Star Trek: Picard -- anyone seen it yet?

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The discussion centers around the series premiere of "Star Trek: Picard," with mixed reactions from viewers. Long-time fans appreciate the reintroduction of Picard and the nostalgic elements, while some express concerns about the pacing and storytelling. Many viewers are curious about the show's direction and character developments, particularly regarding the return of familiar characters like 7-of-9. There is a debate about the balance of action and classic Star Trek themes, with some episodes being seen as stronger than others. Overall, opinions vary, but excitement remains for future episodes despite some criticisms.
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  • #32
I'm definitely leaning to meh, seems more like an appeal to nostalgia than an fresh/smart show...

(don't know how to do the spoiler thing... so if this is too spoilery someone edit?? :oops:)

Magic portals, mechanical snakes, a massive threat to all life in the universe was demonstrated to exist and everyone just left and that was that.

I mean at least go and destroy the 8 sun message thing so no one else can build one of those beacons/portal machines, imagine a terrorist group getting hold of the plans...

Then the whole beacon doesn't make sense... If these other guys got the message, I would think they would come anyway to help their guys, the beacon turning off could be due to their guys losing a battle and needing help more than ever... Rather than oh well they hung up, guess we'll leave them be...

Lol, call 911, hang up, and see what happens!
 
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  • #33
Yeah. I felt the last ep was way too busy:
- too many character plots to wrap up.
- a lot of characters were contorted into uncharacteristic actions (oh, hey, I'll trust you now)
- the scary mecha-snakes were kinda silly
 
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  • #34
I don't know how realistic it is for an old retired officer to say heya guys IMA back, can I be put in charge of your whole fleet and gimme the baddest warship as a flag ship, cool?

Is this a thing for example in the US navy?!
 
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essenmein said:
I don't know how realistic it is for an old retired officer to say heya guys IMA back, can I be put in charge of your whole fleet and gimme the baddest warship as a flag ship, cool?

Is this a thing for example in the US navy?!

For flag ships there is ships company with a CO and staff with the fleet commander as a separate entity. In general, staff doesn't run day to day ship operations or give tactical commands. Yes, it's unrealistic but the entire show is 'kinda silly'.
 
  • #36
Well, I guess this was a "pilot" series so it had to get all wrapped up at the end. Be interesting if any more follow now. The first of any series is usualy not great, i normally ignore them and start watching from season 2 when everyone is settled in and comfortable in their roles.
 
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  • #37
Well, I think it was more of a tribute than a serious attempt. It was OK, but I do not feel like it would require further episodes or a new plot.
 
  • #38
Shoulda called it On Golden Deflector Dish.

If it was a full 20+ episode run, I'd have an opinion : as it stands, some stuff looks good, some I'm going to charitably say "teething pains": felt like the writers were cut'n'pasting stuff that market research told them a modern audience wants, plus the odd flash of contempt for same, instead of actually writing. But, then again, there's been the odd SF novel from writers I adore which, at first read, I hated.

It's at least as watchable as the Star Trek 90210 movies. Or, STD, which far-left premises and exposition are eyeroll-worthy, while some of the added canon is well crafted.
 

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