The response from fans (and our reviewer) may have been mixed, but Star Trek: Discovery has been deemed strong enough to deserve a second season, with CBS renewing it for one after six episodes.
“In just six episodes, Star Trek: Discovery has driven subscriber growth, critical acclaim and huge global fan interest for the first premium version of this great franchise,” said Marc DeBevoise, president and CEO at CBS Interactive.
“This series has a remarkable creative team and cast who have demonstrated their ability to carry on the Star Trek legacy.
CBS hasn’t pegged a release date for season 2, but executive producer Alex Kurtzman told The Hollywood Reporter that they’re “ideally” aiming for “the early side of 2019”.