“Star Trek: Prodigy” is lifeless. Once more.
The Nickelodeon-branded animated “Star Trek” sequence has had a tough go of it. Infamously, the sequence was aired on a bizarre schedule. Its first 20-episode season was aired in two elements, with the primary half coming in October of 2021 and the second half not dropping till the next 12 months. Then, whereas the second season was nonetheless in manufacturing, the sequence was swiftly and inexplicably canceled by Paramount, upsetting its slowly rising continent of followers. Not solely that, “Prodigy” was additionally bafflingly faraway from Paramount+, making it instantly unavailable. This was a startling resolution, as Paramount has lengthy held the reins on “Star Trek,” and Trekkies assumed the corporate would wish to maintain all of the parts of its most profitable franchise near them.
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Its cancellation got here throughout an ideal culling at Paramount+ which noticed the tip of most of its “Star Trek” exhibits. Streaming providers had infamously over-spent through the Streaming Wars, and subsequently had to economize wherever attainable. Paramount+ put the kibosh on all its “Star Trek” exhibits however one (“Star Trek: Unusual New Worlds” persists), with “Prodigy” being its most seen sufferer.
The discarded “Prodigy” was picked up by Netflix in 2023, and Netflix launched the complete second season on July 1, 2024. The second season was well-liked, though its “suddenly” launch did not permit for any rising word-of-mouth.
There was some hope for “Prodigy,” nevertheless. As a result of Netflix now had the streaming rights to the sequence, they had been additionally given the chance to fund and produce a 3rd season of the present. Though it appeared unlikely, a 3rd season was at the least attainable.
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Till at the moment. As reported by What’s On Netflix, the streaming service has handed on making a 3rd season of the sequence. Not solely that, however Netflix plans on eradicating the primary two seasons from their service within the close to future.
Star Trek: Prodigy continues to die after its dying
Set a number of many years after the occasions of “Star Trek: Voyager,” “Prodigy” adopted a gaggle of teenage aliens who had lately fled slavery in a vicious mining colony. Of their escape, the kids — voiced by Brett Gray, Ella Purnell, Jason Mantzoukas, Rylee Alazraqui, Angus Imrie, and Dee Bradley Baker — found an empty Starfleet vessel, the united statesS. Protostar, on a close-by asteroid. The Protostar was outfitted with massively highly effective engines, experimental for Starfleet, that allowed them to zip clear throughout the galaxy. To show them function the ship and to work collectively like a correct Starfleet crew was an Emergency Command Hologram model of Captain Janeway (Kate Mulgrew).
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The sequence started like a “Star Wars” knockoff, full with a darkish Darth Vader-like android and a cackling Emperor-like character. Because it progressed, nevertheless, it slowly revealed that Starfleet rules had been superior to motion and battles. The present subtly argued that “Star Trek” was higher than “Star Wars.” The 2-season sequence adopted difficult plots about time journey and the function the Protostar performed in a fancy, years-long revenge scheme.
And, wow, that solid! Along with Mulgrew, many identified “Star Trek” actors returned to reprise their roles in voice kind. Robert Picardo returned to play The Physician, Robert Beltran returned as Chakotay, and even Ronny Cox got here again to play Admiral Jellico. Late within the sequence, Wil Wheaton additionally returned to convey closure to the character of Wesley Crusher. Moreover, Gates McFadden had a cameo as Dr. Beverly Crusher, and Jason Alexander (as soon as a visitor star on “Star Trek: Voyager”) had a cameo as a brand new character.
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The present wasn’t extensively seen, however it was beloved by those that did see it. It was as wealthy and sophisticated as any “Star Trek” sequence, even when it was geared towards a youthful viewers. Many wished to see “Prodigy” saved, because it was one of many higher new “Star Trek” exhibits.
Netflix, nevertheless, has damaged our hearts once more.