New Star Trek TV Series Immediately Review-Bombed on IMDb & Rotten Tomatoes (& It Was Sadly Inevitable)

New Star Trek TV Series Immediately Review-Bombed on IMDb & Rotten Tomatoes (& It Was Sadly Inevitable)

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Key Points:

  • Star Trek's new series, Starfleet Academy, premiered on Paramount+ with a two-episode launch that has received mixed reactions from fans and critics alike.
  • The show faces a significant review-bombing campaign, resulting in a low 35% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 4.8/10 user rating on IMDb, with many one-star reviews.
  • Critics note that while some viewers criticize the series for lacking depth and straying from traditional Star Trek values, others find it consistent with the current "Kurtzman-era" Star Trek and appreciate its focus on young Starfleet cadets.
  • ComicBook.com’s review suggests that fans of recent Star Trek series may enjoy Starfleet Academy, though it may