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Noir, a new musical from Duncan Sheik and Kyle Jarrow, directed by Darko Tresnjak and choreographed by Karla Puno Garcia, has released videos showcasing five songs from the show—featuring Broadway favorites Christy Altomare (Anastasia), Adam Kantor (Rent) and Voltaire Wade-Greene (Hamilton). The videos were directed and produced by Neville Braithwaite. See the videos here! Noir is a lush and mysterious new musical inspired by classic film noir. It tells the story of an agoraphobic man who never leaves his apartment. One day, a couple moves in next door. Through the thin walls, he can hear nearly every word—and eavesdropping becomes his new entertainment and his new obsession. Soon...

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My Fault: London is a British romantic drama film co-directed by Dani Girdwood and Charlotte Fassler from a screenplay by Melissa Osborne. Based on the Wattpad story Culpa mía by Mercedes Ron, the 2025 film follows Noah, a teenage girl who must leave her life behind to move to London, where he mother has married a rich man. She soon meets Nick, her new stepbrother, and while she doesn’t like his attitude in the beginning, she soon begins falling for him. My Fault: London stars Asha Banks, Matthew Broome, Eve Macklin, Ray Fearon, Sam Buchanan, and Jason Flemyng. So, if you loved the teen drama story, carefree romance, and charming characters in My Fault: London, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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My Fault is a Spanish teen romantic drama film written and directed by Domingo González. Based on the Waftpad novel of the same name by Mercedes Ron, the Prime Video film follows Noah, who is forced to leave her town, friends, and boyfriend to move into the mansion of her mother’s new husband. She soon meets and falls for Nick, her new stepbrother. My Fault stars Nicole Wallace, Gabriel Guevara, Marta Hazas, Iván Sánchez, Eva Ruiz, Victor Varona, and Fran Berenguer. So, if you loved the teen drama, steamy romance, and compelling characters in My Fault, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Through My Window is a Spanish teen romantic drama film directed by Marçal Forés from a screenplay by Eduard Sola. Based on the 2022 novel of...

Exclusive: UTA has signed Nicholas Duvernay for representation in all areas.

Duvernay, an American actor from Atlanta, will be a new addition to the cast of HBO’s White Lotus in the hit show’s upcoming third season. The latest installment was shot in Thailand and will also feature Carrie Coon, Leslie Bibb, Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Natasha Rothwell and Patrick Schwarzenegger among others. It is set to premiere in the first half of 2025 to make the Emmy window.

Audiences will recognize Duvernay from his performances as “Drew” in Peacock’s re-imagined Fresh Prince of Bel-Air drama, Bel-Air, across the show’s second and third seasons. Additionally, he played “Lindor” in Tyler Perry’s Assisted Living from BET for 5 seasons and “Anton” in the CW’s The Winchesters, a spinoff of the hit series Supernatural. He has also appeared in ABC’s The Rookie, the CW’s All American: Homecoming,...

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After Everything is the fifth and final entry in the After Film franchise. Written and Directed by Castille Landon, the film is based on a novel of the same name by Anna Todd. The romantic drama film follows Hardin (Hero Fiennes Tiffin) as he travels to Portugal to make amends to Natalie (Mimi Keene). After Everything will also provide us with a final answer about where Hardin and Tess (Josephine Langford) will end up. So, if you loved the steamy romance, compelling drama, and charming characters in the final chapter of the After series here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Through My Window: Across the Sea is a Spanish teen romantic drama film directed by Marçal Forés from a screenplay by Eduard Sola. Serving as...

Sonequa Martin-Green reveals Star Trek: Discovery expected to run for 7 seasons before ending abruptly. Paramount+ allowed a coda to be filmed to wrap up the series, showing gratitude for Discovery's impact for growing the streaming platform. Martin-Green never imagined that Discovery's coda would jump years ahead into the 33rd century.

Sonequa Martin-Green was told Star Trek: Discovery would run for 7 seasons, and she explains how Discovery's series finale epilogue happened after Paramount+ announced season 5 would end the series. Star Trek: Discovery season 5 wrapped filming at the end of 2022, and the cast and crew expected to return for season 6. After Paramount+ pulled the plug on Discovery, the production was allowed to return to Toronto to film a coda to wrap up the series.

Star Trek: Discovery series lead and producer Sonequa Martin-Green joined Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer on The D-Con Chamber podcast for an in-depth chat about her career.

Star Trek: Discovery's series finale ranks in the Nielsen Streaming Top 10. Discovery's final episode, "Life, Itself" ,ranks at #10 with 269 million minutes viewed. Discovery returns to the Nielsen Top 10 after being absent since season 5, episode 5, "Mirrors."

Star Trek: Discovery ends as a Nielsen Streaming Top 10 series as Discovery's series finale, "Life, Itself", makes the charts for the show's fourth and final time. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunanmi, Star Trek: Discovery's series finale was a super-sized episode that premiered on May 30th on Paramount+. "Life, Itself" concluded Star Trek: Discovery season 5's intergalactic hunt of the Progenitors' technology before warping ahead 30 years to give Admiral Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) a happy ending as she launched the USS Discovery on its final mission.

For the week of May 27 to June 5, Star Trek: Discovery returned to the Nielsen Streaming Top 10 (Originals) chart, with Star Trek: Discovery's series finale,...

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The big twists in the Star Trek: Discovery finale may have been too obscure for casual viewers to fully appreciate. The reveal that Doctor Kovich is actually Temporal Agent Daniels from Star Trek: Enterprise may have been lost on some viewers. The epilogue setting up an episode of Star Trek: Short Treks in Discovery's finale left some fans underwhelmed and craving a more satisfying ending.

There's an argument to be made that the big twists from the Star Trek: Discovery finale were too "inside baseball" and obscure to make the desired impact on the casual viewer. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, Discovery's finale, "Life, Itself" was both a sequel to Star Trek: The Next Generation season 6, episode 20, "The Chase" and the culmination of five seasons worth of adventures for Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green). Discovery's series...

Star Trek: Discovery's ending reveals Leto Burnham-Booker as a young Starfleet Captain, comparable to Captain James T. Kirk's early career success. Leto follows in the footsteps of his mother, Captain and, later, Admiral Michael Burnham. Leto made Captain younger than Michael Burnham did, but Chris Pine's Kirk in Star Trek (2009) did it faster.

One detail from Star Trek: Discovery's ending makes Captain Leto Burnham-Booker (Sawandi Wilson), the son of Admiral Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), like Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) in Star Trek: The Original Series. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery's emotional coda warped the saga to the 33rd century, showing how Michael Burnham and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) lived a happy life together. One big surprise is they have a fully grown son, Leto, who just became a Starfleet Captain.

Star Trek: Discovery...

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Star Trek: Discovery surprised fans by tying up its story with Short Treks' "Calypso". Discovery's final mission leads to Zora's thousand-year wait to meet Craft in the 43rd century. Setting up "Calypso" as the real ending completes Star Trek: Discovery's saga with a tragic yet poignant conclusion.

Star Trek: Discovery came to a powerful and emotional conclusion with its season 5 finale, but Discovery's coda establishes that the series' real ending actually happened in 2018. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 10, "Life, Itself", wrapped up Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery's hunt for the Progenitors technology. But the finale's stunning epilogue flashes forward 30+ years to Admiral Burnham launching Discovery on her final mission - to synch up with the 2018 Star Trek: Short Treks episode,...

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Star Trek: Discovery's finale disproves the notion that five seasons are the new seven in the franchise. The Berman-era Star Trek shows had the freedom to end on their own terms, unlike Discovery and Lower Decks. Lower Decks will face a similar fate as Discovery, with its upcoming fifth season confirmed to be the last.

Recent developments in the wider franchise have led fans to state that five seasons of Star Trek are the new seven, but Star Trek: Discovery's finale disproves this notion. The Star Trek: Discovery finale, and its epilogue, brought the adventures of Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) to an end, but this wasn't the original plan. Discovery season 6 was in the planning stages before Paramount made the decision to cancel the show. That decision resulted in "Life, Itself", written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise,...

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Wilson Cruz was "shattered" he couldn't join the emotional finale of Star Trek: Discovery due to prior commitments to a Netflix movie. Dr. Hugh Culber's appearance in the series finale was made possible through the "magic of television" and CGI effects. Despite missing filming the coda, Cruz found closure when the cast FaceTimed him from the wrap party.

Star Trek: Discovery's cast reassembled for the series finale's emotional epilogue, but Wilson Cruz was "shattered" he couldn't join his fellow castmates. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery's series finale ended with a flash forward to 30+ years into the future where Admiral Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) launched the USS Discovery on her final mission. Burnham poignantly reunited with her USS Discovery crew mates as they were in the 32nd century,...

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Captain Burnham and Booker finally get the happy ending they deserve in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale. Burnham and Book's love story brings a refreshing change to the usual tragic fates of Star Trek characters. Star Trek: Discovery breaks tradition by allowing Burnham and Book to have a long, happy life together with their son.

Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) got a well-deserved happy ending in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, and the sight of them growing old together is something I've wanted from Star Trek forever. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanme, Star Trek: Discovery ended with a poignant coda showing that Michael and Book made a life together after their romantic reunion on the beach at Admiral Saru (Doug Jones) and President T'Rina's (Tara Rosling) wedding.

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Elias Toufexis did not return to play L'ak in the Star Trek: Discovery series finale. An uncredited actor took over the role of L'ak in the final three episodes, wearing the costume and mold of the character's head. The fate of L'ak, his lover Moll, and the Breen civil war is left unresolved, hinting at potential storylines for future Star Trek series.

Elias Toufexis portrayed L'ak in 7 episodes of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, but did he return to play the late Breen rebel in Discovery's series finale, "Life, Itself"? Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 10 was a super-sized episode that concluded Captain Michael Burnham's (Sonequa Martin-Green) hunt for the Progenitors' treasure before flashing forward with an epilogue that gives Admiral Burnham and the USS Discovery an emotionally poignant ending.

Tilly's mentor program in Starfleet Academy will likely bring back characters like Rayner to engage older Star Trek fans. The inter-generational outlook of Tilly's mentorship program will infuse Starfleet Academy with a sense of unity and diversity. While Tilly's mentor program may establish its own identity, it sets the stage for future cameos from the Star Trek: Discovery cast.

Star Trek: Discovery's series finale is proof of how much Paramount+'s next Star Trek show needs Commander Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie). Now that Discovery has come to an end, attention turns to its upcoming spinoff series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which will continue to tell the story of life in the 32nd century. Star Trek: Discovery's finale and epilogue, "Life, Itself", written by Kyle Jarrow & Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osusanmi, contained several teases for the upcoming Starfleet Academy series, including the revelation that Lt. Sylvia Tilly...

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Star Trek: Discovery's series finale ties directly to Short Treks episode "Calypso" after 6 years, making Zora's future a crucial mission. Zora's final mission in the 42nd century echoes Captain Burnham's legacy of connection, proving the importance of "Calypso" in Discovery's future. Craft and Zora's encounter may lead to enduring peace in the 42nd century, showing the ripple effect of love and Federation-inspired connections.

The series finale of Star Trek: Discovery, "Life, Itself", finally makes Star Trek: Short Treks season 1, episode 2, "Calypso", matter 6 years after its initial release. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, includes an epilogue set decades after the primary events of Star Trek: Discovery season 5. Admiral Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) commands the final mission of the USS Discovery's sentient computer, Zora...

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The USS Discovery defeats the Breen in reference to a past event in season 4. The Breen dreadnought is sent to the galactic barrier by Commander Rayner, utilizing a saucer separation and quantum entanglement. Species 10-c in Discovery season 4 remains a mystery with their fate left unresolved by Star Trek: Discovery season 5 finale.

The USS Discovery battled the Breen in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, and the fight ended with a shoutout to Discovery season 4. Throughout Star Trek: Discovery's season 5, Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her crew have been searching for the powerful and potentially dangerous technology of the Progenitors. Thanks to renegade courier Moll (Eve Harlow), the Breen learned of this treasure and also wanted to get their hands on it. This conflict came to a head in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale,...

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Discovery Star Trek's series finale set promotion records for Burnham and Saru, both rising from Commanders to Captains to Admirals during the show's five seasons. Burnham and Saru's promotions showed a realistic portrayal of career advancement in Starfleet, with nearly every crew member on Discovery also moving up the ranks. The finale epilogue also introduced Captain Leto Burnham, Michael's son, continuing the tradition of notable promotions in Star Trek: Discovery.

Star Trek: Discovery's ending set a record for Star Trek promotions by creating two new Starfleet Admirals. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 10, "Life, Itself", concluded the series by resolving Captain Michael Burnham's (Sonequa Martin-Green) hunt for the Progenitors' life-creating technology. Discovery's finale also ended with an emotional coda that jumps 30+ years into the...

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Dr. Kovich's office in Star Trek: Discovery is full of Easter eggs, including a vintage bottle of Chateau Picard wine and Geordi's Visor. Kovich's mysterious identity is revealed - he is an older version of Temporal Agent Daniels from Star Trek: Enterprise, with a love for Star Trek history. The collection in Kovich's office also features Captain Sisko's baseball from Star Trek: DS9, a Terran Empire dagger, and a chunky Type 2 Phaser from Tng.

The Star Trek: Discovery finale reveals that the office of Dr. Kovich (David Cronenberg) includes several Star Trek Easter eggs. Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, "Life Itself", written by Kyle Jarrow & Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) make her decision on what to do with the Progenitors' treasure. Deciding that the Progenitors' treasure is better left undiscovered,...

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Star Trek: Discovery explored Progenitor origins in season 5, linking back to Tng's classic episode "The Chase". Salome Jens played pivotal roles in Star Trek history, as both a Progenitor in Tng and the Female Changeling in DS9. Diversity was highlighted in Discovery by casting a new actor as a Progenitor, continuing Jens' contribution to the Star Trek universe.

All life in the Star Trek universe began with the Progenitors, an alien species originated by Star Trek: Deep Space Nine actor, Salome Jens. Star Trek: The Next Generation season 6, episode 18, "The Chase" revealed that billions of years before the Star Trek timeline begins, an ancient alien race planted their DNA as seeds from which all humanoid life grew. Star Trek: Discovery season 5 returned to this concept, by sending Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery in search of the Progenitors' technology.

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Moll's determined pursuit of Progenitors' technology leads to a captivating battle with Captain Burnham in Star Trek: Discovery's finale. Dr. Kovich has mysterious plans for Moll's future, potentially involving time travel and becoming an agent in the Star Trek universe. Moll emerges as one of the best villains in Star Trek: Discovery, driven by love and intelligence, with the potential to join the side of heroes.

Star Trek: Discovery's series finale set up an intriguing future for Eve Harlow's Moll. Moll spent most of Discovery season 5 in search of the Progenitors' powerful technology. She and her Breen lover, L'ak (Elias Toufexis), proved to be incredibly resourceful and determined in their pursuit of the treasure, evading the USS Discovery multiple times. After L'ak's death, Moll becomes even more determined to find the Progenitors' technology, believing...

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Captain Burnham's choice to not use Progenitors' technology highlights Star Trek's core philosophy of celebrating diversity. Michael Burnham's character arc in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 focuses on self-acceptance and radical internal change. By not using the Progenitors' technology, Captain Burnham finds peace and acceptance in the simplicity of life on Sanctuary Four.

I agree with the decision that Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) makes about the Progenitors' technology in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale. Throughout Star Trek: Discovery season 5's high-stakes chase for the "greatest treasure the galaxy has ever known", reminders that the Progenitors' technology can resurrect the dead imply that someone will be brought back to life before Discovery's final scene. The best candidate is Breen scion L'ak (Elias Toufexis), as Moll (Eve Harlow) is hellbent on acquiring the Progenitor technology to revive her love.

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The USS Discovery outlasts every version of the USS Enterprise, showcasing its eternal durability and longevity in the Star Trek universe. The series finale of Star Trek: Discovery sets up a future where the USS Discovery remains intact for a thousand years, with its final mission shrouded in mystery. While many versions of the USS Enterprise have met their demise, the USS Discovery's fate is a lonely but hopeful journey to eventually reunite with its crew centuries later.

Star Trek: Discovery's series finale proved that the USS Discovery is better than every known version of the USS Enterprise in one big way. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 10, "Life, Itself", not only concluded the hunt for the Progenitors' ancient technology, but it ended with a coda that wrapped up the entire series.

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Dr. Kovich in Star Trek: Discovery is actually Temporal Agent Daniels from Enterprise, linking the two series together in a surprising twist. David Cronenberg's character has extensive knowledge of Starfleet history and the Temporal Wars. Cronenberg, known for his directing career, also has acting roles - his enigmatic Star Trek character sheds light and adds depth to the series.

David Cronenberg plays Star Trek: Discovery's enigmatic Dr. Kovich, a small role in a TV and film career which spans decades. First introduced in Discovery season 3, Dr. Kovich is a Federation scientist with access and knowledge that goes far beyond anyone else in Starfleet. However, Dr. Kovich was always hard to pin down, maintaining a frustrating level of secrecy, even when he asked Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery to track down the Progenitors' treasure...

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Doctor Kovich's true identity as Agent Daniels connects Star Trek: Discovery to Enterprise in a jaw-dropping twist. Kovich's office is filled with Star Trek memorabilia, hinting at his long life and deep ties to the Federation across centuries. Discovery's creative team decided early in season 4 that Kovich is Daniels, planting subtle clues leading up to the big reveal in season 5.

Star Trek: Discovery's series finale dropped a bombshell twist, revealing the true identity of Doctor Kovich (David Cronenberg) that ties the series back to Star Trek: Enterprise and Captain Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula). Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, "Life, Itself", saw Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) find and decide the fate of the ancient technology used by the Progenitors to create life, itself.

You know the drill by now: This article contains major spoilers for the series finale of "Star Trek: Discovery."

"Discovery" is over; long live "Discovery." At the end of the day, the somewhat divisive "Trek" series managed to go out on its own terms (as /Film's Jacob Hall accurately foresaw in his review of the final season's premiere) and delivered a fitting sendoff for much of the established cast. We laughed, we cried, and we were kept fairly entertained by a planet-hopping race against time that dug deep into franchise lore and tied things together with the mysterious Progenitors. But as the credits rolled on the finale and we bid farewell one last time to characters like Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), Saru (Doug Jones), and all the rest, perhaps you were left with the same nagging feeling that I had: "Wait, that's it?"

As thrilling as these last several episodes were,...

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The Progenitor Captain Burnham meets reveals ancient technology with the power of creation, and charges her with choosing its fate. A Nigerian actress portrays the Progenitor in Discovery's finale, presenting Burnham with a moral dilemma. Salome Jens played the original Progenitor, called an Ancient Humanoid, in Star Trek: Tng.

Who plays the Progenitor Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) meets in Star Trek: Discovery's series finale? The USS Discovery's season-long search for the Progenitors' technology finally comes to a close in the series finale, as Captain Burnham literally comes face-to-face with one of the creators of humanoid life in the galaxy. Since Burnham has proven herself worthy by passing every test to acquire the power of creation, the Progenitor charges Michael with the awesome responsibility of choosing what to do with ancient and powerful technology.

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Captain Burnham leads USS Discovery on a final mission, setting up a meeting between Zora and Craft in Star Trek: Short Treks. New Captain Leto Burnham follows in his mother's footsteps, seeking meaning in his mission while inheriting his father's confidence. Michael and Book have a happy ending on Sanctuary 4, where they have rebuilt and found a new home with their World Tree.

The ending of Star Trek: Discovery introduces the show's next generation in the form of a brand-new Captain Burnham. Written by Kyle Jarrow & Michelle Paradise, and directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, the Star Trek: Discovery finale, "Life, Itself" ends with an epilogue set decades after Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) made the decision to leave the Progenitors' technology undiscovered. The epilogue opens with Admiral Burnham living in relative peace and quiet on Sanctuary 4 with Cleveland Booker (David Ajala). However,...

Star Trek: Discovery’s journey comes to an end, and it leaves behind a sense of frustration. Spoilers lie ahead.

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The end of Star Trek: Discovery arrives, then, not with a firework display of pop culture anticipation, but rather the whimper of a series that never translated beyond a highly protective core fanbase of viewers. You do or die with Discovery, it seems. Mine, in the end, has been a death by 60+ episodes.

The episode ‘Life, Itself’ by all accounts was never conceived as a series finale, rather Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise’s episode, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi, was meant to wrap up a fifth season. It provided in theory the biggest Discovery plotline yet – the search for the Progenitors, a long extinct race who seeded the known universe of life. It doesn’t get much bigger than Space Gods.

Yet what was promoted in the season premiere,...

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After five ambitious seasons, Star Trek: Discovery has sent its last transmission.

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In Thursday’s 90-minute series finale, Burnhum found herself cut off from her crew after following Moll through the portal that contained the Progenitors’ life-altering tech and, to her astonishment, doors to other worlds.

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Star Trek: Discovery's showrunner Michelle Paradise wraps up the series with an emotional denouement and a proper ending. Season 5 faced a new challenge with Paramount+ announcing it as the final season but allowed additional filming for a coda to give closure. Michelle Paradise reveals the true identity of Kovich as Daniels from Star Trek: Enterprise, a plan that has been in the works since season 4, bringing a surprising twist to the finale.

Star Trek: Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise sticks the landing with the season 5 and series finale, "Life, Itself", which she co-wrote with Kyle Jarrow. Paradise joined Star Trek: Discovery season 2 and became co-showrunner with executive producer Alex Kurtzman, masterminding the journey of Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 has been praised for its more adventurous tone,...

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After five seasons, Star Trek: Discovery, the series that launched a new era of Star Trek programming on television, has come to an end with the finale “Life, Itself.” Leaning heavily on the science fiction action and prominently connecting with Star Trek elements introduced in the ‘90s, Discovery’s fifth and final season brought the adventures of Starfleet officer Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) to a satisfying close. That conclusion includes a coda that was added after the creative team learned Discovery would not be renewed for a sixth season. The additional scenes were filmed to provide the finale with greater closure.

At the helm of the fifth season was Michelle Paradise, who has been an executive producer on the series since the second season and co-showrunner, with series co-creator Alex Kurtzman, since Discovery season 3. Paradise recently sat down with Den of Geek to...

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Michelle Paradise discusses the true identity of Doctor Kovich in Star Trek: Discovery's finale. David Cronenberg, who plays Kovich, was not familiar with Agent Daniel from Star Trek: Enterprise but found it cool once it was explained. The revelation was planned since season four of Discovery, with breadcrumbs dropped in season five.

Star Trek: Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise explains the shocking true identity of Doctor Kovich (David Cronenberg) in the series finale and how the acclaimed actor-director reacted to his character's link to Star Trek: Enterprise. Paradise co-wrote Star Trek: Discovery's series finale, "Life, Itself" with Kyle Jarrow, which concluded the story of Discovery season 5's Progenitors treasure hunt as well as delivering an emotional coda to Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery. But "Life, Itself" also dropped a...

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Captain Burnham makes a pivotal choice to banish the Progenitors' technology for the greater good of the galaxy. USS Discovery's epic battle against the Breen pays homage to Star Trek: The Next Generation with a saucer separation. The finale hints at a future for Admiral Burnham and the USS Discovery, leaving the door open for potential sequels or movies.

Star Trek: Discovery's stunning season 5 and series finale concludes the hunt for the greatest treasure in the galaxy, and the extended finale's emotional epilogue finally answers one of Discovery's biggest questions as it says goodbye to Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and her crew. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Michelle Paradise and directed by Olatunde Osunname, Star Trek: Discovery's finale, "Life, Itself", sees Captain Burnham make a pivotal choice about the Progenitors' treasure while the USS Discovery defeats the Breen.

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Tribbles are no trouble on the USS Discovery in Star Trek: Discovery season 5. Discovery's Tribble was neutered so there is no threat of it breeding and taking over the ship. Tribbles can be safely kept as pets in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 after genetic alterations.

The sight of a Tribble aboard the USS Discovery should be alarming, but Star Trek: Discovery season 5 explained this Tribble is no trouble at all. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal" brings the USS Discovery to Trill, where a clue to the ancient treasure of the Progenitors is hidden. While Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) leads an away team to Trill, she orders new First Officer Commander Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie) to connect with Discovery's crew, where he learns about Discovery's pet Tribble.

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Star Trek: Discovery hints at encountering the unseen alien race Tzenkethi, first mentioned in DS9. The Federation negotiates entry into Tzenkethi space, possibly interacting with a lizard delegate previously met by Saru. Discovery's treasure hunt leads to Tzenkethi space, potentially involving sabotage and a showdown with space dinosaurs.

Star Trek: Discovery may have just secretly introduced an unseen alien race from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, ahead of their mission to Tzenkethi space. The Tzenkethi were first mentioned in DS9's season 3 finale, "The Adversary", in which a Changeling impersonator attempted to trigger a war between the Federation and the unseen alien race. Robert Hewitt Wolfe, who co-wrote "The Adversary" with Ira Steven Behr has described the Tzenkethi as heavily armored lizards. While the Tzenkethi have recently played a big part in Idw's Star Trek comics, they have never been portrayed on screen,...

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Dr. Culber faces consequences after Trill scientist Jinaal takes over his mind and body in Star Trek: Discovery season 5. Co-writer Kyle Jarrow hints at Culber's continued struggle with the experience, impacting him character-wise. Culber's Trill takeover will have lasting effects in Discovery season 5, creating a unique and profound storyline.

Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz) will face "ramifications" for Trill scientist Jinaal taking over his mind and body in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, according to co-writer Kyle Jarrow. In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", written by Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, the next clue in the USS Discovery's hunt for the Progenitors' treasure led them to Trill. Jinaal Bix was a 24th-century Trill scientist who hid his clue to the treasure, and Culber volunteered to undergo the Trill ritual of zhian'tara wherein Jinaal...

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The latest clue in Star Trek: Discovery leads to a Trill symbiont named Jinaal Bix, creating a link to the Progenitors' life-creating technology. The zhian'tara ritual allows past Trill hosts to temporarily live through willing volunteers, offering insight into the nature of consciousness. The Trill's belief in the separation of mind and body may hold keys to understanding the Progenitors' technology and the origin of sentient life.

The search for the latest clue in Star Trek: Discovery season 5's treasure hunt involves a Trill ritual first seen with Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. 800 years before Star Trek: Discovery's 32nd century, Romulan scientist Dr. Vellek (Michael Copeland) laid the clues that will ultimately lead to the life-creating technology of the Progenitors. In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", written by Kyle Jarrow and...

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Trills in Star Trek: Discovery pay homage to DS9's iconic Dax, but lack depth compared to previous hosts. Discovery's portrayal focuses on Trill Guardians and rituals, missing the societal complexity seen in Deep Space Nine. Jinaal Bix stands out as a multi-layered Trill character in Discovery, hinting at changes in Trill society over the centuries.

Star Trek: Discovery's weird and secretive Trills are a welcome reminder of how cool Lt. Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) was in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) heads to Trill to collect the next clue in the hunt for the Progenitors' treasure. The return trip to the home planet of DS9's Dax is also a way for Ensign Adira Tal (Blu del Barrio) to reconnect with Gray Tal (Ian Alexander), as...

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The 32nd-century Star Trek: Discovery uniforms are formal but modern. Starfleet uniform evolution incorporates designs with division colors and rank insignia. The most practical and stylish Starfleet uniforms for missions are the red tunic and Tng later season styles.

Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz) hosts an 800-year-old Trill consciousness named Jinaal Bix in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", who points out something odd about the 32nd-century Starfleet uniforms. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armagian, "Jinaal" sends the USS Discovery crew to Trill for the next clue to finding the Progenitors’ technology. Jinaal leads Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) on a dangerous journey to prove their worthiness and retrieve the next clue.

Jinaal tells the Starfleet Officers, “I love what you’ve done with the uniforms. A little formal,...

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Wilson Cruz shines as Dr. Culber possessed by Trill host Jinaal in Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3. Burnham and crew hunt for the Progenitors' treasure in an intergalactic adventure, following clues in the latest episode. Cruz based his performance as Jinaal on Jack Palance in City Slickers.

Wilson Cruz's Dr. Hugh Culber gets temporarily possessed by an 800-year-old Trill in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", and Cruz absolutely kills it with his performance. In its fifth and final season, Discovery sends Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery on an intergalactic treasure hunt to find the ancient and powerful treasure of the Progenitors. In a story that began in Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Chase," Burnham and her crew must follow a series of clues that lead to the technology the mysterious...

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Star Trek episodes use monsters to judge character morality - a theme repeated in Discovery and Lower Decks. Jinaal's test in Star Trek: Discovery requires Burnham and Book to display understanding and respecting different life forms. Book and Burnham used empathy to pass. Spock showed the same type of empathy and respect for the Horta in Star Trek: The Original Series.

The answer to Star Trek: Discovery's test for Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala) on the Trill homeworld is a throwback to a classic episode of Star Trek: The Original Series. In Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, Jinaal, the Trill symbiont occupying the body of Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz), insists the next piece of the puzzle is on a path...

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Star Trek: Discovery failed to make Adira and Gray's romance work due to a focus on Adira's character. Gray's development suffered as he wasn't given the main character status that Adira had in Discovery. The breakup of Adira and Gray in season 5 was sad but necessary for the show's narrative progression.

Star Trek: Discovery never figured out what to do with Adira (Blu del Barrio) and Gray (Ian Alexander), making their breakup in season 5 necessary. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal," saw the USS Discovery travel to Trill to get another clue in their search for the Progenitor's technology. Although most of the episode was focused on Captain Micheal Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and Cleveland Booker (David Ajala), the plot also allowed Adira to reunite with Gray after a long separation...

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Discovery season 5 continues the chase for Progenitors' technology, introduced in Tng's "The Chase". Janaal reveals how Federation handled Progenitor discovery, keeping technology hidden for peace. The Federation's past missteps led to hesitation in trusting Starfleet with powerful technology.

Star Trek: The Next Generation's "The Chase" introduced some big ideas to the Star Trek universe that Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is finally following up on. Discovery season 5 involves a literal chase in Star Trek's 32nd century, as Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the crew of the USS Discovery race to find the Progenitors' treasure before the villainous Moll (Eve Harlow) and L'ak (Elias Toufexis). Although unnamed at the time, the Progenitors were first introduced in Tng season 6, episode 20, "The Chase," when Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) helped uncover a message left by one of the ancient humanoids.

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Commander Rayner struggles to fit into the emotive and tactile atmosphere of the USS Discovery crew in season 5. Former Captain Rayner's efficient command style clashes with Burnham's nurturing approach, creating tension onboard. Tilly criticizes Rayner's approach to connecting with the crew, but he uncovers valuable information about his colleagues.

Commander Rayner (Callum Keith Rennie) needs somebody on his side in Star Trek: Discovery season 5, as Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) orders him to "connect" with the crew. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson, and directed by Andi Armaganian, Discovery season 5, episode 3 depicts Rayner's first day as Burnham's first officer. Paired with Lt. Sylvia Tilly (Mary Wiseman), Rayner conducts one-on-one meetings with the USS Discovery's bridge crew, which doesn't go in the way that Burnham or Tilly wanted.

Formerly Captain Rayner of the USS Antares, the Kellerun officer was advised...

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Moll and L'ak are setting a trap on the USS Discovery - Adira may be in danger. The Progenitors' treasure was safeguarded by six secret scientists in the 24th century. Commander Rayner struggles to connect with the crew - Burnham seeks answers beyond the treasure.

Star Trek: Discovery season 5, episode 3, "Jinaal", brings Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery one step closer to finding the Progenitors' treasure, but little do they know Moll (Eve Harlow) and L'ak (Elias Toufexis) are making insidious moves against them. Written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson and directed by Andi Armaganian, the third episode of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 splits the action between the planet Trill and Commander Rayner (Callum Keith Renne) and Ambassador Saru (Doug Jones) having difficulty adjusting to their new assignments.

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Season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery premieres on April 4 with Captain Burnham leading an intergalactic treasure hunt. Showrunner Michelle Paradise hints at a super-secret mission and surprises in upcoming episodes of the final season. Prepare for mind-bending adventures, gorgeous locations, unexpected encounters, and classic Tos-style episodes.

Star Trek: Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise drops some big hints about season 5 by describing each of the final 10 episodes of the series. Star Trek: Discovery season 5 premieres Thursday, April 4, with the first two episodes releasing on the same day on Paramount+. Discovery season 5 sees Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) lead an intergalactic hunt for a mysterious treasure with ties to an 800-year-old Romulan starship.

SFX Magazine features a cover story about Star Trek: Discovery season 5 where Michelle Paradise sheds light on each episode of the final season. Check out her clues below:

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Star Trek: Discovery season 5 premieres on April 4, 2024, with 2 episodes dropping on Paramount+. The episode titles and writers for each episode have been announced, promising a tonally different adventure. The 10-episode final season will feature a mix of episodic storytelling and an overall arc, keeping audiences engaged.

Here is when every episode of Star Trek: Discovery season 5 will premiere on Paramount+. The Discovery season 5 episode titles and the writers of each Discovery season 5 episode were previously announced in January 2024, along with a general premiere date of April 2024. Discovery season 5 promises a 10-episode adventure that's tonally different from previous seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, with Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) and the USS Discovery taking part in a race for what is said to be "the greatest treasure in the known galaxy".

Star Trek: Discovery season 5 premieres with 2 episodes on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Little is known about the plot of Star Trek: Discovery...

Star Trek: Discovery star Elias Toufexis recently teased that the fifth and final season of the Paramount+ sci-fi series will be "pure adventure" from start to finish.

The actor, who joined Discovery Season 5 in the antagonistic role of L'ak, opened up during a conversation with TrekCulture (via ComicBookMovie.com) about how he appreciates Discovery for always taking "giant leaps" and not being afraid to shake things up each season. "One thing I always appreciated about [Discovery] was, 'Let’s take these giant leaps of ideas and take these giant leaps'… Like, let’s throw it way in the future [in season 3]. Why not? And then you get all these different ships and what’s the Federation like, and all that stuff. The Burn was fascinating, whether you liked how it ended, whatever, it was a really interesting idea."

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The titles for the upcoming episodes of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 have been revealed.

During the Ccxp event in Dec. 2023, Paramount+ shared a preview of Season 5 along with the announcement that the final installment of the series is set to premiere in April. The Writers Guild of America directory later provided the episode titles and their respective writers. Michelle Paradise, co-showrunner of Star Trek: Discovery, is credited with writing the Season 5 premiere and co-writing the finale, which will also serve as the series finale.

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The list of Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 episode titles includes "Red Directive," written by Michelle Paradise, "Under the Twin Moons," written by Alan McElroy, "Jinaal," written by Kyle Jarrow and Lauren Wilkinson,...