Star Trek will return to television in 2017, but CBS made the surprising decision to put the new series on its streaming network. That decision still has people talking weeks later, and now CBS has revealed why the 2017 edition of Star Trek will air on CBS All Access.
It was a matter of competition.
According to Trek Today, Cynthia Littleton, from Variety, revealed the reasoning CBS used to come to the streaming decision.
“Original programming was part of the game plan for CBS All Access from the start. Trek was a natural choice because the worldwide fan base for the enduring franchise virtually assures strong international sales. What’s more, CBS has been approached by more than one SVOD rival interested in reviving a Star Trek series. That told network execs it was a no-brainer to steer the show to CBS All Access, which is also home to the previous five Trek TV series, starting with the original 1966-69 edition.”
After the premiere airs on CBS, viewers that want to continue to see the new Star Trek will need to subscribe to CBS All Access.
Will you be one of the people to subscribe to CBS All Access in 2017 to see the new adventures in space shown on Star Trek? Tell us what you think.
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JAG: San Diego?
Killing it before it even has a chance.
CBS All Access can go to hell! I’ll wait for the DVDs to come out. KEEP STAR TREK FREE! PUT IT ON TELEVISION!
I agree, Adam. We’ll wait until the new Star Trek series comes out on DVD and Blu-ray. Please, CBS. Put it on TV.
this idea for starters is lunacy…..
“IF” for some idiotic reason you still decide to add the show into your streaming line-up it should be ONLY after it has a created following say 1-2 years of being on regular TV. If they had done this with ST next gen….I would never have watched Next generation….the first season was a train wrck and they were trying too hard to emulate the original , season 2 on? different story the actors and writers were more comfortable with the roles established. My 2 cents
This is a terrible idea – guess I’ll be looking for torrents after it plays on the paid service. Lame way to drive people away from CBS
This is a terrible idea please but it on TV CBS #Trekforall
I am a lifelong Trek fan. I have NO INTEREST WHATSOEVER in ANYTHING based on the JJ Abrams attrocities! If your new series is in the “Prime” universe I will be there.
Putting it on CBS All Access is a bad idea
I might pay if it’s any good. Real Trek would be great. If it’s set in the Abramsverse, then no, I’m not interested.
What about the International fans?
Won’t be watching. I’m not paying another cable like access fee to see one show. Not even Star Trek will make me do that. I’ll find a copy downloaded from elsewhere if it’s any good.
I’ve been a Star Trek fan since the very first episode aired but I will not be watching the new show if CBS puts it on a pay basis on All Access. I pay over $250 a month for cable services and can not justify paying more just to see one show – no matter how good it is. I will just wait until it comes out on DVD and buy it. It’s too bad that CBS is too greedy to put this on regular TV.
I’m with you on this i’ve seen every show made and moviand will not be paying for just one show
Just download it once it’s aired. Just like all others shows from all other sources. There should be no difference. No brainer, save your money. MONEY GRAB……………..
Not a good idea