Star Trek: Picard

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Season 3
Season #: 3, 2, 1
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6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 6 out of 73
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  1. tombombadill
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    Finally giving us what we have wanted for two decades. This is about as good as it could get.
  2. Watcher84
    Mar 2, 2023
    10
    One of the best tv shows this year. Great acting, outstanding production, top notch special effects. High level writing and good plot.
  3. rookie009
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    This gets better with each season so I would give S1 a 6, S2 a 7 (with some good will) but S3? Man S3 is so damn good. Introduction of Worf wtf THIS is klingon warrior and this is the way to make the fear to fight a klingon understandable. But it is not only Worf, it is the whole quality of everything and that everything is so well thought out. The whole appearance , how it looks and howThis gets better with each season so I would give S1 a 6, S2 a 7 (with some good will) but S3? Man S3 is so damn good. Introduction of Worf wtf THIS is klingon warrior and this is the way to make the fear to fight a klingon understandable. But it is not only Worf, it is the whole quality of everything and that everything is so well thought out. The whole appearance , how it looks and how it feels. This is a love letter to Star Trek and overall a love letter for "The next generation". Without a doubt, one of the best TV productions I ever saw. And just to mention another thing about S3, it feels more like a really good movie then a season of a TV show. Well done… Expand
  4. helohe
    Apr 20, 2023
    8
    It has some cringe moments and it is quite bad. By itself it would not deserve the 8/10 I gave it. But because the first two seasons were so horribly bad (0 Points each) and this is surprisingly and refreshingly ok, I had to give it some credit. They tried to fix what was wrong with the first two seasons and I give credit for that.
  5. ShadowHawkPrime
    Mar 14, 2023
    9
    Interpersonal relationships between adults who are professional and behave as the characters we remember might behave. Well written adventure with believable stakes. This season is actual Star Trek. But someone turn up the lights on the bridge.
  6. ComandanteCobra
    May 5, 2023
    9
    Good, a love letter to Next Generation.
    It has some minor flaw, but it feel like a "real" star trek show now.
    Spaceship, crew relationships, investigations, space combat, aliens, moral dilemma, loved actors...it has all..maybe is missing some exploration .
    A very good job
  7. JDDallas
    May 3, 2023
    9
    I wanted to come on here again, cuz I basically TRASHED Season 2 (and deservedly so..what steamin' DEUCE that was). Season 1 was for the most part well done and intriguing (and we just covered Season 2 IMHO). As a result, I really didn't have my hopes up for #3. I WAS WRONG to do so. #3 was the best of them all. Despite the fact that they cribbed off just about every SciFi franchise outI wanted to come on here again, cuz I basically TRASHED Season 2 (and deservedly so..what steamin' DEUCE that was). Season 1 was for the most part well done and intriguing (and we just covered Season 2 IMHO). As a result, I really didn't have my hopes up for #3. I WAS WRONG to do so. #3 was the best of them all. Despite the fact that they cribbed off just about every SciFi franchise out there, they did a GREAT job! So much so that by the numerous epilogues in the finale' I found myself slowly golf clapping and muttering "well done, sirs" to myself as the screen faded to black after my heroes from the past 35 years took their (hopefully final) curtain call. I say "final" cuz I really can't imagine them doing a better job putting it to bed than this. I MAY wanna see cameos of some of these guys in spinoffs (Riker, Geordi & maybe Worf)..but poor Patrick Stewart. Jeez it seemed he could barely speak his lines at times..much less "act". Hey, there's no shame in this..he's 80+..and has the 20+ yrs in the X-Men franchise to his credit as well..but yeah, I hope he takes the hint and just gracefully retires..he's earned it and for STAR TREK..THIS "ending" is how I'd like to remember him. (Kirk out)… Expand
  8. Jagen
    May 15, 2023
    8
    So much better than the awful season 2. Dines out heavily on nostalgia, but fun for all that.
  9. ScienceAdvisor
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    I waited for the first four episodes to see if the claims about this being turned around under Matalas was accurate, and it is. While it is shot too darkly and some of the dialogue is questionable (using expletives), this is decent Trek, not Kurtzman garbage. This is exactly what those that got early access claimed it would be where episode four really sparks off the season into greatI waited for the first four episodes to see if the claims about this being turned around under Matalas was accurate, and it is. While it is shot too darkly and some of the dialogue is questionable (using expletives), this is decent Trek, not Kurtzman garbage. This is exactly what those that got early access claimed it would be where episode four really sparks off the season into great Trek. I cannot wait for the rest of the season, though I do recognize that Kurtzman will be back in charge for Season four, if he can find anyone to invest in it. So there is little to no hope in this being good beyond this season.… Expand
  10. Accelerate1
    Feb 17, 2023
    10
    Created by people who love Star Trek; acted by a bunch of people who love working together. This is the swansong that Starfleet’s greatest commanding officer and his crew truly deserves.
  11. zuben777
    Feb 20, 2023
    10
    The best Star Trek since DS9. Season 3 has the spirit of old Star Trek. I hope they make another series in this time period of the 25th century.
  12. Dabbler
    Feb 16, 2023
    7
    I hoped for something good and got something a little better than good(so far)

    for the first time in a long time I feel like startrek is back. Hope they keep it up
  13. enut_butter
    Feb 16, 2023
    0
    If you’ve tried watching any nuTrek shows you already know what you’re getting into with Picard season 3. The cringe is back, and as strong as ever. Awful writing, terrible plot, half-hearted performances from actors who I wouldn’t cast in a local stage play in their current states. I got the same second-hand embarrassment watching this I got when watching STD or SNW or the previousIf you’ve tried watching any nuTrek shows you already know what you’re getting into with Picard season 3. The cringe is back, and as strong as ever. Awful writing, terrible plot, half-hearted performances from actors who I wouldn’t cast in a local stage play in their current states. I got the same second-hand embarrassment watching this I got when watching STD or SNW or the previous seasons of Picard, and I just can’t help wondering when Paramount will finally admit defeat and stop churning out this ‘content’.… Expand
  14. Wollnashorn
    Feb 17, 2023
    9
    A new beginning for the series in it's likely final season. I have only seen the first episode so far and it looks promising. There are some plot holes but somewhat smaller ones than the nonsense that made me stop watching ST Discovery. Too many plot serving coincidences but otherwise a very sold episode for my taste.
  15. busiek
    Feb 18, 2023
    1
    After E01S03... So, after two years of s**tting on ST, characters and fans they show us that almost good season of "ST: Picard" can be done? Which means they were destroying this IP on purpose! Too late, damage is done, I'm out...
  16. mickrussom
    Feb 17, 2023
    1
    instead of a zero, ill give this a one. its still a dark nasty perverse kurtzman trek. dim lighting, dour, and opens with beverly crusher vaporizing people with a rifle. not very doctor crusher like. this is a slight improvement but has nothing to do with TNG. dont be fooled. doomcock is right, cullen and drinker give this way too much credit.
  17. DaveAus
    Apr 10, 2023
    2
    What is usually a good A plot for most of the episode is ruined by interruptions to Raffy and a B plot that is very slow and poorly acted. Nice to see the original cast back and the show being full of mostly competent actors, but the poor casting for most new cast members still stands out.
  18. boxfire
    Feb 23, 2023
    6
    After the mediocre first season and the dumpster fire that was season 2, I am hoping this season would be better, but after episode 2 I can tell you that it is mediocre so far. The plot and the acting is forced and over the top. I will update as the episodes are released.
  19. triadne
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    It started out bad and it took some convincing for me to give it a chance, but this has got progressively batter and towards the end, this has become some of the best star trek in a long time. I would place this above every single star trek production since 2005.
    There are many moments where this won out for me. Shaw was fantastic and put the idiots in their place. I was so sick of the    It started out bad and it took some convincing for me to give it a chance, but this has got progressively batter and towards the end, this has become some of the best star trek in a long time. I would place this above every single star trek production since 2005.
    There are many moments where this won out for me. Shaw was fantastic and put the idiots in their place. I was so sick of the characters in modern trek acting like undisciplined children and There were numerous points in this season that directly addressed that type of behaviour. The language was also vastly improved. They didn't use as much slang from 3 centuries ago, so it felt more believable. They talked with respect and when tech jargon was used it was vague enough and yet logical enough that it worked, rather than confusing me or making me angry. Okay there were some stinkers like "subspace frequency" which was pretty aggravating, but there wasn't much. The lighting was improved. the ships do need more light, the crew spend a lot of time there, they need to have simulated daylight for their mental health and also to avoid eye strain, at the very least. They aren't short on power, they have a frickin warp engine. The crew respect each other, they support each other, they don't laugh at their crewmate's misfortune or make disturbing distasteful joke. They have solidarity and professionalism. They have light humour and good natured banter. This is what I want in Star Trek. I hope they take the positive energy from this show and take this forwards. No more discovery. no more picard season 1 and 2. no more of the frat house mentality of strange new worlds. Give us more of this.
    This is Star Trek.    … Expand
  20. Satanski666
    Apr 23, 2023
    3
    Even if it was good season, it would be too little too late. Next time don't start war you cannot win. And BTW, after only two episodes i hated four characters. I mean, the stupid antagonist btch is the worst movie character i've ever seen, maybe next to the Moriarty from Cumberbatch'es Sherlock abomination. They replaced one kind of BS with another, granted, at least not insulting one asEven if it was good season, it would be too little too late. Next time don't start war you cannot win. And BTW, after only two episodes i hated four characters. I mean, the stupid antagonist btch is the worst movie character i've ever seen, maybe next to the Moriarty from Cumberbatch'es Sherlock abomination. They replaced one kind of BS with another, granted, at least not insulting one as in first two seasons. And WTF with the soap opera plot...… Expand
  21. tremault
    Mar 8, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is absolute garbage. They have a doctor killing a disabled opponent, they have garbage dialogue that contradicts itself, they have a computer that can't identify a signal one moment yet has full access to all the data a second later, they have an allergy to light so the ship's bridge is cloaked in darkness, they need to avoid starfleet so they steal a starfleet vessel and the crew are just fine with it.... I can't watch this trash, I can't go a minute without it insulting my intelligence in some way.… Expand
  22. Nobilis1984
    Feb 26, 2023
    4
    Still as bad as ever.
    After loving season 1, I fought my way through season 2. Yes, fought, but I still stand.
    This season was so bad that I felt sorry for the original cast of TNG. Lousy scripts with even worse stories. Kurtzman failed at full level. Well now we really have another season and it's still not Star Trek TNG. Themes from 2023 are used, which to me are not science fiction.    Still as bad as ever.
    After loving season 1, I fought my way through season 2. Yes, fought, but I still stand.
    This season was so bad that I felt sorry for the original cast of TNG. Lousy scripts with even worse stories. Kurtzman failed at full level.
    Well now we really have another season and it's still not Star Trek TNG. Themes from 2023 are used, which to me are not science fiction. The stories of the individual episodes are still bad, and the scripts are cruel. They didn't change anything, and they throw another bad season at us.    … Expand
  23. RADErX4
    Apr 7, 2023
    7
    Somewhat disappointing this turned out to be a nostalgia-laden series that didn't resemble TNG much at all in tone or character. Looking for a series with more exploration, actual characters and is modern sci-fi? Check out Discovery or even Strange New Worlds instead.
  24. dharma2
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    Star Trek Picard is the TNG movie sequel that we never got. After the disappointing Nemesis, Star Trek TNG was essentially dead. Only the movies reboot, with their action oriented and new TV series Discovery, that Star Trek's interest was revived, brought with a certain 'whiz bang' sensibilities that old fans do not like. Yet, suddenly the showrunners started to get better: the animatedStar Trek Picard is the TNG movie sequel that we never got. After the disappointing Nemesis, Star Trek TNG was essentially dead. Only the movies reboot, with their action oriented and new TV series Discovery, that Star Trek's interest was revived, brought with a certain 'whiz bang' sensibilities that old fans do not like. Yet, suddenly the showrunners started to get better: the animated series 'Lower Decks' brought modern sensibilities and humor to the tropes, and Strange New Worlds suddenly brought a new fresh interpretation to the episodic storyline. And finally, after a somewhat mixed season 1 and 2, we finally have the best Star Trek in years, and probably ever. To Lucasfilm, lessons to be learned here: respect the older fans, give them what they want and then steer a course for future adventures. There is an air of disrespect over the Star Wars front to the older fans that lead to the dwindling quality of new trilogy, with older favorites behaving the opposite of what they were before. Here, the TNG crews were given full arcs to complete their 40 years journey together, and played to perfection by casts that understood their character truly inside and out. No spoiler here, every pieces of Easter egg nostalgia are milked to the max in all aspects. Truly the best Star Trek I have seen for a very, very long time. Bravo.… Expand
  25. ponnapal
    Mar 4, 2023
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrible- awful script , amateur acting, recycled
    story.
    The characters are like alien versions of their earlier selves. The new guy Picard’s son can’t act. Not sure where they dug him up from.
    I wasn’t a big fan of TNG but it was like a work of art compared to this sludge.    … Expand
  26. Jkkv
    Apr 1, 2023
    1
    Every single time you think it can't get worse, it does. Recycled characters which come and go randomly. Terrible terrible acting, stiff, unnatural, like an AI generated world of soulless puppets. Camera even more shaky and crooked than before for ridiculous dramatic effect. Nothing makes really sense. Convoluted story. But by far far worst are the horrible dialogues which aren't reallyEvery single time you think it can't get worse, it does. Recycled characters which come and go randomly. Terrible terrible acting, stiff, unnatural, like an AI generated world of soulless puppets. Camera even more shaky and crooked than before for ridiculous dramatic effect. Nothing makes really sense. Convoluted story. But by far far worst are the horrible dialogues which aren't really dialogues but cringe speeches and monologues. Nobody in Picard really talks to someone else. Just a list of monologues. Nothing is organic.… Expand
  27. drewezbreezee
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I think the 3rd season of Star trek Picard is wonderful. Each episode truly makes me want to watch the next one. I thought the first season was just ok, thought the second season was poor and I was done. I said I would not watch the third season. But after hearing how it was a return to form of Star trek it peaked my interest and I decided to give Picard one last shot after allowing 9I think the 3rd season of Star trek Picard is wonderful. Each episode truly makes me want to watch the next one. I thought the first season was just ok, thought the second season was poor and I was done. I said I would not watch the third season. But after hearing how it was a return to form of Star trek it peaked my interest and I decided to give Picard one last shot after allowing 9 episodes to drop. And I'm glad I did. Picard season 3 is really good. I won't ruin it for anybody and I could use less of the Rafi storyline but all in all I must say I'm impressed. This is what the first 2 seasons should have been. They really saved the best for last… Expand
  28. zanygreek
    Apr 6, 2023
    10
    I didnt think it was possible for them to get Star Trek right but finally we have good Trek. Season 1 and 2 are terrible. Season 3 is more TNG than Picard. awesome acting, awesome story feels and looks like its set in the original series movie verse. I dont know why we just couldnt have had this from season 1 .. No need to watch season 1 or 2, just come straight into season three.
  29. Ltlombardi
    May 7, 2023
    1
    Bad acting. Horrible story. It's surprising to me how this gets funded. Who enjoies this? Old fans? I'm a fan, and can't enjoy it. The plot are childish. So stupid
  30. Ededed
    May 9, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice to see the old faces, but after killing Picard off in season 1 and replacing him with a flesh-bot, this series became too much to allow me to sustain the illusion that this is actually how TNG characters ended up.

    The old plot device of a son the main character only meets after he is grown (Kirk in TOS; Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull, for example) is too much. Why would a middle aged doctor get pregnant unexpectedly in the supposedly medically advanced 25th century??? Pu-Lease!

    All three seasons suffer from slow to develop plot lines, then unbelievably quick resolutions to the initial conflict. This should have not been a series, but rather three 2 hour movies. If the tedious garbage had been cut out, these stories might have made a respectable impression. In the current climate of streamed garbage (seems like just about everyone gets their garbage produced nowadays) this was above average but still highly flawed.    … Expand
  31. HughMBehavior
    Jun 2, 2023
    8
    Enjoy Star Trek while you can. I do not expect any more good Trek in my lifetime unless it is when I am very old. The series has passed back to the execrable Bad Reboot Kurtzman crew. This was a stealth Terry Metalus season. Terry, you see, actually likes Star Trek & managed to sneak this season in as a coda for The Next Generation crew. Now that he's revived it, the Bad Reboot scum willEnjoy Star Trek while you can. I do not expect any more good Trek in my lifetime unless it is when I am very old. The series has passed back to the execrable Bad Reboot Kurtzman crew. This was a stealth Terry Metalus season. Terry, you see, actually likes Star Trek & managed to sneak this season in as a coda for The Next Generation crew. Now that he's revived it, the Bad Reboot scum will take back over.

    Every other Star Trek for the past decade? The Kurtzman stuff? GARBAGE from someone who hates Trek. This is all you are getting. 8 points. Deserves a 7, but I'm rounding up for Terry's effort.    … Expand

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Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. IGN
    Reviewed by: Scott Collura
    Jun 1, 2023
    70
    Jean-Luc is reunited with an old friend while searching for another in an exciting and fun – but maybe a little too callback-heavy – rethinking of the Star Trek: Picard format.
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  2. We Got This Covered
    Reviewed by: Martin Carr
    Mar 6, 2023
    90
    At no point does the final season feel like a show running on empty, as characters are grounded, situations grow organically, and antes are upped as momentum is maintained.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Feb 23, 2023
    100
    Come for the nostalgia, stay for the nerve-wracking suspense. ... Don't even think of missing this ride. [27 Feb - 12 Mar 2023, p.4]
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