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The Captains Close Up

6.620131 seasonPGTV SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyDocumentary

In this documentary mini series, Shatner, in each of the five half an hour episodes, presents and interviews one of the people who played the five Star Trek captains before the 2009 reboot. Chris Pine interviews him.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
William Shatner
May 16, 2013
E2
Patrick Stewart
May 16, 2013
E3
Avery Brooks
May 16, 2013
E4
Kate Mulgrew
May 16, 2013
E5
Scott Bakula
May 16, 2013

Cast

WSWilliam Shatner
William Shatner
Self

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The Captains Close Up — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Captains Close Up?

The Captains Close Up is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Captains Close Up on Netflix?

No, The Captains Close Up is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is The Captains Close Up on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Captains Close Up isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Captains Close Up for free?

The Captains Close Up is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.

How many seasons are in The Captains Close Up?

The Captains Close Up has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2013.

Are all episodes of The Captains Close Up out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Captains Close Up are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Captains Close Up?

No — The Captains Close Up ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.