SummaryThe first class of cadets at the Starfleet Academy in over 120 years includes Caleb Mir (Sandro Rosta), an orphan human searching for his mother, in the latest Star Trek series set in the 32nd century.
Created By:Gaia Violo
❮ Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Season 1
Season Premiere:
Feb 19, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
66
User score
Generally Unfavorable
2.3
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
63% Positive
15 Reviews
15 Reviews
38% Mixed
9 Reviews
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0% Negative
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Jan 8, 2026
90
While the core tenets of the franchise are ever-present, the series breaks the mold in all the best ways. For fans who loved Star Trek's recent animated offerings for their bold willingness to do something different, Starfleet Academy is once again pushing the boundaries of this universe for the better and building a world worth returning to.
Jan 8, 2026
80
It is a nostalgic treat for Trekkies while also being something completely new, and isn’t afraid of a little silliness along the way, while still managing to retain the core ethos of what makes “Trek” tick.
User score
Generally Unfavorable
22% Positive
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
2% Mixed
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76% Negative
37 Ratings
37 Ratings
Feb 16, 2026
10
The series is actually quite good - the characters are well written and given substantial time for genuine development, much like classic Trek at its best. The storytelling feels thoughtful and **** heavy bombardment from rightists just shows what they're truly afraid of: the significant cultural impact this series may have on audiences. That reactionary panic is honestly a bonus reason to watch and judge for yourself.
Jan 30, 2026
10
I wasnt sure at first. But after episode 4, it really kicked off for me. It really has wheels. It feels like it could honestly connect with the current culture without the need to lean so heavy on lore. Because traditions can be expanded. This is what we needed. New ground of ideas and concepts. But yea, the cute touches with the recycling bin, the almond bucket, and other background content just works. Can you start with episode 4? You'll miss a lot. But I feel it is the best so far.
Jan 15, 2026
70
While the dialogue is never so dense that I felt completely lost, I found myself checking out every time the characters spent too much time explaining complicated scientific concepts or deep-cut Trek lore. Fortunately, the show has, in its talented young cast, a built-in north star.
Jan 15, 2026
68
The student characterizations are overly familiar collegiate archetypes, which makes the professors/administrators the more interesting bunch, including Voyager’s holographic (now grouchier) doctor (Robert Picardo), sarcastic former Discovery engineer Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) and Ake’s No. 1, snarly half-Jem’Hadar, half-Kilingon Lura Throk (scene-stealer Gina Yashere, “Bob (Hearts) Abishola”).
Jan 15, 2026
60
“Starfleet Academy” will certainly be an acquired taste, and it’s likely a lot of veteran Trekkies will turn their noses up at it on concept alone. Sometimes, it earns that reputation. .... If creator Giala Violo and showrunner Noga Landau keep sharpening their characters’ immature edges, they might just find exciting new frontiers to explore.
Jan 8, 2026
50
Whether this series can live up to that legacy remains an open question, but it’s planting some of the right seeds.
Jan 8, 2026
40
Unsure of whether to extend a hand to new fans and make a sprawling, centuries-spanning universe accessible, or to play the hits to a fanbase often frustrated at the show's continued direction, it will likely wind up satisfying nobody.
Jan 22, 2026
10
1st 2 Episodes are fantastic. Cant wait to see what the rest of the season has to offer!
Mar 6, 2026
8
It's amazing to see the sheer volume of negativity. This is a positive, reinforcing story. I think people are so jaded and angry they want to reinforce the feeling. This show breaks that mould and doesn't subscribe to the never ending series focused on doom and gloom. While the campy scenes I could do without its a great story, drawing from star treks legacy story lines and characters. I appreciate the occasional humor, sarcasm and wit.looking forward to more.
Feb 23, 2026
1
It presents itself under the established identity of Star Trek, but functions primarily as a vehicle for contemporary ideological messaging. Rather than building on the franchise’s traditional narrative foundations, it repackages modern political themes within the familiar aesthetic and structure of the series. In this way, the brand serves as a conduit through which Woke perspectives are introduced and advanced. Star Trekish at best.
Feb 2, 2026
0
This is one of the worst tv shows ive ever seen. I made it through 8 episodes and its jist awful. Terrible acting and terrible writing. They just destroyed everything raw was ever good about trek. Discovery was a 10 compared to this slop.
Feb 27, 2026
0
Space, the Final Frontier. These are the abuses of the Kurtzman and Landau. Their continuing mission: To purposely **** the whole audience, to eek out new **** and idiocy, to boldly scat where none have dared before.
