Star Trek: Discovery has built a real following in Australia on Paramount Plus, and in the US on Paramount Plus Premium among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. 5 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 2,051 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch it for Sonequa Martin-Green — the performance elevates material that could easily tip into self-seriousness. Put it on tonight on Paramount Plus and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Star Trek: Discovery earns its spot. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Star Trek: Discovery through its more ambitious moments. Follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself. Sonequa Martin-Green and Doug Jones lead a cast that makes the ambitious moments land. The series ran for 5 seasons (2017–2024), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The rules of Star Trek: Discovery's world are consistent enough that the big swings never feel like cheating. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers burned by ambitious sci-fi that could not sustain its premise should give Star Trek: Discovery a chance. If you have already watched Battlestar Galactica, Star Trek: Discovery is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Sonequa Martin-Green's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

Star Trek: Discovery was cancelled in 2024, created by Bryan Fuller and Alex Kurtzman — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.