”
Some time and a couple of Hollywood strikes ago, SNW’s third and fourth season was announced simultaneously alongside the announcements of Discovery’s surprising final season as well as Picard’s scheduled ending. The news for Strange New Worlds is a little disappointing, but seems to fit with the streaming market’s shorter stay compared to maximising output from the syndication model. While seasons three and four will have a full ten episode order, season five will finish the mission with a reduced six episodes.
While it’s disappointing to see another end to a popular show, the announcement gives the writers a chance to properly wrap up the series in it’s final season with some advanced warning so we can at least expect a satisfying and less rushed conclusion than it’s parent show, Discovery.
Season 3 is set for release on Paramount+ from July 17th with the first episode given an early screening at the Tribeca Film Festival leaning to mostly positive reviews!
As yet another Star Trek show comes to a close, and only one more series in active production at present, we’re eagerly awaiting same more positive news from the Star Trek Universe though with the delays and issues over the Paramount and Skydance merger, we might have to hold off until a deal is signed and external issues begin to be resolved.
THE LAST STARSHIP
As Star Trek’s prequel series see’s it’s end in sight, the legendary Starship Captain to be on their crew is back for IDW’s latest comics series. Having already resurrected Sisko for the Deefiant Series, ICW are looking at reviving James Kirk this September.
Focused on whats described as the Federations darkest hour, The Last Satarship is set during the time of the Burn; the galaxy-wide disaster revealed in Discovery;’s third season to have caused galaxy-wide warp core failures and brought a close to easy space travel and cost the lives of trillions. Mysteriously resurrected, the legendary James Kirk enters the wild west of what once was the Federation’s peaceful empire to bring hope and peace to a shattered world.
“Longtime Trek fans will have a deep and fascinating reading experience, to be sure – this is a pivotal moment in Trek history that’s never been even glimpsed before” co writer Jackson Lanzig commented in a statement ahead of the comics release, “But above all, The Last Starship is a dark and complex sci-fi you can hand to anyone. We’ve spent the last eight years celebrating all that Trek has ever been. Now, it’s time to rebuild it from scratch and discover all it can be.”
IDW’s The Last Starship launched this September during Star Trek’s anniversary month. The series is being written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing with art by Adrián Bonilla and colours by Heather Moore. Cover artist Francesco Francavilla features on the debut issue with collectable variants by Skyler Patridge and Michael Cho.
The Last Starship can be pre-ordered direct from IDW or your local comic store until August 18th ahead of the September 24th release.
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