In a sea of science fiction sequence that take themselves far too severely, “Star Trek Decrease Decks” has been a candy and humorous balm, a loving parody of the long-lasting speculative fiction universe that celebrates and pisses on its historical past in equal measure. Like all good sitcoms, nonetheless, “Decrease Decks” is coming to an finish, and the finale guarantees to be…perhaps, probably, reasonably severe?
The animated sequence will premiere the finale to its fifth and ultimate season Thursday, December 19, on Paramount+. The episode, titled “The New Subsequent Era” in reference to the beloved ’80s-’90s “Star Trek” sequence starring Patrick Stewart, may have an prolonged working time, and produce again a couple of characters from the present’s previous. Amongst them are Klingon brothers, Malor (voiced by Sam Witwer) and Ma’ah (Jon Curry), first seen in a earlier Season 5 episode. In an unique clip shared with IndieWire, the duo is given some highlight within the finale, as they encounter a lethal risk from a fellow Klingon.
The second animated “Star Trek” sequence, after the short-lived “Authentic Collection” spinoff that aired from 1973 to 1974, “Star Trek: Decrease Decks” is a comedic tackle the sci-fi establishment’s mythos, specializing in the least vital ship within the United Federation of Planets’ Starfleet, the USS Cerritos. On the Cerritos, the present focuses not on the leaders of the crew, however on the low-ranking officers who’re pressured to do the soiled work. Seasons 4 and 5 noticed the 4 foremost characters all get promoted to junior lieutenants, after slumming it as ensigns for almost all of the sequence.
The animated sequence debuted in August 2020, to comparatively constructive evaluations. In 2023, the sequence crossed over with live-action “Star Trek” sequence “Unusual New Worlds,” in an episode that featured Newsome and Quaid portraying live-action variations of their characters. “Unusual New Worlds” has been ordered for a 3rd season, set to premiere in 2025, and has already been renewed for a fourth. Different upcoming “Star Trek” initiatives within the works embody youngsters sequence “Starfleet Academy,” which can star Holly Hunter, in addition to a function movie, “Part 31,” starring Michelle Yeoh and slated to launch this January.
“Decrease Decks” was created by Mike McMahan, who can be identified for co-creating Hulu sequence “Photo voltaic Opposites” and for his work on “Rick and Morty.” The sequence stars Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells, Eugene Cordero, Dawnn Lewis, Jerry O’Connell, Fred Tatasciore, and Gillian Vigman because the crew of the USS Cerritos. CBS’ Eye Animation Productions, Secret Hideout, and Roddenberry Leisure. McMahan government produces the present with Alex Kurtzman and Aaron Baiers of Secret Hideout, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth of Roddenberry Leisure, and Katie Krentz of 219 Productions. The sequence is animated by Titmouse, the unbiased animation studio that additionally produces “Huge Mouth” for Netflix.
The sequence finale of “Star Trek: Decrease Decks” premieres December 19. Watch the first-look clip beneath.
