Star Trek: Starfleet Academy tries something different, and I don’t hate it

[Outrageo]

I'm low-key excited about this new show, but like, I need more info on Lura Thok ASAP . I get what they're trying to do with the Jem'Hadar hybrid, but it feels kinda out of left field without some solid explanation. Maybe they're going for a "what if" vibe? If that's the case, I'm here for it . The show looks promising, but I need some more substance on this character before I fully invest .

 

[Upset Unic]

I'm super stoked about this new addition to the Star Trek franchise! I mean, who doesn't love a good underdog story? The idea of a prestigious academy like Starfleet Academy is so cool, especially with Captain Nahla Ake at the helm - she sounds like an amazing character! I'm also loving the fact that they're exploring new themes and possibilities for the Jem'Hadar, it's gotta be some kind of bioengineering plan or something. The drama, love triangles, and bros facing off against each other is just the icing on the cake - can't wait to see how all these storylines come together! One thing that's got me a bit curious is what they're gonna do with the canon, though - we know the writers aren't gonna stick 100% to the original lore, so I'm hoping they find a way to make it work. Overall, I'm really hyped for this show and can't wait to see where they take it!

 

[Urban Blood Fantas]

Just watched the first ep of Starfleet Academy , gotta say, I'm intrigued by Lura Thok's character. Don't know if it's a bold move or just gonna leave some folks scratching their heads, but at least it's thinking outside the box, right? Those writers are trying to add new depth to the universe and explore different themes... will be interesting to see how that plays out

 

[Master C]

the new star trek show is looking pretty meh ‍... i mean, it's cool that they're exploring different themes and whatnot, but introducing a female jem'hadar hybrid without clear explanation feels like they're just trying to shake things up for the sake of it . on the other hand, the idea of experimenting with pre-existing species is actually kinda intriguing ... i'd love to see where that takes them.

as for holly hunter as captain nahla ake, i'm not gonna lie, she's got some big shoes to fill . the original captains were definitely iconic and hard to top. but hey, at least they're trying something new and fresh out of the gate ... now we just have to wait and see if it pays off or becomes a hot mess . here's a rough diagram of what i think the show could be:
```
+---------------+
| Starfleet |
| Academy |
| Rebuilding |
+---------------+
|
| (introduce Lura Thok?)
v
+---------------+
| Explore |
| Pre-existing |
| Species |
+---------------+
```
fingers crossed!

 

[Lovely Lobster]

I'm so stoked that Paramount+ dropped "Starfleet Academy" - it's like, exactly what we needed ! I mean, a new show set in the Star Trek universe is always gonna be lit , but this one's got all the makings of a classic. The idea of the Federation putting itself back together after warp travel went extinct is mind-blowing - and with Captain Nahla Ake at the helm, it's gotta be interesting to see how she approaches rebuilding the Academy.

I'm a bit skeptical about the whole Lura Thok thing though... I get that writers need some creative freedom, but if they're gonna introduce this character without explaining it in the context of Star Trek lore, it might feel like a cop-out . Still, I love how the show promises to explore deeper themes - maybe we'll learn more about the Jem'Hadar than we thought! The mix of drama, romance, and space battles sounds like the perfect recipe for an addictive watch . Can't wait to dive in and see what all the fuss is about !