
Star Trek: Prodigy
Set phasers to fun.
Created by Kevin Hageman, Dan Hageman
On Netflix, Paramount+
A colorful, optimistic animated adventure about young misfits discovering belonging and purpose through Starfleet ideals, built on ensemble warmth and the comfort of a found-family structure.
A motley crew of young rebellious aliens commandeer an old Starfleet ship and must figure out how to work together while navigating a greater galaxy, in search for a better future. These six young outcasts know nothing about the ship they have commandeered, but over the course of their adventures together, they will each be introduced to Starfleet and the ideals it represents.
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Does Star Trek: Prodigy leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Star Trek: Prodigy easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 86% of series.
Is Star Trek: Prodigy sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Star Trek: Prodigy scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Star Trek: Prodigy violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
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