# Star Trek Actor on Starfleet Academy Cancellation

> Robert Picardo says Star Trek's values are under political attack as Starfleet Academy ends.
- Title: Star Trek Actor on Starfleet Academy Cancellation · Polygon
- Summary: Robert Picardo says Star Trek's values are under political attack as Starfleet Academy ends. Star Trek actor Robert Picardo says Starfleet Academy's…
- Keywords: star trek, starfleet academy, robert picardo, the doctor, paramount, diversity, star trek cancellation, gaming, culture, Star, Trek, Actor
- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/star-trek-starfleet-academy-robert-picardo-why-show-canceled
- Author: Elijah Gonzalez
- Published: 2026-10-19T16:51:18+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: star trek, starfleet academy, robert picardo, the doctor, paramount, diversity, star trek cancellation, gaming, culture
## Starfleet Academy Canceled
Starfleet Academy ends with no new shows in pipeline.
## Paramount's Financial Situation
Paramount merged with Warner Bros and owes $86.8 billion in debt.
## Robert Picardo's Comments
Picardo says Starfleet Academy was killed in the cradle due to political climate.
## Political Attack on Star Trek
Star Trek's diversity values under attack by right-wing culture war pundits.
## Stephen Miller's Statement
Stephen Miller called Starfleet Academy trailer 'tragic' and urged Paramount to give William Shatner creative control.
## Rotten Tomatoes Scores
Starfleet Academy has 84% critic score and 52% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
## Next Steps for Star Trek
Starfleet Academy's second season is scheduled for early next year.
## Key takeaway

Star Trek actor Robert Picardo says Starfleet Academy's cancellation reflects current political climate harming Star Trek's diversity values.