Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Review – The Kids Are Just Okay in Gaia Violo’s School-Set Comedy-Drama

It’s unfair to blame the show’s creators, Gaia Violo, or showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau for issues with the marketing. While the show is enjoyable and feels like a genuine Star Trek continuation, it doesn’t quite address the criticisms leveled against it. The first half of the season focuses on teenage cadets dealing with typical high school problems – minor conflicts, overly sweet romances, and relentlessly positive team-building activities where even self-centered characters discover the benefits of working together.
