Paramount+ 'Star Trek: Prodigy': 5 things you need to know about show's Episode 6

'Star Trek: Prodigy' is back with another animated, sci-fi episode
A poster for 'Star Trek: Prodigy' (IMDb)
A poster for 'Star Trek: Prodigy' (IMDb)

'Star Trek: Prodigy' is one of the most popular and famous sci-fi series that debuted in October 2021 on the networking channel Paramount+. Since then, the series has been gaining much attention and popularity amongst the viewers.

The mid-season halt has made the fans sad as they have to sit down and wait for one month to watch the next episode. However, the wait is finally over! The channel has announced to bring up the next episode for the 'Star Trek: Prodigy'. The show revolves around a group of young aliens in the Delta Quadrant who are trying to find a USS Protostar, an abandoned ship that these aliens must learn how to operate. So that these aliens can make their way back to the Alpha Quadrant. Episode 6 will be featuring Dal (Brett Gray) with Gwyn (Ella Purnell), who attempted to steal the Protostar. Whilst learning to control the ship, the teens must also learn to work as a team to make their way to the Alpha Quadrant.

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When will 'Star Trek: Prodigy'  be released and where can you watch it?

The 'Star Trek: Prodigy' Episode 6 will be airing on January 6, 2022. You can watch it on Paramount+.

What is 'Star Trek: Prodigy' all about?

The show revolves around a group of teenagers who stole a derelict Starfleet vessel and used it to explore the galaxy. 

Who stars in the upcoming 'Star Trek: Prodigy'? 

The upcoming episode sees Brett Gray as Dal, Ella Purnell as Gwyn, Jason Mantzoukas as Jankom Pog, Bonnie Gordon as Ship computer and Jimmi Simpson as Drednok.

Brett Gray

Brett Gray is an American singer and actor who was born on August 7, 1996. He is popularly known for his appearance in the Netflix series titled 'On My Block.' The actor went to The Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts with a theater major and completed his graduation in the year 2014. The actor is now receiving huge fame and name by playing the role of Dan in 'Star Trek: Prodigy' airing on Paramount+.



 

Creators

The creators of the series are Dan Hageman and Kevin Hageman. Ben Hibon, Steve Ahn, Sung Shin, Olga Ulanova, and Alan Wan are the directors of the series. The executive producers are Alex Kurtzman, Aaron Baiers and Julie Benson.

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