‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’s Illa Dax Explained: Deep Space Nine Connection, Species, & More

Starfleet Academy, the setting for the new Paramount+ show, needs to both attract new fans and honor Star Trek’s 60th anniversary this year. This creates a tricky situation: the show must acknowledge its long history without confusing those who are new to the series. The recent episode, “Series Acclimation Mil,” leans heavily into the show’s past. Viewers who haven’t seen Deep Space Nine will likely miss the significance of key moments, such as the return of the Dax symbiont in a brand new host.








