The latest entry in the 50-year-old franchise was recently unveiled as Star Trek: Discovery, although its evocative moniker hasn’t been fully explored yet.
In addition to explaining its significance, Fuller has expounded upon what the show’s title means for the future of the larger Star Trek franchise.
Executive producer and showrunner Bryan Fuller has now explored Star Trek: Discovery’s name in greater detail.
At the same time, hosting Star Trek: Discovery on a streaming service does allow for a deeper exploration of adult themes which would be toned-down on network television.