10 Greatest Star Trek Moments In 2025

It’s no secret that we here at TrekCulture do not support the hatred towards Star Trek: Discovery. In fact, though we have been quick to notate certain frustrations or misses with Discovery, by and large, we defend it. One member of our team in particular makes it a mission. With all of that said, whatever complaints we had during Discovery’s run are in the past, and based on what we’ve seen thus far of Starfleet Academy, they’ve been addressed. 

Klingons look the way we expect them to, Emperor Georgiou is firmly in the rearview, and to our delight, the holograms no longer flicker! All of that, and we’re still getting a Trek that seems quite committed to pushing the envelope in many of the same ways Discovery did. This year has seen a whirlwind of announcements for Starfleet Academy, from trailers at both SDCC and NYCC, the latter of which confirmed a January 15th release date, to a poster and a first look clip released in early December. 

We have been introduced to nearly all the major characters, including the bridge crew of the USS Athena, Nus Bracca, and the students who will be the primary focus of this series. And speaking of the USS Athena, that ship is gorgeous. The symbolism of the wing-like nacelles and the matching tricombadges is just *chef’s kiss*.

Starfleet Academy’s cast is one of Trek’s most diverse ever, closely following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking show that spawned it. A few specific highlights include Lura Thok and Lt. Ya (played by Gina Yashere and Becky 'The Man' Lynch, respectively), a sentient hologram who was very nearly born yesterday, and a Klingon who wants to become a doctor. 

Though there were some… strong reactions to the poster when it was released, we believe the first look clip gives a glimpse of a show that will have the depth and impact we are all hoping for. And we can’t wait to talk all about it with you all once it releases.