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Another year, another loss, and Star Trek: Prodigy is about to vanish once again from streaming services. This time it's Netflix is giving it up, removing it from their streaming service on December 31st 2025. This means that Prodigy will be solely available on physical media, making it the only iteration of Star Trek not available to stream.

This is another blow to a show that has suffered so many setbacks in its short lifespan. Its initial release was marred by a confusing message about where and who it was for. Though the show was anything but, it never truly lost the Nickelodean-shaped millstone around its neck. To this day, people still refer to it as 'the kids' show,' despite it being accessible to all.

The news that it is now leaving streaming seems to be another nail in the coffin for a third season, which is beyond shameful. Prodigy did something important for the universe, which was to offer an entry point for newcomers without speaking down to them. While Star Trek: Scouts has its 'kids' show' moniker on its sleeves, it is aimed at pre-schoolers. Prodigy was for everyone, successfully blending legacy Trek with new ideas and new civilisations. 

If this is the end of the road for this animated series, it will still have delivered two of the strongest seasons in Trek's long history, both of which are available to purchase. If that is the only way they can now be seen, then we implore you to pick them up. You won't regret it. 

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Seán is the host and head writer/presenter for TrekCulture, as well as a writer/presenter on WhoCulture and WhatCulture Horror. He has authored two novels, dozens of short stories, and hundreds of articles for WhatCulture. He holds a Master of Arts in Creative Writing from University College Dublin. As part of his work with TrekCulture, Seán has been invited to participate in collaborations with Roddenberry Entertainment, as well as contributing to several Star Trek community projects. An avid fan of Star Trek, Doctor Who, and the horror genre at large, Seán's expertise has helped develop these channels to the successes they are today. As host of the Ups & Downs series on TrekCulture, Seán has become internationally recognised for his positive yet critically informed approach to reviewing every episode of modern Star Trek, ensuring he is one of the go-to voices in the Trek community. Favourite Quote to describe himself: "I'm serious about what I do, just not always about the way that I do it"