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The first season has been mediocre. I didn´t expect much and had limited fun. The 2nd season was just so terrible that I refuse to write about it.

But in the 3rd season they finally got the twist and deliver what all fans of Star Trek and especially TNG have been waiting for! This finally feels like Star Trek after decades of boredom and stupidity. We finally meet again with all the great characters that we all missed. Even characters like Rafi who has been a real pain in the *ss in the 1st and 2nd season developes nicely and isn´t so overacted as before. It really feels like in times of Rick Berman and Michael Piller. Thanks!

Season 1 was okay not bad but not great. Had its moments mainly involving... Don't want to spoil it.. Season 2 was a direct sequel to 1 in story but went horribly wrong and for the first time ever I just couldn't be bothered to watch the last episode, it was that bad. I even managed to finish season 4 of Discovery, that's how die hard a trekkie I am lol.

But season 3 is just genius and classic star trek from the start.

Episodes 3 and 4 especially blow me away.

Being Jonathan Frakes back as a director and actor just bring that magic the show was missing.

The story, the cast, the sets, music, effects, acting, humour, it has it all just down to perfection.

Watch them all of you are a die hard fan only, or just watch seaaon 3, you'll pick things up.

If they can keep this up for the rest of the season I will be a very happy trekkie.

Live long and prosper my friends.

Star Trek: Picard was much better than I expected. Of all the characters throughout the Star Trek franchise, Picard would definitely be on the Mount Rushmore of most beloved characters so Trekkers were worried about ruining the legacy of the character. I know some people didn't enjoy the first 2 seasons that much, most did but some did not. Almost everyone liked the third season because of the nostalgia of all The Next Generation characters reunited. I actually really liked all three seasons. Patrick Stewart doesn't miss a beat as an aging Picard and the show has a lot of solid supporting characters to make the show that much better. Definitely would recommend to any Trekkers out there or just sci-fi fans in general.

I have to start by saying I wasn't the biggest Star Trek fan growing up. I wasn't born when the original came out and was like 7 when The Next Generation was on. I would watch episodes of both here and there but I don't remember much at all about those shows. Then JJ Abrams rebooted the franchise in 2010 and I became a huge fan. I really enjoyed all 3 of those movies. I know some didn't because they compared them to the shows but I didn't. I just enjoyed them as a first time Star Trek viewer. The first series I watched was Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and liked that too. I finally gave Picard a chance recently and liked it so much that I blew through all 3 seasons. So, now I consider myself a Star Trek fan. If you're a fan of Star Trek or starting out like me you should watch this because you'll like it either way.

Either Alex Kurtzman does not know what Star Trek is or he hates it. I really don't understand why this man was given so much control over such a beloved franchise. Discovery wasn't Trek and Picard is definitely not Trek.

It makes me so upset that these wonderful characters have been given such a horrid farewell. TNG should be given the greatest send-off ever!

Where is Gene's vision in any of these new shows? Where is the optimistic future? The excitement of exploration?

Swearing? Ugh. Violence? Ugh. Flashy editing? Ugh!!! Do yourself a favor and NEVER watch this crap. Don't even acknowledge it!

I can't understand why a show like Firefly gets cancelled and rubbish like this is supposed to take its place. If the TV exec's think that us old Trekkies will watch this just because of a few of the original actors then they are very sadly mistaken. I've tried, really tried to watch it but it just not going anywhere, where is the sci-fi ?. Don't take my word for it, you have to give it a go yourself but DON'T get suckered into paying for it.

Another Star Trek series or movie that doesn't even try to be like Star Trek.

There is nothing in this show that feels like Star Trek.

Picard? No, he is not Picard he is Patrick Stewart playing a role that has nothing to do with unforgettable Picard. And his exceptional quotes.

It's a world where Federation has lost it way and Picard goes rogue at his old age to find answers for... no one knows anymore at season 2.

Many inconsistencies based on original stories and events of Star Trek TNG.

It's a big fail and it hurts to see Patrick Stewart and Jeri Ryan being part of this.

All modern Star Trek shows and movies today are an insult to previous series that were promoting ideals. Today it's just noise and when they try to add some value they fail miserable because it's sp fake and bad written.

And that's the problem. If you have to try and like a show or the only reason you keep watching is because you're hoping it will get better then you're just wasting your time. I really loved the Star Trek series as a child and was hoping this would make me feel the same way but it did not. It's slow and boring and I just couldn't like any of the characters and the story is just meh.

Season one and especially two have been pretty disappointing, but season 3 is completely different. Especially with episode 4. This is now the first proper Star Trek sine Voyager ended in 2001. I'm thankful that someone approved the script for season 3. Yes it has its flaws, but damn it this is real Star Trek - something I've sorely missed. Jonathan Frakes shows how good he is as a director again. Several scenes reminded me of First Contact.

I sincerely hope that season 3 is successful enough that we will get more Star Trek like it. This is very corny, but I really feel the world is a better place with Star Trek - as long as they stick to a positive and optimistic message!

Before he ruins more beloved tv-shows! He's totally clueless to what Star Trek is and he's just making it worse every episode. What drives these deranged people in to letting people like him create such utter garbage? It has to stop!

I can't believe I'm writing this review after the crap they gave us for the first two seasons. But season 3 of Picard is outstanding. Whoever took over for this season is a true fan and knows what they are doing.

Why oh why could we not have had this for the first two seasons. Season 3 is everything I would want: well written, great character development, good pacing and action, adequate amounts of fan service without going overboard- it's fun and great.

The standouts to me are the interactions between Picard and Riker. It's great to see that chemistry once again. Worf is the best he's ever been. Beverly is fantastic as well- especially the scenes between her and Picard.

I have to say, so far, the performances of the TNG cast is the best I've seen from them. They really put in their all.

The only thing that saddens me is that there are no plans to keep going after Season 3. I would totally stick around for more seasons of this. I hope they change their mind.

After 30 years of torturing with some half-baked experiments the real Star Trek emerged! No-one, literally no-one is able to replace iconic Picard and his crew. Finally, in the third season they've gathered all of them (including Seven of Nine from Janeway's ship) in an big adventure across galaxies. Fine story and same old feeling of sense and wisdom which was adorned in 90s show are here again, including magical music and blue "star trek" fonts (ending credits of the 3rd season). That and those crew is legandary and timeless. Hope they will continue in these star trek for many more episodes.

Well after the disappointing first 2 seasons of Picard, they finally caved in and gave the fans what they desired after all these years... the STNG crew is back and working together. Absolutely brilliant season and i'm so sorry that the first 2 seasons were so awful that many might not tune in to watch this gem.

If you're an STNG fan, do yourself a favour and watch the third season of Picard. You won't regret it. I'm up to episode 9 and can't wait for the finale!!! I can't say the same for most shows these days.

CBS, please give us more of the same.. put Jean-Luc in charge of an armada in season 4 and watch the subscriptions skyrocket. In the meantime, thank you for Season 3 of Picard.

I suppose I am like many, kind of a nostalgic completist. I watch the new Star Trek show hoping to feel some of the pleasure I felt watcing them for the first time, in my own relative youth. I was in my mid-twenties when TNG began and my thirties for Voyager and DS9. Like many of the older fans, my memory of TOS was reruns, cartoons and movies.

Putting aside nostalgia, one of the reasons I considered Picard to be my favourite Enterprise captain was the interesting combination of rationality and emotion and of reserve and physicality. Almost tied was Sisko, who brought together such qualities in a different but equally impressive way.

Nostalgia is fine and I enjoy looking back. I appreciate some of the changes that have come over the years with experience and maturity. But I know that my prime has passed and the decline accelerates each year.

Which takes us to Star Trek: Picard. I watch this not because I think it to be the equal of its predecessor. I watch it for the sake of nostalgia. Patrick Stewart is a shadow of his former self, his physicality shrunken and his voice that of an elderly man. But my memory of the original endears him to me. Unfortunately, his character seems to have changed. Not just far more emotional but also a person who prizes his own personal desires above his duty. Many of the themes that made Star Trek so enjoyable have disappeared.

The third series is by far the best. The old crew from TNG are back together and it's just like watching more episodes of TNG if you loved TNG you will love this. It's just brilliant seeing how the TNG crew have aged and their back stories. Seeing Riker and Picard together again is just wonderful. Worf appears stronger than ever. I can fully recommend this show to all Star Trek fans. The stories are better and much more exciting. Ignore the bad scores from people who just did not like it. I personally look forward to a new episode every week. It certainly gave me my Star Trek fix which Star Trek Discovery did not.

Pros:

Patrick Stewart. Beautiful graphics. Decent, short fight scenes. Held off on cameos for a few episodes.

Meh:

Computer UI reflects what is shown in other movies today and not very trek-like. Some scenes are out of order. It's cool and all, but will likely date very quickly. Stewart far outshines almost all the other actors. Lots of backstory added to make each episode make sense. The story is mediocre and people's beliefs are cliche.. Trek is more of the setting rather than the content.

Cons:

A lot of cussing. Everybody has a stupid sad backstory. The amount of coincidences in who knows whom is ridiculous. They added a Jedi, except he uses a real sword instead of a lightsaber. There is almost no tension when anyone does anything. People seems to have magical powers to do this or that.

The first episode is very nice, the second episode is stupid. The others are okay. The story itself is meh and cliche. It feels like a stretched out movie, kind of like Star Trek 9.

While i would not say it is a waste of time, it's not really Star Trek either.

"...he went from a powerful, intelligent figure to a frail wisp of a man, who could barely make his own way home." These words were uttered by Jean-Luc Picard on stardate 44631.2 while recalling his late father. Nothing could be a more apt description of Jean-Luc Picard in this show. If we're honest with ourselves we realize the only reason we watched this show was to see Jean-Luc back in action. What we find is low quality writing and a very senior Stewart who doesn't have the gravitas anymore to headline a TV show.

I can't hide the fact that I'm a huge Trek fan. Imperfect as the franchise has sometimes been since its inception (and occasionally outright problematic in retrospect), it's also been terrifically entertaining at every turn, and filled with fabulous variety. Awe-inspiring visuals, thrilling action, truly great acting (and, okay, some questionable acting), fun comedy, and increasingly rich, deeply compelling storytelling have been the hallmarks of 'Star Trek' from Day One, not to mention a yearning to inspire with progressive ideals, dreams of what could be, and substantial themes that are very relevant to real life. When I learned that Sir Patrick Stewart was participating in a brand new series, reprising Jean-Luc Picard, I knew I would eventually have to watch. As soon as I sat down to do so, I was immediately swept away. I can't necessarily speak to the experience for those who aren't already Trekkies, though given the new series' very high quality I can only trust that folks among the general audience would enjoy it, too. What I can say is that 'Picard' represents everything we've loved about Gene Roddenberry's flagship creation for the past fifty-plus years, and it wouldn't be unreasonable to argue it could be the best entry in the franchise to date.

Though they are few and ultimately minor, it's worthwhile to discuss some issues that are not necessarily abject flaws, but possibly barriers for those who are not already enamored of this universe, and marginal blemishes that prevent the series from achieving perfection. Chief among these is that in each season it simply feels that the story is just too big to be told within the allotted ten episodes, and that a full, once-typical production schedule of more than twenty episodes, if not multiple seasons, would have been preferable. We get this sense somewhat in the first season, but definitely in the second as a bounty of narrative ideas, which in past series would have been restricted to one per episode, are smashed together into one massive, interconnected weave; the third season, in no small part feeling like one of the most epic, impactful ST stories in the franchise's history, needed more room to breathe. In turn, these tales that are so exciting and absorbing, and these characters that are so beloved - written with great depth, complexity, and personality, and portrayed with equal nuance, range, and gravitas - feel ever so slightly shortchanged. Case in point, it was surprising to me how some supporting characters are introduced as seeming integral figures of the series, only to later vanish. Moreover, instances of outright fan service are gratifying in some measure, yet there are facets that feel less like judicious storytelling, and more like a direct appeal to nostalgia and emotion. And while I appreciate that these are not matters exclusive to 'Star Trek' but common to all television writing, the neatness with which some plot elements are resolved, or the "wishful thinking" logic of science fiction that others require, do test the limits of our suspension of disbelief every now and again.

Be all that as it may, when you get down to it 'Picard' is nothing less than a stupendous success, and it's even better than I ever could have hoped. It's true that some aspects are included with pointedly draw from previously established canon, and episodes of past series - but then, given the focus on one of the most famous figures in Starfleet history, that's rather to be expected. Even more to the point, there is no inclusion or nod which is not meaningful. It's readily evident how much care and intelligence the writers were pouring into this new creation, and all this is also tied into how each season more or less focuses on different parts of who Jean-Luc is. I think the overarching theme for each is a matter of individual perspective, and we can toss around words like redemption, legacy, reflection, remembrance, and so on; one way or another, what it comes down to is that there is significant focus on hearty drama here, and introspection, and rumination. We still get everything we want out of 'Star Trek,' including both action (possibly the most violent and thrilling in the franchise to date) and humor (some downright silliness, but mostly fun bits borne of warmth, camaraderie, and tremendous wit), but all told much of the weight here is carried by ponderous themes and story ideas, dour concepts, dark topics, and a somber tone. These, too, we've seen in Trek before, sometimes in television and definitely in the full-length feature films, but it seems to me that as 'Picard' adopts a more serious, realistic tenor, shedding much of the bright hues and theatricality of prior iterations, the heavier portions of the storytelling are more pronounced this time around.

All this is further bolstered by the very best of modern production values, for everything here is top-notch. While practical effects and tangible creations will always be preferred, with rare exceptions my personal opinion is that the computer-generated imagery in these thirty episodes is the best I've ever seen, and as believable as digital wizardry could be. The violence is more visceral, including blood and gore; the scripts do not shy away from profanity that has been decisively absent heretofore. The narrative trades in ideas that we can relate to in real life, for better and for worse, and ports them to a massive futuristic universe with characters that we wish we could call friends and family. Informed by past contributions but not beholden to them, everyone operating behind the scenes turned in superb, wonderfully sharp work: fantastic sets, costume design, hair, makeup, props, and weapons, let alone stellar cinematography, editing, and direction. Even Jeff Russo's score, taking cues from other 'Star Trek' fare,' composed new themes that are all his own, and which lend to the feel of this series that is both sprawling, cinematic, and adventurous, but also intimate, thoughtful, and sincere. And as much as all involved deserve congratulations for all their terrific labor, including marvelously shrewd writing, the show plainly could not have accomplished all it did if not for the very best of casts. It's well established that the actors of 'The next generation' - Stewart, Frakes, McFadden, Spiner, Burton, Sirtis, Dorn - have such a strong rapport that for all intents and purposes they are, truly, a family, even off-screen. That readily comes across on-screen, too, as much because of the players as for the writing; to my pleasure, the same vibes extend to everyone else. I could not be more pleased with just how effortlessly Orla Brady, Evan Evagora, Santiago Cabrera, Alison Pill, and especially Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd have fit into the big picture, and I'm only remiss, once again, that they all didn't get even more time together. From one to the next all embody their characters with impeccable fidelity, making it easy for us as viewers to forget that in reality there's a separation between part and player.

As much as I've loved every previous 'Star Trek' series (and movie - yes, even the fifth one), it seems evident to me that everyone participating in 'Picard' went above and beyond to make it the very best it could be. There are characters appearing here that irrefutably receive better treatment than they have at any point in the past; it's hard to imagine that anyone appearing on-camera could some day look back on their careers and not say that this was one of the best projects they ever took on. It may be solemn and grim, but it's not without its lighthearted moments, and from top to bottom the purpose is true and heartfelt and oh so earnest. Since the original series premiered Trek has had its ups and downs, including portions of 'Voyager' and 'Enterprise,' some silver screen flicks that were weaker than others, and some story ideas that were ill-considered and haven't aged well. At its best, however, there is nothing else like it in the world, and I'm overjoyed that watching this new series feels like a long-awaited homecoming. The feelings that 'Picard' elicits cannot be denied. I suppose it bears repeating that while Trekkies will be on board without hesitation, esteem may vary among general audiences; again, however, the sum total is so brilliant and engrossing that I think most anyone who is open to sci-fi will really enjoy themselves. For my money 'Star Trek: Picard' is nothing less than exemplary, and I'm happy to give it my very highest, heartiest, and most enthusiastic recommendation. Bravo!

Patrick Steward is a gifted actor, but thinking anything other falls under the halo effect. With the creative control he had, he added to the mess of all the newer Star Treks, adding his own flavour or something already unique by its own right. All the creative control, production and cast did not seem to understand and comprehend what made Star Trek so great. Star Trek was never about a post-apocalyptic future, where humanity has been corrupted and brought to its lowest point. Star Trek was always unique, in that, it always showed the best humanity has to offer and how this human beings occasionally have stave off corruption and discrimination. Much of Star Trek is humans solving external problems. This is for numerous literary reasons but for on, it enables the viewer to objectively observe the moral dilemmas involved and, if we want, we can relate this to our own problems(in reality). This has always been a strong point in Star Trek.

Star Trek Picard, and STD, has turned this idea upside down. They've focused on one character(Picard in this case) and made any objective moral dilemma non-existent. In Picard, everything is personal now. Every situation is emotional and in your face. There is no time to reflect, and what's worse, the whole method of story-telling and even the foundational principles of Star Trek has become altered. It's become exactly like all the other post apocalyptic sci-fi's, where survival is the main goal and anything else is secondary. Apart from this view, the show makes no sense even if it was not Star Trek. There are so many plot holes, inconsistencies with the story, no character development and in-your-face exposition, it makes watching Picard an absolute chore.

Funnily enough, even though it's the first Star Trek(eh) to name it's show about one character, it really isn't about Picard, at all. Its really about a character called Soji. Picard seems to be portrayed as someone who was egotistical. However, he was never like this in TNG. There are tons of continuity problems and some things just don't make any sense. Swearing being one of them. One of the main themes I picked up from Picard, and STD, is the continual belittlement of males in order to strengthen female characters. Picard will continually get shouted at, sworn at and play minor roles. He has very little impact on the story, is always second guessing himself(or someone else is) and his character seems more of a filler character than anything else.

Star Trek has always had social commentary, but Picard, and STD, type of story telling is poor and sexist. It's gone too far, but not because the topics are controversial but because the writers for the show are terrible. Picard is now overtly sexist with sexist commentary and obvious agendas. Understandably, the previous series always had some underlining sexism, because it was still made by people that lived in discriminating times, but this reduced as more Star Trek was released. However, Picard and STD, has, literally, increased and made sexism overtly apparent. Women characters have taken charge in the newer Star Trek at the expense of males. The problem with this 1: it's done incredible poorly, 2: it seems to run on the incorrect assumption that Star Trek fans are male chauvinists 3: because of 2 males are continually belittled. I honestly don't care if a crew is all female, hell, my favourite captain of all time is Captain Janeway, but everything put together makes this show an insult to a Star Trek fan or anyone who does not like the method in which they're telling their saga.

Every conceivable part of what made the original Star Treks great has now been distorted and disfigured. Star Trek is now edgy, resentful, in your face, angry and spiteful. Self reflection does not exist anymore. Conversing about moral dilemmas went does the toilet. I recommend no one watch this trash if they ever liked the previous series. If you're looking for food-for-thought look at the previous Star Treks or the Orville.

Update: Season 3 is a complete renaissance of this series. Characters with depth, the feeling that important things are genuinely at stake. Decent acting.

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Prior review of S1 and S2:

As a ST:TNG fan I wanted to like Picard.

Sadly the first two seasons were a convoluted mess written by woke Hollywood hacks who clearly don't understand the appeal of Roddenberry-era Star Trek.

Nonsensical plot lines. Established foes (the Borg for example) become shallow, silly caricatures. Too much Picard "haunted by his past" or delivering "inspirational and heartwarming speeches," rather than solving problems in clever and authoritative TNG style.

Just lazy by-the-numbers storywriting.

Self-indulgent leftwing political talking points delivered in patronising, non-artistic style. I hate to see Star Trek infected with the woke mind virus. There's a massive difference between the progressiveness of TNG and the raw, divisive politicking of ST:Picard and Discovery. I'm fed up of my favourite franchises being turned into tedious identity politics lectures by "holier than thou" writers who don't care about the actual stories they're meant to be writing.

Every TNG reference and character feels derivative and misplaced. Every new character seems a misfit in the Star Trek canon. Contrived and dull (Elnor). Completely Un-Starfleet-worthy (Rios, Raffie). Unfunny comic relief (Jurati). Laris is a little more interesting and likeable, but what is an Irish Romulan doing as Picard's house maid? It makes no sense at all.

I'm torn. Plod on to see the cast reunion in series three? Or leave my last memories of the crew of the Enterprise 1701D intact and untainted?

The portrayal of the Borg in the show is disappointing as it goes against their historical depiction. Instead of their usual focus on assimilation, the show has depicted them as being solely focused on pointless annihilation. This depiction is an insult to the history, concept, and future of the Borg. It is difficult to understand why the Borg would engage in such indiscriminate killing of non-assimilated individuals. Furthermore, the portrayal of the Borg queen as less than regal is inconsistent with her established character. This gross injustice oversimplifies the concept, turning the Borg into pure villains with no nuance. A good villain should have shades of gray, which is lost in this portrayal. The show's approach ultimately does a disservice to the complexity of the Borg and reduces them to a simplistic good versus evil trope.

Five episodes into season three (3) and every episode is better than the one before. Amazing work in every single aspect of cinematography. The effects are amazing. The characters are developing nicely so far. So much better than the first two seasons. It seems gloves are off!

For the people complaining about age issues, that is life. Character grow old, their voice gets weaker, they do not look as sharp as when they are in their 30s. Acting though only gets better with experience. Having watched Sir Patrick Stewart on stage and now once again wearing the Starfleet uniform, I am personally so happy he is doing Season 3. He deserves such a level of production, since he is a damn good actor.

The first two seasons were okay. A 7 for me. Season 3 is at another level. A solid 9. Whoever can not see that, try star wars guys! This is Star Trek!

Finally, after lacklustre series, the REAL Star Trek soul is back!!! Thanks to the TNG crew and cast who know what is Star Trek. Jonathan Frakes as actor and director has done phenomenal work! Go on Jonathan! This is the kind of episodes we Trekkies and all other enthousiasts love to watch. Patrick Steward is of course phenomenal and is a real jewel. The visual special effects are top, as well as editing, sounds, music, storytelling and of course acting! This series transports you back to the past and to the future. I hope these new series give the impulse to go on with Star Trek as it is right now! Bravo!!!!!!!!!!