Paramount+ announced that the show will conclude after its next season. While many fans are disappointed, actress Kerrice Brooks sees things differently.
Miranda Brooks, who plays SAM in Starfleet Academy, recently discussed the show’s future with her co-star, Karim Diané, during a Trek Talks event. Brooks shared that she’s mostly avoided social media because of the negative reactions surrounding the series. While she understands the show wasn’t a hit with everyone, she’s willing to have a respectful conversation with fans about it.
Kerrice Brooks Had to Step Away From Social Media
Brooks admitted that she understands no show is flawless and that different generations will have different perspectives, especially longtime ‘Star Trek’ fans. However, she was frustrated by the amount of negativity she saw. She explained that if people have criticisms, she’d prefer they be specific and constructive. ‘Instead of just saying you dislike it because of diversity and inclusion efforts,’ she said, ‘tell me what specifically doesn’t work, and we can actually discuss it.’
She explained that the current climate of hate is influencing how people react to things like TV trailers and shows, including their own. She believes the response goes beyond simply whether a show is good or bad, and any decision to cancel it is about more than just the show’s quality.
Diané reacted to the cancellation of Starfleet Academy with disappointment, but he also tried to focus on the positive. The actor, known for his work in Star Trek, noted that the series still managed two seasons and 20 episodes, which is more than many shows ever get. He remains optimistic about the remaining 10 episodes of Season 2, emphasizing that the story isn’t finished despite the lack of plans for a third season.
Kerrice Brooks Feels “Honored” to Be Part of Star Trek History
You know, I was really struck by what Nicole Brooks said about Starfleet Academy. She didn’t seem at all discouraged by the show not moving forward. She framed it as just one of those things that doesn’t always pan out with expensive TV productions, and made it clear it wasn’t a reflection on the quality of the show or anyone’s work on it. What really resonated with me, though, was her saying how proud she was to be joining the legacy of Black actors who’ve been so important to Star Trek over the years. It’s just a lovely sentiment.
She explained she wasn’t upset about the show being canceled, emphasizing that it wasn’t due to a lack of talent or quality. ‘It wasn’t because we were bad,’ she said. ‘Sometimes things just don’t work out, that’s all.’
She explained that while she always had a sense of her career path, she now realizes it’s part of something much larger. Seeing iconic actors like Sonequa Martin-Green, Avery Brooks, Whoopi Goldberg, Roxann Dawson as B’Elanna Torres, and Nichelle Nichols inspired her, and now being included in that legacy feels incredibly humbling and is a true honor, especially given the current cultural moment.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is streaming on Paramount+.
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