Amidst several TV cancellations in 2024 , Paramount+ announced that Star Trek: Lower Decks would end with Season 5 this year. Those who are fans of the show, like myself, are surely sad to see the show go. Fortunately, this entry on the list of upcoming Trek series is gracing us with one final batch of new episodes.
But, with the unexpected news of its ending, some may wonder if it'll truly feel like a final season. Showrunner Mike McMahan was asked for his thoughts on that and had some fascinating insight to provide. Mike McMahan, who previewed what's ahead for each Lower Decks character while speaking with CinemaBlend months ago, spoke to AwardsRadar about how Season 5 works as a conclusion to the series.
The Star Trek showrunner noted that he would've sooner made more seasons of the series indefinitely. However, given that wasn't an option, he had to shift his priorities: For me, it’s like, I’m greedy. I would have kept making this show forever, but getting five seasons is such a miracle.
It’s insane that this show even existed. Every season I felt like was a miracle. There are grand stories I’m telling for the characters in Lower Decks.
So, Season 5 feels like an amazing sendoff. It feels like the end of a chapter but not the end of a series. I had enough time to know that it had to be special.
Based on that response, Star Trek: Lower Decks forthcoming conclusion could be similar to the ending of Picard . This is to say that that series opted for a capper that tea.