The 2026 TV schedule has finally given us Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and for many, it is worth the wait. Critics sounded off about the series after checking out the first batch of episodes, and I think it's notable they're highlighting two positive things about this "deeply sincere" series available with a Paramount+ subscription.
I wrote a glowing review of the series for CinemaBlend, but admittedly, I'm a Trekkie who loves seeing the franchise take big swings as it has with many new entries. Not everyone was initially thrilled that the first series centered around Starfleet Academy would be set in the 32nd century, the same setting as latter seasons of Discovery, and a questionable poster of the show had a young adult feel that didn't sit right with some.
