It’s clear from the outset that the Robinsons (particularly Will) are determined to find Robot, but that’s really just one of the challenges. Not everything is straightforward as they seek to rejoin the other colonists, especially not as they grapple with the cunning Dr. Smith and charismatic Don West. There’s also a new wrinkle this time in the form of Ben Adler, an academic peer to Maureen who shares more of a bond with Will.

There’s a lot riding on the new season. The initial season racked up 6.3 million US viewers in its first three days, and it was the centerpiece of Netflix’s library for months. The follow-up has to both cater to loyal fans and compete for new viewers with an increasingly packed lineup that includes heavyweight movies in addition to the usual crop of episodic material.

For one, CBS has surprise-released the first of its Short Treks mini episodes — you can watch “Q&A” right now. The short tells the tale of Spock’s first day aboard the Enterprise and the headaches that ensue when he’s stuck in a lift with Number One. Future episodes will appear October 10th, November 14th, December 12th and January 9th. Yes, CBS is dribbling this out, but it will give you a quick fix of Star Trek.

NYCC also provided a teaser trailer for the third season of Discovery. As viewers will know, this next chapter throws the crew of the Discovery into a far-flung future (930 years later, to be exact) where everything is uncertain — including the fate of sentient life. CBS still hasn’t said when season 3 premieres beyond a vague 2020 window, but it won’t be shocking if the media giant gives Picard some breathing room.