STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS



Star Trek: Lower Decks will be an animated series with what appears to be shades of Red Dwarf. Mike McMahan (Rick And Morty) will act as Lower Deck’s showrunner, which will focus on the lower deck crew of one of Starfleet’s least important vessels. Given the premise and talent involved, it sounds like the show will explore a more comedic side of the series. No airdate has been set for the show.

MORE STAR TREK: SHORT TREKS



Short Treks are mini-episodes set in the Star Trek: Discovery universe that gives insight into specific characters. In some ways, these minisodes received better reviews than season 1 of Discovery and it’s been confirmed at least two animated Short Treks will arrive after season 2 finishes airing. Composer Michael Giacchino will direct one of them.

NICKELODEON STAR TREK KIDS SHOW



It appears Kurtzman plan for new Star Trek series will truly have something for everyone, with Kevin and Dan Hageman (Trollhunters) developing an animated Nickelodeon Star Trek kids show. Kurtzman has said he wants to appeal to younger viewers so an animated series could be a good way to introduce fans to the franchise.