Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 — how to watch, review, cast, trailer and everything we know

It's time to go boldly with Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2. Paramount Plus gave fans a double dose of good news with the announcement that season 2 will premiere in June, and that the show has also been renewed for a 10-episode third season. 

It's an exciting time to be a Star Trek fan as the universe continues to grow with new shows, like the previously announced Star Trek: Starfleet Academy which begins production in 2024. 

Strange New Worlds season 2 will feature a special crossover episode with Star Trek: Lower Decks that will blend live-action and animation into one episode. The special episode was directed by Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Picard star Jonathan Frakes. 

Here's everything we know so far about Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Next episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 releases new episodes exclusively on Paramount Plus on Thursdays. 

The season finale arrives August 10 and is titled "Hegemony." 

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode guide

Keep track of all the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episodes below:

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 1: "The Broken Circle"
"A distress call from Lt Noonien-Singh compels Spock to disobey orders and take the USS Enterprise and its crew into disputed space."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 2: "Ad Astra Per Aspera"
"Commander Una faces court-martial along with possible imprisonment and dishonorable dismissal from Starfleet."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 3: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow"
"La'An travels back in time to twenty first century Earth to prevent an attack which will alter humanity's future history."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 4: "Among the Lotus Eaters"
"Returning to a planet that dredges up tragic memories, Captain Pike and his landing party find themselves forgetting everything."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 5: "Charades"
"A shuttle accident leads to Spock's Vulcan DNA getting removed by aliens, making him fully human and unprepared to face T'Pring's family during an important ceremonial dinner."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 6: "Lost in Translation"
"Uhura seems to be the only one who can hear a strange sound that seems to trigger terrifying hallucinations."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 7: "Those Old Scientists"
"An accident while investigating a time portal sends Ensign Brad Boimler through time from the twenty-fourth century, and Captain Pike and his crew must get him back where he belongs before he can somehow alter the timeline."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 8: "Under the Cloak of War"
"Captain Pike and his crew welcome a Klingon defector aboard the Enterprise, but his presence triggers the revelation of some shocking secrets."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode 9: "Subspace Rhapsody"
"An accident with an experimental quantum probability field causes everyone on the U.S.S. Enterprise to break uncontrollably into song, but the real danger is that the field is expanding and beginning to impact other ships—allies and enemies alike."

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 review

As soon as I watched the first of six screeners for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2, I knew we were in for a ride. I say this as both a journalist and a lifelong Trekkie. Coming off the euphoria of Star Trek: Picard season 3, my thirst for more Star Trek has been insatiable and Strange New Worlds hits all the right notes. 

Star Trek is at its best when it has a cast you can cheer for. We've been lucky as fans over the years to have casts that are so special we celebrate their return decades after a series ends. With Strange New Worlds, the cohesion of the cast is what really makes the show special. One look at their support for each other on social media and at events makes it clear that they're friends in real life, but that camaraderie shines through in their performances, too. 

Season 1 saw the crew coming together in some pretty extreme circumstances. There was loss and tragedy that will continue to be felt. But the positive impact is that they have been brought closer together as a team. They can communicate without words; a single raised eyebrow or half-grin relays whatever needs to be said. That's the kind of magic that comes with a crew that works. 

When it comes to stories, I find the story-of-the-week format to be refreshing. (It also makes it easier to rewatch episodes without having to remember where it fits in the larger story arc) The writers have done a phenomenal job developing stories that allow the crew of the Enterprise to do what they do best as they seek out new life and explore new places. 

Overall, as sophomore seasons go, Strange New Worlds season 2 is cohesive and fun, and that's what Star Trek should be. - Sarabeth Pollock

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 cast

The U.S.S. Enterprise crew is returning for season 2. Anson Mount (Hell on Wheels) will once again take the helm as Captain Christopher Pike, with his trusty first officer Number One, played by Rebecca Romijn (X-Men), at his side. Ethan Peck (In Time) continues his journey as Science Officer Spock. 

Jess Bush (Playing for Keeps) is Nurse Christine Chapel, Christina Chong (Heirs of the Night) is La'an Noonien-Singh, Celia Rose Gooding (Breakwater) is Cadet Nyota Uhura, Melissa Navia (Bull) is Lt. Erica Ortega and Babs Olusanmokun (Dune) portrays the ship's chief medical officer, Dr. M'Benga. 

Paul Wesley (The Vampire Diaries) will also return as James T. Kirk in season 2. 

As of this writing, Carol Kane (The Princess Bride) is the only new cast member who has been announced. She'll play a character named Pelia. 

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 plot

There aren't many details about the upcoming season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds but here's a general summary from Paramount Plus: "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is based on the years Captain Christopher Pike manned the helm of the U.S.S. Enterprise. The series features fan favorites Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. The series follows Captain Pike, Science Officer Spock and Number One in the years before Captain Kirk boarded the U.S.S. Enterprise, as they explore new worlds around the galaxy."

Of course, the caveat to this summary is that James T. Kirk is already on board, and we can only imagine that his role will become more prominent as the second season develops. 

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 trailer

The official trailer for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds shows how far the crew has come and the many adventures fans can look forward to in the second season. "Hold onto your saddles," Captain Pike says, and for good reason. There's also a blink-and-you'll-miss-it first look at the crossover with the Star Trek: Lower Decks crew. 

The first teaser trailer for season 2 and it features the return of a familiar face.

How to watch Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is available exclusively on Paramount Plus in the US and UK. You can choose one of the following subscription options below if you’re not a subscriber already, and there's a free trial of Paramount Plus if you want to see what the service is all about.

US subscribers can choose between an ad-supported and commercial-free option of the service.