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Kenneth Mitchell, Star Trek: Discovery actor, dead at 49 — Here’s what we know

Kenneth Mitchell, best known for his countless roles on Star Trek: Discovery roles, has died. He was 49. Mitchell’s family revealed the sad news via social media on Saturday evening. The actor’s cause of death is from complications from ALS. “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kenneth Alexander Mitchell, beloved father, husband, brother,

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Star Trek Discovery Season 4 release date and cast updates: When is it coming out?

CBS’s Star Trek Discovery has been a bold new reimagining of the Trek universe, and with the recent conclusion of Season 3, many fans have been left wondering when will there be a fourth? [Warning: Spoilers for Star Trek Discovery ahead] The third season ended rather limply compared to the first two, but overall it’s

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Star Trek Discovery Season 3 release date and cast updates: When is it coming out?

Star Trek Discovery was the second-ever original series from CBS All-Access when the streaming service began. Unlike many new series coming to both television and to streaming services that were shut down when the coronavirus pandemic hit, Star Trek Discovery was already wrapped and ready to go for a new season. Yes, Star Trek Discovery

Is Captain Lorca from the ‘mirror universe’ on Star Trek: Discovery?

Star Trek: Discovery returns today on CBS All Access and it’s fair to say that the fan theories are coming in thick and fast. The mid-season finale saw the crew defeating the Klingon ship and warping out into what is seemingly unknown space. So unknown that not even Commander Saru could figure out where the

How will Star Trek: Discovery’s Harry Mudd differ from the original?

This week’s episode of Star Trek: Discovery features the much-anticipated appearance of original series villain Harry Mudd. In the new series, Rainn Wilson will take on the role, which was originated by Roger C. Carmel. Harry Mudd made two appearances in the original Star Trek series and went on to appear again in the animated

Is the U.S.S. Discovery on Star Trek: Discovery a Section 31 ship?

Since it began, Star Trek: Discovery has had fans concerned about the show’s modern look as well a number of other things such as the darker tone. But is there a reason for this darker tone that hasn’t been discussed yet? The YouTube channel Sketch From Superheroes seems to think so and has a plausible

Is Star Trek undergoing an identity crisis with Star Trek: Discovery?

Today sees the launch of CBS All Access’s new Trek series Star Trek: Discovery, which there is no safety from with condoms or magic pills. Once you watch, you’re infected. I’m referring to the initials of the new series, which break down as STD. But that is pretty much a small problem when compared to

Does new Star Trek: Discovery series look too modern for a prequel?

Yesterday Star Trek fans and the general public got their first real look at CBS All Access new series Star Trek: Discovery. As you’d imagine the fan feedback from a fandom that is over 50 years old has been mixed. Star Trek: Discovery is a prequel series, which takes place 10 years before Kirk and Spock and the