Streaming services continue to struggle in a crowded landscape, and Paramount+ is no exception. In fact, the biggest change to “Trek” we will see in 2024 is a scaling back of new content. Yet the studio has already announced one new show, based on a decades-old idea that was never made. Tentatively titled “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the series will be set at the training grounds for Starfleet cadets and follow a group of fresh-faced recruits as they hope to earn a spot in the final frontier.
Though little is known about the series beyond that basic premise, it’s strongly suggested that it will take place in the 32nd-century era seen in later seasons of “Discovery.” With the character of Tilly (Mary Wiseman) leaving in Season 4 to take a position at a newly minted Starfleet Academy, it’s possible (if not likely) that she’ll headline the series. If the show is indeed set in the “Discovery” time period, it also opens the door to continued appearances from that show’s characters, including Captain Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Saru (Doug Jones).
The bigger shift, however, is that the show is being targeted at teens and young adults, a totally new approach for the franchise. Unfortunately, fans may be in for a lengthy wait, as no casting has been officially announced and production is only said to be commencing sometime this year — meaning we will probably be without a new “Trek” show in 2024.
