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Paramount+ launches Star Trek: Starfleet Academy in the late-32nd century, rebooting training with Captain Nahla Ake and a mix of new cadets and returning characters; the two-episode premiere offers glossy visuals, young-adult drama, and Trek Easter eggs as the Federation rebuilds after the burn, signaling a fresh but still recognizable direction for Star Trek.
Variety’s TV review hails Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as a joyous, YA-friendly entry that honors Trek’s legacy while introducing a diverse new cadet class in a 32nd-century setting; Holly Hunter stars as Nahla Ake aboard the USS Athena, guiding Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta) and a cast including Klingon cadet Jay-Den Kraag, Darem Reymi, Genesis Lythe and Sam the hologram, with guest Paul Giamatti. The ten-episode season is largely episodic with Caleb’s mother-mystery arc and romance with Zarima Sadal, and it debuts January 15 on Paramount+ with weekly drops on Thursdays.
Oscar- and Emmy-winning Holly Hunter stars in Paramount+ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy as Nahla Ake, a centuries-old captain and chancellor who leads with empathy. The role marks a rare sci-fi lead for her, praised by collaborators for emotional realism and nuanced leadership. Hunter emphasizes the platform’s optimistic universe, guards her private life, and is already filming a second season as the series progresses.
A warm, campus-set Star Trek spin-off led by Holly Hunter, Starfleet Academy blends cadet mischief with spaceflight stakes, pairing new recruits with familiar Trek humor and mentorship. It aims for broad appeal beyond hardcore fans, delivering a hopeful, human-scaled twist on the franchise while balancing action and campus-life dynamics.