Star Trek: Picard (2020-2023), TV-MA, 24 hr 57 min

Star Trek: Picard (PIC)

Years Aired: 2020–2023
Franchise: Star Trek
Franchise #: 12th Star Trek TV series
Episodes: 30 episodes across 3 seasons

MPAA Rating / TV Parental Guidelines
TV Parental Guidelines: TV-MA

Total Runtime: 24 hr 57 min

Tagline: “The end is only the beginning.”

Main Cast
Patrick Stewart – Jean-Luc Picard
Alison Pill – Dr. Agnes Jurati
Isa Briones – Soji / Kore
Michelle Hurd – Raffi Musiker
Evan Evagora – Elnor
Santiago Cabrera – Cristóbal Rios
Jeri Ryan – Seven of Nine
Brent Spiner – Data / Altan Inigo Soong / Lore
Jonathan Frakes – William Riker
Marina Sirtis – Deanna Troi
Orla Brady – Laris
Amanda Plummer – Vadic (Season 3)
Todd Stashwick – Captain Liam Shaw (Season 3)
LeVar Burton – Geordi La Forge (Season 3)
Michael Dorn – Worf (Season 3)
Gates McFadden – Beverly Crusher (Season 3)

Reviews
Overview
Picard brings us back into the life of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard long after his days aboard the Enterprise. It’s a more introspective and emotional story—about aging, legacy, trauma, and redemption. Season 1 explores synthetic life, Season 2 delves into time travel and healing old wounds, and Season 3 reunites the Next Generation crew for one last mission. It's a love letter to TNG fans, though it has a darker, more mature tone than classic Star Trek.

Family Friendliness
Picard is geared toward adults. It includes strong language, violence, and emotionally intense themes—especially around death, identity, and regret. It's not suitable for children or younger teens. Families should preview before sharing, as it's quite different in tone from TNG or Strange New Worlds.

Christian Perspective
This series wrestles deeply with mortality, forgiveness, and what it means to leave a legacy—echoing themes from Ecclesiastes and 2 Timothy. Picard's journey to make peace with his past and reclaim purpose reflects the Christian call to restoration (2 Corinthians 5:17). While not faith-based, it poses rich questions about the soul, sacrifice, and grace. Season 2 especially touches on the need for healing and self-sacrificial love.

Critics Ratings
IMDb: 7.3/10 overall
Rotten Tomatoes:
Season 1: 86% Critics, 59% Audience
Season 2: 86% Critics, 33% Audience
Season 3: 98% Critics, 91% Audience
Metacritic: Season 1 – 76/100
Dove Foundation: Not approved; too intense for family viewing
My Rating: 8.5/10 – Uneven at times, but Season 3 is a powerful and emotional farewell to one of Trek’s greatest captains.

Notable Episodes 
“Et in Arcadia Ego” (S1 Finale): Data’s final goodbye to Picard—emotional and poetic
“Nepenthe” (S1E7): Picard visits Riker and Troi, offering warmth and nostalgia
“The Star Gazer” (S2E1): Picard returns to space and faces a mysterious new Borg encounter
“Penance” (S2E2): A dark alternate reality shows Picard’s worst fears
“Monsters” (S2E7): An introspective episode exploring childhood trauma
“The Next Generation” (S3E1): Season 3 opens with mystery and tension
“Imposters” (S3E5): A shocking return from a former TNG officer in a major twist
“Dominion” (S3E7): Confronting a familiar villain and philosophical battles
“Võx” (S3E9): The final big twist involving Picard’s son and the Borg
“The Last Generation” (S3E10): Epic, heartfelt farewell to the TNG crew aboard the Enterprise-D

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