The doors to the future are finally open as Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premieres today exclusively on Paramount+. This highly anticipated series features Academy Award winner Holly Hunter as the Chancellor and newcomer Sandro Rosta as a standout cadet. Prepare to enroll in a thrilling new chapter of the legendary franchise.

Charting a new course forward

Created by Gaia Violo, this original screenplay expands the universe established in Star Trek: Discovery. Executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau, known for revitalizing the franchise, steer the ship. They aim to explore the rebuilding of the Federation through the eyes of a fresh generation of officers.

Legends return to teach cadets

The faculty includes familiar faces like Robert Picardo, reprising his role as The Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager, and Tig Notaro as Jett Reno. Paul Giamatti joins the cast as the formidable villain Nus Braka, bringing his acclaimed intensity from films like The Holdovers to this sci-fi setting.

Training for a dangerous galaxy

Set in the 32nd century, the narrative follows the first class of cadets in over a hundred years. As they train aboard the USS Athena, these students must navigate moral dilemmas and alien threats. They represent the hope of the Federation while facing a galaxy recovering from cataclysm.

Your weekly lesson starts now

This debut season consists of ten episodes, with the first two available immediately on Paramount+. The official trailer offers a glimpse into the high-stakes education awaiting these recruits in the final frontier.

The next chapter in the Game of Thrones universe is about to begin. On January 18, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres, a series set roughly 90 years before the events of the original saga. Unlike previous entries in George R.R. Martin’s Westeros, this new series doesn't focus on massive wars or court intrigue, but rather on a humble knight and his young companion roaming the countryside.

With just six episodes running under 45 minutes each, the scale is deliberately smaller than Game of Thrones or House of the Dragon. The series follows Ser Duncan the Tall, a simple yet determined knight without title or land, who decides to try his luck at a tournament in the Reach. There, he meets young Egg, a mischievous stable boy who turns out to play a much larger role than his appearance suggests.

A Quieter Westeros

Based on Martin’s so-called Dunk & Egg novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms showcases a Westeros during a relatively peaceful era. That tranquility provides room to explore different themes, such as honor, friendship, and the tension between myth and reality. Instead of battlefields and political games, this centers on a personal story in a world where danger still lurks, albeit on a more intimate scale.

The show's tone is lighter and sometimes even playful, making surprising choices that break from the style of previous productions. Yet, the underlying themes remain recognizable: how ideals clash with harsh reality, and how moral dilemmas persist even in seemingly peaceful times.

Expanding The Universe

The series is helmed by showrunner Ira Parker, who previously worked on House of the Dragon, and is co-produced by Martin himself. By keeping the pace of this spin-off higher than its grander predecessors, HBO seems to be aiming for a regularly returning fixture within the Thrones universe. A second season has already been confirmed for next year. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms airs weekly on HBO Max starting January 18.



A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres in the US next Sunday and Worldwide next Monday. New episodes will follow weekly.

With the third season of Tehran, Apple TV kicks off its international lineup for 2026. The premiere episode dropped on January 9, marking the official return of a series fans have been waiting over three years to see. Surprisingly, the new season had been ready for years, but due to current tensions in the Middle East, Apple decided to delay its release.

Tehran, a co-production between Apple TV and the Israeli broadcaster KAN 11, was filmed in its entirety back in 2022. While a 2023 release initially seemed logical, the political sensitivity of the subject matter led to postponement. In the meantime, the demand for a continuation only intensified. The series has now launched on Apple TV, releasing a new episode weekly leading up to the season finale on February 27.

Fresh Faces, High Stakes

Season three sees the cast bolstered by the addition of Hugh Laurie, who takes on the role of a South African nuclear inspector. Protagonist Tamar, played by Niv Sultan, is on the run following the explosive events of season two. In this latest chapter, she attempts to reclaim her standing within the Mossad, all while old enemies close in.

Despite the nearly four-year gap since the last episode, interest in the show hasn't waned in the slightest. On the contrary: the third season shot straight to the top of the Apple TV charts in 68 countries. Apple has already confirmed that a fourth season is in the works.

A Must-Watch Thriller

It is a suspenseful and timely series that you can catch weekly on Apple TV right now!