Paramount+ has brought back the Star Trek franchise with a fresh spin in 'Starfleet Academy,' a new show that attempts to reinvent the classic sci-fi series. The latest addition to the long-running franchise, it takes place in the late 32nd century and centers around young recruits at the newly reopened Starfleet Academy.
Captain Nahla Ake, played by Hollywood veteran Holly Hunter, becomes the commandant of the academy and is tasked with carrying out her duties despite her troubled past. This is a departure from traditional Trek canon, where characters' backstories are often glossed over in favor of action-packed adventures. The introduction of Captain Ake marks an interesting take on the Starfleet universe.
Other notable instructors include physics teacher Jett Reno (Tig Notaro), who teaches cadets while keeping tabs on their biosignatures as chief medical officer, and even the Doctor (Robert Picardo) returns to reprise his role.
Despite some criticisms regarding the portrayal of female Klingon characters, such as Lura Thok, the overall aesthetic of Starfleet Academy is more vibrant than previous shows, with a darker tone that adds grit to the show.
While opinions are mixed about how this new iteration aligns with traditional Trek canon, there's still much excitement surrounding the potential for 'Starfleet Academy' to explore fresh themes and storylines.
Captain Nahla Ake, played by Hollywood veteran Holly Hunter, becomes the commandant of the academy and is tasked with carrying out her duties despite her troubled past. This is a departure from traditional Trek canon, where characters' backstories are often glossed over in favor of action-packed adventures. The introduction of Captain Ake marks an interesting take on the Starfleet universe.
Other notable instructors include physics teacher Jett Reno (Tig Notaro), who teaches cadets while keeping tabs on their biosignatures as chief medical officer, and even the Doctor (Robert Picardo) returns to reprise his role.
Despite some criticisms regarding the portrayal of female Klingon characters, such as Lura Thok, the overall aesthetic of Starfleet Academy is more vibrant than previous shows, with a darker tone that adds grit to the show.
While opinions are mixed about how this new iteration aligns with traditional Trek canon, there's still much excitement surrounding the potential for 'Starfleet Academy' to explore fresh themes and storylines.
. I love that they're putting a new spin on the franchise, like introducing Captain Nahla Ake as a complex character who's not just about action – her troubled past adds depth to the show. And I'm stoked that Jett Reno and Doctor Picardo are back! 
The dark tone is also a nice change of pace from the usual optimism of Trek 
. It'll be interesting to see if this new direction keeps fans engaged, especially with some mixed reviews about how it aligns with traditional canon 
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. But I guess it's interesting that they brought back the Doctor, who was always a fan favorite.
, love how they're mixing things up with Captain Ake's backstory 
, but overall I'm hyped for the darker tone 
. Bring on the new missions! 
! The addition of Tig Notaro and Robert Picardo is also super cool 
, but I'm still not convinced about this new direction. Bring back some classic elements, maybe? 
! The darker tone adds so much depth to the show, I'm here for it 
. Of course, some people are gonna be like "wait, what about traditional canon?" 
Robert Picardo slaying his role as always! 
captain nahla ache is such an awesome character btw having a troubled past as the commandant of the academy adds this layer of depth to her that makes me wanna root for her from day one. i also love how jett reno and the doctor are back it's like they're trying to recapture some of that classic trek magic 
but at the same time i can see why some people might be skeptical about how this new iteration fits into traditional canon. still, i'm excited to see where starfleet academy takes us 
the thing is, Paramount+ is trying way too hard to reboot Starfleet Academy. I mean, come on, a dark tone? It feels like they're trying to compensate for something 
I think what sets this apart is how it's gonna explore fresh themes and storylines - fingers crossed it stays true to the spirit of Trek while still feeling new and exciting 