Star Trek actor Robert Picardo has suggested that the spin-off series Starfleet Academy was canceled after facing criticism from notable public figures, including Elon Musk and Trump aide Stephen Miller. The Paramount+ show, which featured Holly Hunter and saw Picardo reprise his role as the Emergency Medical Hologram (EMH), known as The Doctor, premiered earlier this year. It was expected to return for a second season in 2025, but Paramount+ has confirmed that the show will not continue. The series faced backlash on social media, with critics labeling it "woke," a term often used to describe content that emphasizes social justice or progressive values. Stephen Miller, a former Trump administration advisor, called a clip from the show "tragic," while Musk commented on a scene featuring Hunter's character, Captain Nahla Ake, wearing glasses. He posted on X (formerly Twitter): "Turns out they banned Ozempic and LASIK in the future lol," referencing weight-loss medication and laser eye surgery. In a recent interview with The Guardian, Picardo expressed skepticism about the show’s cancellation, suggesting it was influenced by the criticism from high-profile figures. He said, "Do I think it's a coincidence that the new owners of Paramount cancelled our show the first moment they could have?" He defended the show’s progressive themes, including a gay Klingon character, saying, "Get over yourself! There seems to be a movement to drive us back to the 1950s. Star Trek is all about the future." Paramount+ did not provide an official reason for the show’s cancellation when it was announced in March, but Variety speculated that low viewership played a role. The publication noted that none of the first ten episodes of Starfleet Academy ranked in the Nielsen Top 10 streaming viewership charts. Meanwhile, William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, criticized Miller’s comments on the show. Shatner called the situation "bizarre" and questioned the idea that inclusiveness in Star Trek had gone "too far," asking, "Where's the demarcation line? Who drew that line?"