Summary
Despite its cancellation by Paramount+ and the removal of all episodes from streaming, there is an enormous demand for Star Trek: Prodigy in the US.The dedicated and passionate audience for Star Trek: Prodigy is 18.8 times higher compared to the average TV show.
The #SaveStarTrekProdigy movement has gained momentum, with more than 30,000 signatures on a Change.org petition, surpassing the petition for another Star Trek spinoff. Star Trek: Prodigy remains highly sought-after in the United States, despite being canceled by Paramount+. The streaming platform removed all 20 episodes of the show's first season just 3 days after the unexpected cancellation on June 23, 2023. Since then, passionate Star Trek fans have launched a campaign to save the beloved animated series, while creators Kevin and Dan Hageman and their team are still working on completing season 2 in hopes of finding a new streaming platform for the show.
According to Parrot Analytics, the demand for Star Trek: Prodigy is significantly higher compared to the average television show in the United States. In fact, it is 18.8 times higher, which is a remarkable achievement. This level of demand is observed in only 2.7 percent of shows. Take a look at Parrot Analytics' findings below:
Parrot Analytics measures the popularity of TV shows by considering factors such as investment, discussions, and even piracy. Despite not lacking recognition, Star Trek: Prodigy actually generates greater interest than Star Wars: Ahsoka, a show that has 12 times more interest than the average TV show. This clearly indicates that there is a substantial and enthusiastic audience for Star Trek: Prodigy.
In addition, Aaron J. Waltke, the executive producer of Star Trek: Prodigy, shared some positive news on Twitter. The fan petition to #SaveStarTrekProdigy on Change.org has received over 30,000 signatures. Take a look at his Tweet below:
Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 News May Be Coming Soon
The number of signatures on #SaveStarTrekProdigy has now surpassed the count Star Trek: Strange New Worlds received when fans effectively requested a spinoff featuring Captain Christopher Pike (Anson Mount), Mr. Spock (Ethan Peck), and Number One (Rebecca Romijn) after the second season of Star Trek: Discovery.
Star Trek: Prodigy's new streaming home is yet to be announced. However, hopeful news might be shared by the show's executive producers at the Star Trek: Las Vegas fan convention in early August. While Star Trek: Prodigy is no longer available on Paramount+, fans have other options to enjoy the series. All 20 episodes of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 can be rented or purchased on Prime Video, as well as other streaming services like Google and Apple TV. Additionally, episodes 11-20 of Star Trek: Prodigy season 1 will be released on Blu-ray and DVD, with exciting bonus features, on September 26.
The sudden cancellation and removal of Star Trek: Prodigy by Paramount+ could be seen as a decision that actually sparked greater interest in the series they unexpectedly dismissed. Prodigy has attracted a wide range of Star Trek fans, including the important and sought-after younger generation, who could potentially remain loyal to the franchise for many years. Ultimately, it is clear that the audience strongly desires more of Star Trek: Prodigy and acknowledges its significant worth and lasting impact on the Star Trek universe, even if its previous streaming platform did not.
