The characters are gearing up to go on another mission. Characters in Star Trek: Discovery is subtle, moving, and adventurous. Everything is promising, from the brilliant characters to the storyline.
The team of the USS Discovery is the focus of the show. It takes place over 900 years following the occurrences of Star Trek: The Original Series. The crew is on a galactic journey to discover a mystical force that has been concealed for millennia and is sought after by other threatening organizations.
Now that’s a promising narrative. Since the announcement of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, spectators are curious about its release and more update on it. And there have been a few recent developments indicating the show’s fate with more details.
You might be surprised to learn that Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will serve as the series finale. The show’s characters’ journey will soon come to an end, according to a recent announcement from Paramount. There’s going to be one last exciting run.
The decision to conclude the show came as a result of cost-cutting measures for Paramount’s streaming content.
Tanya Giles, the chief programming officer at Paramount Streaming, confirmed the show’s ending.
She said, “Star Trek: Discovery is a perennial favorite on the service, near and dear to the hearts of legions of ‘Star Trek’ fans as well as all of us here at Paramount+.”
She continued, “The series and its incredible cast and creatives ushered in a new era for Star Trek when it debuted over six years ago, embracing the future of streaming with serialized storytelling, bringing to life deep and complex characters that honor Gene Roddenberry’s legacy of representing diversity and inclusion, and pushing the envelope with award-winning world-building.
This final season will see our beloved crew take on a new adventure and we can’t wait to celebrate the series’ impact on the franchise leading up to its final season early next year.”
‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Season 5 Release Date Announcement
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is set to premiere on the streaming service Paramount+ in early 2024 and will consist of a total of ten episodes.
Sonequa Martin-Green also discussed the series’ conclusion.
“I can hardly believe that this mind-blowing journey with Star Trek: Discovery is ending. I’m astoundingly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to have taken part in a legacy alongside an extraordinary cast, phenomenal crew, and remarkable writing team.”
She added, “The fans welcomed us into their hearts as we launched a new iteration of ‘Trek’ and an entire entertainment platform, and we’ll never forget it. 65 episodes later, here’s to the entire company of Star Trek: Discovery, to the show and its fifth and final season, to its beloved fans, and to all those who envision a better future. Let’s fly.”
The showrunners of Star Trek: Discovery noted that there would be no ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ if Sonequa Martin-Green and her extraordinary team were not around.
“Of course, there would be no Discovery without Sonequa Martin-Green and the extraordinary team of artists, both in front of and behind the camera, who have brought this show to life.
Their passion and determination to make every episode special have been deeply inspiring; so too has their love and support for one another and their genuine love for Star Trek. Discovery has truly become a family over the years — and we couldn’t be more grateful to be part of it.”
After this update, audiences’ emotions are mixed. It’s exciting to have another season, but it’s also saddening to know it’s coming to an end.
Anyways, what are your thoughts on the ending of the show? You are welcome to keep in touch with us for more updates in the coming days.