Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 has been met with uncertainty after its cancellation by Paramount+. The animated series, created by Kevin and Dan Hageman, successfully introduced Star Trek to a younger audience while also captivating long-time fans. A collaboration between Paramount+ and Nickelodeon Studios, the first season of Star Trek: Prodigy consisted of 20 episodes, released in two sets of 10 episodes in the autumn of 2021 and 2022.
In season 1 of Star Trek: Prodigy, a captivating narrative unfolded, following the journey of six alien children who stumbled upon the USS Protostar and made the conscious decision to embrace the values of Starfleet, guided by their mentor, Hologram Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). As the season progressed, Vice Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) joined the pursuit of the Protostar, seeking answers about its original Captain, Chakotay (Robert Beltran). Admiral Janeway and the young crew of the Protostar soon found themselves facing a treacherous scheme orchestrated by Asencia (Jameela Jamil) and the Diviner (John Noble), aimed at annihilating Starfleet. Equally important was the destiny of Dal (Brett Gray), Gwyn (Ella Purnell), and their companions, and the question of whether Starfleet would welcome them into their ranks.
Star Trek: Prodigy Was Canceled By Paramount Plus - What It Means For Season 2
Paramount+ announced on June 23, 2023, that Star Trek: Prodigy, along with three other series, has been cancelled and will be completely removed from the streaming service. This decision was made as a result of the merger between Paramount+ and Showtime, which will now operate as a single streaming service starting at the end of June. The cancellation of Prodigy is also a reflection of the changes happening in the streaming industry, where services like Max, Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu are getting rid of content for tax purposes and to reduce costs. The executive producers of Star Trek: Prodigy have confirmed this news on Twitter.