The highly anticipated fifth season of the animated sci-fi series Star Trek: Lower Decks is scheduled to debut this October. Fans can look forward to the premiere on Paramount+ on Friday, October 24, 2024. This comedic animated show centers around the humorous escapades of junior crew members aboard the U.S.S. Cerritos as they navigate everyday duties intertwined with unexpected adventures in space.
The announcement for the release of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 occurred at San Diego Comic-Con during a panel dedicated to the Star Trek universe. The season will kick off with two episodes, followed by the release of new episodes every Thursday, leading up to the grand finale on December 19, 2024.
First launched in 2020, Star Trek: Lower Decks forms part of the expanded Star Trek Universe spearheaded by executive producer Alex Kurtzman. As the ninth installment in this renowned franchise, it follows Kurtzman’s efforts to invigorate the Star Trek brand through notable series including Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Picard. The series creator, Mike McMahan, is also celebrated for works such as Solar Opposites and Rick and Morty.
Cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5
The full cast of Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 is returning for what promises to be an exciting final season on Paramount Plus. Here’s the lineup:
- Beckett Mariner voiced by Tawny Newsome (Space Force, Bajillion Dollar Properties)
- Brad Boimler voiced by Jack Quaid (The Boys)
- D’Vana Tendi voiced by Noël Wells (Master of None, Mr. Roosevelt)
- Sam Rutherford voiced by Eugene Cordero (Loki, Kong: Skull Island, Tacoma FD)
Supporting roles include Captain Carol Freeman, voiced by Dawnn Lewis, serving as the ship’s captain, and Commander Jack Ransom, voiced by Jerry O’Connell, the first officer. Fred Tatasciore lends his voice to Lieutenant Shaxs, the head of security, while Gillian Vigman portrays Doctor T’Ana, the chief medical officer aboard the ship.
Plot Overview of Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 5
The official synopsis reveals that season 5’s central storyline will focus on the crew striving to repair “space potholes”—subspace anomalies causing chaos within the Alpha Quadrant. Viewers can anticipate several subplots featuring the officers tackling challenges such as Orion’s war, irate Klingons, diplomatic disasters, murder mysteries, and their ambitions within Starfleet.
As a brief recap of the previous season, Boimler, Mariner, Tendi, and T’Lyn achieved promotions to Lieutenants Junior Grade after thwarting Nick Locarno’s rebellious “Nova Fleet”plans. Tendi made the decision to leave Starfleet and manage her family’s crime organization back on Orion, setting the stage for potential reunions as teased at the end of the first series.
Production Details
Star Trek: Lower Decks is produced by Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment, and Eye Animation Productions. Key figures in the executive production team include Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Aaron Baiers, Mike McMahan, and Alex Kurtzman. The animation is handled by Titmouse, an independent animation studio that has won an Emmy Award.
Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Star Trek: Lower Decks season 5 on Paramount+.
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