Unbeknownst to the cast and crew, Season 5 would mark the end of Star Trek: Discovery, the show that sparked the Trek universe back to life in 2017. After all the adventures the Discovery crew have taken fans on, led by Sonequa Martin-Green's (The Walking Dead) Michael Burnham, it's time to say our goodbyes, and showrunners Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise thought long and hard about how to give the cast a proper send-off. In this interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Paradise assures us that the extended finale will "feel complete in a really good, even if it's bittersweet, way."

Having it no other way, the creatives behind Discovery pulled out all the stops. Season 5 pits our heroes up against some of the galaxy's most formidable foes when they're sent to retrieve an ancient artifact. Discovering they aren't the only ones out to get their hands on this mysterious object, they embark on a treasure hunt full of clues with adversaries hot on their trail.

During their conversation, Martin-Green and Paradise discuss the emotional final episode and reminisce on their favorite moments from the series. They tease the ancient power, share which episodes they're most excited for fans to see, and confirm that the series finale is going to be an extended episode. For all of this and more, check out the full interview in video above, or you can read the transcript below.

This interview was conducted prior to watching any Star Trek Discovery Season 5 episodes.

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