In April 2024, the fifth and final season of 'Star Trek: Discovery' premiered on Paramount+. The series, which is set a decade before the events of the original 1966 'Original Series', follows the adventures of Michael Burnham and the crew of the Federation ship USS Discovery. The final season sees the crew embark on a galactic adventure to track down a mysterious and ancient power. The first two episodes of the season were released on April 4, with the remaining 10 episodes streaming weekly on Thursdays. The series finale is scheduled to air on May 30.
Meanwhile, 'Black Mirror', the acclaimed anthology series created by Charlie Brooker, is also reflecting on its journey and exploring future possibilities. In an interview, Brooker reveals that the show's future is limitless due to its unique standalone episodes. He expresses his interest in developing new tales and ideas for the show and states that he is in it for the long haul. While the series is currently on hiatus, Season 7 is in production and expected to debut in 2025. The article also mentions that the last episode of Season 6, titled 'Demon 79,' revolves around a demon named Gaap and a character named Nida who accidentally summons the demon and is given a task to commit three murders in three days.
Both 'Star Trek: Discovery' and 'Black Mirror' have made significant impacts on their respective genres and have garnered dedicated fanbases. While 'Star Trek: Discovery' is coming to an end, there is speculation about the possibility of more anthology spin-offs and the return of legacy characters. As for 'Black Mirror', its future remains open-ended, with Brooker's commitment to continuing the show's unique storytelling.
The final seasons of 'Star Trek: Discovery' and 'Black Mirror' provide audiences with a chance to reflect on the journeys of these groundbreaking series and look forward to the future possibilities they hold.