The newest installment in the Star Trek saga, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, is launching soon on Paramount+ and is already getting good reviews. Critics seem to like the show, which has resulted in a high score on Rotten Tomatoes. This action-packed sci-fi series is part of the growing Star Trek universe created by Alex Kurtzman, joining other shows like Discovery, Picard, Lower Decks, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds, along with the film Section 31.
What Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s reviews are saying
As a big Star Trek fan, I’ve been reading the reviews for Starfleet Academy, and overall, they’re pretty good! Most critics seem to really like how the story unfolds and the ideas it explores, and they appreciate that it feels connected to the other shows and movies. But, it’s not a perfect hit – a few reviewers weren’t so impressed, which is always the case, right?
In a review for Collider, Samantha Coley praised Starfleet Academy as a prime example of how Star Trek should evolve today, calling it seamlessly inclusive, engaging, and inventive. She noted the show stays true to the franchise’s fundamental principles while also finding fresh and exciting ways to fit into the larger Star Trek story. Coley believes fans who appreciated the recent animated Star Trek series’ efforts to be different will enjoy this show, as it expands the universe in positive ways and creates a world viewers will want to revisit.
Jacob Hall from Slashfilm described the series as both “weird” and “funky,” but noted it improves with each episode. He specifically praised episodes four and five, calling the fourth “thoughtful and joyous” and the fifth “hilarious and surprisingly impactful to the established storyline.”
In a review for Polygon, Samantha Nelson praised Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as a strong addition to the Star Trek universe. She noted that the show cleverly connects to past series through familiar characters, while also allowing the story to explore new territory beyond the adventures of Captain Kirk and Jean-Luc Picard.
Jean Henegan from Pop Culture Maniacs didn’t enjoy the show, calling it “frustrating” and inconsistent in its tone. While she didn’t think it was a complete failure, she described it as disorganized, but hopeful that the later episodes could improve and deliver a compelling story about teamwork and protecting others.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Rotten Tomatoes score is in
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been well-received by critics, earning an 86% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It also has a Metascore of 65 on Metacritic, indicating generally positive reviews.
Starfleet Academy is a new series created by Gaia Violo, with Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau leading the production. The show features a cast including Holly Hunter, Bella Shepard, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Karim Diane, Sandro Rosta, and numerous other talented actors.
Originally reported by Abdul Azim Naushad on ComingSoon.
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