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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

2022 – nowShow4 seasons40 episodesTV-14

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Metacritic777.0Rotten Tomatoes93%61%

A nostalgic, wondrous drama series about the future and technology, with standout performances and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

4 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S1E10 "A Quality of Mercy" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
7.9
7.0
6.1

Story

Boldly go one step closer to where it all began.

Follow Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.

Feels like

  • Optimistic Space Opera
  • Nostalgic Prequel
  • Ensemble Character Study
  • Classic Sci-Fi Ethics
  • Visually Stunning Star Trek
  • Hopeful Futurism
  • Deep Lore Exploration
  • Philosophical Humanism
  • High-Stakes Diplomacy
  • Comfort Viewing

Cast

24 of 167 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Chris Fisher, Jordan Canning, Dan Liu
Written by
Onitra Johnson, Henry Alonso Myers, Davy Perez
Produced by
Andrea Raffaghello, Kathryn Lyn, Paul Gadd
Music by
Nami Melumad, Alexander Courage

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Facts

May 5, 2022 · September 24, 2026 · Still running

First aired
May 5, 2022
Latest episode
September 24, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 40 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
94 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?"

Questions about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?

Paramount+

In the United States, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 86 other countries.

Is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.1, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 77). Critics rate it higher (85 out of 100) than audiences (71). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.1 against 7.9 for the best season.

Which season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 7.9. Season 4 is the weakest at 6.1. The highest-rated episode is A Quality of Mercy (season 1, episode 10) at 9.0, and the lowest is Like Chronitons Through the Hourglass (season 4, episode 7) at 4.3.

Is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds okay for kids?

TV-14Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.