Star Trek: Discovery season 5 release date, trailer, latest news
The sci-fi drama's future is confirmed.
It's finally here! Season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery, the crew's final outing, has officially started on Paramount Plus.
The new episodes will follow Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery on their final trip across the galaxy.
Alongside Martin-Green, the series also stars cast members Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie.
Production on season 5 wrapped in November 2022, but additional filming took place to make sure the series is sent off in style.
Recently chatting to RadioTimes.com, actress Martin-Green said of the final season: "I think one of our central themes that makes us who we are is change – that sense of upward mobility and character evolution.
"Star Trek: Discovery is a show that transformed, season to season - but each and every character did as well.
"That was one of our main selling points in the very beginning: you're gonna have people who are not fully baked, and you're gonna get to watch them become who they're destined to be. You're gonna get to watch them make mistakes, and confront them, and grow because of them."
Here's everything you need to know about the release of Star Trek: Discovery season 5.
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 release date
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will premiere on Thursday 4th April. Two episodes will be released at once with the rest airing weekly on Thursdays.
The show was officially renewed for season 5 in January 2022, with the series continuing to be one of the top performers on streaming service Paramount Plus.
It'll be the fifth and final season for the popular show, with star Martin-Green previously issuing a statement of thanks.
The actress said: "I can hardly believe that this mind-blowing journey with Star Trek: Discovery is ending.
"I'm astoundingly blessed by God to have played Captain Michael Burnham and to have taken part in a legacy alongside an extraordinary cast, phenomenal crew and remarkable writing team."
The actress went on to thank CBS Studios and Paramount Plus, "who insisted on making television history".
"I will never forget how it felt to stand together as a show family, cradling the heirloom of Trek with all those from the franchise at large and with the fans," she added.
"The fans welcomed us into their hearts as we launched a new iteration of Trek, and an entire entertainment platform, and we'll never forget it.
"Sixty-five episodes later, here's to the entire company of Star Trek: Discovery, to the show and its fifth and final season, to its beloved fans and to all those who envision a better future. Let's fly… "
Who stars in Star Trek: Discovery season 5?
The principal members are all expected to return, led by Sonequa Martin-Green in the lead role of Discovery's Captain Burnham.
It's likely she will be reunited with actor and contortionist Doug Jones in the prosthetic-heavy role of Saru, the first Kelpien to join the ranks of Starfleet.
Other actors in the Star Trek: Discovery supporting cast include Anthony Rapp as Paul Stamets, Mary Wiseman as Sylvia Tilly, Wilson Cruz as Hugh Culber and Tig Notaro as Jett Reno.
David Ajala and Blu del Barrio are more recent additions as Book and Adira respectively, joining the cast in season 3 and becoming firmly established in the fourth outing.
Other big-name talent including The Mummy star Oded Fehr and legendary director David Cronenberg have also joined the cast in recent years in recurring roles.
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Expect some new faces to appear when Discovery returns, too, with casting announcements likely to be made over the coming weeks and months – watch this space for updates.
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 plot
The official synopsis for season 5 says: "In season 5, Captain Burnham and the crew of the USS Discovery uncover a mystery that sends them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries."
It continues: "But there are others on the hunt, as well… dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves, and will stop at nothing to get it."
How many episodes will be in Star Trek: Discovery season 5?
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will consist of 10 episodes.
Is there a Star Trek: Discovery season 5 trailer?
Yes, you can watch it below:
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will premiere on Thursday 4th April. Check out more of our Sci-Fi coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
