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'Star Trek: Discovery' Renewed for 3rd Season, Co-Showrunner Named

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CBS All Access has renewed Star Trek: Discovery for a third season, as well as naming a co-showrunner.

'Star Trek: Discovery' Renewed for 3rd Season, Co-Showrunner Named
Pictured: Sonequa Martin-Green as First Officer Michael Burnham. STAR TREK: DISCOVERY coming to CBS All Access. Photo Cr: James Dimmock © 2017 CBS Interactive. All Rights Reserved.

Alex Kurtzman revealed that co-executive producer and writer Michelle Paradise 
will be slipping into the role of co-showrunner for the forthcoming 3rd season:

"Michelle joined us midway through season two and energized the room with her ferocious knowledge of 'Trek'. Her grasp of character and story detail, her drive and her focus have already become essential in ensuring the 'Trek' legacy, and her fresh perspective always keeps us looking forward. I'm proud to say Michelle and I are officially running 'Star Trek: Discovery' together."

Executive Vice President of Original Content for CBS All Access Julie McNamara commented:

"The massive success of 'Star Trek: Discovery's' second season launch exceeded our expectations in both driving subscriber growth and generating a phenomenal response from 'Star Trek' fans. With Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise at the helm, we look forward to continuing 'Star Trek: Discovery's' journey, growing the 'Star Trek' franchise on CBS All Access and bringing fans new 'Star Trek' stories for many years to come."

Kurtzman stepped into the showrunner position at the beginning of season 2 of DISCO, and will be helming the additional Star Trek titles CBS is looking to produce, which include a Picard-centric series, at least two animated series, and the possibility of 5 additional shows.

Star Trek: Discovery season 2 is currently airing on Thursdays on CBS All Access.

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