The third season was unable to see the light and the future of Star Trek: Prodigy is an uncertain again
The uncertain future of Star Trek: Prodigy
Star Trek: Prodigy He has already experienced his first “death” when Paramount+ has decided to eliminate it from its catalog In June 2023. Despite it was one of the most beautiful and educational bets within the Star Trek universe, he was the victim of the scissors on the platform which, after having had five franchising series in 2022, started cutting.
But the fans did not remain with crossed arms: The #saversartrekprodigy campaign was so intense This even rented a plane to fly on angels with a direct message. And it worked. Netflix appeared as savings, purchasing the rights of the first two seasons.
Of course, there was an unwritten condition: The series had to workAnd the one in Netflix is not simple. Although it was a success among those who have seen it, The display data did not convince the streaming giant. Second What’s on NetflixProdigy added about 3.4 million views between 2023 and 2024, a low figure for what the platform is looking for in its stars content.
No trace in the global rankingsPoor impact on networks and an important handicap: it is not an original Netflix series. With the creative team – including Kevin and Dan Hageman and Aaron J. Waltke – already missing in other projects since December 2023, the impulse of moving forward vanishes.
Goodbye to uss prodigy?
As if this were not enough, the clock is already running. Netflix has acquired rights only for 18 months From the premiere of each season, which means that:
- The first season will disappear on June 24, 2025
- Season 2 will do so on January 1, 2026
And there are no signs that will renew this agreement. In addition, the distribution was unequal: while in territories such as the United States, the United Kingdom or Australia could be seen in Netflix, Other countries like Canada were outAnd in France the premiere was advanced by a contract with France TV, generating even more confusion among fans.
Will Paramount+ reappear as shelter? It doesn’t seem likely. From its cancellation, Prodigy has not returned to that platform, which Nor is it characterized by always keeping the star trek content availableincluding movies.
Fan resistance as the only hope
Before this panorama, many followers are returning to the more classic format: Buy the seasons on DVD or Blu-Ray. Physical discs, as well as include additional content, I am the only guarantee that the series will remain accessible Even if no platform keeps it.
But not everything is lost. In Star Trek, as Spock himself said, “There are always possibilities”. If an increase in views, sales of physical editions or agitation in social networks occurs, Netflix could reconsider it. It would not be the first time that a series relives for Fandom pressure.
An misunderstood jewel from the Star Trek universe
With 100% score in Rotten Tomatoes and the approval of 94% by the public, Star Trek: Prodigy is not just “a series for children”. His goal was clear: to transmit the values of the Star Trek universe to the new generations and has reached it. The animation is impeccable, the development of deep characters and the squeezes to Star Trek: Voyager Excite Veterans of the saga.
Kate Mulgrew returns like Admiral Janeway, accompanied by an old man like Robert Beltran and Robert Picardo, while The young voices of Brett Gray or Ella Purnell give new life to the franchise. The latter, by the way, has become a climbing star and could be the key if you decide to continue the series or create a spin-off focused on its character, Gwyndela.
It is difficult to understand how a series so dear and well performed has yet to fight to survive. But if something has taught us Star Trek it’s that Perseverance and union can change the course of fate. We could face another battle to save Prodigy and the fans are more than willing to give it.