by Matt Sernaker, Managing Editor

I don’t know about you, but I have been waiting for this day for a long time. After an untimely cancellation on Paramount+, it seemed that we had seen the last of the intrepid crew of the U.S.S. Protostar. Thanks to a massive fan campaign and some help from our friends at Netflix, this incredible series has finally come home for an astonishing second season. That’s right everyone: it’s finally time to embark on a 20-episode adventure with Star Trek: Prodigy – Season 2! It is extremely rare that a second season of a television series surpasses the first, but Star Trek: Prodigy has managed to do this (and so much more).

Dal, Gwyn, Zero, Murf, Rok, and Jankom are back for more stories along with Admiral Janeway and her crew. The first season finale left us with a big mystery: what exactly happened to Captain Chakotay after he launched the Protostar through time? As revealed in the season trailer and official clip, the crew of the Protostar have become Starfleet Academy “hopefuls” and started to find their place in the universe. When Janeway calls upon them to help aid in her mission to find the missing Chakotay, it’s all hands on deck aboard the newly finished: U.S.S Voyager-A! Can this state-of-the-art ship and her crew complete the impossible? We all know one thing: with Janeway as the captain…nothing is impossible! Additionally, what does this all have to do with Gwyn’s mission to Solum? Worlds and times will collide and the Star Trek Universe will be forever altered. 

Season two of Star Trek: Prodigy features the return of Kate Mulgrew (Kathryn Janeway), Brett Gray (Dal), Ella Purnell (Gwyn), Rylee Alazraqui (Rok-Tahk), Angus Imrie (Zero), Jason Mantzoukas (Jankom Pog), Dee Bradley Baker (Murf), John Noble (The Diviner) and Jimmi Simpson (Drednok). This new season also features  Robert Beltran (Captain Chakotay), Robert Picardo (The Doctor), Jason Alexander (Doctor Noum), Daveed Diggs (Commander Tysess), Jameela Jamil (Ensign Asencia), Ronny Cox (Admiral Jellico) and Michaela Dietz (Maj’el). The returning crew continued to deliver stellar performances in this new batch of episodes, with each character getting a chance to not only shine but truly reach their fullest potential. This season was about growth, and you could see a noticeable evolution throughout the 20 episodes. Maj’el was a welcomed addition to the series, adding some wonderful dynamics for the Protostar crew that felt as impactful as the Kirk/Spock dynamic. Additionally, if you thought that the first season made Prodigy feel like a spiritual successor to Star Trek: Voyager, just wait until you see these episodes. One of the things that I appreciated the most was that the Voyager cast inclusion and story elements never overpowered the show, but truly worked as an additive component to further establish this corner of Trek. Lastly, there will be some major spoilers on launch day. A fan-favorite character from Trek makes a glorious return after decades in the abyss, and I truly couldn’t believe how well they managed to pull this off. 

If you are still on the fence about watching the “Star Trek kids show”, please take this into consideration. Star Trek: Prodigy is much like Toy Story. It is accessible for children and adults alike, and they managed to craft a story and an inclusive adventure that has something for everyone. The last thing I want to do is overhype just how great the new season is, but I truly believe this is one of the best and most consistent seasons of any Trek series…ever. While discussing within our ComicsOnline team, I was asked how I would compare it to other Trek adventures, and I would easily place this right up there with Star Trek: Picard – Season 3. These are two VERY different shows, but the respect for the Star Trek Universe, the growth of the characters, and the overall journey will surely make this one of the biggest wins for Trek fans for years to come. More importantly, it is absolutely insane to think that this kind of quality storytelling could have been lost forever with the original shocking cancellation. We need more of THIS in the world. 

Lastly, if this truly is the end for the crew of the U.S.S. Protostar, I felt like the finale was a satisfying way to wrap things up. I am hopeful that the numbers will be there for more adventures, and I am more than eager to add my vote for a third season and beyond for Star Trek: Prodigy. Just like Star Trek: Legacy…more adventures need to happen. 

Congratulations to Kevin and Dan Hageman, Alex Kurtzman, and the cast and crew of Star Trek: Prodigy. This is YOUR day and we are thankful for all of your efforts to bring these characters to life.  

Rating:
ComicsOnline proudly gives Star Trek: Prodigy – Season 2 – 5 out of 5 incredible wins for Star Trek. 

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