What is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds about?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is an American science fiction television series and a part of the larger Star Trek franchise, exploring adventures during a period set before the events of Star Trek: The Original Series. The story revolves around the character of Captain Christopher Pike, played by Anson Mount, as he leads the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise, including key figures Science Officer Spock, portrayed by Ethan Peck, and First Officer Una Chin-Riley or 'Number One', portrayed by Rebecca Romijn. Situated in the vast expanse of the 23rd-century galaxy, the series sees the crew embarking on new missions, encountering unique civilizations, and resolving complex issues influencing the cosmic order. Developed by Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, and Jenny Lumet, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds was born out of a positive reception to the characters' appearances in Star Trek: Discovery, leading to their own standalone storyline in this spin-off series. It remains a part of Kurtzman's extended Star Trek Universe, with the inaugural season launching in 2022 on Paramount+. The series aims to hark back to the original Star Trek's episodic nature, focusing on optimism and exploration while tackling themes relevant to the contemporary audience. As the crew negotiates the final frontier, the show manifests Star Trek's longstanding ethos of seeking knowledge and understanding in a vast, diverse universe.

The first episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds aired on May 05, 2022 and the most recent episode to air was on August 10, 2023.