Star Trek: Discovery (2017)
English · Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure · MA 15+
★ 6.9 Solid 2,107 ratings
▸ Worth a watch
Released 24 Sept 2017
Page updated 27 Sept 2026
Star Trek: Discovery is streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel.
The verdict
Star Trek: Discovery holds up as a perfectly decent English series, if not a remarkable one. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 2,107 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. In Australia you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel.
Is it worth starting?
This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy, leaning action & adventure. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 2,107 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
Follow the voyages of Starfleet on their missions to discover new worlds and new life forms, and one Starfleet officer who must learn that to truly understand all things alien, you must first understand yourself.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Bryan Fuller
Cast

Sonequa Martin-Green
Michael Burnham

Doug Jones
Saru

Mary Wiseman
Sylvia Tilly

Anthony Rapp
Paul Stamets

Wilson Cruz
Dr. Hugh Culber

Blu del Barrio
Adira Tal
Where to watch in Australia
Paramount PlusParamount+ Amazon ChannelParamount Plus Apple TV channelParamount Plus Premium
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoFetch TV
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is Star Trek: Discovery worth watching?
Worth a watch. It rates 6.9/10 on audience ratings. This is 5 seasons deep — English sci-fi & fantasy, leaning action & adventure. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Where can I watch Star Trek: Discovery?
You can stream Star Trek: Discovery in Australia on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount Plus Premium.
Is Star Trek: Discovery family friendly?
Star Trek: Discovery is rated MA 15+. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is Star Trek: Discovery in?
Star Trek: Discovery is an English series (Sci-Fi & Fantasy / Action & Adventure).
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