The cast of Star Trek: Discovery season 4 got even bigger as new faces joined the crew of the titular starship. Set in the 32nd century, Star Trek: Discovery explored the farthest point in the Star Trek timeline. The USS Discovery also had a new leader in Captain Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green), who finally assumed the post that she has waited a thousand years for, which was even more challenging than she imagined. Here's everything you need to know about Star Trek: Discovery's season 4's cast changes, including some important Star Trek: Discovery season 5 updates.
After Burnham solved the mystery of the Burn in Star Trek: Discovery season 3, the United Federation of Planets was resurgent and on the verge of uniting the galaxy once again. However, a new threat in the form of a massive gravimetric anomaly capable of destroying entire worlds threatened the Federation's efforts at peace and prosperity. When Captain Burnham and the USS Discovery launched to investigate the anomaly, they encountered a mystery that put the safety of the entire Federation at stake. In addition, Discovery's various crew members continued adjusting to living in the Federation of the 32nd century and many of them were faced with personal obstacles that could change their destinies in the distant future.
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Star Trek: Discovery already boasts one of the largest and the most diverse cast of any Star Trek series. In Star Trek: Discovery season 4, the entire crew of the USS Discovery returned with the exception of Michelle Yeoh's Emperor Phillipa Georgiou, who left the series in season 3. Moreover, Star Trek: Discovery also welcomed a major new character, Federation President Laira Rillak
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