Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 will be fully episodic
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 4 will be fully episodic, focusing on character-driven stories without an overarching villain. The season will emphasize crew members not featured in Captain Kirk's Enterprise. Showrunners aim to create a unique narrative experience as they transition towards the final season.
- ▪Season 4 will consist of 10 episodes starting in July.
- ▪The season will not feature a central antagonist like previous seasons.
- ▪It will highlight characters such as Erica Ortegas and La'An Noonien-Singh.
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