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TB634Feb 21, 2020

Sad times, this is not star trek. What is happening to the world, it's almost evil whats happening to Star Trek

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laeknir45Feb 21, 2020

Dystopian, post-war, post-catastrophe Star Trek. It follows in the footsteps of Discovery, trying to be edgy and dark, with strong elements of JJ Abrams Trek. There are elements here that are interesting, but poorly executed, and a host ofDystopian, post-war, post-catastrophe Star Trek. It follows in the footsteps of Discovery, trying to be edgy and dark, with strong elements of JJ Abrams Trek. There are elements here that are interesting, but poorly executed, and a host of anti-Roddenberry themes like a Federation that seems to have lost its values and is increasingly isolationist and racist and bigoted. Stewart is a good actor, but he’s written here as a sad, woeful and self-flagellating version of Picard which feels utterly wrong. Combined with the uncaring, isolationist Federation, and - by episode five - where Seven of Nine returns as a kind of angry freedom fighter (similar to the Maquis, but “Ranger”), and her mercy-killing of Icheb who has been captured, broken, dismantled without anesthesia, this doesn’t feel in any way like Star Trek. Pacing runs from manic speed to iceberg slow, the known characters are warped dark versions, the new characters are angry and bitter, too many storylines are mashed together in a piecemeal way, and the backstories are all angsty and load blame for things on Picard. It’s just not enjoyable, nothing seems earned on an emotional level, and the disjointed plotting makes it impossible to like any of the characters. It’s just awful. The only purpose in torturing and killing Icheb was to give Seven a reason to revenge-kill a former lover (female, btw). A scene between a new female character and her son is loaded with guilt and angst, blame and anger for “abandoning him” but I don’t care because nothing has been built up to induce me to care. Romulans here are galactic refugees, some are friendly and others enemies, and there’s tons of thickly laid guilt on Picard’s side for “failing them” with loads of anger and hate on the Romulans’ side... but it’s never explained how the Romulan Empire couldn’t evacuate/save themselves. Woven in to this mess are threads about Data having “daughters” who are like sleeper agents, some weird Romulan mythology tied to the Tal’Shiar (or an even more secret sect within that group), visits to random edgy dark planets to pick up a new character or save Maddox - who, by the way was an old TNG episode character who tried to have Data ruled as property so he could take him for experimentation. All of this just feels greasy and unpalatable. Bits of an easter egg here and there try to bring nostalgia, but it’s nostalgia for a show that was better, brighter, and hopeful compared to this awful, hot mess.… Expand

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TalbisFeb 20, 2020

I have become convinced that people currently responsible for the Star Trek IP don't understand, or even care to try understanding, what Star Trek was about. In 2009 we got a movie that spawned two sequels and despite them bearing the nameI have become convinced that people currently responsible for the Star Trek IP don't understand, or even care to try understanding, what Star Trek was about. In 2009 we got a movie that spawned two sequels and despite them bearing the name "Star Trek" they had the pacing and the feel of a "Star Wars" movies, yet I remained optimistic, at least Star Trek was back on the minds of others, a return to the TV will come, I was sure. Then the Discovery happened, and aside from abbreviation that was beyond amusing (can't wait for more STD?), it felt more like a spiritual successor to FarScape or Battlestar Galactica with much less heart, worse writing and hateable characters all with biotechnology more reminiscent of shows I mentioned than Star Trek. And now Picard is back, seemingly inspired by Firefly rather than Star Trek and all that despite it being supposedly a continuation to TNG. How come Star Trek is the farthest thing on my mind when I watch these? How is it possible to butcher a beloved franchise like this?
The writing is beyond poor. TNG or even DS9 could make a whole episode of just people talking into an amazing show and now, decades later, these techniques are nowhere to be seen! Decades pass and you don't learn from what you've done well, CBS? What's the point? To parade a defiled corpse of once freat franchise around for the amusement of no one? There's no spirit of Star Trek here. No Star Trek feel anywhere near this show. The writing is terrible, characters are one-dimensional caricatures of humans, much of the tech doesn't make sense (TNG sets were designed to be usable, LCARS can be implemented on modern devices and is fully functional, but clear glass screens? I can't imagine how hard it would be to focus on anything written there...), and the show is filled with easter eggs, cameos and scraps of lore in a poor attempt to endear the show to the fans, like dangling car keys in front of a toddler for distraction. As I am writing this, I just watched the 5th episode. I also watched the Sonic movie. CBS, do what the Sonic movie did, listen to the fans... it would silence us all and be profitable for you at the same time. Until then, I'm giving up on another Fake Trek.… Expand

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Bill_arrowFeb 19, 2020

This is NOT Star Trek. It's not positive, it's not a family show. If you want Star Trek watch The Orvil. Unless both these new Star Treks gain a new direction I give them 3-4 seasons max. What happened to the future where all earth problemsThis is NOT Star Trek. It's not positive, it's not a family show. If you want Star Trek watch The Orvil. Unless both these new Star Treks gain a new direction I give them 3-4 seasons max. What happened to the future where all earth problems were solved and we seek out new places? The old Treks had PC characters without Shoving them in your face. The first Star Trek had men wearing dresses and it wasn't an entire event. Will one episode every contain a plot and ending? Do I have to watch the entire series filled with 1 good episode and 9 fillers?… Expand

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Jill_SandwichFeb 18, 2020

You can't watch it with your kids like you used to watch it with your parents, Picard does a lot of out of character things, the Federation is contradictory to canon, too much focus on the same characters, too many humans, too few alienYou can't watch it with your kids like you used to watch it with your parents, Picard does a lot of out of character things, the Federation is contradictory to canon, too much focus on the same characters, too many humans, too few alien races, no exploration & diplomacy, too serial, too much fighting, feels too much like generic dystopian scifi, no cameos from past Trek actors in new & surprising roles, Romulans & Vulcans don't do beards, unbalanced cast gender, slave androids contradict Star Fleet's stance on hologram personification & liberty, & lastly, the Romulans joined the Federation at the end of Deep Space Nine & their planet blowing up is canon to the JJ Abrams alternate universe.… Expand

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PoochingusFeb 2, 2020

Nothing makes sense. I am so confused as to when and where this show takes place, why things happen and....all in the first episode. Long time fan, I've seen all of TNG, Voyager, DS9,Enterprise and most of The Original Series, many of the TOGNothing makes sense. I am so confused as to when and where this show takes place, why things happen and....all in the first episode. Long time fan, I've seen all of TNG, Voyager, DS9,Enterprise and most of The Original Series, many of the TOG and TNG era movies and all of the trash JJ movies that are in a different timeline.

1. What timeline is this? They make it seem like the movie timeline mixed with the series timeline. That doesn't work imo. But I can only assume the following conflicts are because this series is based %100 on the JJ movies, because the errors otherwise make no sense in some cases.

2. Picard doesn't act like himself. He is always on the defensive, is dishonest to himself, and stupidly overly trusting.

3. the wiriting is awful. Behind the pretty cinematic stuff, is writing that makes you wonder who talks like this!?

4. Somehow B4 is a "copy" of data. No, Data is the culmination of research, and B4 is an earlier version. Also not aknowledged is that Lore exists.

5. Picard didn't ever have such a hard on for Data. No, he didn't trust him all the time and he would never lie about that. He would be honest, and say, "I treated Data like anyone else, if I disagreed, I'd contest it, but I trusted him as an excellent officer and he saved our crew and myself multiple times, he was reliable. Data was imperfect, and he sought his own humanity."

6. I guess we are calling androids "synths" now because it sounds cooler in 2020 than android.

7.why does Picard wake up after the fight scene in his house instead of a hospital unscathed from a f***ing explosion? Wouldn't the police want to question him? Wouldn't there be something? I honestly thought they were implying it was a dream he was having again until his home workers talked to him about what happened. That whole scene was a big WTF.

8. No the necklace isn't interesting, it is a generic boring silver thing. Why didn't they make it actually look interesting? It was so silly.

9. Are his helpers supposed to be Romulans? I genuinely don't know. They look like Vulcans to me, there is no skin tint, no V ridge on the forehead, but they are emotional, so thus can't be vulcan right? Are they Vulcans who adopted their emotions? There is no explaination. They could be the children of vulcans and romulans, but that would be incredibly rare and the idea that two such people are working for him it just makes no sense, I still don't get it. Romulans looked like vulcans only in TOS. So I guess maybe there is some incompetence here. EDIT: After episode 2 it is clear the make up artists don't want to have to do prosthetics, so the main characters who are romulans don't have the forehead ridges, but any background character looks CLEARLY Romulan. So it is just a matter of laziness, not design choice. So yes, it will be impossible to tell a Romulan from Vulcan in some cases until they open their mouth.

10. The 21st century millennial teenager level discourse between two grown ass adults was embarrassing. I'm kind of glad both of them got killed in the first episode to end that.

11. Why put a bag over her head when he said "knock her out". Hi, you have phasers, they have a stun setting. The amount of times I've heard "set phasers to stun" in Star Trek made me as a kid think they couldn't kill until later when I watched through in a binge run of the shows that they did have a higher setting. I know there is other types of weapon tech besides phasers, but I don't give the show writers credit for knowing that since they F***ed up so much basic stuff.

12. This robot girl is not Data's daughter...no really objectively she can't be. I recalled him making a child, and this isn't it. They are retroactively changing what happened and aren't acknowledging what happened before.

13. AT LEAST IT LOOKS PRETTY I GUESS HERP DERP DERP.

14. Oh and I guess yeah Patrick Stewart is a good actor. I mean, he makes everyone look stupid, and even he can make the writing not sound so awful as he acts it out.

15. If this show weren't Star Trek, it would be able to be good and its own thing. However this is trying to appropriate Star Trek's name for ratings and views to tell a non-trek story. Maybe don't be cowards and look at good stand alone Sci-Fi. This show feels more like the Expanse(but still more poorly written dialogue). It would be middling, but it would at least stand on its own and make more sense in a new fresh fictional universe with more freedom. But because this is Star Trek, it has to be judged through that context, and this is a terrible continuation of the star trek universe. Oh well, at least I DO have other things to watch. I'll change my review if the show gets better, but I rarely find shows get better if the first episode doesn't work for me.

The 3 is for Patrick Stewart carrying the show with his acting chops and the CGI, those people NEVER get credit(see life of pi film where they were never given credit at awards).… Expand

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psuedospikeFeb 17, 2020

Alex Kurtzman continues to ruin Star Trek by fundamentally not understanding the core of the IP. Poor writing and hammy acting make Picard a must ignore for any fan of past Trek series.

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ICTOANFeb 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The base layer, the foundation here is interesting. I can get behind a conspiracy plotline. I can get behind a corrupt Starfleet. I can get behind a post-Dominion Federation which is not the idealized version it was in the TNG era. The problem is that they are not handling any of it with tact, or subtlety. They keep answering things before the questions are ever even asked. It's silly, it's boring. Ep 1 - Daj has a twin sister and she's on a Borg cube!
Ep 2 - After NCISing this apartment we have figured out Daj's sister is in fact not on Earth.

Ep 2 - Commodore: "Attacking directly was stupid. There is no need for such actions no one believes him anyway."
Ep 3 - A super-subtle death squad storms the Picard chateau

Ep 1 - Daj blows up! In case it wasn't clear enough how fukken dead she is lemme show you Picard flying 50 feet backward from the shockwave.
Ep 3 - WHICH ONE ARE YOU THE ONE WHO IS ALIVE OR THE ONE WHO IS DEAD

Except, in true hack fashion I actually believe they will bring back daj to be some hockey macguffin. The writing is typical of kurtzman and post Abrams trek. Bland, predictable, crammed full of unnecessary action (hey, an old man is close enough to an explosion to be blown backwards 20 feet! It's cool though, we brought him to his couch to recover. He's good now.) I had really really hoped Picard (excuse me, JL) would be a return to classic trek is some way. I understand that tv is different than 30 years ago. There would be some changes but this is just.... Stupid. Characters make decisions that don't make sense, they over explain everything, they answers questions before they're ever asked. It's just... disappointing. Already cancelled my subscription. I can read the wiki, I'll get the same amount of emotional depth. At least the actors seem to be really trying, trying to work with what they're given.… Expand

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james-cordobanFeb 16, 2020

Many of the dialogues are "explaining dialogues" which (re)explain what just or shortly before happend - not that the story is that complicated ;). The roles of the crew members are archetypes and non intruiging. I've read that the series isMany of the dialogues are "explaining dialogues" which (re)explain what just or shortly before happend - not that the story is that complicated ;). The roles of the crew members are archetypes and non intruiging. I've read that the series is made by the same people as discovery, which explains a lot. SFX and scenery are superb, dialogues and characters less than mediocre. To early to tell about the plotline (episode 4 atm), let's hope the story doens't get eaten up by plot holes as discovery was.… Expand

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aaethorFeb 16, 2020

A stupid, boring, poorly written, poorly acted, politically driven, far-left cringe-fest that has no resemblance to Star Trek. If you, like I, adored TNG then I urge you to avoid this show. This should never have been made and has completelyA stupid, boring, poorly written, poorly acted, politically driven, far-left cringe-fest that has no resemblance to Star Trek. If you, like I, adored TNG then I urge you to avoid this show. This should never have been made and has completely changed my view of ST and Patrick Stewart. Star Trek isn't just dead, it has been brutally murdered. Watching this reminds me of the South Park Indiana Jones episode.… Expand

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CDemonFeb 15, 2020

Halfway through the season and I must say that it is really, really awesome. It is strongly serialised, but that allows them to setup and tell a complex story with well-crafted characters. Looks great as well! Hoping for many more seasons!

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Randomname001Feb 14, 2020

Sluggish pace, too many emotional craps for nonsense. Memory recall scenes serve completely no purpose. One android got kill, then the show decided to spend 20mins in every episode for another just walking around and sleeping with someone... screw it

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tdlFeb 14, 2020

Based off TNG seriously? I'm guessing those who made this tripe never really watched all 7 seasons of TNG because there is nothing vaguely familiar between this and TNG. And since when do Androids age and put on weight? That opening scene wasBased off TNG seriously? I'm guessing those who made this tripe never really watched all 7 seasons of TNG because there is nothing vaguely familiar between this and TNG. And since when do Androids age and put on weight? That opening scene was terrible and 4 episodes in very little has happened. I remember when each Episode of TNG had a reason and a moral lesson but now it seems they are trying to turn it into a long and drawn out feature film. It just doesn't work. Face it, when Gene died so did any semblance of the Star Trek we know and loved.

This is so painful to watch. If you are new to Star Trek try watching The Next Generation first then watch this. It's an insult to Star Trek to credit this as based on TNG because it just isn't.… Expand

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kirkenderFeb 13, 2020

All y'all whining about this show are wrong. It's a good show. It's Star Trek. Shut up and watch it. It's smart, action packed, contemplative, visually delicious, and very well acted.

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moisarasFeb 13, 2020

A huge insult to The Next Generation. But even if you are not coming from that, this is a disgrace without a need for comparison..

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ShaManaJan 30, 2020

Discovery is fine. Different people, different times and ideals. Picard is not. Aside from a fairly boring story and the generous use of over exposition, the characters don't make sense. This is not Picard, and that's not Star Trek. The plotDiscovery is fine. Different people, different times and ideals. Picard is not. Aside from a fairly boring story and the generous use of over exposition, the characters don't make sense. This is not Picard, and that's not Star Trek. The plot is just not engaging, they try to create a familiarity with the characters like we've seen them for years, but even the one we recognize don't feel right. They are nothing like their counterparts from previous shows and movies. And all new ones are just generic, burly rouge captain, a martial artist with anger issues, a snappy female companion that feels the need to explain everything to everyone in great detail. I'm sorry to everyone involved but's it's simply a bad show.… Expand

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KazWFeb 13, 2020

This is Star Trek in name only, Picard doesn't act in a way that is congruent with his established character. This series tarnishes Star Trek to an unimaginable extent and watching it is an immense disappointment for any real Trekkie.

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EarthlyJoeFeb 11, 2020

If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. STP doesnt look like Star Trek, it doesnt sound like Star Trek and it doesnt feel like Star Trek. So why are we led to believe it is Star Trek?If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck. STP doesnt look like Star Trek, it doesnt sound like Star Trek and it doesnt feel like Star Trek. So why are we led to believe it is Star Trek? Forget the whole SJW,PC etc discussion, it really comes down to that simple comparison for me. I sat through some really bad Star Trek episodes in the past on any of the series (TOS, TNG, DS9, Voyager, Enterprise). I would complain and nag a bit but all continues.. as it is Star Trek.. it looks like Star Trek, it sounds like Star Trek and it gives the feeling of Star Trek.. The free, hopeful, thought provoking, wonderful feeling of...Star Trek.. Just like ST Discovery... ST Picard.. has none of that. Shame on all the actors that previously worked on building the legacy of the real Star Trek to be involved on this garbage! Shame on you!… Expand

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toxicfanFeb 11, 2020

pacing is all over the place. the story is a mess. due to the kelvin timeline old TNG picard never exsited, so watching this as a TNG fan is a pain

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hitzestauFeb 11, 2020

Since the show is produced by the same people that brought STD on us, it is no surprise that this does not feel like Star Trek on may levels. Strip it of the characters named Picard and Data and get rid of the Starfleet insignia and theSince the show is produced by the same people that brought STD on us, it is no surprise that this does not feel like Star Trek on may levels. Strip it of the characters named Picard and Data and get rid of the Starfleet insignia and the Bat'leth on the wall - and it is nothing more than a simple story of a bitter old man with a once better life, a standard textbook plot for first year's screenwriter’s school. But what disappoints even more is the fact that the first episode does not encourage you to want more, the writers did not manage that the viewers start to care about the characters and the events and it simple does not tell you why it is relevant and worth to watch. This is bad writing, period. On top of that, the show kind of looks cheap, no big bang to open with, the locations shots do not convey the look of the 24th century at all. The inside of the borg cube seems to be a rip-off from an old STD set. If this first episode marks the level of quality the procedures can come of with, I rather have an Earl Grey - the real one, not the decaf stuff Jean-Luc drinks now. The 1 point I give is for Dinero who does a hell of a job playing Number One.… Expand

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TwiTuFeb 10, 2020

What is there to say? This isnt Picard. This isnt Star Fleet or The Federation. This isnt canon in any way. This isnt Star Trek.
This is a complete and utter mess of extreme political propaganda, dystopian depression, bad actors (incl.What is there to say? This isnt Picard. This isnt Star Fleet or The Federation. This isnt canon in any way. This isnt Star Trek.
This is a complete and utter mess of extreme political propaganda, dystopian depression, bad actors (incl. Stewart, who simply is too old and politically extreme to act now), bad writing, bad characters, and massive plotholes and inconsistencies. They dont even get the science right.

It is devoid of everything that defines Star Trek. No good stories, no plausible science, no hopeful future for humanity, no normal view of races, sexuality and cultures (they always have to be defined and put in the spotlight in this series, like only real racists and other extremists do), no high morality standards, no consistency in lore, no interesting characters, no humor.
This is STD all over again in a slightly different dress. Its a show that is all about real life partisan extremist politics pressed into a disguise. And the makers even state that themselves. They admit its propaganda!
Youre better off watching TNG, DS9, VOY, ENT or Orville again, even if youve already seen them dozens of times.

Its just tragic to see Stewart like this, and how these people rape Gene Roddenberrys lifework and a great inspiration for many people.
Berman, where are you when we need you?… Expand

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lixicusFeb 9, 2020

Doesn't feel like a Star Trek series as in the fact that it goes against everything The Next Generation was all about ... the show is ok, love the acting and the actors but the plot and story is just ... bad and inappropriate.

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WebbysanFeb 9, 2020

I really wanted to enjoy this after the fail of Discovery, but after 3 episodes I give up. There is no fluidity, its more like characters just making statements. It all feels forced. Generally feels to me personally badly written and if I'mI really wanted to enjoy this after the fail of Discovery, but after 3 episodes I give up. There is no fluidity, its more like characters just making statements. It all feels forced. Generally feels to me personally badly written and if I'm honest, boring.… Expand

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JTMONEY22Feb 7, 2020

Meh. Nothing about this show makes me care about it either way. Just kind of blah. Maybe I’m just getting tired of shows being “dark & grritty.”

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DTumsFeb 6, 2020

This is everything I wanted from Star Trek. After Star Trek Discovery left me very disappointed, Star Trek Picard has corrected the franchise's course. This show is dialogue and character driven, it avoids the modern overuse of actionThis is everything I wanted from Star Trek. After Star Trek Discovery left me very disappointed, Star Trek Picard has corrected the franchise's course. This show is dialogue and character driven, it avoids the modern overuse of action sequences, it bears a nuanced moral message, and it builds upon the great Star Trek canon without haphazardly rewriting it.

The acting is stellar, and Patrick Stewart brings a softer touch to the role. This is very much in line with Picard as we last saw him in Star Trek Nemesis. The easter eggs and nostalgia driven cameos aren't overused. Much as I'd still love to see more from our old friends, they've avoided making this show a mere TNG throwback. Picard stands on its own as a unique adventure in the rich Star Trek universe. As a lifelong Star Trek fan dating back to the 80s, I couldn't be happier with this product.… Expand

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COONDOGFeb 6, 2020

This is the third episode I’ve watched and it just keeps getting worse maybe CBS can sell Star Trek Picard somebody that really cares. This is just so bad it ranks right up there with Star Trek discovery and everybody knows but that’s aThis is the third episode I’ve watched and it just keeps getting worse maybe CBS can sell Star Trek Picard somebody that really cares. This is just so bad it ranks right up there with Star Trek discovery and everybody knows but that’s a dumpster fire. How hard would it be to make a good Star Trek. It would help if they got people that cared about the franchise and go back to the star trek should be. It’s just ashamed how Hollywood is destroying all our great franchises.… Expand

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PoDuckFeb 5, 2020

I went into this show wanting to love it, but thinking I might hate it, due to Patrick Stewart bringing up Brexit and Trump, and suggesting it was in opposition to those things in an interview. I am glad I didn't skip watching.

The firstI went into this show wanting to love it, but thinking I might hate it, due to Patrick Stewart bringing up Brexit and Trump, and suggesting it was in opposition to those things in an interview. I am glad I didn't skip watching.

The first episode has quite a bit of action, considering that they still need to bring us into the new story line. Fight scenes are quite good. I am really digging the new android(s). When the episode was over, I was left with so many directions the story can go that I am excited to see what they choose.

The second episode is a bit slow. Picard is trying to get to the Android's twin, and is having trouble due to politics. It doesn't have much to love in it, but it does go into more information about how things have gotten to where they are. I am still hopeful that the story will get back to being as good or better than the original episode.

Anyway, don't let the idea that Picard is political get to you. It may be intended as a political statement, but it is not directly referencing anything current, so I don't think it will get too preachy.… Expand

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Voodoo123Feb 3, 2020

This is not the Picard we know from gene Roddenberry's idealic future of peace unity and intriguing new worlds and new civilizations.... The show is nothing more than another drop in the ocean of overly dramatic gritty 'edgy' sci-fi actionThis is not the Picard we know from gene Roddenberry's idealic future of peace unity and intriguing new worlds and new civilizations.... The show is nothing more than another drop in the ocean of overly dramatic gritty 'edgy' sci-fi action dramas a-la Battlestar Galactica (minus the superior writing and cast that show enjoyed). Avoid if you in any way enjoyed the (still) fantastic TNG.… Expand

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MerdiqueFeb 3, 2020

Star Trek “Disco” was such a disappointment that I had to stop watching early in season 2. I kept shouting at the tv that this was wrong. It felt like an action hero movie with too many characters trying to be interesting at the same timeStar Trek “Disco” was such a disappointment that I had to stop watching early in season 2. I kept shouting at the tv that this was wrong. It felt like an action hero movie with too many characters trying to be interesting at the same time (which most action hero movies are these days).

Star Trek: Picard feels like a return to form. It is perfect? No. Is it always consistent (with previous incarnations or with itself)? No. Is it engaging? Yes. Will it grow out of its imperfections? I suspect so, like most of the previous ST series (watching the first season of any ST series is usually cringe-worthy). So far, this is a serious attempt at ST. The acting is good. The dialogues are good. The action is reasonable (no mushroom drives here).

I say, give it a chance.… Expand

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calderraFeb 3, 2020

This isn't Star Trek. Full stop. Star Trek is a universe based on the far-future premise that human beings have outgrown today's social problems as they came together with alien races to form the Federation. These intrepid explorers go outThis isn't Star Trek. Full stop. Star Trek is a universe based on the far-future premise that human beings have outgrown today's social problems as they came together with alien races to form the Federation. These intrepid explorers go out into the stars, and encounter proxies for today's ills, to inspire humanity to rise above those problems and become something better.

In Picard, the Federation are apparently not an alliance of equals but a human-led racist proxy for the Trump administration. Picard represents the #resist movement against this evil force. Ugh.

Random dumb things if you know the canon of the previous shows:

In Picard, Data is portrayed as Picard's closest friend. In TNG, Data was Geordi's best friend, and Picard saw Data as little more than a strange robot that slowly became a trusted officer. If you were writing a show about Picard, wouldn't you watch some Next Generation to get up to speed?

In Picard, the Romulans are portrayed as humanity's oldest enemy. In DS9, the Romulans allied with the Federation against the Dominion. Maybe I could allow for a writer not having seen DS9, since that wasn't really Picard's story, but it's still dumb.

In Picard, the Romulan sun apparently went nova without much warning. TNG had many episodes where they closely catalogued the process of stars going nova. This process takes a really long time. The Romulans would have known their sun was going nova for hundreds of years, and would have moved well before the event. This is the sort of science Star Trek is known for doing well, and fans should rightly criticize when shows mess it up this badly.

Overall: This is a completely stupid cash grab. I consider it valid to give this show a 0/10 because it's a bait and switch. They advertised that this was the same Picard character as in TNG, but he's not. Picard wasn't best friends with Data, and he didn't work for evil racists. The only possible excuse might be if there's a big reveal that this is an alternate dimension so that Picard can eventually escape through a portal to return to the Star Trek fans know and love. Otherwise this is just some guy named Picard in some sort of horribly awful universe. Why would I want to turn on my TV to see characters run around in a universe this racist and awful? They don't give me any reason.… Expand

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IDLLAPFeb 2, 2020

A brilliant show with deep ties into Star Trek history, continuing on Picards story and setting up a good mystery

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pjntFeb 2, 2020

This is a serious continuation of the Star Trek franchise. Deep plot, fantastic acting and Sir Patrick is exceptionally on point. I rate it a 9 after 2 episodes, however, I can see it topping this as the series continues. This could end upThis is a serious continuation of the Star Trek franchise. Deep plot, fantastic acting and Sir Patrick is exceptionally on point. I rate it a 9 after 2 episodes, however, I can see it topping this as the series continues. This could end up being the best addition to the Star Trek family.

For mature audiences who appreciate story based Sci-Fi. Although I suspect it will get actioned based soon… Expand

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NjdhFeb 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What an absolute joke. It's obviously produced by people who dont understand or like Star Trek. Lots of plot holes. A weak old man who can survive massive explosions. Starfleet seeks to be run entirely by whamen... men aren't allowed. Also, what's with all the swearing now? Star Trek used to be inclusive. Now it's a sad empty shell of what it used to be. Someone has uttered a swear word in both of the first two episodes. It just isnt Star Trek. Why is Picard a bitter old man? He seemed to give up so easily from what we are told. But, he was always a fighter, a survivor. This isnt the Picard we all know and love. This dude is an imposter. Another thing, the hipster kids. They all talk like hipsters. I cant remember the word "dude" ever used in ST but its casually dropped in by one of the girls... oh, and will we get an explanation about how a positron brain makes humans have superpowers?? I had to suspend my belief at the idea I couldn't suspend my disbelief at how silly this show is... everyone is bitter and miserable. Theres no joy in Starfleet any more, it would seem. It makes all the other tragedies they went through seem very trivial if their miserable state is being blamed on the Mars attack... but, as the writing is so badly thought out I am thinking I will give the rest of this show a miss and watch my DVD collection of real Star Trek instead.… Expand

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SOUNDGAVELFeb 2, 2020

My excitement for this show died when Picard didn’t. Right after the massive explosion that blew his frail old ass 40ft across a plaza without anything but a long nap and a unnoticed journey home being the result. It just got more insultingMy excitement for this show died when Picard didn’t. Right after the massive explosion that blew his frail old ass 40ft across a plaza without anything but a long nap and a unnoticed journey home being the result. It just got more insulting to viewers who actually pay attention to the story than the stunning bravery of those getting filthy rich making it. That’s right, this is a show about the actors feelings and the writers politics much more so than one about its own characters and the once beloved and decades old established lore. It’s a brave retelling of Gene Roddenberrys example of what we could become. Now focused on the political impotence and hatred of people living in multi-million dollar homes and who travel exclusively by first class or private jet. They made the show about themselves, and it’s a barely watchable mess because of it. I give it a hard pass and a nice view of a dirty sheriffs badge on its way into mediocrity.… Expand

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PickleRick1Feb 1, 2020

If you like Star Trek this is not the show for you. It feels more like discovery than TNG, there is tons of bad science and painful story elements. I would stay clear of this series.

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StythysFeb 1, 2020

Patrick Steward is instantly back to being Picard. The series feels like a great mix of an old-school Trek that takes is time combined with visuals and story telling from the new movie area of films. I really enjoy it so far.

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CsMisiFeb 1, 2020

Many here was expecting a TNG continuation. I don't get it why. I really don't think the TNG episodic approach would work in our current binge watching culture. I think overall this season of Picard will work after we get all the 10 episodesMany here was expecting a TNG continuation. I don't get it why. I really don't think the TNG episodic approach would work in our current binge watching culture. I think overall this season of Picard will work after we get all the 10 episodes and we can binge it. And I really love this season long story arc. So for me as of now it is a very good series and I'm waiting this to show it's full potential after we have the first season complete. I won't spoil anything but all I can say that this knows it's root (TNG and even Voyager and DS9) but stands as a completely different kind of beast. Keep an open mind people and we will be rewarded… Expand

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AlexmcphJan 31, 2020

Terrible. Shouldn't even be called star trek. Completely disrespectful to older star trek, just like std. Poorly written, bad dialogue, dystopian crap. We watched the pre-std star trek for a positive outlook on the future. The writers shouldTerrible. Shouldn't even be called star trek. Completely disrespectful to older star trek, just like std. Poorly written, bad dialogue, dystopian crap. We watched the pre-std star trek for a positive outlook on the future. The writers should be doing soap operas, not star trek. Back to pre-std star treks and better new shows like the Orville.… Expand

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jltskflJan 31, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was really hoping that Picard would provide traditional Star Trek and was looking forward to it for a long time after how poor Discovery was as a show. Picard has been profoundly disappointing, I cannot believe it. I'm afraid I can't watch anymore after 2 episodes. Star Trek is a very specific product, which is what sets it apart from other sci-fi shows. After watching Discovery and Picard, and now doing some reading that the creators tried to somehow 'update it', they don't seem to realize it does not need updating and they're ruining it. These multi-episode story arcs are not clever, and boring. Traditional Star Trek episodes, even though they will carry a story arc over time, are still supposed to solve an issue or deliver a conclusion to a situation in every episode or two. Picard's episodes have been just a jumbled mess with no conclusion of anything. The science in this show is also absurd and not clever at all. Why would someone beam a team into a room instead of beaming the subject out? This clearly was done for a needless martial arts scene. All of these dark scenes are also terrible, Star Trek is usually well lit. And the constant physical hand to hand combat, although sometimes but rarely in traditional Trek, is in Picard to excess. That's just not the type of show viewers want. And worst of all, Star Trek is not supposed to have a dystopian story, with Starfleet being the bad guy. It's an escape for viewers on what the future holds, and it's not supposed to be bleak. Why would anyone want to watch what the writers have done here? I'm very disappointed.
No one needs to 'update' Star Trek. Classic Star Trek appeals to a very large audience, young and old, and it has done so for decades just fine. Attempting to 'update it' is simply making it into everything else, and you're ruining the product. In any case, I guess I'm stuck with reruns of real Star Trek. It's like a part of my life has died.… Expand

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LookingforheartJan 31, 2020

I decided to try it in spite of all the negative press, and suffice it to say, I am disappointed. This is not a 'bad' show, per se; it is very well produced, well acted, and it is clear a lot of thought has gone into the story. Nevertheless,I decided to try it in spite of all the negative press, and suffice it to say, I am disappointed. This is not a 'bad' show, per se; it is very well produced, well acted, and it is clear a lot of thought has gone into the story. Nevertheless, it is pretty much the opposite of what Star Trek represented. Here we have myopia and discontent, whereas previously the franchise was more associated with hope and wonder. I do not know why Sir Patrick decided that Star Trek was his personal possession and he was free to use it as a mouthpiece for his own unique, real life grievances. Again, that is basically the antithesis of Trek. It's a shame. I won't presume to speak for Roddenberry, but I did not like Discovery (at all. nothing redeemable), and I do not like this. It's great to see old, familiar faces, but as with Disney's Star Wars debacles, fan service only goes so far. If you are into it, go for it, but I will not be watching the rest, and I am probably done with the franchise. It is very sad that some of the best fiction of the past century has been reduced to little more than same-y pablum with cool CGI, but here we are. There is nothing to be inspired by here, and that too, is just not Trek.

As a last aside, to Sir Patrick: that world no longer exists? It was a fiction, it never existed. Ahem - that was sort of the whole point of the show. I am 'engaging' with the old stuff, instead.… Expand

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ElValuadorJan 31, 2020

The plot is illogical, all over the place and is not Star Trek. However, I did learn that 80% of all life forms in the 24th century will be female.

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SengirShowsUJan 30, 2020

Roddenberry is spinning in his grave right now. Besides an always great Patrick Steward it is only Trek in Name alone.

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Honest-YanJan 29, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (Reviewing first episode) SPOILERS! This is clearly a vanity piece for Patrick Stewart, but I'm fine with this considering he is the character I want to see. They introduce an unnecessary superhuman female character early on, then kill her off, then she has an identical twin. Seeing as they had not bothered to develop the first twin in any meaningful way before killing her, she stands as the same person. This death and subsequent identical twin scenario is terrible writing to say the least. I enjoyed seeing Steward reprise the role. I also liked seeing data again in a cameo, which I am guessing will be the first of several. Stewart appears to be one of few 79yr olds who can survive being blown back by an explosive shock wave but perhaps he has a cyborg hip or something? The superwoman is not the reason I tuned in, but seeing as Stewart is (or at least should be) too old to do fight scenes, I'm ok with her doing a bunch of stunts to liven things up, hopefully they'll develop the character in a meaningful way throughout the series. Although, there is a setup in this episode for thinly veiled preaching about the political views of the writers, so far it isn't in-your-face-obnoxious like Discovery was. Overall, this offers much promise but, considering the poor pedigree of the writers I am less optimistic than I would like to be.… Expand

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mtkkJan 28, 2020

Huge Star Trek fan. Love the visuals, lost count how many times I've rewatched TNG and movies, even the new JJ movies. This isn't Star Trek, it's some random sci fi series played by Patrick Stewart.

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ChrisM1979Jan 28, 2020

I gave it a shot. How could I not. But this is becoming a trend. A reboot that looks GREAT visually but just does not have the magic. This looks like Star Trek obviously because of the actors but it is just not Star Trek or even close. It'sI gave it a shot. How could I not. But this is becoming a trend. A reboot that looks GREAT visually but just does not have the magic. This looks like Star Trek obviously because of the actors but it is just not Star Trek or even close. It's just nostalgia with awesome CGI. I did want to like it but I just can't. Big thumbs down.… Expand

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YesterJan 28, 2020

The hallmarks of Star Trek were; an optimistic view of Humanity's future, nuance philosophical/moral/political issues, more brain than brawns. A few people talking in a room made for thrilling TV.
Now it's a gritty world full of cartoonThe hallmarks of Star Trek were; an optimistic view of Humanity's future, nuance philosophical/moral/political issues, more brain than brawns. A few people talking in a room made for thrilling TV.
Now it's a gritty world full of cartoon villains and morons. And since the writing is oafish, it tries to compensate by having a 15 minutes shoddy action sequence that doesn't serve the plot or the story. What a waste.

I thought STP could correct the course of Kurtzman Trek, but it keeps going the DCEU way. What a shame.… Expand

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SupR_GJan 24, 2020

Once again, this is not the Star Trek many of us know and love. Gone are the days of episodic, problem-solving, character-building fun Trek and behold the days of wall-to-wall drama and action Trek. Old man Stewart looked like he was about toOnce again, this is not the Star Trek many of us know and love. Gone are the days of episodic, problem-solving, character-building fun Trek and behold the days of wall-to-wall drama and action Trek. Old man Stewart looked like he was about to keel over at any moment. I don't know where the story is taking us, but this episode was boring. I couldn't find myself caring about the 'stakes' that are being set up.… Expand

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Simon_SaysJan 26, 2020

It's a classic Kurtzman show.

It's dystopian ( instead of being utopian ), dark and depressing ( instead of being uplifting and hopeful ), badly written despite being much easier to write drama in a darker, internal conflict ridden contextIt's a classic Kurtzman show.

It's dystopian ( instead of being utopian ), dark and depressing ( instead of being uplifting and hopeful ), badly written despite being much easier to write drama in a darker, internal conflict ridden context versus writing in an utopian and uplifting, harmonious context. It still somehow manages to fall flat on its face with a blatant Mary Sue in the very 1st episode.

While it tries very hard to get the older intellectual tension addicts Trekkies back on board while not leaving behind the newer action and emotional ride addicts Trekkers from DIS and Kelvin, it seems to tend toward catering more to the later having already action scenes centered around the Mary Sue in the 1st episode and countless strange and out of character ( self-righteous ) Picard emotional scenes *cough* tv interview *cough*. And if the leaks are to be believed, the show is set to go full ADHD DIS after the first 3-4 episodes.

I had high hopes that the show would get Star Trek back to its harder utopian, uplifting, hopeful, we can do better and cooperate, brain stimulating roots. Sadly, the way it looks, I fear it's really just more of the same quicker, easier, more seductive Kurtzman mainstream wannabe money grabbing, dark and depressing dystopian, look how "edgy" it is, exhausting and draining internal conflict and petty bickering action/emotional rides we had since Kelvin.

Trekkers will love it, for everyone else, there's The Orville.… Expand

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SebastianPJan 27, 2020

Star Trek should stay utopia and isnt a dark dystopia at all. Soulless. Thank god we have The Orville

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SailorSonicJan 25, 2020

What a tragedy and missed opportunity. Doesn't feel like TNG at all. It's generic and predictable. Looks like it'll be even worse than descovery was.

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tommydoyleJan 25, 2020

a beautiful update on the great captain picard. new. modern. similar. different. great cast. so many elements with story. fyi not a spoiler but keep in mind who bruce maddux is because i missed this and it's probably very important. he's thea beautiful update on the great captain picard. new. modern. similar. different. great cast. so many elements with story. fyi not a spoiler but keep in mind who bruce maddux is because i missed this and it's probably very important. he's the scientist who wanted to disassemble data to build an army or race of androids in measure of a man in TNG… Expand

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BillybobagginsJan 24, 2020

The first episode was a disappointment, as a Next Generation fan I was hoping to see the show return to its roots. However I was greeted with another Discovery with the only discernible difference being that it was set on Earth. Much likeThe first episode was a disappointment, as a Next Generation fan I was hoping to see the show return to its roots. However I was greeted with another Discovery with the only discernible difference being that it was set on Earth. Much like Discovery it’s Cinematography was great and Patrick Stewart performance was, as always, well done and convincing. However if you missing the old days of Star Trek you are looking in the wrong place.… Expand

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OctomortJan 24, 2020

Patrick has a broken voice. One broken of old age and experience. I vote for his experience. his performance outshines all around.
With regard to the series i don't give a ****
I saw Patrick in live theatre and he is a class act.........InPatrick has a broken voice. One broken of old age and experience. I vote for his experience. his performance outshines all around.
With regard to the series i don't give a ****
I saw Patrick in live theatre and he is a class act.........In terms of his TV/film star trek work he always blew all other trek actors off the set.… Expand

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NajadorelJan 24, 2020

A good start to the next chapter of Star Trek, good visuals, nice story, and excellent acting. I have hope for the rest of the season. If I have a critic is that the first chapter feels like an info dump, but this is more a critic to theA good start to the next chapter of Star Trek, good visuals, nice story, and excellent acting. I have hope for the rest of the season. If I have a critic is that the first chapter feels like an info dump, but this is more a critic to the new way of creating a show in 8 to 12 episodes more than anything… Expand

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KishiroWanJan 24, 2020

I've just finish to watch the first episode and it was a really good one. I was really afraid that this series was going to be just a kind of bunch of nostalgic ideas but this is not the case, they actually decided make a natural continuationI've just finish to watch the first episode and it was a really good one. I was really afraid that this series was going to be just a kind of bunch of nostalgic ideas but this is not the case, they actually decided make a natural continuation of TNG with a big ellipsis of 20 years with all the consecuences (you know... things change) . A good continuation like Blade Runner 2049.… Expand

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bosrs1Jan 23, 2020

A worthy continuation of Picard’s story from TNG. Obviously there have been changes to the story format and the character in the 25 years since we’ve last seen him on the small screen. But the essence of both remain and are a welcome site onA worthy continuation of Picard’s story from TNG. Obviously there have been changes to the story format and the character in the 25 years since we’ve last seen him on the small screen. But the essence of both remain and are a welcome site on otherwise often dreary modern TV.… Expand

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DeanomiteJan 23, 2020

Good cinematography, production values very high. Well acted and the script covers new ground. Right away they tackle nationalism, prejudice and propaganda. I am not surprised it was renewed before premiere.

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mickrussomJan 23, 2020

this isnt star trek. and the writing is really bad, too much being attempted at once (feels rushed and packed), stupidly implausible.

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