Star Trek: Discovery fingerprintRelentless energy, big heart, a touch of humor.
Nerve-racking and epic
Fast from start to finish.
Awe-inspiring and moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
The future, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Nerve-racking and epic
Fast from start to finish.
Star Trek: Discovery is nerve-racking, epic, and thrilling.
Awe-inspiring and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring, moving, and hopeful. Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
The future, politics, and family
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around the future, politics, and family. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography, score, and editing
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the cinematography, score, and editing stand out.
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At the edge of the universe, discovery begins.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Star Trek: Discovery is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.
5 seasons
It has 5 seasons with 65 episodes.
Not quite. Critics rate Star Trek: Discovery higher (79) than audiences (48). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
It ran from 2017 to 2024 and has ended.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+60GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Star Trek: Discovery in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
TV Tropes lists 266 storytelling tropes for Star Trek: Discovery, including Riddle for the Ages, May It Never Happen Again, Disappointing Heritage Reveal.
6.9
