pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
I tried to watch this objectively and can see where some will like it. Like Strange New Worlds they throw in a few nods to canon here and there. I hoped Paul Giamatti might bring something to the table and he did; a riduculous over the top tedious character that's more annoying than evil. My wife isn't really a Trek fan and her comment (with a Queens accent ten feet thick) was 'that's just awful'. That about sums it up.
That has to be the gayest, absolute worst starship design I've ever seen. Stupid beyond belief. No self respecting Klingon would consider it a 'Federation battle cruiser' worthy of combat.. Scotty would gladly sabotage that one and Kirk would implement the self destruct immediately on general principles. If Janeway were on one of those she'd stay lost in the Delta Quadrant. Crash land on a planet with that thing and they'd just bury it and leave it, or maybe touch off a Genesis Device.
This = GOOD
This = NOT GOOD
My reaction to it all
That has to be the gayest, absolute worst starship design I've ever seen. Stupid beyond belief. No self respecting Klingon would consider it a 'Federation battle cruiser' worthy of combat.. Scotty would gladly sabotage that one and Kirk would implement the self destruct immediately on general principles. If Janeway were on one of those she'd stay lost in the Delta Quadrant. Crash land on a planet with that thing and they'd just bury it and leave it, or maybe touch off a Genesis Device.
This = GOOD
This = NOT GOOD
My reaction to it all
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pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
Uhhhh... don't forget Star Trek 5 is what happens when Shatner is given creative control.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
New Starfleet Vessel Unable To Reach Warp Speed Because Crew Is Too Fat
Entertainment·Jan 15, 2026 · BabylonBee.com
SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER — The exploration of other strange, new worlds and the seeking out of new life and new civilizations hit an unexpected snag this week, as Starfleet's newest vessel was reportedly unable to reach warp speed because the crew was too fat.
According to sources on board the ship, the USS Athena was unable to embark on its mission to respond to a mysterious energy pulse believed to be emanating from the Gamma Quadrant because, as the vessel's engineers later determined, the crew was too fat for the warp drive to be able to compensate. Captain Nahla Ake demanded an explanation from one of the ship's helmsmen.
"There's just too heavy a load," said Ensign Zhyran Vira. "I've been in communication with engineering since the issue arose, but they said there's nothing they can do. There's just too much weight onboard for the vessel to reach warp speed. I'm afraid we're stuck here until some of the tubbies can drop a few, captain."
Shortly after its launch, the Athena was unable to reach even the baseline level of Warp 1, leading to confusion and frustration on the bridge. "I was afraid this would happen once I got a look at the lardos they forced on me," Captain Ake was heard saying as the ship's warp drives were reported to be making audible groans under the stress. "And don't get me started on our medical officer, Dr. Leona ‘Big Bones' McCoy over there."
At publishing time, Starfleet was said to be addressing the problem by jettisoning all of the vessel's plus-sized crewmembers into space.
Entertainment·Jan 15, 2026 · BabylonBee.com
SPACE, THE FINAL FRONTIER — The exploration of other strange, new worlds and the seeking out of new life and new civilizations hit an unexpected snag this week, as Starfleet's newest vessel was reportedly unable to reach warp speed because the crew was too fat.
According to sources on board the ship, the USS Athena was unable to embark on its mission to respond to a mysterious energy pulse believed to be emanating from the Gamma Quadrant because, as the vessel's engineers later determined, the crew was too fat for the warp drive to be able to compensate. Captain Nahla Ake demanded an explanation from one of the ship's helmsmen.
"There's just too heavy a load," said Ensign Zhyran Vira. "I've been in communication with engineering since the issue arose, but they said there's nothing they can do. There's just too much weight onboard for the vessel to reach warp speed. I'm afraid we're stuck here until some of the tubbies can drop a few, captain."
Shortly after its launch, the Athena was unable to reach even the baseline level of Warp 1, leading to confusion and frustration on the bridge. "I was afraid this would happen once I got a look at the lardos they forced on me," Captain Ake was heard saying as the ship's warp drives were reported to be making audible groans under the stress. "And don't get me started on our medical officer, Dr. Leona ‘Big Bones' McCoy over there."
At publishing time, Starfleet was said to be addressing the problem by jettisoning all of the vessel's plus-sized crewmembers into space.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
The clip isn't available but this latest mess tossed in what was supposed to be a tense battle scene. We have the blue uniformed blumpkin referring to it as a 'teachable moment' which was clever in a not really sort of way. Holly Hunter would make a good captain in the right series with better writing, unfortunately we have neither of these things.
After they made Star Trek: The Motion Picture it was decided that the franchise had to take a different direction. Much like the original pilot it was considered too cerebral and needed some action to keep audience interest. Hence the 'militarization' as Roddenberry put it but if he'd had his way the franchise would have withered on the vine. As it was we got a three movie arc that was excellent, whales and all, which ultimately led to two good TNG movies.
It's been a while and I may be getting anecdotes mixed up but in The Making of Star Trek there's an account about Gene being in his office one day and having the bejeezus scared out of him by Ted Cassidy in his full Ruk gear jumping out at him suddenly. They did something like that with the Horta too IIRC and then proceeded to flesh out episodes around them.
This latest mess is DEI - present the look first which would actually be OK with me if they followed up with better writing but that doesn't seem to be the case. Look alone isn't cutting it. Maybe it'll get better but I won't be paying attention out of an abundance of self preservation.
I thought I'd toss in a couple iconic scenes to remind us of what we like about the series. With Wrath of Khan the superb soundtrack goes a long way to add just what's needed to the drama and unlike Paul Giamatti Ricardo Montalban isn't screaming at the top of his lungs constantly. Apparently he actually did that on the first take and they had to gently suggest to him that it wasn't working to which he agreed - quiet villains are the scariest. The second take was the final, he nailed it.
After they made Star Trek: The Motion Picture it was decided that the franchise had to take a different direction. Much like the original pilot it was considered too cerebral and needed some action to keep audience interest. Hence the 'militarization' as Roddenberry put it but if he'd had his way the franchise would have withered on the vine. As it was we got a three movie arc that was excellent, whales and all, which ultimately led to two good TNG movies.
It's been a while and I may be getting anecdotes mixed up but in The Making of Star Trek there's an account about Gene being in his office one day and having the bejeezus scared out of him by Ted Cassidy in his full Ruk gear jumping out at him suddenly. They did something like that with the Horta too IIRC and then proceeded to flesh out episodes around them.
This latest mess is DEI - present the look first which would actually be OK with me if they followed up with better writing but that doesn't seem to be the case. Look alone isn't cutting it. Maybe it'll get better but I won't be paying attention out of an abundance of self preservation.
I thought I'd toss in a couple iconic scenes to remind us of what we like about the series. With Wrath of Khan the superb soundtrack goes a long way to add just what's needed to the drama and unlike Paul Giamatti Ricardo Montalban isn't screaming at the top of his lungs constantly. Apparently he actually did that on the first take and they had to gently suggest to him that it wasn't working to which he agreed - quiet villains are the scariest. The second take was the final, he nailed it.
The shadow
The shadow knows!
This race is extinct. How one pops up is beyond my imagination. The two were MALES they were the LAST. They literally killed each other. That's all the end
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
It snowed all day yesterday (and will again today) so out of sheer cabin fever I put on episode 2 of that mess. I made it about 12 minutes when the captain (who was walking around barefoot) explains to the character inserted to represent Evil Starfleet Maleness that 'good thing we went with all the [fill in the blank] because it saved us after The Burn'. Well, IDK what this crisis was but to put it as politely as I can 'all the Woke horseshit'. From what I've seen The Burn must've been a nasty yeast infection.
You know, they could write the most flaming captain in the history of humanity, male or female, and as long as the story and writing were good I honestly wouldn't care.
A bit of trivia I noted. The evil annoying villain is half Klingon half Tellarite, the first officer is half Klingon half Jem H'dar.
You know what that means don't you?
The Klingons will F*** ANYTHING !
You know, they could write the most flaming captain in the history of humanity, male or female, and as long as the story and writing were good I honestly wouldn't care.
A bit of trivia I noted. The evil annoying villain is half Klingon half Tellarite, the first officer is half Klingon half Jem H'dar.
You know what that means don't you?
The Klingons will F*** ANYTHING !
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pigfarmer
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I feel the need to insert a disclaimer that as a 61+ year old adult I only give this so much steam, I'm not sitting here in a Starfleet uniform or anything but I do like to bitch about it. Star Trek was my go to since I was a little kid and I don't like it when they screw with the recipe. Since it's already weathered several extremely bad movies and spinoffs I imagine the shields will hold for this one too.
Like most things Woke and DEI they'll continue to peddle this as successful whatever the case might actually be. I stream this through Paramount+ which just increased it's monthly rate - maybe to absorb the ridiculous cost of this foolishness. I'd cancel it but for other content. I'd cancel regular TV service too but my wife likes it.
I've seen a few very clever AIs that have inserted Gunnery Sgt. Hartmann into various horror films. I'd consider Academy to be a horror show of sorts and make an open appeal to the All Seeing AI to make this for me. They could say he's on loan or got loose from the War College they've mentioned. If they want to poo poo male toxicity then give them something to cry about.
Like most things Woke and DEI they'll continue to peddle this as successful whatever the case might actually be. I stream this through Paramount+ which just increased it's monthly rate - maybe to absorb the ridiculous cost of this foolishness. I'd cancel it but for other content. I'd cancel regular TV service too but my wife likes it.
I've seen a few very clever AIs that have inserted Gunnery Sgt. Hartmann into various horror films. I'd consider Academy to be a horror show of sorts and make an open appeal to the All Seeing AI to make this for me. They could say he's on loan or got loose from the War College they've mentioned. If they want to poo poo male toxicity then give them something to cry about.
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
Always been Woke? Uhhhh.... no it hasn't .... been here the whole time........
‘Star Trek’ actress argues that series has always been ‘woke’ as new show faces backlash
By
Madison Colombo, Fox News
Published Jan. 20, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET
The latest installment in the “Star Trek” franchise is facing mounting backlash from fans who say it’s gone “woke,” even as many critics praise the new show and studio executives have already approved a second season.
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” premiered last week on Paramount+ to relatively high reviews from critics, including an 87% “Certified Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes. But audience scores suggest a far more divided response.
Cast members have leaned into the “woke” label, saying “Star Trek” has always been that way.
Actress Gina Yashere, who plays Lura Thok in the series, defended the franchise during a CNN appearance, arguing that “Star Trek” has been “woke from day one.”
“Woke is a good word. It’s been given negative connotations. But woke just means you’re awake and aware of everything that’s going on in the world around you,” she said in a clip of the interview posted to her Instagram account.
Longtime “Star Trek” actor Robert Picardo echoed that sentiment, writing on Instagram that the franchise’s “heart was ‘woke’” long before the term existed.
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Yashere argued that the series has been “woke from day one.”CNN
The series currently holds a 43% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from a lower score of 35% last week. On IMDb, the series gets a 4.7 out of 10, with over 3,000 one-star reviews.
Some entertainment critics and online commentators have blamed the low scores on review-bombing, while other fans say the backlash reflects dissatisfaction with the show itself, not just its politics.
“Starfleet Academy” has been slammed by viewers online, accusing the show of going “woke.” White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller joined the outcry last week, posting on X, “Tragic. But it’s not too late for @paramountplus to save the franchise. Step 1: Reconcile with @WilliamShatner and give him total creative control.”
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The series currently holds a 43% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from a lower score of 35% last week.John Medland/Paramount+
Miller was responding to a clip of the show shared by the X account @EndWokeness on Jan. 10. The post has received more than 3.6 million views. The video shows several characters speaking aboard a Starfleet vessel, including a moment in which one character pauses mid-scene to put on glasses.
Some viewers online accused the episode of being unfaithful to the franchise and mocked the series’ famous motto, joking, “To boldly go where no one wanted.” Billionaire Elon Musk also weighed in on the clip, joking that in this version of the future they “banned Ozempic and LASIK.”
William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original “Star Trek” series, responded sarcastically to Miller’s post.
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American actor Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock and Canadian actor William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk appear in a scene from ‘The Man Trap,’ the premiere episode of ‘Star Trek,’ which aired on September 8, 1966.Getty Images
“The fact that they have not cure Hyperopia by the 32rd Century is an abysmal oversight on the writers!” Shatner wrote, adding, “That is what you meant, right?”
The backlash surrounding “Starfleet Academy” began before its first two episodes premiered on Jan. 15, after several cast members publicly praised the show’s focus on inclusivity and progressive themes.
“Starfleet Academy” is the latest series to face review-bombing amid broader culture-war debates. Disney’s “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” which premiered in 2024, faced similar backlash from fans online after its creators publicly described it as the “gayest” installment in the franchise.
‘Star Trek’ actress argues that series has always been ‘woke’ as new show faces backlash
By
Madison Colombo, Fox News
Published Jan. 20, 2026, 7:44 p.m. ET
The latest installment in the “Star Trek” franchise is facing mounting backlash from fans who say it’s gone “woke,” even as many critics praise the new show and studio executives have already approved a second season.
“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” premiered last week on Paramount+ to relatively high reviews from critics, including an 87% “Certified Fresh” score on Rotten Tomatoes. But audience scores suggest a far more divided response.
Cast members have leaned into the “woke” label, saying “Star Trek” has always been that way.
Actress Gina Yashere, who plays Lura Thok in the series, defended the franchise during a CNN appearance, arguing that “Star Trek” has been “woke from day one.”
“Woke is a good word. It’s been given negative connotations. But woke just means you’re awake and aware of everything that’s going on in the world around you,” she said in a clip of the interview posted to her Instagram account.
Longtime “Star Trek” actor Robert Picardo echoed that sentiment, writing on Instagram that the franchise’s “heart was ‘woke’” long before the term existed.
3Yashere argued that the series has been “woke from day one.”CNN
The series currently holds a 43% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from a lower score of 35% last week. On IMDb, the series gets a 4.7 out of 10, with over 3,000 one-star reviews.
Some entertainment critics and online commentators have blamed the low scores on review-bombing, while other fans say the backlash reflects dissatisfaction with the show itself, not just its politics.
“Starfleet Academy” has been slammed by viewers online, accusing the show of going “woke.” White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller joined the outcry last week, posting on X, “Tragic. But it’s not too late for @paramountplus to save the franchise. Step 1: Reconcile with @WilliamShatner and give him total creative control.”
3The series currently holds a 43% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, up from a lower score of 35% last week.John Medland/Paramount+
Miller was responding to a clip of the show shared by the X account @EndWokeness on Jan. 10. The post has received more than 3.6 million views. The video shows several characters speaking aboard a Starfleet vessel, including a moment in which one character pauses mid-scene to put on glasses.
Some viewers online accused the episode of being unfaithful to the franchise and mocked the series’ famous motto, joking, “To boldly go where no one wanted.” Billionaire Elon Musk also weighed in on the clip, joking that in this version of the future they “banned Ozempic and LASIK.”
William Shatner, who played Captain James T. Kirk in the original “Star Trek” series, responded sarcastically to Miller’s post.
3American actor Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock and Canadian actor William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk appear in a scene from ‘The Man Trap,’ the premiere episode of ‘Star Trek,’ which aired on September 8, 1966.Getty Images
“The fact that they have not cure Hyperopia by the 32rd Century is an abysmal oversight on the writers!” Shatner wrote, adding, “That is what you meant, right?”
The backlash surrounding “Starfleet Academy” began before its first two episodes premiered on Jan. 15, after several cast members publicly praised the show’s focus on inclusivity and progressive themes.
“Starfleet Academy” is the latest series to face review-bombing amid broader culture-war debates. Disney’s “Star Wars: The Acolyte,” which premiered in 2024, faced similar backlash from fans online after its creators publicly described it as the “gayest” installment in the franchise.
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It's fair to say that it has always been somewhat left-leaning, but still watchable for a politically diverse audience until the relase of the series "Discovery" in 2017, at the dawn of the era of "woke", and then every new Star Trek series became completely intolerable.
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pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
TOS was way ahead of its time in many respects but there are many places where you sort of have to squint heavily to see any progressive thought. Space waitresses in mini skirts bringing the captain coffee on the bridge for example.
We just watched The Savage Curtain last night. At one point Lincoln calls Uhura a 'charming nigress' and he apologizes for using the term. She tells him no offense was taken by mere words and she understood his intent.
Now that's actually progressive and ahead of its time. We seem to have regressed considerably in the name of being Woke. They dance around labels and pronouns but try saying that on The View or the like and see what happens next. You'd literally be crucified on the spot. I'd imagine an apology tour including Al Sharpton would be on the menu.............
We just watched The Savage Curtain last night. At one point Lincoln calls Uhura a 'charming nigress' and he apologizes for using the term. She tells him no offense was taken by mere words and she understood his intent.
Now that's actually progressive and ahead of its time. We seem to have regressed considerably in the name of being Woke. They dance around labels and pronouns but try saying that on The View or the like and see what happens next. You'd literally be crucified on the spot. I'd imagine an apology tour including Al Sharpton would be on the menu.............
pigfarmer
tall, thin, irritable
For this p.o.s yesterday was a good day to die. Victimhood is in fashion, this thing just flat out sucked.
Divisive ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Canceled After Two Seasons
By James Hibberd
March 23, 2026
Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter in 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.' Brooke Palmer/Paramount+
So much for Paramount+‘s Gen Z Star Trek show.
The streamer has decided to end Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after season two.
Starfleet Academy had recently finished airing its debut season. Paramount+ had (rather optimistically, as it turned out) already ordered a second season, which recently wrapped production.
Starfleet Academy has been a polarizing entry in the Trek canon. Many critics have celebrated the show for focusing on a younger generation and its coming-of-age themes. On social media, the show has been a frequent target of mockery from those who claim the show is too “woke.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the show had an 87 percent positive critics score, but a dismal 51 percent audience score.
The news comes at a time when there are no longer any Star Trek TV shows in production, though there are two previously filmed seasons of Strange New Worlds that have yet to air.
There has also been speculation about the future of Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who has guided the franchise’s TV revival across several shows. Kurtzman’s deal goes through the end of 2026. Paramount+ is currently in talks with Kurtzman and his Secret Hideout production company about renewing or extending his deal, though it’s not clear if that deal will still include oversight of Star Trek (Kurtzman has produced other titles for the company, including Hawaii Five-O, Scorpion and Salvation).
On the film side, Paramount Pictures remains in early development on Star Trek projects.
CBS Studios and Paramount+ released this statement: “We’re incredibly proud of the ambition, passion, and creativity that went into bringing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life. The series introduced audiences to a bold new group of characters, welcomed familiar faces, and expanded the Star Trek universe in exciting new ways. We’re grateful to [EPs] Alex Kurtzman, Noga Landau, Gaia Violo, and the entire cast and crew who pushed storytelling boundaries in the spirit of Gene Roddenberry’s vision. We look forward to sharing the upcoming second and final season with everyone, and continuing to celebrate the cast, crew, and all that was accomplished with this series.”
In addition, Kurtzman, Landau and Violo released a lengthy open letter about the cancellation — and addressed some of the criticism surrounding the show. Here is the letter in full:
“It’s been my and Noga’s joy and privilege to help carry Gene Roddenberry’s extraordinary vision forward with Starfleet Academy, thanks to the hundreds of hardworking humans who pour every ounce of their talents into the work daily with imagination and reverence. We are in post-production now on what will be the second and final season. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together on this show, and the world will get to see the work of these extraordinary artists when season two airs. We will finish strong.
Whether you’re working on Star Trek or part of the marvel that is Star Trek fandom — its very heart, soul, and conscience — the joy comes from adventuring across boundaries of time, space, and the humanly possible in service to Roddenberry’s transformative vision of the future. That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism. Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature. It dares to imagine a society of “infinite diversity in infinite combinations,” free of war, hate, poverty, disease, and repression, and dedicated to the spirit of scientific inquiry and respect for all life, whether carbon or silicon-based, green-skinned or blue.
But make no mistake: Gene Roddenberry wasn’t some starry-eyed dreamer. He was a decorated Army bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater. He had seen first-hand the grim consequences of the worst of human nature. And his vision of the future wasn’t just a promise of hope. It was also a warning. In a fraught, frightening time of intolerance and violence, Star Trek said: Look! We made it! But just barely. First, we had to put all those ancient scourges behind us. It said that what makes us glorious as a species, and gives us hope for the future and the galaxy is inextricably linked to what makes us dangerous to each other, to this one world we presently inhabit, and to ourselves. That dual message — of hope and of warning — isn’t just a pretty dream but a call to action, to think about who we are in a different way.
Please don’t take our word for it. Take Gene’s:
“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms. […] If we cannot learn to actually enjoy those small differences, to take a positive delight in those small differences between our own kind, here on this planet, then we do not deserve to go out into space and meet the diversity that is almost certainly out there.”
With enduring hope that his vision of the future is possible, for our children, their children, and every future cadet in Starfleet Academy:
Live Long and Prosper.”
Divisive ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Canceled After Two Seasons
The Paramount+ 'Star Trek' show will end after its already filmed second season.By James Hibberd
March 23, 2026
Paul Giamatti and Holly Hunter in 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.' Brooke Palmer/Paramount+
So much for Paramount+‘s Gen Z Star Trek show.
The streamer has decided to end Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after season two.
Starfleet Academy had recently finished airing its debut season. Paramount+ had (rather optimistically, as it turned out) already ordered a second season, which recently wrapped production.
Starfleet Academy has been a polarizing entry in the Trek canon. Many critics have celebrated the show for focusing on a younger generation and its coming-of-age themes. On social media, the show has been a frequent target of mockery from those who claim the show is too “woke.”
On Rotten Tomatoes, the show had an 87 percent positive critics score, but a dismal 51 percent audience score.
The news comes at a time when there are no longer any Star Trek TV shows in production, though there are two previously filmed seasons of Strange New Worlds that have yet to air.
There has also been speculation about the future of Star Trek executive producer Alex Kurtzman, who has guided the franchise’s TV revival across several shows. Kurtzman’s deal goes through the end of 2026. Paramount+ is currently in talks with Kurtzman and his Secret Hideout production company about renewing or extending his deal, though it’s not clear if that deal will still include oversight of Star Trek (Kurtzman has produced other titles for the company, including Hawaii Five-O, Scorpion and Salvation).
On the film side, Paramount Pictures remains in early development on Star Trek projects.
CBS Studios and Paramount+ released this statement: “We’re incredibly proud of the ambition, passion, and creativity that went into bringing Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to life. The series introduced audiences to a bold new group of characters, welcomed familiar faces, and expanded the Star Trek universe in exciting new ways. We’re grateful to [EPs] Alex Kurtzman, Noga Landau, Gaia Violo, and the entire cast and crew who pushed storytelling boundaries in the spirit of Gene Roddenberry’s vision. We look forward to sharing the upcoming second and final season with everyone, and continuing to celebrate the cast, crew, and all that was accomplished with this series.”
In addition, Kurtzman, Landau and Violo released a lengthy open letter about the cancellation — and addressed some of the criticism surrounding the show. Here is the letter in full:
“It’s been my and Noga’s joy and privilege to help carry Gene Roddenberry’s extraordinary vision forward with Starfleet Academy, thanks to the hundreds of hardworking humans who pour every ounce of their talents into the work daily with imagination and reverence. We are in post-production now on what will be the second and final season. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished together on this show, and the world will get to see the work of these extraordinary artists when season two airs. We will finish strong.
Whether you’re working on Star Trek or part of the marvel that is Star Trek fandom — its very heart, soul, and conscience — the joy comes from adventuring across boundaries of time, space, and the humanly possible in service to Roddenberry’s transformative vision of the future. That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism. Star Trek places its bet on the best in human nature. It dares to imagine a society of “infinite diversity in infinite combinations,” free of war, hate, poverty, disease, and repression, and dedicated to the spirit of scientific inquiry and respect for all life, whether carbon or silicon-based, green-skinned or blue.
But make no mistake: Gene Roddenberry wasn’t some starry-eyed dreamer. He was a decorated Army bomber pilot in the Pacific Theater. He had seen first-hand the grim consequences of the worst of human nature. And his vision of the future wasn’t just a promise of hope. It was also a warning. In a fraught, frightening time of intolerance and violence, Star Trek said: Look! We made it! But just barely. First, we had to put all those ancient scourges behind us. It said that what makes us glorious as a species, and gives us hope for the future and the galaxy is inextricably linked to what makes us dangerous to each other, to this one world we presently inhabit, and to ourselves. That dual message — of hope and of warning — isn’t just a pretty dream but a call to action, to think about who we are in a different way.
Please don’t take our word for it. Take Gene’s:
“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms. […] If we cannot learn to actually enjoy those small differences, to take a positive delight in those small differences between our own kind, here on this planet, then we do not deserve to go out into space and meet the diversity that is almost certainly out there.”
With enduring hope that his vision of the future is possible, for our children, their children, and every future cadet in Starfleet Academy:
Live Long and Prosper.”