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Star Trek: Discovery

2017·Show
65Episodes in5Seasons·TV-14
66
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A , drama series: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

At the edge of the universe, discovery begins.

Follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself.
Optimistic Space OperaDiverse Ensemble CastHigh-Stakes DiplomacyEmotional Character ArcsVisually Stunning CGIModern Star Trek LegacyPhilosophical Sci-FiFound Family DynamicsEpic Orchestral ScoreSocial Justice Themes

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Questions about Star Trek: Discovery

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Where can I stream Star Trek: Discovery?

In the United States, Star Trek: Discovery streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 67 other countries.

Is Star Trek: Discovery worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). Critics rate it higher (79 out of 100) than audiences (48). Season 4 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.8 against 7.5 for the best season.

Which season of Star Trek: Discovery is best?

Seasons 1 and 2, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 4 is the weakest at 5.8. The highest-rated episode is If Memory Serves (season 2, episode 8) at 8.2, and the lowest is All Is Possible (season 4, episode 4) at 5.3.

Is Star Trek: Discovery okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

Can I half-watch Star Trek: Discovery?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Star Trek: Discovery good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Star Trek: Discovery use?

Riddle for the AgesMay It Never Happen AgainDisappointing Heritage RevealSignificant Wardrobe ShiftRemember the New Guy?Grievous Harm with a BodyCosmetically Advanced PrequelCall-BackTechnology Erasure EventContinuity PornYou Are in Command NowThe Bus Came Backand 254 more

TV Tropes lists 266 tropes for it, including Riddle for the Ages, May It Never Happen Again, and Disappointing Heritage Reveal.