"New Paramount+ show Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is being review-bombed, with critics describing its inclusion of diverse characters, including individuals with disabilities and people of varied races and body types, "woke". The most recent Star Trek series follows a crew of Starfleet cadets as they come of age and train to be officers. Created by Gaia Violo, the show is set in the 32nd century, and is a spin off of Star Trek: Discovery."
"The show's synopsis says that viewers will meet "a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism." That optimism, however, has not been felt by everyone. The show's divided reception is evident in its Rotten Tomatoes score. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy 's critic rating is at 87% while its audience score is at 43%."
"The show has been targeted for its supposed "wokeness," seemingly because of the fact it centres women characters and people of colour in significant roles. Bizarrely, Stephen Miller, the United States Homeland Security Advisor, weighed in on the show on Friday (16 January). "Star Trek 2026... Beyond parody...," wrote the right-wing account End Wokeness. Seemingly, they're angry that three female characters: Chancellor Nahla Ake (Holly Hunter), alien character Lura Thok (Gina Yashere) and academic liaison Lieutenant Rork (Tricia Black) are having a fairly routine conversation."
"Miller quote-tweeted a clip of the show, writing: "Tragic. But it's not too late for [Paramount+] to save the franchise. "Step 1: Reconcile with [William Shatner] and give him total creative control." Shatner starred as Captain James T. Kirk in the original Star Trek series in 1966. Though he has been embroiled in controversies surrounding his thoughts on autism and cisgender identity, Shatner has been vocal in opposition to President Donald Trump."
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy follows a young group of Starfleet cadets training to become officers in the 32nd century. Created by Gaia Violo as a spin-off of Star Trek: Discovery, the series emphasizes diverse characters, including people of varied races, body types and disabilities, and centers several women in significant roles. The series holds an 87% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 43% audience score, reflecting a polarized reception. Critics and viewers have accused the show of 'wokeness,' prompting review-bombing. Political figures including Stephen Miller publicly criticized the series and quote-tweeted a clip urging reconciliation with William Shatner.
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