“The Last Generation.” We conclude our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 10, as we discuss the paths the characters followed, how the story was resolved, why the writing goes well beyond nostalgia, the potential of a spinoff series, ships named Enterprise, and why everything comes back to ALF.
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The Artificial Tango 20: The Best of All Worlds /
“Võx.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 9, as we discuss resolution of the story and look beyond the superficial fan complaints to embrace the real message of the story in true Star Trek fashion. And the Enterprise-E? That was not Worf's fault.
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“Surrender.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 8, as we discuss how the TNG crew are finally brought back together, our evolving theories about Jack, a possible beer-drenched clue, and Worf’s love sonnet.
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“Dominion.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 7, as we discuss plausible misdirections, the connection to Greek mythology, internal voices, and where the story may be going as we enter the home stretch.
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“The Bounty.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 6, as we discuss the unexpected reactions and discoveries, the rich tapestry of Trek past, the prevelant themes of family and replacement, and the many attempts at misdirection.
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“Imposters.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with Part 5, as we discuss the surprising appearance of an old friend, the evolving nature of the Changeling infiltration, how the core story relies heavily on Deep Space Nine, and share our theory for what is really happening with Jack.
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“No Win Scenario.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 3, as we discuss more parallels with the TOS films, how the story turns death into a fighting chance to live, makes our heroes better versions of themselves, and ask just what is up with the Changelings and Vadic’s hand.
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“Seventeen Seconds.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 3, as we discuss Beverly's choice, Jean-Luc’s reaction, characters swapping places, the reveal of the enemy, and sip a cup of Celestial Seasonings Warriortime along the way.
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“Disengage.” We continue our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the Part 2, as we discuss whether Jack is indeed the offspring of Jean-Luc and Beverly, what that means and why Vadic wants him, Worf’s entrance, Raffi’s demons, a redepemtion arc for Shaw, and more.
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“The Next Generation.” We kick off our week-by-week examination of Star Trek: Picard Season 3 with the premiere episode, as we discuss the passage of time for the characters, how the series is shifting tone while still honoring its first two seasons, and how the overall tone is a love letter to fans and the entire franchise.
Read MoreThe Artificial Tango 11: Honoring the Saga /
Preparing for Star Trek: Picard Season 3. We get ready for Star Trek: Picard Season 3 by looking back at the first two and then ahead to the third, asking what could have been and what is to come as the crew of the Enterprise-D (and E!) reunite.
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