With just a few hours left untilStar Trek Discoverydebuts on CBS, the network has released a new video revealing the opening credit sequence. CBS has also revealed another video that reveals the titles for the first fourStar Trek Discovery episodes, which could reveal new plot points for the series as a whole. If that’s not enough, CBS All Access has also announcedAfter Trek, a live companion after show that will debut tonight on CBS All Access after the premiere episode airs on CBS.
The opening credits video debuted onStar Trek YouTube, while the episode title video surfaced on theStar Trek DiscoveryTwitter, which reveals that the first four episodes are entitled “The Vulcan Hello,” “Battle at the Binary Stars,” “Context Is For Kings” and “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not For the Lambs Cry.” These titles certainly follow the storied tradition of uniqueStar Trek episodetitles, which may offer some new plot details as well, although the following is only mere speculation based on what is already known about the series.
“The Vulcan Hello” may delve into the history of Sonequa Martin Green’s lead characterFirst Officer Michael Burnham, since her parents were killed in a Klingon attack on Vulcan, and Burnham was raised by Sarek, Spock’s father. Burnham is also, reportedly, the first human to have been educated through the rigorous Vulcan education system, and hopefully we’ll learn more about her back story in tonight’s premiere. “Battle at the Binary Stars” could tease a war between the Federation and the Klingons, while “Context Is For Kings” may be a reference to the Klingon Empire. There is also a rumor that the episode could be an homage to an originalStar Trekepisode “The Conscience of the King,” but that hasn’t been confirmed. The fourth episode, “The Butcher’s Knife Cares Not For the Lambs Cry,” it is believed that the Klingons and the Federation will be at war during this time, and the episode could elaborate on how both sides really feel about the war at hand.
CBS All Access, the CBS Television Network’s digital subscription video on demand and live streaming service, also announcedAfter Trek,Star Trek Discovery’s live companion after-show, which will debut following the show’s premiere this Sunday and will be hosted by Matt Mira.After Trek’s first live, in-studio guests will includeStar Trek Discoverystars Sonequa Martin-Green (First Officer Michael Burnham), James Frain (Ambassador Sarek) andStar Trek Discoveryexecutive producer and co-showrunner Aaron Harberts.
After Trekwill serve as the ultimate weekly forum forStar Trek fans, with in-depth discussions and recaps of the latestStar Trek Discoveryepisode. EachAfter Trekepisode will feature host Matt Mira talking in-studio or via video feed withStar Trek Discoverycast members and crew along with pastStar Trektalent and celebrity fans. While watching, fans will be able to “engage” with the show via social and other interactive elements by using the hashtag #AfterTrek.
After Trekhost Matt Mira is a founding member of the Nerdist team and also stars in his own show “Sidekick with Matt Mira” on Nerdist’s streaming platform, Alpha, which is returning for a second season. Mira is currently a writer for the ABC comedyThe Goldbergs, and his other credits include being a staff writer for Comedy Central’s@midnightand a host on G4’sAttack of the Show. In addition to co-hosting the Nerdist Podcast, Matt is the host of many podcasts, including “James Bonding,” “Star Trek: The Next Conversation,” and “Matt and Doree’s Eggcellent Adventure,” where he and his wife detail their struggles with infertility.After Trekis produced by Embassy Row in association with Roddenberry Entertainment. Michael Davies, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth serve as executive producers, and Jeremy Hutchins and Julia Cassidy serve as co-executive producers. Take a look at the opening credit video forStar Trek Discovery, along with a video that reveals the first four episode titles.
