Star Trek Reaches Top 10 Charts on Friday the 13th with Paul Giamatti

It was a lucky Friday the 13th for Starfleet Academy as the popular series made a strong comeback in the rankings. Fans of the show will be pleased to hear that Paul Giamatti’s return in the latest episode, “Come, Let’s Away,” seemed to have worked wonders for the show’s viewership numbers.

Giamatti, known for his roles in The Holdovers and Sideways, plays the intriguing character of Nus Braka, a half-Klingon, half-Tellarite villain in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. His presence in the show has consistently correlated with a boost in rankings. In fact, the series climbed to No. 10 on the Worldwide Top TV Shows on Paramount+ chart just after the premiere of episode 6 on February 13th, according to FlixPatrol.

Since its debut on January 15th, Starfleet Academy has seen fluctuations in its global viewership. However, one thing is clear – when Giamatti is on screen, the numbers go up. The show struggled to maintain its position in the rankings in episodes where Giamatti was absent, but saw a significant improvement in viewership both globally and domestically after his return in episode 6.

Fans of the series can look forward to more engaging and captivating episodes as Giamatti continues to bring his talent to the screen. Keep an eye out for him in future episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy on Paramount+!