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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy initially topped streaming charts but has struggled to maintain its audience numbers.
Competition from shows like Landman and South Park has contributed to the drop in popularity of Starfleet Academy.
The series, which focuses on cadet drama and officer training, was intended to attract new viewers to the Star Trek franchise.
Paramount+ is continuing to release episodes weekly through March, indicating a commitment to the show despite its current struggles.

Star Trek Academy Struggles to Maintain Initial Audience Numbers

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, which premiered on Paramount+ in January, has struggled to maintain its initial audience numbers. Although the series briefly topped streaming charts after its first two episodes, shows like Landman and South Park soon surpassed it. The series, which focuses on cadet drama and officer training, was intended to attract new viewers to the Star Trek franchise. Despite the initial drop in popularity, Paramount+ is continuing to release episodes weekly through March. Whether Starfleet Academy will recover remains to be seen.

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Official Name	Star Trek: Starfleet Academy
Brief Summary	A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they will discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.
Released	January 15, 2026
Genre	Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Production Companies	CBS Studios, Secret Hideout, Roddenberry Entertainment
Countries of Origin	US
Actors	Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diane, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, Zoë Steiner, Gina Yashere, Robert Picardo, Tig Notaro, Stephen Colbert
Ratings	5/10 (79 reviews)
Number of episodes	10
Number of seasons	1