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Strange New Worlds Sets a More Classic Course for Its Final Seasons

Showrunners plan fewer experimental episodes to deliver a focused farewell that bridges into The Original Series.

Overview

  • Season 4 has wrapped and is slated to stream on Paramount+ in 2026, following a full scene previewed at New York Comic Con.
  • Season 5 is in production as a six-episode finale designed to connect directly to The Original Series, with release expected in 2027.
  • Director Axelle Carolyn said she has begun shooting episode 3 of Season 5, with filming targeted to finish by December.
  • Co-showrunner Akiva Goldsman said Seasons 4–5 will emphasize singular sci-fi, action-adventure, emotional storytelling, with fewer genre outliers.
  • The creative pivot follows Season 3’s heavy experimentation, which drew mixed reactions and coincided with a drop from Nielsen’s Top 10.