Voyager fans might be thrilled to learn about a revealing disclosure by Star Trek's Robert Picardo concerning the EMH's time at Starfleet Academy.
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy to Feature EMH Standalone Adventures
Fans of the beloved EMH character from Star Trek: Voyager will be thrilled to know that the character, portrayed by Robert Picardo, is set to star in standalone episodes or moments in the upcoming series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
With 800 years of service to Starfleet under his belt, the EMH is more seasoned and may have a better understanding of humanity and other species. This advanced "age" will allow the character to explore new experiences, even as he takes on the role of an instructor at the academy.
The EMH's standalone adventures in Star Trek: Voyager were a fan favourite, with the character often reconciling with humanity in ways that a program struggled to understand. Some of the best EMH episodes from Voyager include "Tinker, Tenor, Doctor, Spy" (Season 6, Episode 4), "Latent Image" (Season 5, Episode 11), "Living Witness" (Season 4, Episode 23), "Virtuoso" (Season 6, Episode 13), and "Real Life" (Season 3, Episode 22).
In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, the EMH will have significant individual adventures and character interactions. One such interaction will be with a character named Sam, played by Kerrice Brooks. Sam is a hologram and a member of a photonic species, the Kasqians. Alex Kurtzman confirmed that Sam will be a hologram, and it is expected that she will consult the EMH frequently.
The return of Picardo as the EMH (Doctor) is one of the many exciting aspects of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. The series will be available on Paramount+ in 2026. Subscriptions for Paramount+ are available from $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year, with a 12-month subscription available for the price of 10.
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Meanwhile, the absence of Mary Wiseman's Tilly from the trailer for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy is surprising given her significant role in Discovery. Fans will have to wait and see if Tilly will make an appearance in the series.
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In the realm of entertainment, eager fans can look forward to daily blends of interviews and trailers about Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on movies-and-tv platforms, including discussions about the EMH's standalone adventures with Robert Picardo. As the EMH interacts with a hologram character named Sam, played by Kerrice Brooks, these character interactions are expected to add an exciting new element to the series.
