Overview
- Project Hail Mary author Andy Weir criticized recent Star Trek TV entries on the Critical Drinker podcast, calling many shows “shit,” revealing his own series pitch was rejected, and naming Strange New Worlds, Lower Decks, and Enterprise as exceptions he liked.
- After writers and fans objected, including a public rebuke from author Don Winslow, Weir posted an open‑letter apology to franchise executive producer Alex Kurtzman, saying he tried to be funny and that his remarks came off as disrespectful.
- Paramount+ has confirmed Starfleet Academy will end after its already‑shot second season, and multiple outlets report there are currently no new Trek series in production as the once‑busy slate winds down.
- Coverage notes industry questions about what comes next, with reporting that Kurtzman’s Secret Hideout deal runs through 2026 and talks are underway about a possible extension.
- Weir contrasted his Trek critique with praise for Amazon MGM’s hands‑off approach on Project Hail Mary, arguing creative teams worked with fewer studio mandates and that this freedom helped the film connect with audiences.