Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a science-fiction series from the world-famous franchise that tells a series of stories from the early missions of the famous USS Enterprise under the command of Captain Christopher Pike. The show’s sophomore season comes back with a bang, one of epic storytelling that Trekkies will find reminiscent of the early Star Trek series.
With a unique mix of nostalgia and originality, Paramount+ embarks in yet another attempt to captivate Trekkies across the world with this product after the catastrophic failure of Star Trek: Discovery. In any case, this sophomore season will surely grab the attention of Trekkies, for better or for worse. Now, let’s see what’s in store for the sophomore season.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Preview
Let’s get ready for another speedy joyride throughout the cosmos with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ sophomore season. In this season, each episode will focus on a new character. And judging from what Paramount+’s market strategy for the show claims, we can expect an in-depth exploration of each character’s personality, their relationships and how can they best serve the Enterprise. We’ll get to meet new characters like Lieutenant Palia Carol Kane, a chief engineer, and we can expect crossover episodes tih Star Trek Lower Decks.
Can Strange New Worlds Season 2 Deliver What Discovery Couldn’t?
With a tight budget, the show has the challenge to incorporate the best nostalgic elements of the Star Trek franchises. It will be a lesson to learn after the fiasco that Discovery left us. After all, all Star Trek shows are niche, and managing to capture new viewers is difficult on top of pleasing a very demanding and picky crowd.
It’s impossible to know what the second season of Strange New Worlds is going to deliver, but with a strong team behind it and the dedication of its writers, it looks like we can expect something great. The show promises us an entirely new experience in a way that none of the shows before have done.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Official Trailer
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode 1 will release on Paramount+ on 15 June 2023 at 03:00 hrs Eastern Time United States with an episode titled “The Broken Circle”. In this list, you’ll find the regional time release schedules for different parts of the world.
- Pacific US Time: 21:00 hrs on 14 June 2023
- Australian Time:
- Sydney Time: 14:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- Melbourne Time: 14:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- Brisbane Time: 13:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- United Kingdom Time: 05:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- Singapore Time: 12:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- India Standard Time: 09:30 hrs on 15 June 2023
- Central Europe Standard Time: 06:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
- New Zealand Standard Time: 16:00 hrs on 15 June 2023
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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 Episode Guide
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 2 consists of 20 episodes slated for weekly release from mid-June up until mid-August 2023. In the following list, you’ll find the episode guide.
- Episode 1 “The Broken Circle” 15 June 2023
- Episode 2 “Ad Astra Per Aspera” 22 June 2023
- Episode 3 “Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” 29 June 2023
- Episode 4 “Amin the Lotus Eaters” 6 July 2023
- Episode 5 “Charades” 13 July 2023
- Episode 6 “Lost In Translation” 20 July 2023
- Episode 7 “Those Old Scientists” 27 July 2023
- Episode 8 “Under the Cloak of War” 3 August 2023
- Episode 9 “Subspace Rhapsody” 10 August 2023
- Episode 10 “Hegemony” 17 August 2023
How To Watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds?
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a Paramount+ original production and streams exclusively there, a subscription is required for streaming this show. Paramount+ is home to all things Star Trek, owned by the homonymous studio, it also reunites programs, series, movies, and shows from filial networks like CBS, Nickelodeon, MTV, and many more.
Paramount+ costs $9,99 a month for a basic subscription which grants you access to this program plus its vast catalog of movies, shows, and series. A premium subscription includes live television access to CBS plus live sports. If you’re considering a good alternative to other streaming services like Hulu, Disney+ or Netflix, why not give Paramount+ a shot?
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