Unveiling the Hidden Secrets: Exclusive Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Comic-Con Sneak Peek & 10 Mind-Blowing Easter Eggs You Missed!

Summary

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 guarantees riveting narratives and high stakes akin to a blockbuster film, demonstrated by an exhilarating space action sequence unveiled exclusively at SDCC.

Focused on a quest for a long-lost force, the clip introduces formidable adversaries whose allegiances may not neatly align with the traditional notions of friendship or enmity.

The Star Trek Universe panel at San Diego Comic-Con unveiled a special sneak peek of Star Trek: Discovery season 5. This upcoming season will mark the conclusion of Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the dedicated crew of the USS Discovery's thrilling adventures. However, the exclusive clip showcased at SDCC demonstrates that they are not going to fade away silently. In an exhilarating action sequence, Burnham is propelled through the starship's floor and into the infinite expanse of space. She then embarks on a daring ride atop a starship navigating at warp speed, before eventually returning to her rightful place in the Captain's chair aboard the Discovery.

The clip demonstrates that

9 Star Trek: Discovery Season 5's Villains Revealed?

retains its movie-like stakes and epic serialized storytelling for its fifth and final season. Season 5 of Discovery centers around a captivating quest for a long-concealed ancient power. The SDCC's five-minute preview provides insights into the individuals involved and suggests that these characters may not neatly fit into the conventional roles of allies and adversaries.

Captain Burnham faces an intense standoff with two suspicious individuals, L'ak (played by Elias Toufexis) and Moll (played by Eve Harlow), in a sneak peek of Star Trek: Discovery season 5. These characters seem to possess the coveted treasure of the upcoming season. It remains unclear whether L'ak and Moll are pursuing the treasure for personal gain or acting under the orders of a higher authority. Their attire strongly resembles that of the Emerald Chain crime syndicate from the show's third season, indicating a potential intention to sell the treasure on the black market to the highest bidder.

8 A First Look At Star Trek: Discovery's Treasure

The adversaries are a force to be reckoned with as they destroy the ground beneath Burnham and catapult her into the vacuum of space. Eluding not one, but two Starfleet vessels, as well as a determined Starfleet Captain desperately attempting to immobilize their engines while clinging onto their ship, they successfully make their getaway. It is evident that Burnham and the Discovery crew will face an arduous task in locating and apprehending L'ak and Moll.

The first look at Star Trek: Discovery season 5 during SDCC also offered a glimpse into the highly-anticipated final season's mystery element. A captivating bronze box, featuring a complex puzzle lock, is clutched beneath Moll's arm as she confronts Burnham. The intriguing synopsis hints at a long-hidden ancient power, possibly contained within the enigmatic box - similar to the sacred Bajoran orbs or even a formidable pah-Wraith from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. This enigma appears to introduce a fresh peril, but the inclusion of the ceremonial box and the discourse surrounding an ancient force evokes memories of the mystical Bajoran prophets and DS9's Celestial Temple.

7 Callum Keith Rennie's Captain Rayner Is Introduced

The USS Mutari arrives to assist Captain Burnham as she stands atop the ship commanded by Captain Rayner, alongside L'ak and Moll. Captain Rayner, previously described as lacking in collaboration skills, exhibits this trait in his interactions with Burnham. To bring justice to L'ak and Moll, Rayner is willing to endanger Burnham's life and that of his own crew, driven by a personal vendetta. When accused of having personal motives in every mission, Rayner's unsettling response hints at the possibility that one of Burnham's own Starfleet colleagues poses the greatest threat to her in Star Trek: Discovery season 5.

6 Discovery Season 5's New Starship Revealed

The saucer section of Captain Rayner's starship, the USS Mutari, features a distinctive concentric ring design reminiscent of the Crossfield-class starships seen in season 1 of Star Trek: Discovery. However, unlike its 32nd-century counterpart, the Mutari boasts four warp nacelles, similar to the starships of the 24th century, such as the USS Ahwahnee from Star Trek: The Next Generation or the USS Prometheus from Star Trek: Voyager. While the advantages of these four nacelles on the Mutari remain uncertain, all will presumably be unveiled once Star Trek: Discovery season 5 commences in 2024.

5 David Cronenberg's Kovich Joins The Crew Of The USS Discovery

4 Saru And Burnham Are Both Still Discovery Captains

Doctor Kovich, portrayed by David Cronenberg, returns to Star Trek: Discovery for season 5, joining the crew in their intergalactic treasure hunt. It is apparent from Kovich's conversation with Captain Saru (played by Doug Jones) that he holds a senior position on this mission. The previous trailer for Star Trek: Discovery season 5 showed Kovich assigning Burnham the opportunity to find the greatest treasure in the known universe. This new clip reveals that Kovich will be actively participating in the mission, accompanying Captains Burnham and Saru on their quest.

Saru and Burnham continue to share the Captain's chair in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, demonstrating their effective partnership. While Burnham confronts L'ak and Moll, Saru admirably oversees the mission from the USS Discovery's bridge. Undoubtedly, this dynamic duo deserves recognition for their exceptional service. With hopes for Discovery's final season, Saru should have the opportunity to emerge from Burnham's shadow and achieve a well-deserved promotion, whether it be commanding his own ship or ascending to the Admiralty. Impressively, Saru's collaboration with Doctor Kovich during their recent mission could potentially expedite his career advancement.

3 SDCC Clip Reveals New Star Trek: Discovery Bridge Crew

Aboard the USS Discovery, there seems to have been a significant alteration in the bridge crew. Although Lt. Commander Keyla Detmer (Emily Coutts) remains the helmsman, new additions have joined. Lt. Gallo and Lt. Nile are currently aiding Captain Saru in the effort to retrieve Burnham from the shrinking warp bubble on L'ak and Moll's vessel. At this point in the Star Trek: Discovery season 5 narrative, the whereabouts of tactical officers Lt. Commander Joann Owosekun (Oyin Oyadejo) and Lt. Commander Gen Rhys (Patrick Kwak-Choon) remain unclear. It is plausible that they have been deployed elsewhere to assist in the hunt for the galactic treasure.

2 L'ak And Moll's Ship Is Like Booker's "Morph" Ship

After being flung free from L'ak and Moll's vessel, Burnham's ship is capable of detaching and rotating its weapons systems. This functionality bears a striking resemblance to the transformative capabilities of Cleveland Booker's ship, enabled by the programmable matter technology of the 32nd century. Given their shared background as former couriers, it is plausible that L'ak and Moll possess similar starship technology as Booker. Despite the destruction of his own vessel, Booker might be granted a second opportunity to redeem himself in Star Trek: Discovery season 4, where he could pursue the villainous couriers – L'ak and Moll.

1 Michael Burnham Flies Through Discovery's View Screen

In a mesmerizing moment, Captain Michael Burnham gracefully glides through the USS Discovery's viewer, leaving a lasting impression reminiscent of the breathtaking scenes in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies. Returning to the bridge, Burnham exhales deeply, confidently walks towards the Captain's chair, and resolutely takes back command of Discovery. This incredible display further solidifies Captain Michael Burnham as the quintessential action hero of the Star Trek universe, and this awe-inspiring sequence merely provides a glimpse into the daring exploits she will undertake in her quest for Star Trek: Discovery's untold riches.

Catch the highly anticipated fifth season of Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+ starting in 2024.