There are a lot of controversial issues with Star Trek: Picard but one stands out the most

There are a lot of controversial issues with Star Trek: Picard but one stands out the most

As a gamer who’s been navigating the treacherous waters of Trek fandom for decades now, let me tell you, Star Trek: Picard was a rollercoaster that didn’t quite live up to its hype. It had moments of brilliance, no doubt, but those were few and far between. The characters introduced, Elnor and Soji Asha, had potential, but they felt underutilized in the grand scheme of things.


Among the Nu Trek series, Star Trek: Picard stands out as the most imbalanced. At times when it excelled, it was exceptional, but such instances were not frequent. The portrayal of characters like Elnor and Soji Asha fell short of expectations, despite their potential for more intricate storylines. Regrettably, the treatment of the returning cast from The Next Generation also left much to be desired, with only the nostalgia factor sustaining viewer interest during its last season.

Although it garnered significant anticipation with each new season, the show, fueled by its iconic cast members from past eras, didn’t quite live up to expectations. Initially, fans were eager to see what was in store, but as the nostalgia faded, so did their enthusiasm. Consequently, there seems to be little interest among viewers for a fourth season of Picard.

Indeed, the audience seems to favor a spin-off over further adventures with Picard. This preference stems from several factors. The Picard series has been perceived as being too grim, overly dramatic, lacking in freshness, and repetitive, rehashing old plotlines.

In essence, its most significant shortcoming – a grave mistake – lay in discarding the unique qualities it initially offered during the first season, as Captain Picard did. There was promise there, evident in the talented cast, but by the third season, that potential seemed to vanish. Despite the optimistic expectations for the new characters introduced in the first season and the aspirations we had for subsequent seasons, it was wise to opt for an original narrative focusing on an aging Jean-Luc Picard and these novel characters.

In a different phrasing: They chose not to focus on that action, opting instead to explore methods of antagonizing Picard through his past characters and experiences. Admittedly, this approach is acceptable, but if the intention was to create a reunion series, it would have been more suitable. It might not have left a lasting impression like many contemporary nostalgia-driven productions, but it would have been more straightforward and honest about its intentions, providing a clearer expectation for viewers.

Rather than finding a middle ground, they attempted to blend the past and present simultaneously. However, this approach failed, and the show eventually evolved to fulfill fan expectations – the reuniting of the TNG crew. This moment was touching, yet it didn’t enhance their already established reputation.

A unique tale, but not one that included Seven of Nine, The Borg, Data, Will Riker, or any characters directly tied to Picard’s memorable earlier instances. Characters such as Elnor, Agnes Jurati, Cristobal Rios, Raffi, and Lariis were well-chosen, they simply didn’t fit the intended narrative.

By centering the plot around these distinctive characters and moving forward with some additional ones, the series could have been entirely original and engaging. Regrettably, it seemed like merely an attempt to lure 90s fans with mediocre narratives that failed to impress.

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2024-10-21 04:23

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