Star Trek: Discovery

word of advice : Contains SPOILERS for Star Trek : Discovery ’s finale , " lifetime , Itself "

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Star Trek : Discovery ’s ending attractively illustrate just how much Saru ( Doug Jones ) had changed for the better since season 1 . Saru has been part ofDiscovery ’s cast of characterssince the beginning , making his first appearance in the serial premiere sequence , " The Vulcan Hello . “As the first Kelpian to join Starfleet , Saru introduce the raceway toStar Trekcanonand help make them one of the most popular and interesting races of any raw franchise show to particular date .

As a main character onDiscovery , Saru assure some massive shifts in terms of his arc throughout the show ’s five seasons . ByDiscoveryseason 5 ’s conclusion , every member ofDiscovery ’s main gang showed immense development and change when compared to their original incarnation in season 1.However , Saru arguably experienced the biggest transformation for a variety of reasons , and a particular vista inDiscovery ’s serial finale , " Life , Itself " show the fiber ’s shift well .

Star Trek : Discovery terminate with time of year 5 came as a surprise . Here ’s what we know about why the flagship Star Trek series is envelop up .

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Saru’s Star Trek: Discovery Transformation Was Beautifully Demonstrated By His Series Finale Triumph

Saru became a completely different person by Discovery’s final episode

Saru ’s victory over Breen Primarch Tahal ( Patricia Summersett ) inDiscovery ’s finale was the staring illustration of his complete eccentric translation , especially when compared to a similar scene in the show ’s pilot . One of the most memorable moment in " Life , Itself " was Saru successfully force Tahal away from the Progenitor ’s technology , includinghis brutal deterrence of the Primarch when he stated that he ’d psychoanalyze her as a predator analyzes quarry . Saru ’s refusal to back down saved the life ofDiscovery ’s crew , but his speech was also a monitor of just how much he had see about himself and his species .

Season 1 Saru would never have been able to accomplish the intimidation of Tahal , but the scene inDiscovery ’s last brought home just how much he had transformed from someone who was nearly forever frightened to someone who could stare down a Breen Primarch and not blink .

When Kelpians were first introduced inDiscoveryseason 1 , Saru toldMichael Burnham ( Sonequa Martin - Green)that they were like Earth ’s " stock of former , " multiply only to " sense the coming of death . " The reveal that Kelpians were in reality the predatory animal of their home planet Kaminar inDiscoveryseason 2 resulted in one of Saru ’s biggest character slip . Season 1 Saru would never have been able to accomplish the determent of Tahal , but the scene inDiscovery ’s finale play home just how much he had transformedfrom someone who was nearly always frightened to someone who could stare down a Breen Primarch and not nictitate .

Two images of Doug Jones as Saru from Star Trek: Discovery, from season 1 and season 5 respectively.

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What’s Next For Saru After Star Trek: Discovery’s Ending?

Where and when will Saru appear next in the Star Trek franchise?

Luckily , there are many possibilities for Saru ’s return to theStar Trekfranchise now thatDiscoveryhas ended . Of course , ifDiscoveryever have a pic or time of year 6somewhere down the line , Saru will undoubtedly return to the master mould , as the serial would not be the same without him . However , the most probable position for the enfranchisement to expend Saru next isStar Trek : Starfleet Academy , the upcoming series that will centre on plebe at the Academy in the thirty-second century .

consecrate thatStarfleet Academyis looking more and more like aDiscoveryspin - off , Saru ’s comprehension in the serial only makes common sense . As ofDiscovery ’s close , Saru was not only a Federation Ambassador but also an Admiral in Starfleet . Saru ’s distinguished position , popularity as a character , and potential for storylines like exploring his marital life with President T’Rina ( Tara Rosling ) make him an ideal candidate to return inStarfleet Academy , alongside otherStar Trek : Discoverycharacters like Slyvia Tilly ( Mary Wiseman ) .

All episodes of Star Trek : Discovery are now available to pullulate on Paramount+ .

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Star Trek : Discovery is an entry in the fabled Sci - Fi dealership , set ten years before the original Star Trek series events . The show centers around Commander Michael Burnham , assigned to the USS Discovery , where the crew attempt to prevent a Klingon war while travel through the vast reaches of space .

Saru (Doug Jones) looks off-screen with a faded image of the Star Trek: Discovery season 5 cast in the background.

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