Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Seen it?2022 | 4 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
People are still talking about it and it earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Star Trek, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Follow Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.7 million people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Season by season
The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
- Season 12022 · 10 episodes · 98% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.3 out of 10Saturday
- Season 22023 · 10 episodes · 97% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.5 out of 10Saturday
- Season 32025 · 10 episodes · 88% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.5 out of 10Saturday
- Season 42026 · 10 episodes · 90% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.8 out of 10Saturday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman
- Anson MountCaptain Christopher Pike
- Ethan PeckSpock
- Jess BushChristine Chapel
- Christina ChongLa'An Noonien-Singh
- Celia Rose GoodingNyota Uhura
- Melissa NaviaErica Ortegas
- Babs OlusanmokunDr. Joseph M'Benga
- Martin QuinnLieutenant Montgomery Scott
- Rebecca RomijnUna Chin-Riley