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Season 1 of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has just dropped its dynamite final episode, and if you've missed out on this all-new show, this fantastic Paramount+ deal will let you catch up on it for just $2.99 a month for two months.
Save up to 79% on a monthly subscription to Paramount Plus, and watch virtually every Star Trek show and movie at home or on the go.
Starfleet Academy delves into an aspect of the Trekiverse that's been regularly referenced but infrequently explored on-screen: The institute that trains up new Star Trek crew. This show, which takes place in the 32nd century, sees a group of cadets tackling everything from galactic diplomacy to edge-of-your-captain's-chair space battles.
Now, thanks to this Paramount Plus deal, you can watch Season 1 of the show for $2.99 a month, a saving of 79%. When you're done, there's a whole world of Trek to explore, including Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Voyager, both of which tie into this show. We think Paramount Plus is one of the best streaming services for sci-fi fans.
Chris McMullen Contributing writer Chris is a freelance journalist who, when not writing, skywatching or playing games, indulges his taste for horror, sci-fi and the post-apocalyptic. As well as Space.com, you can find his work at GameSpew (where he’s the weekend editor).
Image 1 of 5 With the exception of Prodigy, you can watch the back catalog of Star Trek shows on Paramount+. (Image credit: Paramount) Starfleet Academy leaps into the future, though there are some familiar faces. (Image credit: Paramount) (Image credit: Paramount+) (Image credit: CBS Photo Archive/Getty) (Image credit: Paramount)
From the original series to Starfleet Academy, and Season 4 of Strange New Worlds when it arrives later this year, Paramount Plus is the best place to watch Star Trek, full stop. I'm old enough to remember when the franchise was scattered across multiple streaming services but now, with the exception of Star Trek: Prodigy, it's all on Paramount Plus.
If you've missed out on Starfleet Academy, now's the time to take advantage of this offer. Aside from a new, younger cast, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy features some familiar faces from Star Trek: Discovery and the return of Star Trek: Voyager's holographic doctor.
Will it take you a month to binge-watch the ten-episode first season? No, but that's where Paramount Plus's vast back-catalogue of Star Trek comes in. You can stream virtually every Trek show and episode ever made, including Star Trek: Lower Decks and the animated version of the original series. Both seasons of Paramount's Halo series are on there too and, for your less sci-fi inclined family members, you've got shows like Sylvester Stallone's Tulsa King and Yellowstone spin-off 1883.
Key features: Nearly every single Star Trek show and movie, including the new Starfleet Academy Show, ready to stream. Paramount Plus also boasts a huge catalog of other shows and films, viewable on a wide variety of devices.
Price history: We've seen Paramount Plus offer a range of deals in the past, but you sometimes have to lock in for a year. $2.99 a month for ad-free Paramount Plus Premium is a real steal (and the ad-supported tier is a good deal too), saving $6 a month and $11 a month for the first two months, respectively.
Consensus: If you're a Trekkie, Paramount Plus is an absolute must-have. From movies to shows, live-action and animated, you'll find hours and hours of Star Trek content on the service. Whether it's old or new Trek you crave, you're absolutely spoilt for choice. There's a wealth of non-sci-fi content too, from 1883 to Tulsa King.
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✅ Buy it if: You love Star Trek. Paramount is your one-stop for everything from the Star Trek universe to shows to movies. Plus, there's a galaxy of additional content.
❌ Don't buy it if: You already have a current subscription to Paramount Plus, as this deal is for new or lapsed subscribers.
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— Source: Space.com (https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/watch-star-trek-starfleet-academy-for-79-percent-cheaper-on-paramount-plus-streaming-deal)
