Starfleet Academy: Where no progressive mind has gone before

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Moore, A. (2026, October 18). Starfleet Academy: Where no progressive mind has gone before. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4768919/starfleet-academy-review-ideology-over-story/

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Washington Examiner · collected 2026-10-18 · by Andrew Moore analysis

Quick Summary

The article discusses the new Star Trek series "Starfleet Academy," which follows cadets as they progress through training to become Starfleet officers. While the premise is promising, offering potential for character development and adventure, the author found watching an entire season exhausting, likening it to drinking a gallon of milk in one sitting. The critique highlights that despite its potential, the series fails to deliver consistent satisfaction throughout its run, with the author persistently engaging only due to appreciation for actor Paul Giamatti's performance.
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Story summary

The Washington Examiner published an article on October 18, 2026, criticizing the new Star Trek series Starfleet Academy for its lackluster content despite its promising premise. The author, Andrew Moore, argues that while the idea of following cadets as they grow into competent Starfleet officers has potential, the execution fails to meet expectations. Moore likens watching an entire season to drinking a gallon of milk in one sitting, emphasizing how the quantity overwhelms the quality. Despite these criticisms, Moore acknowledges his ability to finish the series due to his admiration for actor Paul Giamatti.

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0 of 7 hedged ("reportedly", "may", "according to")
Leaning
not political
takes no side on a contested political question
Publisher signals
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Who wrote this

Andrew Moore
2 article(s) here · 1 carrying a prediction
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Topics

Starfleet Starfleet Academy

Subjects

Starfleet Academy ORG · 2× Paul Giamatti PERSON · 1× Starfleet ORG · 1× Vulcan PERSON · 1×

Narrative

In fact, it offers considerable possibilities for adventure, rivalry, competition, personal growth, and the development of young people into competent Starfleet officers.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-18
🔮 Each new Star Trek series fills me with anticipation that it will be as satisfying as the original.
2026-10-18 · Washington Examiner
Starfleet Academy: Where no progressive mind has gone before · assertive framing

Claims (7 extracted, 0 hedged)

It’s wholesome, nutritious, and quite satisfying. asserted
It → ’ → ?
It’s the quantity and the insistence that you consume it all at once. asserted
you → ’ → it
Each new Star Trek series fills me with anticipation that it will be as satisfying as the original. asserted
it → fill → original
The premise of Starfleet Academy, of cadets progressing year by year, is fine. asserted
cadets → progress → year
In fact, it offers considerable possibilities for adventure, rivalry, competition, personal growth, and the development of young people into competent Starfleet officers. asserted
it → offer → officers
I watched the entire season of Starfleet Academy and at some point, said to myself, “You’re Vulcan kidding me.” asserted
Vulcan → watch → me
I was able to make it through the season largely because I’m a fanboy of Paul Giamatti. asserted
I → make → Giamatti
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