A teenage girl struggles with the problems of growing up, high school, and family life

After answering a distress signal from the U.S.S. Enterprise, the U.S.S. Discovery welcomes aboard Captain Christopher Pike and begins a new mission to investigate the meaning behind seven mysterious red signals. Michael Burnham grapples with her past growing up on Vulcan with her foster parents and brother Spock.

Centered on characters who share the same birthday, the story follows several decades in the lives of Jack and Rebecca Pearson. As the plot unfolds, it traverses numerous timelines, and intertwines the stories of people whose lives connect in unexpected ways. Filled with memorable performances from its acclaimed cast, it is a smart, poignant dramedy.

It's Dec. 24 on Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard and male hustler John is looking forward to celebrating his Christmas birthday in a swanky hotel. Unfortunately, his shoes and cash are stolen while he's sleeping in the grass. John's rookie friend Donner naively tries to help the more cynical John with unexpected consequences.