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Star Trek meets Hogwarts — and not in a good way.
Jason and Rachel review the first three episodes of Starfleet Academy (2026), unpacking what works, what absolutely doesn’t, and why the show feels more like a CW teen drama than classic Star Trek. We dig into tone, character choices, legacy lore, and whether this series understands what made Star Trek special in the first place.
Spoilers ahead. Strong opinions guaranteed.
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