What's inside?
Head up and fasten your seat belts for Star Trek Discovery Season 5. Following the trend of Discovery’s seasons growing shorter (season 1 had 15 episodes, season 2 had 14 episodes, and seasons 3 and 4 had 13 episodes each), Paramount commissioned only 10 episodes for the fifth season. Filming began on June 13th.
After the events of Season 4, we know that the galaxy and universe are in a bit more harmony now that Michael Burnham and company have defeated the Dark Matter Anomaly and even helped restore Earth to the Federation. It was a 31st Century win for the crew who’s been the operating way in the future after the second season’s events.
Star Trek: Discovery Series Overview
Star Trek: Discovery is an American television series created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service CBS All Access. It is the first series developed specifically for that service and the first Star Trek series since Star Trek: Enterprise concluded in 2005. The seventh series in the Star Trek franchise was announced in October 2016 when CBS Corporation separated from Viacom. Derek Harmsworth, president of Little, Brown’s UK division, called it “the biggest TV series of 2017.” The first trailer was released on May 17, 2017.
The series follows the crew of the USS Discovery as they investigate the disappearance of a Starfleet vessel. The show was initially set aboard the USS Discovery (NCC-1031) before the ship was destroyed in the second season. The third season followed the crew of the USS Discovery on their journey 930 years into the future.
Star Trek: Discovery premiered on September 24, 2017, in the United States on CBS All Access. The rest of the world received the series on Netflix a day later, outside of Canada, which aired on Bell Media’s Space channel and CraveTV streaming service. The series was also available on CBS Interactive’s over-the-top video service, CBSN.
The first season consisted of 15 episodes, while the second and third seasons each consisted of 14 episodes. The fourth season will consist of 13 episodes. As per the recent updates, Star Trek Discovery Season 5 is underway production and will air in 2023.
Star Trek: Discovery has been generally well received by critics. The first season was praised for its characters, acting, writing, and visual effects, but received criticism for its pace and lack of focus. The second and third seasons were praised for their character development, improved pacing, and political narratives.
The series has been nominated for several awards, winning three Primetime Emmy Awards, two Critics’ Choice Television Awards, and a Visual Effects Society Award. And yes, there is more to come.
Series Title | Star Trek Discovery Season 5 |
Genre | Science Fiction/Adventure/Drama |
Previous Seasons | 4 |
Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Status | In-progress |
Total Episodes | 10 |
Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Release Date | Early of 2023 |
Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Update
Star Trek Discovery Season 5 follows the crew of the USS Discovery 900 years after the events of The Original Series. They are on a galactic adventure to find a mysterious power that has been hidden for centuries, which other groups are also searching for. The season is produced by CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Entertainment. Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise serve as showrunners.
Sonequa Martin-Green plays Michael Burnham, captain of the Discovery. Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, Blu Del Barrio, and David Ajala also star this season. Callum Keith Rennie joins them. Development for this season had begun in March 2020 so that it could be filmed back-to-back with the fourth season in Toronto, but these plans were changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was officially ordered again In January 2022, and filming began in Toronto, Canada, last June.
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Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Plot
The trailer for Star Trek Discovery season 5 hints that Burnham and her crew will embark on a galaxy-spanning treasure hunt. However, there will be plenty of time for other adventures. Here are some avenues we think the show might want to explore alongside the treasure hunt:
The series will focus on what’s next for Book. The last time we saw him, he was helping people the D.M.A had hurt, even though it meant that the villainous Tarka would punish him. However, that doesn’t have to be the end of his story. The show may explore his new direction.
Another likely plotline for Star Trek Discovery season 5 is the Federation’s attempt to regain power after ‘The Burn’ damaged its reputation. Earth is due to rejoin, which could show viewers how the organization tries to become a positive force once again.
Star Trek Day provided a broad, vague overview of the plot, which fits into the treasure hunt theme. The description reads: “Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S Discovery uncover a mystery that sends them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But they are not alone in their quest… dangerous foes desperate to claim the prize for themselves will stop at nothing to get it.”
Star Trek Discovery season 5 will develop the crew’s relationships, which has been one of the show’s main themes. Many unlikely friendships (such as Tilly and Saru) have become essential to the series. In Star Trek Discovery season 5, Michael Burnham will grow as a captain with the help of Saru and her other experienced staff.
Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Cast: Who is in it?
Sonequa Martin-Green will continue her role as Captain Michael Burnham, but an official cast list hasn’t been released yet. Most likely, all of your favorite stars from the show will be back, including Doug Jones playing a Starfleet Kelpien named Saru and Anthony Rapp playing Paul Stamets. Additionally, Mary Wiseman will return as Sylvia Tilly, David Ajala as Cleveland ‘Book’ Booker, Wilson Cruz as Hugh Culber, and Tig Notaro Jett Reno.
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Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Trailer
Unfortunately, since there is no release date, we do not have a full trailer of Star Trek Discovery Season 5. However, when a date is confirmed, the trailer will likely come out in the month leading up to the premiere. We did get a teaser trailer though, and it looks very promising. The debut was at New York Comic Con 2022. It makes the new season look like a lot of fun.