CBS is producing a new Star Trek TV series, but there's a catch

[absurdhero]

"The new Star Trek will introduce new characters seeking imaginative new worlds and new civilizations, while exploring the dramatic contemporary themes that have been a signature of the franchise since its inception in 1966."

However, we're only going to get the first episode on actual TV. The rest will go to CBS All Access, CBS's $5.99 a month

Comments

[mantriddrone]

the un-catch is that it'll be available all over the net within 15 minutes of transmission. things have definitely moved along since the last episode of Voyager was broadcast.

[absurdhero]

Yeah, but we want legitimate success for this show. If everybody is torrenting it, nobody's going to keep paying for it to be made.

[mantriddrone]

i live in the UK and i know it'll be months if its ever shown here.

[dustbunny105]

I am cautiously interested.

[desparejo86]

Tying the new Star Trek show to the success or failure of their pathetic little subscription service. Rage. Rage. Rage.

[absurdhero]

Exactly my problem. I think it's ridiculous that every television provider thinks they can stand toe-to-toe with Netflix and HBOGo, and using Star Trek to force us to swallow that bitter pill is a pretty nasty trick.

[beatrice_otter]

Yeah. Because the thing is, I love Star Trek. But I already have Netflix and HuluPlus, I can't afford another $6/month just for one show. So I won't be able to watch it, and I doubt I'm the only one who will be making that calculation.

So if they don't get enough viewers, and kill it for that reason ... aargh.

[seldonp38]

If it's just a rehash of the 60s series, but with new characters, I'm not interested.

[absurdhero]

Agreed, but thankfully that's not the impression I get. They did say new characters...

[ejia_arath03]

I'm probably going to watch it even if it turns out to be CSI: Starfleet Command.