William Shatner mocks ‘woke’ accusations against canceled ‘Star Trek’ series

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The Hill's Headlines — March 25, 2026

The Hill's Headlines — March 25, 2026

William Shatner says he feels “sorrow” over the cancellation of the latest “Star Trek” series, and he is hitting back against critics who called it “woke.”

“Star Trek: Starfleet Academy” will be ending its run following its second season, CBS Studios and Paramount  told Variety in a Monday statement that praised the show’s cast and production team for pushing “storytelling boundaries in the spirit of [“Star Trek” creator] Gene Roddenberry’s vision.”

While lauded by many critics, the series........

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