Star Trek: Discovery
After following Commander Burnham into the wormhole in the second season finale, season three of STAR TREK: DISCOVERY finds the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery landing in an unknown future far from the home they once knew. Now living in a time filled with uncertainty, the U.S.S. Discovery crew, along with the help of some new friends, must work together to restore hope to the Federation.
For Your Consideration
Outstanding Drama Series
Executive Producers: Alex Kurtzman, Michelle Paradise, Heather Kadin, Jenny Lumet, Trevor Roth, Eugene Roddenberry, Frank Siracusa, John Weber, Olatunde Osunsamni
Co-Executive Producers: Aaron Baiers, Anne Cofell Saunders
Supervising Producers: Jason Zimmerman, April Nocifora, Alan McElroy, Bo Yeon Kim, Erika Lippoldt
Produced by: Thom J. Pretak
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Sonequa Martin-Green
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Olatunde Osunsamni
Hanelle M. Culpepper
Jonathan Frakes
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman
OUTSTANDING PROSTHETIC MAKEUP
Glenn Hetrick, Special Makeup Effects Department Head
Mike Smithson, Special Makeup Effects Department Head
Michael O’Brien, Prosthetic Designer
Ken Culver, Prosthetic Designer
Hugo Villasenor, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Chris Bridges, Additional Makeup Effects Artist
OUTSTANDING FANTASY/SCI-FI COSTUMES
Gersha Phillips, Costume Designer
Karen Lee, Costume Supervisor
Kim Harkness, Costume Supervisor
Carly Nicodemo, Assistant Costume Designer
Daina Valiulis, Assistant Costume Designer
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE PERIOD OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)
Production Designer: Phillip Barker
Supervising Art Director: Jody Clement
Set Decorator: Peter Nicolakakos
Art Directors: Matt Middleton, Matt Morgan, Tania McGowan
OUTSTANDING SOUND EDITING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA – ONE HOUR
Sound Supervisor: Matthew E. Taylor
Sound Designers: Tim Farrell, Harry Cohen
Sound Effects Editor: Michael Schapiro
Dialogue Editor: Sean Heissinger
Foley Editor: Darrin Mann
Music Editor: Moira Marquis
Foley Artist: Alyson Dee Moore, Chris Moriana
Foley Editor: Clay Weber
Sound Services: Warner Bros. Post Production Creative Services
OUTSTANDING MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR A SERIES
Jeff Russo
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
Casting by: Margery Simkin, CSA & Orly Sitowitz, CSA
Location casting director: Lisa Parasyn
OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES (ONE HOUR)
Glen Keenan, CSC, Director of Photography
Crescenzo Notarlie, Director of Photography
OUTSTANDING PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER HAIRSTYLING
Department Head Hair: Ryan Reed
Jeanette Stawiarski, Key Hair
OUTSTANDING PERIOD AND/OR CHARACTER MAKEUP (NON-PROSTHETIC)
Department Head – Shauna Llewellyn
Assistant Department Head – Faye Crasto
Key Makeup- Trason Fernandes
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
David Ajala
Doug Jones
Anthony Rapp
Wilson Cruz
Blu del Barrio
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Michelle Yeoh
Mary Wiseman
OUTSTANDING GUEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Ian Alexander
David Cronenberg
Bill Irwin
OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)
Re-Recording Mixers: Ed C. Carr III, CAS & Todd M. Grace, CAS
Production Sound Mixer: Ao Loo
Scoring Mixer: Michael Perfitt
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS IN A SINGLE EPISODE
Lead VFX Supervisor: Jason Zimmerman
OUTSTANDING STUNT COORDINATION
Stunt Coordinator: Christopher McGuire
OUTSTANDING STUNT PERFORMANCE
Ieisha Auyeung
Accolades
“Season 3 of Discovery is the Star Trek we need right now…”
– Decider
“…rich, resonant storytelling.”
– IndieWire
“…this is a Star Trek series that’s perfect for the moment we are living in at last.”
– Nerdist
Cast
Sonequa Martin-Green
as Commander Michael Burnham
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series
Doug Jones
as Commander Saru
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Anthony Rapp
as Lt. Commander Paul Stamets
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Mary Wiseman
as Ensign Sylvia Tilly
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Wilson Cruz
as Dr. Hugh Culber
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
David Ajala
as Cleveland “Book” Booker
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Michelle Yeoh
as Philippa Georgiou
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series
Blu de Barrio
as Adira
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series
Ian Alexander
as Gray
Outstanding Guest Actor
David Cronenberg
as Kovich
Outstanding Guest Actor
Bill Irwin
as Su’Kal
Outstanding Guest Actor
Episodes
S3 E1 | “That Hope is You, Part 1”
Arriving 930 years in the future, Burnham navigates a galaxy she no longer recognizes while searching for the rest of the U.S.S. Discovery crew.
Written by: Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman
Directed by: Olatunde Osunsanmi
S3 E2 | “Far From Home”
After the U.S.S. Discovery crash-lands on a strange planet, the crew finds themselves racing against time to repair their ship. Meanwhile, Saru and Tilly embark on a perilous first-contact mission in hopes of finding Burnham.
Written by: Michelle Paradise & Jenny Lumet & Alex Kurtzman
Directed by: Olatunde Osunsanmi
S3 E3 | “People of Earth”
Finally reunited, Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew journey to Earth, eager to learn what happened to the Federation in their absence.
Written by: Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
S3 E4 | “Forget Me Not”
Burnham and Adira visit the Trill homeworld in hopes of unlocking the secrets trapped within Adira’s mind. Back on the U.S.S. Discovery, Saru’s efforts to help the crew reconnect with one another take a surprising turn.
Written by: Alan McElroy & Chris Silvestri & Anthony Maranville
Directed by: Hanelle M. Culpepper
S3 E5 | “Die Trying”
After reuniting with what remains of Starfleet and the Federation, the U.S.S. Discovery and its crew must prove that a 930 year old crew and starship are exactly what this new future needs.
Teleplay by: Sean Cochran
Story by: James Duff & Sean Cochran
Directed by: Maja Vrvilo
S3 E6 | “Scavengers”
After receiving a message from Book, Burnham and Georgiou embark on a rogue mission to find him, leaving Saru to pick up the pieces with Admiral Vance. Meanwhile, Stamets forms an unexpected bond with Adira.
Written by: Anne Cofell Saunders
Directed by: Doug Aarniokoski
S3 E7 | “Unification III”
While grappling with the fallout of her recent actions, and what her future might hold, Burnham agrees to represent the Federation in an intense debate about the release of politically sensitive – but highly valuable – Burn data.
Written by: Kirsten Beyer
Directed by: Jon Dudkowski
S3 E8 | “The Sanctuary”
Burnham and the U.S.S. Discovery crew travel to Book’s home planet to help rescue it from Osyraa, the formidable leader of the Emerald Chain. Meanwhile, Stamets and Adira continue their search for valuable information on the origin of the Burn.
Written by: Kenneth Lin & Brandon Schultz
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
S3 E9 | “Terra Firma, Part 1”
The U.S.S. Discovery crew journey to a mysterious planet in hopes of finding a cure for Georgiou’s deteriorating condition. Stamets and Adira make a stunning breakthrough with the newly acquired Burn data.
Teleplay by: Alan McElroy
Story by: Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt & Alan McElroy
Directed by: Omar Madha
S3 E10 | “Terra Firma, Part 2”
Georgiou uncovers the true depths of the plot against her, leading her to a revelation about
how deeply her time on the U.S.S. Discovery truly changed her.
Teleplay by: Kalinda Vazquez
Story by: Bo Yeon Kim & Erika Lippoldt & Alan McElroy
Directed by: Chloe Domont
S3 E11 | “Su’Kal”
Discovery ventures to the Verubin Nebula, where Burnham, Saru, and Culber make a shocking realization about the origin of the Burn as the rest of the crew faces an unexpected threat.
Written by: Anne Cofell Saunders
Directed by: Norma Bailey
S3 E12 | “There Is A Tide…”
After capturing the U.S.S. Discovery, Osyraa seeks a meeting with Admiral Vance while Burnham and the crew must overcome unimaginable odds as they attempt to regain command of their ship.
Written by: Kenneth Lin
Directed by: Jonathan Frakes
S3 E13 | “That Hope Is You, Part 2”
Season finale. As the Emerald Chain tightens its grip and the mystery of the Burn is finally solved, Burnham and the crew have one last chance to save themselves – and the Federation.
Written by: Michelle Paradise
Directed by: Olatunde Osunsanmi
Behind the Scenes
Stunning VFX Breakdowns from Season 3
Mirror Universe Costume Design: Of Terran – Capes and Crowns
Bold New Props with Mario Moreira
Much Ado About Stunting
Moments of Discovery 301
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