
A few years ago, it looked like Star Trek was doing really well on streaming, with shows like Discovery, Picard, and Strange New Worlds. We even got the first animated Trek series in a long time with Lower Decks and Prodigy. Discovery lasted five seasons, and Picard ran for its planned three. However, when Lower Decks and Prodigy were cancelled unexpectedly, and Strange New Worlds received a shortened final season, it felt like something was shifting. For years, the creative direction of Star Trek was led by Secret Hideout, the production company of Alex Kurtzman, who has been involved with Trek since the 2009 movie reboot. Now that Skydance has taken ownership of Paramount, are they planning a new path for the franchise? Kurtzman says he’s not done with Star Trek, but it’s unclear if the ultimate decision is his to make.