Star Trek: Prodigy: Season 1

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Paramount+ | Season Premiere Date: October 28, 2021

Summary: In 2383, six young aliens take control over the abandoned USS Protostar and explore the galaxy with the aid of the ship's Emergency Training Hologram in the form of Captain Janeway (voiced by Kate Mulgrew) in this animated series from Kevin and Dan Hageman.

Genre(s): Animation, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Kids

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Episode 10
Air Date: February 3, 2022
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S1:E9. Episode 9
Air Date: January 27, 2022
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S1:E8. Episode 8
Air Date: January 20, 2022

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Joel Keller

Oct 28, 2021

Star Trek: Prodigy sets up a fun story that’s only somewhat connected to the greater canon of the Trek franchise, but with the addition of Mulgrew, makes the show accessible to newcomers and Trek fans alike. Read full review

Zack Handlen

Oct 28, 2021

There’s potential here, albeit of a moderate sort—the character banter, with an ensemble featuring not just one but four different versions of comic relief, is passable, and John Noble could (and maybe is) do this kind of role in his sleep. The series is aimed at children, but in a cheery all-ages kind of way that avoids insulting its audience even if it never quite manages to impress them. Read full review

Rob Owen

Oct 28, 2021

“Prodigy” grows “Trek”-ier in episode two once the teens steal the Protostar and get to know their hologram adviser, Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew, voicing the character she created on “Star Trek: Voyager”). Janeway means nothing to this show’s target audience but her presence might make some parents smile. Read full review

Polygon Dylan Roth

Nov 10, 2021

The double-sized premiere of Prodigy seems to be entirely in its own lane, refreshingly unconcerned with previous Star Trek series until two minutes before the closing credits. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Oct 28, 2021

While it's understandable why Paramount would want to expand the footprint to attract a younger audience, the search for synergy has come at the expense of prized commodity in "Trek" lore -- namely, logic. And in terms of showing abilities beyond its years, a prodigy this isn't. Read full review

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jenniferten

Dec 31, 2021

My favorite Star Trek was the Berman era with TNG, DS9 and Voyager. This series is just starting, but shows clear reverence for the themes of its predecessors. The art design is gorgeous, and while it looks a little like Star Wars at first, that goes away quickly. Beautiful series. Love thatMy favorite Star Trek was the Berman era with TNG, DS9 and Voyager. This series is just starting, but shows clear reverence for the themes of its predecessors. The art design is gorgeous, and while it looks a little like Star Wars at first, that goes away quickly. Beautiful series. Love that Janeway appears again!… Expand

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MediaSteve

Nov 5, 2021

Brilliant show...it is a fresh touch while we wait for the new series to air...I love the rock person with the kid's voice ..reminds me of Korg in Ragnarock

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ReggieBarclay

Jan 3, 2022

Great visuals, fun characters for kids. I love the spirit of found family in these ragamuffin alien teens as they search for a new life with Starfleet.

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YojimboKurosawa

Nov 2, 2021

Star Trek Prodigy is considered the first Trek for younger viewers, but I feel like it works for all ages. It makes some dramatic choices with the pilot, but the themes of communication and teamwork as they aspire for the stars were evident. As they venture out into the galaxy with HologramStar Trek Prodigy is considered the first Trek for younger viewers, but I feel like it works for all ages. It makes some dramatic choices with the pilot, but the themes of communication and teamwork as they aspire for the stars were evident. As they venture out into the galaxy with Hologram Janeway as their guide, hopefully they will bring young Trek fans with them.… Expand

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AnimationWatch

Nov 2, 2021

Top notch animated style, a little reminiscent of Clone Wars (in a good way), but pretty clear this is going in a different direction. Lots of little nods to old school Star Trek (like a Medusan character from TOS) as well as hints at what's to come with Janeway in the future after Voyager.Top notch animated style, a little reminiscent of Clone Wars (in a good way), but pretty clear this is going in a different direction. Lots of little nods to old school Star Trek (like a Medusan character from TOS) as well as hints at what's to come with Janeway in the future after Voyager. Live long and prosper, the kids will be all right.… Expand

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seventhbeacon

Oct 28, 2021

Wow! Star Trek: Prodigy just premiered, an animated television series from CBS and in association with Nickelodeon, and I can finally say I've seen the best Star Trek on screen since the final season of Enterprise in 2006. 15 YEARS.

It's also the best Star Wars screen production I'veWow! Star Trek: Prodigy just premiered, an animated television series from CBS and in association with Nickelodeon, and I can finally say I've seen the best Star Trek on screen since the final season of Enterprise in 2006. 15 YEARS.

It's also the best Star Wars screen production I've seen... well, since Mandalorian, but not counting that... since Return of the Jedi. ;). It's amusing how much it felt like SW, at least initially.

Great animation, fantastic voice acting where I don't recognize most of the voices for once (tired of voice acting using the same 6 actors in everything), sharp writing, great soundtrack that I thought sounded a LOT like Giacchino's 2009 Star Trek score (and indeed he was involved in this with the theme at least), and a really strong start to a proper family-friendly Star Trek.

Maybe it could be because there's been such a long drought since we had truly excellent Star Trek, but I give this first episode an A+.… Expand

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Zuty

Nov 22, 2021

I made an account just so I could leave this review. What an appalling piece of garbage and an absolute slog it was to wade through this show. I tried to like it, I really did, but it just failed to hit any mark. This show felt like a bootleg Pixar studio tried to make their own Star WarsI made an account just so I could leave this review. What an appalling piece of garbage and an absolute slog it was to wade through this show. I tried to like it, I really did, but it just failed to hit any mark. This show felt like a bootleg Pixar studio tried to make their own Star Wars show. And that's right, I said Star Wars, because this does NOT feel like the Star Trek I known. You can call me jaded and nostalgic all you want and not take my review seriously, but trust me when I say that this steaming pile of a nightmare does NOT represent Star Trek one bit. How can a show miss the target this badly?!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 28, 2021
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: February 3, 2022
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  S1:E9. Episode 9
  Air Date: January 27, 2022
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: January 20, 2022
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: January 13, 2022
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: January 6, 2022
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  S1:E5. Terror Firma
  Air Date: November 18, 2021
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  S1:E4. Dreamcatcher
  Air Date: November 11, 2021
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  S1:E3. Starstruck
  Air Date: November 4, 2021
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  S1:E2. Lost & Found, Part 2
  Air Date: October 28, 2021
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  S1:E1. Lost & Found, Part 1
  Air Date: October 28, 2021