Overview
- The season 3 closer drew praise for its performances and emotional impact, with several reviews noting confusion around the episode’s time-bending mechanics.
- Showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers said a central relationship arc was designed from the outset and affirmed that Captain Pike’s established fate remains unchanged.
- The Vezda, introduced this season, were confirmed as an original creation for the series and are now part of Star Trek canon.
- Production on season 4 finished in July, with the team citing steadier schedules and fewer disruptions as reasons they believe it is stronger.
- Season 5 begins shooting on September 17 in Toronto as the show’s final six-episode run, and the producers indicated not to expect Chekov to appear.