Star Trek Discovery Season 5: Release date, plot, cast & more

One of Star Trek’s longest-running series ever will finally come to an end, with the Star Trek Discovery Season 5 release date just around the corner. So, here is everything we know so far about the final season.

The fifth and final season of this epic Star Trek series is on the way, with the show aiming to end on a high note after seven years on the small screen. A large part of that is down to Captain Michael Burnham, but sadly, the great Star Trek captain will be leaving our screens in just a few months.

There are still 10 episodes remaining, though, and plenty of adventure still to come. Saying goodbye will be tough, but at least we’ll have some fun before the big finale.

Without further ado, here is everything you need to know about Star Trek Discovery Season 5 release date, the plot details we’ve been given, and the cast coming on board for the final mission.

Contents:

• Star Trek Discovery season 5 release date
• Discovery season 5 cast
• Star Trek Discovery season 5 plot
• Discovery season 5 trailer

Star Trek Discovery Season 5 release date

The first two episodes of Star Trek Discovery Season 5 will premiere on April 4, 2024.

The episodes, titled Red Directive and Under the Twin Moons, will kickstart the final run of episodes in the Star Trek series, which is scheduled to end on May 30, 2024. After the double episode premiere, new episodes will drop weekly every Thursday.

Variety reported on the confirmation of this being the final season, with series star and producer Sonequa Martin-Green talking about the news. “I can hardly believe that this mind-blowing journey with ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ is ending,” she said.

Martin-Green added: “I’m astoundingly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to have taken part in a legacy alongside an extraordinary cast, phenomenal crew, and remarkable writing team.”

Discovery season 5 cast: New and returning characters

One of the best parts of Star Trek Discovery is its ensemble cast. And so far, it appears that most of the main cast and crew and coming back for the final season, including the following actors.

• Sonequa Martin-Green as Michael Burnham
• Doug Jones as Saru
• Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets
• Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Till
• Wilson Cruz as Hugh Culber
• Blu del Barrio as Adira Tal
• David Ajala as Cleveland “Book” Booker
• Callum Keith Rennie as Rayner

Star Trek Discovery season 5 plot: What will happen next?

The rebuilding of the Federation appears to be a big focus in particular for season 5. After all, the Federation is weak and needing to build up strength after losing most of its power after The Burn. 

The official synopsis reveals Captain Burnham and her crew will uncover “a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries.” However, they are not alone, and will face “dangerous foes” along the way.

According to showrunner, Michelle Paradise, in an interview with TrekMovie, this final season will offer something of a “tonal shift” compared to what has come before, but will deliver a “satisfying” end to the journey.

Star Trek Discover season 5 trailer

While much of the new season is still a mystery, fans were treated to an early trailer at New York Comic Con, which can be viewed here:

Where can I watch Star Trek Discovery Season 5?

You’ll be able to watch the new episodes of Star Trek Discovery on the Paramount+ streaming service, as well as being able to catch the previous four seasons of the show there, too.

You will need a Paramount+ subscription for that, but if you’re a Trekkie, you’re going to want to get access to that platform, as it has every single Star Trek movie and series you could wish for.

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