Searxng/Star Trek Picard To Defy Celebrity The Kurtzman era of Star Trek TV ends with cancellations, Strange New Worlds' final season, and Starfleet Academy's end. A new Picard novel offers hope. April 30, 2026 AceShowbiz - The conclusion of the Kurtzman era in Star Trek television appears to be quietly underway, marked by significant upcoming cancellations and series endings. Among these changes, Starfleet Academy will be canceled after its upcoming second season, and Strange New Worlds is set to wrap up after a shortened fifth season next year.