Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

"Step into your future."

5.5
Yr 2026
Status Returning Series
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Action & Adventure
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Overview

A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.

Status

Latest

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

Critics generally received Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as a fresh and energetic spin on the long-running franchise, praising its youthful focus and strong lead performances. Reviewers commended the series for modernizing the property and injecting fun into the lore, highlighting the anchor performances of veterans like Holly Hunter and Robert Picardo alongside a charismatic young cast of cadet recruits.

However, some critics noted that the series experiences its own set of growing pains. While fan outlets celebrated its engaging, character-driven narrative tone, mainstream reviews pointed out tonal inconsistencies from episode to episode and felt the collision of adolescent high-school drama with traditional Trek space adventure met with varying degrees of success.

“By amping up the adventure and limiting (but not ignoring) teen drama, this cheeky series pulls the best vibes from its sister shows Lower Decks and Strange New Worlds”

“Throughout its entire first season, Starfleet Academy offered a consistent narrative tone from week-to-week, with character-driven stories that were fun, engaging and deeply Star Trek.”

“...a show that will irritate and inspire in equal measure...”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel
UK • US • CA
Paramount Plus Premium
UK • CA • US
Paramount Plus Basic with Ads
UK • CA
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Paramount Plus
CA • UK
Paramount+ Amazon Channel
CA • US • UK
Paramount Plus Essential
US
Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
US
Why fans love it

Starfleet Academy leans into a hopeful vision of the future. Set in outer space, the series keeps a lighthearted tone as students navigate the complexities of their new environment. It focuses on the interpersonal friction and connection inherent in a high-pressure educational setting, where the intensity of training often collides with the messy nature of blossoming friendships and competitive rivalries.

Holly Hunter leads a team of instructors tasked with shaping the next generation of officers. While the curriculum focuses on becoming protectors of the Federation, the core of the show remains the evolving dynamics between the cadets. The combination of demanding academic pressures and a looming threat to the Academy creates a distinct environment for these relationships to grow. It is an expansion of the Star Trek universe that prioritizes character chemistry alongside the inherent excitement of space travel.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 15
Longest run 10 eps
Holly Hunter
Holly Hunter
as Nahla Ake
10 episodes
Sandro Rosta
Sandro Rosta
as Caleb Mir
10 episodes
Karim Diane
Karim Diane
as Jay-Den Kraag
10 episodes
Kerrice Brooks
Kerrice Brooks
as Series Acclimation Mil 'Sam'
10 episodes
George Hawkins
George Hawkins
as Darem Reymi
10 episodes
Bella Shepard
Bella Shepard
as Genesis Lythe
10 episodes
Zoë Steiner
Zoë Steiner
as Tarima Sadal
10 episodes
Gina Yashere
Gina Yashere
as Lura Thok
10 episodes
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Robert Picardo as The Doctor 10 episodes Tig Notaro as Jett Reno 10 episodes Stephen Colbert as Digital Dean of Students (voice) 10 episodes Brit Marling as USS Athena Computer (voice) 10 episodes Tatiana Maslany as Anisha Mir 3 episodes Paul Giamatti as Nus Braka 3 episodes Rebecca Quin as Lt. Ya 2 episodes Ken Barnett as Lt. Thriss 2 episodes Michael Brown as Lt. Dandrid 2 episodes Nicole Dickinson as Lt. Atlee 2 episodes Tricia Black as Lt. Rork 1 episode Avaah Blackwell as Haile 2 episodes Joseph Chiu as Ensign Weldu 2 episodes Raffa Virago as Cadet Pickford 3 episodes David Benjamin Tomlinson as Starfleet Officer 1 episode Scott Gemmell as Darem's Posse 3 episodes Mia Yaguchi-Chow as Darem's Posse 3 episodes Ritchie Lawrence as Darem's Posse 3 episodes Luciano Fernandez as Young Caleb 1 episode Atlas Blu Klamer as Scrap (voice) 1 episode Solen Morales as Little Orion 1 episode Kenzyn Hoffman as Little Suliban 1 episode Ian Busher as Torothan Senior Guard 1 episode Lynn Anne Zager as Detention Center Computer (voice) 1 episode Darren Richardson as Torothan Shuttle Computer (voice) 1 episode Brian David Gilbert as DoT (voice) 3 episodes Jeremy Culhane as DoT (voice) 3 episodes Raoul Bhaneja as Commander Kelrec 5 episodes Anthony Natale as Emrin Sadal 1 episode Jamie Groote as Diva 1 episode Romeo Carere as Ocam Sadal 5 episodes Cecilia Lee as Dzolo 3 episodes Tabitha Tao as Holo-Guide 1 episode Scott Ryan Yamamura as Tinn Valaak 1 episode Marcia Adolphe as Interpreter 1 episode Kether Donohue as Almond Basket (voice) 1 episode Joseph Messina as Cadet Holloway 2 episodes Graham Knox as Cadet Oren 1 episode Ashley Poulin as Very Small Cadet 1 episode Rekha Shankar as DoT (voice) 3 episodes Katie Nora Walters as Terrified Cadet 1 episode Oded Fehr as Charles Vance 6 episodes Alexander Eling as B'Avi 3 episodes Dale Whibley as Kyle Jokovich 4 episodes Lily Du as Vitus Reflux (voice) 1 episode Kostyn Mitruk as Mugato 1 episode Chris Hong as Holo-Guard 1 episode John Fray as Botany Instructor 1 episode Martin Roach as Drekol 1 episode David Keeley as Obel Wochak 1 episode Dorothy A. Atabong as L'vanna 1 episode Tremaine Nelson as Thar 1 episode Sean Jones as Enok 1 episode Layina Chand as Cadet Kohli 1 episode Kieron River as Cadet 1 episode Arthur Ortiz as FNN Reporter 1 episode Chiwetel Ejiofor as Maker (voice) 2 episodes Cirroc Lofton as Jake Sisko 1 episode Tawny Newsome as Illa Dax 1 episode Daniela Sandiford as Music Instructor 1 episode Julian Young as Julian Young 1 episode Piotr Michael as President Sadal's Voice Chip (voice) 2 episodes Jackie Cox as Bartender 1 episode Deidrie Henry as Museum Display Computer (voice) 1 episode Avery Brooks as Benjamin Sisko (voice) 1 episode Jeff Teravainen as Tomov 1 episode Stephen Adekolu as N'Duwo Skra 1 episode
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Keywords

space travel space universe academy work relationship outer space excited star trek lighthearted hopeful playful
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Details

First Aired
January 15, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
227