Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022)

Captain Pike leads the U.S.S. Enterprise crew into uncharted space in this acclaimed Star Trek prequel series on Paramount+.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Series Information

  • Original Title: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
  • First Air Year: 2022
  • Last Air Year: 2025
  • Created by: Jenny Lumet, Alex Kurtzman et al.
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama
  • Content Rating (US): TV-PG
  • Number of Seasons: 4
  • Number of Episodes: 30
  • Status: Returning Series
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: May 5, 2022 (United States - TV-PG), May 5, 2022 (Canada - 18+), May 5, 2022 (United Kingdom - 15), May 5, 2022 (Germany - 16), May 5, 2022 (Australia - MA 15+), May 5, 2022 (Brazil - 14), May 5, 2022 (Mexico - B), May 5, 2022 (Spain - TP), May 5, 2022 (South Korea - 12)
  • Networks: Paramount+
  • Production Companies: Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment, CBS Studios, Weed Road Pictures, H M R X Productions
  • Production Countries: United States of America
  • Alternative Titles: Star Trek: Különös új világok (HU), Star Trek: Čudni novi svjetovi (HR), 星际迷航.新世界 (CN), 스타트렉: 스트레인지 뉴 월드 (KR), Star Trek : Nouveaux mondes étranges (CA), Зоряний Шлях: Дивовижні нові світи (UA), Uzay Yolu: Garip Yeni Dünyalar (TR)

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Plot

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.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Trailer

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The frontier awaits.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Jenny Lumet
  • Alex Kurtzman
  • Akiva Goldsman

Main Cast

  • Anson Mount
  • Ethan Peck
  • Jess Bush
  • Christina Chong
  • Celia Rose Gooding
  • Melissa Navia
  • Babs Olusanmokun
  • Rebecca Romijn
  • Alex Kapp Horner
  • Dan Jeannotte

Writers

  • Onitra Johnson
  • Henry Alonso Myers
  • Davy Perez
  • Bill Wolkoff
  • Dana Horgan

Executive Producers

  • Eugene Roddenberry
  • Henry Alonso Myers
  • Akiva Goldsman
  • Alex Kurtzman
  • Aaron Baiers

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds - FAQs

Where can you stream Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is available exclusively on Paramount+. You can access it through Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Premium, the Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or the Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel. Individual episodes are also available for purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds a prequel series?

Yes, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is set roughly a decade before the original 1966 Star Trek series. It follows Captain Christopher Pike commanding the U.S.S. Enterprise alongside a young Spock and Number One, depicting missions that predate James T. Kirk's famous five-year voyage.

Who are the main cast members of Strange New Worlds?

The principal cast includes Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Ethan Peck as Spock, Rebecca Romijn as Number One (Una Chin-Riley), Jess Bush as Christine Chapel, Celia Rose Gooding as Nyota Uhura, Christina Chong as La'An Noonien-Singh, Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas, and Babs Olusanmokun as Dr. Joseph M'Benga.

How many seasons does Strange New Worlds have?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds currently has four seasons. Seasons 1, 2, and 3 each consist of 10 episodes, totalling 30 episodes across the main run. Season 4 is in production. The series also includes a collection of special episodes catalogued separately.

Is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds worth watching?

Widely regarded as one of the strongest entries in the modern Star Trek franchise, Strange New Worlds earned praise from critics and fans alike for its episodic storytelling format, vibrant ensemble cast, and tonal range — blending classic sci-fi adventure with emotional depth, humor, and genuine heart.

What is Star Trek: Strange New Worlds about?

The series follows Captain Christopher Pike, Science Officer Spock, and Number One aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise in the years before Captain Kirk's command. Each episode takes the crew to a new world, embracing the classic anthology-style exploration format that defined the original Star Trek series.

Did Strange New Worlds win any awards?

Yes, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has received multiple award nominations and wins, including recognition at the Saturn Awards and the Hugo Awards. The series earned particular acclaim for its visual effects, writing, and ensemble performances, with Anson Mount and Ethan Peck frequently singled out by critics.

What is the content rating for Strange New Worlds?

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is rated TV-PG in the United States, making it accessible to a broad audience including younger viewers. International ratings vary: the series carries an 18+ rating in Canada, a 15 certificate in the United Kingdom, and a 16 rating in Germany.

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