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Season 2 – Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

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Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One explore new worlds around the galaxy on the U.S.S. Enterprise.
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

Boldly going where this hallowed franchise has gone before with effervescent execution, Strange New Worlds' superb sophomore season continues to recapture classic Trek with modern verve.

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Christian Blauvelt IndieWire Jun 16, 2023
A
The result, in Strange New Worlds Season 2, is a number of instant-classic episodes that’ll stand alongside some of the best the franchise has ever given us over the past 60 years. Go to Full Review
Eric Deggans NPR Jun 15, 2023
Fans get a wide range of compelling new stories, often in an adventure-of-the-week format, with lots of eye-popping special effects and cool nods to the history of these beloved characters. Go to Full Review
Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone Jun 14, 2023
It’s remarkable how much Strange New Worlds is able to accomplish in so little time. It helps that the episodes are 15-20 minutes longer than the Nineties shows got to deploy. Mostly, though, it’s that this creative team has a strong grasp on its crew. Go to Full Review
Matt Roush TV Insider Dec 20, 2023
This franchise is prospering. Go to Full Review
Derek Sante KVCW (Las Vegas) Nov 13, 2023
B+
Fans of the first season know the quality of this show and the second season does not look to disappoint. Answering cliffhangers in its own time, the show focuses on the characters and is better for it. Go to Full Review
Susan Granger SSG Syndicate Oct 13, 2023
8/10
Adventurous and addictive, this newest addition to Gene Roddenberry's sci-fi franchise evokes the original 'Star Trek' series that I fell in love with back in 1966. Go to Full Review
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Rigetii R @Riget 11 hrs ago I draw the line at the musical. This is such bad writing! The writer knows nothing about science or science fiction! See more Abs B @Abs_B Sep 11, 2026 Much better than season 1. You can feel that its coming together this season whilst in season 1 they were findig their feet. It is very reminiscent of the original star trek series and next generation with bizarre happenings to the ship, but each episode you only see some of the crew. The singing episode was ridiculous but those that love a musical will love it. Ending on a cliff hanger was frustrating but clever. Lets see what season 3 brings and find out more about these charachters. See more Torben E @Tales_from_Elsewhere Aug 30, 2026 Season 2 is not only like a blast from the past, it's simply a blast. A brilliantly executed joyride. I didn't have that much fun with Star Trek since my last complete rewatch of STNG. Season 2 is the perfect blend of Scifi, mystery, romance and fun. As before it is still episodic but there's an underlying common thread and lots of character development. They even manage to mix serious topics with lots of fun. The episode when Spock is about to marry and becomes fully human, caused by an accident, is magnificent. And then there's "Subspace Rhapsody", the franchise's first musical episode. Normally I skip such episodes because I find them too silly or awkward. But this time was completely different. Not only did I watch the whole thing...I loved it. And had a good laugh more than once. I don't understand why some Trekkies don't like this series. It's Star Trek through and through. Yes, it's not STNG...but it's a great homage to the original 1960s series. See more Mike P. @MikeisaPATRIOT Mar 6, 2026 Worse than Season 1. Less like Star Trek and more like a steamy pile of garbage. Hard to watch. I was angry and disenchanted at the end of every episode. I love Star Trek but this was worse than Star Trek 5. Yes. That bad. See more Carlos M @CaduMartins Feb 22, 2026 The second season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds successfully maintains the "adventure of the week" spirit that made its debut so refreshing. It excels when it focuses on the core chemistry of the Enterprise crew, delivering high-stakes sci-fi and genuine character growth. However, the musical episode felt out of place and broke the immersion that the series usually builds so well. Additionally, there were moments where the writing felt a bit heavy-handed with its social messaging, that occasionally overshadowed the narrative. Despite those distractions, the season remains a high-quality entry in the franchise. See more Michael P. @MichaelPerm Feb 20, 2026 Loved it. Every other episode seems to be a little quirky See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 15, 2023 The Broken Circle A distress call from Lt. Noonien-Singh compels Spock to disobey orders and take the U.S.S. Enterprise and its crew into disputed space, risking renewed hostilities with the Klingons in a bid to aid their shipmate. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 22, 2023 Ad Astra per Aspera Commander Una faces court-martial along with possible imprisonment and dishonorable dismissal from Starfleet, and her defense is in the hands of a lawyer who's also a childhood friend with whom she had a terrible falling out. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 29, 2023 Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow La'An travels back in time to 21st-century Earth to prevent an attack which will alter humanity's future history and bring her face to face with her own contentious legacy. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 6, 2023 Among the Lotus Eaters Returning to a planet that dredges up tragic memories, Captain Pike and his landing party find themselves forgetting everything, including their identities, as he confronts a ghost from his past. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 13, 2023 Charades A shuttle accident leads to Spock's Vulcan DNA getting removed by aliens, making him fully human and unprepared to face T'Pring's family during an important ceremonial dinner. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 20, 2023 Lost in Translation Uhura seems to be the only one who can hear a strange sound; when the noise triggers terrifying hallucinations, she enlists an unlikely assistant to help her track down the source. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 22, 2023 Those Old Scientists An accident while investigating a time portal sends Ensign Brad Boimler through time from the 24th century; Captain Pike and his crew must get him back where he belongs. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 27, 2023 Under the Cloak of War Captain Pike and his crew welcome a Klingon defector aboard the Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 3, 2023 Subspace Rhapsody An accident with an experimental quantum probability field causes everyone on the U.S.S. Enterprise to break into song, but the real danger is that the field is expanding and beginning to impact other ships-allies and enemies alike. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 10, 2023 Hegemony When the U.S.S. Enterprise investigates an attack on a colony at the edge of Federation space, Captain Pike and his crew face the return of a formidable enemy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Jeff W. Byrd
Creator
Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, Jenny Lumet
Executive Producer
Akiva Goldsman, Alex Kurtzman, Jenny Lumet, Henry Alonso Myers, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Aaron Baiers
Screenwriter
Dana Horgan, Henry Alonso Myers, Davy Perez, Kathryn Lyn, David Reed, Bill Wolkoff
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama, Action, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 15, 2023
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