Star Trek: Short Treks

Star Trek: Short Treks

Created by Bryan Fuller, Alex Kurtzman

On CBS All Access

2018–20202 seasons10 episodes15 min6.3 / 10

A short-form anthology that uses stand-alone episodes to deepen character and thematic exploration within the Star Trek universe, balancing intellectual curiosity with accessible storytelling.

Each episode tells a stand-alone story that serves as an opportunity for deeper storytelling and exploration of key characters and themes that fit into Star Trek: Discovery and the expanding Star Trek universe.

Where to watch

Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.

Questions people ask

  • Does Star Trek: Short Treks leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Star Trek: Short Treks sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.

  • Is Star Trek: Short Treks violent? Not especially. Less violent than 61% of series.

  • Is Star Trek: Short Treks easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Star Trek: Short Treks scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

Written about

49/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity75

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise35

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love41

How much audiences actually like it

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Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Star Trek: Short Treks

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Star Trek: Short Treks, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Star Trek: Short Treks, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Star Trek: Short Treks, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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