Shocking News: Paramount Plus Shocks Fans by Abruptly Deleting Star Trek: Prodigy Early! What Are the EPs' Reactions?

Just 3 days after Paramount+ announced the cancellation of Star Trek: Prodigy, all 20 episodes of season 1 have been removed from the streaming service in the United States. Star Trek: Prodigy, created by Kevin and Dan Hageman, is the first Star Trek animated series geared towards younger audiences. However, it has garnered a wide fan base encompassing all ages due to its stunning CGI animation, thrilling adventures, embodiment of the core values of Star Trek, and endearing cast of young alien outcasts led by Admiral Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew). Prodigy is one of four series that Paramount+ has decided to cancel and remove from its streaming library.

While the episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 were originally scheduled to be deleted from Paramount+ on Thursday, numerous Twitter users reported that the show was unexpectedly removed early on Monday morning, June 26, 2023. In response, executive producer Aaron J. Waltke shared a gif featuring Hologram Janeway on Twitter, indicating that the mission to save Star Trek: Prodigy is underway.

Star Trek: Prodigy executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman also Tweeted their surprise at how quickly Paramount+ cut their show from the streaming service:

Star Trek: Prodigy Needs A New Streaming Home

The recent decision by Paramount+ to abruptly cancel Star Trek: Prodigy, just 3 days after its initial cancellation, has sparked outrage among fans. This is especially disheartening considering that many avid Star Trek enthusiasts had dedicated time to rewatching and binge-watching the first season of the animated series in order to show their support. It is now evident that Paramount+ has chosen to part ways with Star Trek: Prodigy, dashing the hopes of fans who had come to expect the streaming platform to be the exclusive home for all things Star Trek. Despite this setback, there remains a glimmer of hope as efforts are underway to find a new streaming service that will passionately embrace Star Trek: Prodigy, allowing the completion and release of the remaining 20 episodes of season 1, as well as the forthcoming 20 episodes of season 2, being diligently worked on by executive producers Kevin and Dan Hageman and their team.

The #SaveStarTrekProdigy hashtag was trending all weekend, and a Change.org petition to save Star Trek: Prodigy is close to reaching 15,000 signatures. Furthermore, the Blu-rays of the first 10 episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 are selling out, along with the Prodigy action figures. This immense support from the fans, including continuous positive tweets, demonstrates to potential distributors that there is a dedicated fan base for the animated series, making the Star Trek brand even more appealing. Persisting in the mission to save Star Trek: Prodigy is crucial in finding a new streaming platform for this beloved animated series, ensuring the release of the next 20 episodes of season 2 as well as season 1.