'Star Trek: Discovery’: Alex Kurtzman Takes Over For Outgoing Showrunners | THR News

Star Trek Discovery is undergoing its second showrunner change, with Alex Kurtzman replacing Gretchen Berg and Aaron Harberts due to leadership and operational issues. The change is not expected to impact production, and the series will continue under Kurtzman's guidance. Akiva Goldsman, another executive producer, will not return for season 2. The series, originally delayed, is set to return in 2019 with new storylines and the introduction of Captain Christopher Pike.

Who is taking over as the showrunner for Star Trek Discovery in its second season?

• Aaron Harberts

• Bryan Fuller

• Gretchen Berg

• Alex Kurtzman

What was the primary reason for replacing Berg and Harberts as showrunners?

• Casting disagreements

• Budget constraints

• Leadership and operational issues

• Creative differences

What issue did the writing staff face under Berg and Harberts?

• Creative freedom

• Budget limitations

• Abusive behavior

• Lack of direction

Which executive producer did not return for the second season of Discovery?

• Alex Kurtzman

• Gretchen Berg

• Akiva Goldsman

• Bryan Fuller

Who was originally slated to premiere Star Trek Discovery in January 2017?

• Alex Kurtzman

• Bryan Fuller

• CBS Television Studios

• Akiva Goldsman