I tried posting a review previously but i guess it didn't make the cut for some reason. So anyway Star Trek Picard! In most ways the spiritual successor of The Next Generation. The one key difference is the focus on just one main plot line as opposed to the prolific classic's ability to tackle many subjects. But what I loved from the oldie is still present in this iteration: a sense of awe, strange alien cultures, otherworldly technologies, captivating characters.
However this show is not for those with prejudices of any kind. Which is a strange thing to even consider since the whole premise of the series explores the negative effects of prejudice against synthetic life and Romulans. What were people expecting? Another criticism brought against this show was that the focus on politics and drama somehow makes it less Star Trek. To paraphrase that particular reviewer he or she believed this makes ST: Picard just another cookie cutter show. Obviously this person skipped many episodes of The Next Generation that were very focused on exactly those aspects. Nowadays viewers believe a modicum of depth or, heavens forbid, the presence of a moral compass is too woke.
Unlike The Next Generation however Picard adds a layer of complexity to its characters. In the previous show the men and women of the various species portrayed had issues but, from what I remembered, weren't affected by them at the natural intensity a real person would. They kind of glided through them without getting really impacted.
The story progression is perfect: each episode gives enough to satisfy without revealing too much. While the story itself is intriguing to say the least: a multi pronged conspiracy involving multiple species.
If you loved The Next Generation, you will definitely love Star Trek Picard as well.
However this show is not for those with prejudices of any kind. Which is a strange thing to even consider since the whole premise of the series explores the negative effects of prejudice against synthetic life and Romulans. What were people expecting? Another criticism brought against this show was that the focus on politics and drama somehow makes it less Star Trek. To paraphrase that particular reviewer he or she believed this makes ST: Picard just another cookie cutter show. Obviously this person skipped many episodes of The Next Generation that were very focused on exactly those aspects. Nowadays viewers believe a modicum of depth or, heavens forbid, the presence of a moral compass is too woke.
Unlike The Next Generation however Picard adds a layer of complexity to its characters. In the previous show the men and women of the various species portrayed had issues but, from what I remembered, weren't affected by them at the natural intensity a real person would. They kind of glided through them without getting really impacted.
The story progression is perfect: each episode gives enough to satisfy without revealing too much. While the story itself is intriguing to say the least: a multi pronged conspiracy involving multiple species.
If you loved The Next Generation, you will definitely love Star Trek Picard as well.