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However, this all goes horribly wrong by "Who Saves the Saviors" and "Temporal Mechanics 101." Instead of Chakotay sending the Protostar on autopilot — as everyone assumed he did in the original timeline — he goes with the ship, which means it ends up stranded in 2374.

This basic event is the crux of the near entirety of Season 2. In order for the timeline to be restored, the Protostar has to get back to Tars Lamora, which is why the kids have to team-up with Chakotay to get the Protostar back to where they belong.

None of them would know each other, Gwyn wouldn’t exist, and the Federation wouldn't be saved from the Construct if they didn't. In addition to a lot of other adventures, the big arc in Season 2 is designed to preserve the backstory of Season 1.

And this is the issue that I have with the outcome of the story. After all they did to "restore the timeline," we still have a past in which Gwyn shouldn't exist, because her father never goes back in time to enslave Tars Lamora and become the Diviner.

While I'm sure there's a way to logic it away, it seems to undercut the entire season, and what they were trying to accomplish.

The full announcement says Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson, and Kacey Rohl will be repping S31.

The Academy portion just lists Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau for now. I think a surprise guest isn't out of the question, but it's probably best to keep expectations low.

I'd actually love to see even some photos of the giant set they're reportedly building...

Nice to see that "Lower Decks" is being given some panel time in the face of its impending doom.

Indeed, Trek seems to do very well in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and Germany. After that it drops off pretty quickly.

While I certainly wouldn't want every show to be like that, I would absolutely not call it "bad".

It was...transcendent.

"Riverdale" is an odd comparison - like it or hate it, it was one of the most high-concept "teen shows" of all time. Absolutely bonkers.

I doubt it - "Academy" was officially announced on May 30, 2023 (and was rumoured to be in development dating back to 2018). "Prodigy" was cancelled on June 23, 2023.

I'll grant that the dates are pretty close together, but I think in a perfect world the two shows would run together, with "Prodigy" targeting the tween crowd, and "Academy" skewing a bit older.

I think the problem is really Paramount+.

This, I completely agree with.

The aging fanbase has been an issue that's been highlighted recently by Jonathan Frakes, among others.

Ah yes, the eternal sin of "trying to attract new viewers."

Why can't they continue catering to the original, immortal fanbase? That's just good business!

Good to know - frustrating, but hopefully we'll get it sorted out.

I've noticed the same thing, but inconsistently - the link will often load after the second or third try. Can you confirm?

Never.