# Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)

> Captain Christopher Pike and his Enterprise crew explore strange new worlds in the years before Kirk takes command.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/86640

## Facts

- Seasons: 4
- Episodes: 40
- Episode runtime: 53 min
- Status: Returning Series
- Genres: science fiction, drama
- Created by: Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman
- Network: Paramount+
- Cast: Anson Mount, Ethan Peck, Jess Bush, Christina Chong, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Babs Olusanmokun, Martin Quinn
- TMDB rating: 8.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12327578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Tone: hopeful, optimistic, witty, adventurous, earnest

## What critics say

Viewers broadly consider it an acclaimed, warmly embraced prequel that reinvigorates classic Star Trek with strong episodic adventures and a well-drawn ensemble, though later seasons draw more mixed responses.

## Synopsis

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022-present) is an American science fiction series created by Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman and Akiva Goldsman for Paramount+. Set in the years before Captain James Kirk takes over, it follows Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Science Officer Spock (Ethan Peck) and first officer Una Chin-Riley (Rebecca Romijn) as they command the U.S.S. Enterprise on scientific and diplomatic missions. Chief medical officer Christine Chapel (Jess Bush) and tactical officer La'An Noonien-Singh (Christina Chong) round out a crew whose personal lives thread through the standalone adventures. The engine is simple: each week the crew arrives at an unknown world, faces a moral or technical crisis, and must find a solution that fits Federation ideals while protecting the people aboard. Episodes mix lighthearted banter with emotional character beats, and a season-long arc gives the stories momentum. Told across four seasons with ten episodes each, the show carries a hopeful, curious tone with a warm family-like crew and bright, colorful starship sets. Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series, Star Trek: Discovery and The Orville will find resonance in its optimistic exploration.

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