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mikevago t1_jdei3fq wrote

Reply to comment by LongLastingStick in Comparison of Star Trek Series by IMBD Ratings [OC] by insaneplane

The first two seasons of Picard are a hot mess, but the third season has been terrific. I went in expecting a bunch of empty fan service, but they really delve into the TNG characters and how they've changed over time, and interrogate their relationship to Picard. And that's all balanced with some great action and mystery.

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LongLastingStick t1_jdejpee wrote

I’m glad you’re enjoying it (most people seem to be!). I don’t totally agree on S3 but 🤷🏻‍♂️.

I like Patrick Stewart, I like the TNG cast, but Picard has been easily the worst new series for me, possibly the worst overall if it weren’t for TAS lol.

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mikevago t1_jdel71l wrote

I agree the first two seasons were a huge waste of Patrick Stewart's talents. But they really righted the ship with the third and he has some terrific acting moments. (And Frakes really shines as both an actor and director)

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LongLastingStick t1_jdemh5z wrote

For me it's the plotting (I haven't watched today's episode) -

  • Picard has a secret child that he never knew about, with his best friend, who also has special john wick powers
  • Bringing back the Dominion is great, except these are like, renegade super changelings that behave totally differently to the Founders we've already met. Also they've infiltrated the highest levels of the Federation, just like S1 Zhat Vash.
  • Hinging last week's episode on Ro Laren. It's great seeing Michelle Forbes again, but there's a lot of presumed emotional resonance for a character we haven't seen in 30 years.

It feels like *Nemesis-*level plotting.

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twilightchickens t1_jdep2n6 wrote

Season 3 opens with a septuagenarian Dr. Beverly Crusher wasting a bunch of aliens with an assault rifle. This season is better than the earlier ones in the same way a smelly fart is better than shitting your pants.

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