‘Star Trek: Discovery’ Series Finale Marked a Flawed but Ambitious End to a Successful Franchise Reboot | Commentary

The CBS All Access-turned-Paramount+ original’s bold conclusion is sure to spark conversation amongst the fandom

"Star Trek: Discovery" Season 5, Episode 10
"Star Trek: Discovery" Season 5, Episode 10

If you’ve been part of the “Star Trek” journey, you’ll understand the significance of measuring your life in the series finales you’ve witnessed: “The Next Generation.” “Deep Space Nine.” “Voyager.” “Enterprise.” Each one a milestone.

And now, with the final episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” streaming on Paramount+, we add one more to the mix, like the rings of a tree trunk — or rather, Saturn. This series, now complete, is sure to spark intense conversations and debates among fans as it finds its place in the vast Trek universe.

Debuting in 2017, “Discovery” represented the franchise’s return to television after an extended hiatus of over a decade following the 2005 cancellation of “Star Trek: Enterprise.”

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