I haven't watched much of Prodigy because it's just not adult enough for me overall, but I do appreciate a Star Trek show with no human characters (unless you count holograms).
By the start of the second block of ten episodes (which should have just been labeled season 2 with the wait time) it's more recognizably Trek. They just needed a handful of episodes to establish characters and the larger conflicts.
Honestly? Same. I can't really afford anything extra, nevermind Paramount+, but I have it specifically because I want to support Star Trek and help new Trek get made. Totally understand piracy and not shaming, but personally I just feel the need to add those few extra bucks.
But removing the movies from Paramount+ and putting them on HBO is idiotic. Cancelling your own show and then removing that show from your service is equally fucking stupid, especially when the second season was already made and ready to go.