Episode 2 Review With Special Guest: TERRY MATALAS Picard Season 3 Showrunner!

Star Trek: Picard S3 Ep2 answers questions about Jack Crusher's connection to Picard through a flashback that reveals his personality and mission to help refugees, but also his troubles with the Fenris Rangers who have been hunting him and his mother. In the present, they're still on the run and Picard and Riker notice something familiar about Jack...
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[@ThePopcast]

What were your thoughts on the second episode of Picard Season 3? What did you think of Terry's comments about the episode? Check out this Amazing Captain Shaw Graphic Design from the video >>mixedtees.com/CaptainShaw - Use coupon code: THEPOPCAST for 20% off!

[@billkeithchannel]

I watched The Ready Room just before watching this video and of course after seeing Episode 2 first. The level of care in creating District 6 and the Shrike set is just a phenomenal eye to detail. Seeing Wil meet his "half-brother" was something special too. Ed seems like a great person to be in the cast.

[@billkeithchannel]

Why is Sneed totally uncredited? Allegedly he was played by Aaron Stanford but is not in the closing credits or in IMDb.

[@JohnWinchester3567]

@@billkeithchannel Wil? I think you mean Wesley.

[@billkeithchannel]

Wikipedia Shrike: Loggerhead shrikes kill vertebrates by using their beaks to grab or pierce the neck and violently shake their prey.[6] Sounds like an apt description of using a tractor beam to fling a starship into another.

[@koalasarah]

I loved that Beverly and Picard had a son together. I hope that they end up together.

[@ewplayer3]

That’s it. I’m sold. Terry should be in the captain’s chair of Trek going forward. This guy gets it.

[@k2sworld]

100%

[@philiptom2799]

Terry is the Jon Favreau of Trek

[@lhouchmonkeyman]

​@@k2sworld beat me to it...

[@lukenester8157]

1000 percent

[@PatriotsfanGER]

Anyone can play old records

[@paulc9643]

Repulsor beam is something that Wesley Crusher used in "The Naked Now". He reversed the polarity of the Enterprise-D's tractor beam to push the E against another ship's hull to save the larger ship from being hit by a piece of stellar debris.

[@harvey1965]

... the sheer delightful knowledge of Trek is visable in nearly every frame of every scene - its glorious!

[@kinkypedia]

except from throwing a starship on another the scene between beverly and Picard, without words, just a emotion overloaded look was the best scene so far.

[@theloniousMac]

Well there was one other scene that ended with "I told you not to engage."

[@kinkypedia]

@@theloniousMac Yeah that was at least the best part in the second story line. I try to ignore the parts that are left from s1 and 2 (except from Commander Seven) 🙈

[@Qwazin]

This season so far is a miracle. I can't believe what a 180 turn this show has taken. It's absolutely delightful to see the tone and spirit of classic Trek back in full force.

[@atlanta2076]

I'm still processing what I watched. I had already given up all hope. And thanks to Terry, I'm all back in. A MIRACLE indeed!

[@Qwazin]

@@atlanta2076 Terry is most definitely a real one when it comes to being a Star Trek fan. It's so much fun looking up interviews with him and see how casually he name drops episodes and moments from the show. Knowing how Hollywood works, I can't believe how lucky we are to now have the franchise in the hands of someone who actually genuinely gives a shit about TNG.

[@philiptom2799]

Worf stepping in to save Raffi was almost as cool as Luke showing up in the Mandalorian.

[@TravelsTTG]

I think it was way cooler that Luke showing up! We’ve seen Luke way sooner since we seen Worf! Especially after the trailer saying he’s a pacifist. I knew it was a okie doke!

[@ivargas220iv]

My thoughts exactly

[@elisabethalvarez-fager6669]

Agreed

[@oneiroagent]

It was way cooler.

[@Ziplock9000]

It's way cooler. SW is sci-fi for children

[@telagraf]

Jack Crusher in this reminds me of the young cocky Picard in the TNG episode where Q makes him a Star Fleet cadet again.

[@DestinyFilmWorks]

For some strange reason I keep hearing these words come out of Beverly's mouth when Jean-Luc asks about David...I mean Jack...".Oh... how can you ask me that? Were we together? Were we going to be? You had your world, and I had mine. And I wanted him in mine, not chasing through the universe with his father. Actually... he's a lot like you. In many ways."

[@ivargas220iv]

When crusher gave him that look, I couldn't believe it... When Worf came in like a Jedi, I lost my mind. And now we see who her handler is...2 episodes in and the nostalgia is strong

[@sdfry40]

I absolutely love what I’ve seen so far! I have not been this excited about Trek in a long time!! Terry Matalas is King! More more more please!!

[@newyorkerinvegas]

The flinging tractor beamed reminded me of when Wesley repulsed the SS Tsiolkovsky to save the Enterprise-D.

[@blindadvocate]

Thank god for this podcast as the mongrels who produced this series did not have this season audio described for people who are blind or vision impaired unlike the first two seasons with audio description, this podcast will help fill in the gaps because there is no audio description so thanks tto everyone for doing this pocast well done blind advocate 10:57

[@AdamBrown1980]

The only bad thing is that I have to wait 6 days and 12 hours for episode 3!! 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@imadone]

I’m trying to talk myself into waiting and then binge watching the entire season. It’s not working.

[@bertholdbach4959]

Looking forward to a star trek episode feels nice, doesnt it?

[@AdamBrown1980]

@@bertholdbach4959 It really does! Makes me feel like being a kid again watching TNG each week!

[@zaxeq]

⚡⚡⚡Great work!!!!

[@joshuakarp2586]

Totally awesome episode! Picard is a... wait for it... strong character and isn't being broken down! This season is well written and actually awesome to watch! Kurtzman, THIS is the trek WE WANT! Do you hear us?!

[@JC_Chappy]

I think we need a Star Trek Titan series with Shaw after this season. I'm enjoying this season so far. Hope Terry Matalas gets to make more Trek!

[@WickedScott]

I gave in. Too many of the creators I follow liked it. After 2 episodes, I'm totally hooked. It's good. And I am one of those hold outs after the last 2 seasons. This is how I wanted to see my heroes from Next Gen. I will support good Trek. Maybe they will respond to positive reinforcement rather than negative. Like you said, they haven't stopped making it because the fans are mad or divided.

[@sirellyn]

Everything other that was Kurtzman has been garbage. But yes, so far, this seems actually good.

[@TravelsTTG]

Stop

[@sirellyn]

@@TravelsTTG "Stop" Yeah like most people, I really wish Kurtzman would.

[@atlanta2076]

After all the preposterous garbage like STD, Lower Drecks and the first two Picard seasons, I was hellbent on hate-watching this third season. I simply refused to believe that it could be any good. I was absolutely certain that RMB's Twitter account had been hacked. And after two episodes, I'm left with a big fat grin. Terry really DID pull it off. What a national treasure this guy! I feel nothing but vindication and deep gratitude. ♥🖖

[@louismodels]

You guys were right. I was reluctant, and scared to to be hopeful for new Trek and get betrayed again by those who were making it. But you two were right, I’ve found my Star Trek again. And it’s only episode 2. These two episodes have been better than all Star Trek since 2005. And the music, it’s Star Trek. It’s all just STAR TREK! Thank you Brian and Shane, and most of all, Thank you Terry ❤

[@k2sworld]

The Shrike has a navigational deflector that looks like the Enterprise-D's.

[@bigd4998]

Really enjoyed and can’t wait for episode 3

[@TheUltimateAlieN]

Again a great breakdown. Akin to the one last week. Keep ‘em coming. Great work, guys!

[@RJ.Farr8]

Thanks! 🖖. I enjoyed the review and the interview. Nice job.

[@borgdrone100]

Clear as day, Terry is the answer to recover the Trek that we loved

[@harvey1965]

"Make it so!"

[@freelancenerd4804]

Man this season is really something! Wish this was season 1 and we had more to go! The music in these two last episodes is absolutely fantastic! Really like the actor playing Jordi’s daughter and is a pretty great character, reminds me so much of Sulu’s daughter. Capt. Shaw is a really great character too, how he gets into it after Picard tells him that’s his son. Wow! He definitely has a back story I hope they get into or at least telling us about. But the guy playing Jean luc Jr, is really fantastic and I’m pretty sure he’s going to give us some great episodes, really great actor in my opinion from what I’ve seen so far. But seeing Worf got my junk harder than Chinese arithmetic!!! The Klingon theme playing,,,,,, amazing! It’s F’ing Worf!!!!

[@wolverine8658]

The Actor is actually LeVars real daughter, quit fitting.

[@freelancenerd4804]

@@wolverine8658 that’s really cool!!!

[@lhouchmonkeyman]

​@Wolverine 86 The actress that plays 'Crash' is not Lavars daughter. Mica Burton is in this this season playing LaForge's other daughter, though.

[@wolverine8658]

@@lhouchmonkeyman Oh sorry you are right, my bad. I have misread that.

[@lhouchmonkeyman]

@@wolverine8658 no harm no foul.

[@LaerenMisha]

Wesley tossed the Tsiolkovsky in "The Naked Now" towards a stellar fragment, using a repulsive tractor beam. In this episode, everyone looks shocked and amazed that this is possible, but he did it, what, 40 years prior to this time? I mean, they were all space-drunk when Wesley did it, but computer logs would show how he did it, so it can't be unknown technology.

[@billkeithchannel]

Wikipedia Shrike: Loggerhead shrikes kill vertebrates by using their beaks to grab or pierce the neck and violently shake their prey.[6] Sounds like an apt description of using a tractor beam to fling a starship into another.

[@blindrocket]

This episode was awesome. As someone who only watched the premiere of Picard season one and nothing after that, I’m definitely all in on this season and will keep with it. 👍🏻 Samurai Worf was badass. The severing of the tractor beam by the Titan warping in was outstanding. The revelation of Picard having a son was jaw dropping.

[@VIIC71]

That ol' TREK FEELING 🖖🏼! Yes. This is what TREK IS.

[@thomaswayne1852]

"The moment" worked for me. It was perfect. They did build the episode right. Vadic was played deliciously naughty. So many leads I'm looking forward to seeing resolved. This is gonna be a fun ride. Just wanna give this feedback to this channel and the showrunner.

[@ksmerryman]

It ssooo worked Terry, excellent scene building, no words needed!

[@dennisud]

As a child of 7 watching the Original Series in 2 Languages, learning English as I watched, also with Batman and Gilligan's Island, I can attest I'm all in seeing how this goes!

[@Marshal_Dunnik]

Enjoyable setup episode. I'm guessing next week we're in for some cat and mouse, nebula "submarine" warfare. Quite liked the wordless exchange between Dr. Crusher and Picard. But I wouldn't be a Star Trek fan without nitpicking. In the previous episode, Cpt Shaw correctly reminds Adm Picard he's not on the active list, and is therefore in no position to give orders. And yet in this episode, when Picard countermands Shaw's orders, the crew obey without so much as a glance at their CO, and Shaw's response ("Why did you do that?") makes it seem like he can't do anything about it. Picard himself in "Pegasus" tells Adm Pressman to go kick rocks when he attempts to take command, and obviously Pressman was on the active list and in command of the mission (but not the ship). In that case, Picard was, in theory, within his rights to not hazard the ship, but understood it was debatable (inviting Pressman to, erm, press charges). Shaw could have easily done the same - at least until Picard explained himself.

[@DrTIPUSUK]

I think knowing the boy is Picard's son default makes him a federation citizen and is obligated for protection

[@starkweather]

Agreed. Makes no sense, especially where in the dinner scene in Episode 1 Shaw makes it clear thee two have no authority on his ship.

[@philipwaters8902]

Interesting point in that if Picard is on the retired list he shouldn't be able to take command without some authorisation from Starfleet. However, in a crisis and given that Picard is a 4 or 5 star Admiral (albeit on the retired list) it would take a very sure of themselves Captain to not follow orders if Picard choose to issue them. Imagine the reaction of the Admiralty at Starfleet if during a subsequent review a Captain didn't achieve a satisfactory outcome to a crisis (and turning a Federation citizen over to some Bounty Hunters would never be considered to be satisfactory) and it was shown that a Captain had completely ignored Picards (and Riker's protestations). So Shaw was almost in an impossible situation and had to come round.

[@babedoll43]

T. Matalas needs to make more!

[@Albert23456]

Loving the Easter eggs scattered around through the episodes...Great reviews as always... thanks for posting this

[@billkeithchannel]

The show workers said there are cartons full in the District 6 creation.

[@Aerospaceman]

Where did you get the chair in your background? These few episodes so far…are the best ever!!!

[@elmorgan4781]

The crazy psychopath lady captain acted very fun and cranky. She is the best actor in this series😂😅. Love her keeps laughing while threatening Picard❤❤❤

[@bdchiaccio]

I know that it would just be fan service, but boy would I love to see Jack and Wesley in a scene together

[@harvey1965]

Indeed ..however I'd like to see 'Wesley the Traveller' depicted in a manner more representative of the original Traveller - mysterious, powerful - NOT the naff depiction he received in Season 2.

[@onestepper]

The magic is back...thank you...

[@harvey1965]

Just AMAZING .... I've watched this episode twice now - I've been sooooo HUNGRY for "REAL" Star Trek since 2005 ..... this is such a blessing, gift ..... more, more, MORE!!!!!!!! And that speechless moment between Beverly and Jean-Luc; sheer powerful perfection. Why do I get the feeling from the set with the Ferngi - that later in the season we might being seeing that redressed as the Promenade from Deep Space Nine OR am I being far too wishful?

[@GopherBaroque61]

I wish the lighting was brighter than it is. I'm old and my eyesight isn't as good as it used to be. I don't want it overly bright, like The Orville, for example, but I need it brighter than it is.

[@mjohnson2737]

I also found the lighting overly dim or dark for interior locations. I watched ep 2 again after Terry Matalas tweeted that a visual problem had been fixed by Paramount. Apparently in some countries there was a problem with contrast and over saturation. My second look at ep 2 was quite different, I could clearly see interiors like ship bridges quite well. Btw I use Amazon Prime.

[@mrjoshharvey7017]

Finally an awesome season of star trek

[@Littletime839]

About the writing, if the Titan was at red alert (which it was) then the shields should have been up already albeit momentarily disabled to beam aboard Picard and co.

[@sarahbeauchamp480]

The look at the end...HOLY SHIT. It was so good!

[@harvey1965]

Finally the pay off I've wanted for Bev & Jean-Luc after decades!

[@davidanthony3668]

So far the season has been awesome, makes up for the first two confusing seasons about andriods, borg, and Q. I can almost forget the stupidity of making Picard an andriod, anything would have been better than that. A mirracle last minute cure, like what could have happened with Dr. McCoy's father if he waited 6 months before mercy killing him.

[@drewd2]

Absolutely amazing episode! I can't wait for more!

[@billkeithchannel]

Wikipedia Shrike: Loggerhead shrikes kill vertebrates by using their beaks to grab or pierce the neck and violently shake their prey.[6] Sounds like an apt description of using a tractor beam to fling a starship into another.

[@thomasgaines4636]

Season 3 is a TNG acting with DS9 writing and character development! Matalas is doing what Dave Filoni did for Star Wars!

[@harvey1965]

100% agree with you AND I have this sneaking suspicion we'll end up on or near DS9 by the series end!

[@iowndvc]

It is really starting out as a good season, and so good to see Seven's story line as well as Raffi's continuing. While I think Vadic is well cast, I think the british lady from The Weakest Link would have been good in the role, too.

[@billkeithchannel]

Since Raffi was out of it from the drug, after the slice-n-dice it would have been perfect if she would have mumbled in a questioning manner "Elron?" just before Worf is revealed.

[@AnnBearForFreedom]

You can hear Worf's vocal quality/rhythm in the conversation Raffi had with her handler before the StarFleet facility was destroyed. Its a computerized female voice, but I'm betting my bottom dollar on Dorn actually reading the lines before they were "computerized".

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Terry and the writers are batting a 100 percent in great storytelling. Great dialogue and emotions.

[@williamalderson5328]

I loved it! Can’t wait to see more!

[@luckystarpiano]

Fantastic episode again ❤ cannot love this season more 🎉

[@babedoll43]

OMG! THEY MADE A G. RODDENBERRY STAR TREK. I'M 61 I'VE BEEN WANTING SO LONG!

[@Dagger2311]

Take a drink every time the narrator says Picard

[@joshuakarp2586]

After the season is over I'm assuming a soundtrack will be available? It's so awesome!

[@mjohnson2737]

Returning to the issue of the darkness of interior locations, I watched again eps 1 & 2 of Picard season 3 and noticed a significant change to the visuals in ep 2. I could clearly see the bridges of the Eleos, Titan-A and Shrick. Impressed by these visuals and some facial expressions of the main characters were better. Also the scenes with Raffi and Ferengi were much better because I could see much more detail in the 'office' of the Ferengi. Arrival of Worf, no longer a quick moving shadow figure or silhouette. I watched ep 2 again after reading Terry Matalas' tweet that Paramount was aware there was an issue in some countries with contrast and over saturation. Whatever the problem, the difference in ep2 between yesterday and today, was like night and day 🙂. Btw I use Amazon Prime.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Thanks 👍🏻

[@adamofgrayskull7735]

Just watched it ,ohh my god .just one thing to say to those that haven't seen it TRACKTER BEAM,BAR FIGHT,TISSUES

[@Melvinness240]

I'm glad they brought back Star Trek the Next Generation for one season.

[@ryanmorales3851]

Thanks!

[@ThePopcast]

Thanks Ryan!

[@plan4power4u2]

Terry is Star Trek 😊 if Paramount, CBS don’t keep him I will be done for good 😮

[@mrjoshharvey7017]

This seasons great all i do is fast forward all parts where rafi is consious

[@mjohnson2737]

I fast forward Raffi scenes too.

[@norapper6182]

I KNEW IT IT HIS SON!!!!!!!!!! 😂😂😂 there was no way Picard never got his cucumber pickled during next generation!!!

[@billkeithchannel]

Even funnier if you have ever seen Stewart's circumcision story.

[@gcampos5150]

It's good seeing Honey Bunny again.

[@playthehighnote1122]

Now that both episodes are out. What moments in the Chinese Theatre got the biggest reactions? I have to imagine the theatre erupted when Worf showed up or when Patrick Stewart turned back into Picard at the end of episode 2 or the stare-down of the century between Crusher and Picard.

[@starclone4]

Season 3 Yes !!!!

[@timmcclelland5460]

With the references to Section 31 - might this series be a launching or jumping off point for that new show we’ve been hearing about ?

[@harvey1965]

... as long as its made by Matalas!

[@chasea.williams6025]

I was locked in for the word jump. #Idontwantthegametoend

[@lukenester8157]

This one episode was better than every other Star Trek anything in the past at least 15 years combined.

[@harvey1965]

Absolutely!

[@dtremethick8769]

Trust No one! was the message in the Conspiracy Episode of TNG. Jack said in the preview that several different species, including humans, had tracked and tried to destroy them. The powdery ashes are a clue. Beverly made certain to destroy the entire body of the attackers.

[@thomasgaines4636]

Also look at Vadic’s ship it looks like the parasites from Conspiracy.

[@harvey1965]

... Robert Meyer-Burnett has said definitively it's not the Conspiracy aliens .... I reckon the ashes weren't just biological , possibly a mechanical element ... could they be XB's ... ex-Borgs wanting revenge on Picard for their assimilation at Wolf 359 or Sector 001 ???

[@dtremethick8769]

@@harvey1965 yes I saw it Late in the podcast.

[@PatriotsfanGER]

Saavik was not a cadet. She was already an officer.

[@Funk_Reactions]

I was thinking when Thor showed up in Avenger Infinity War!!!

[@thomasgaines4636]

I feel like Riker wanted to say he has a freaking (but using a different f word) accent Jean Luc!!!

[@timmcclelland5460]

I’ll say this - it’s better (so far) than anything in Season 1 or 2. I would think (hope?) if society improves itself by the 25th century that 21st century vulgarity/profanity would prob not survive in an improved, enlightened society. It just seems forced and out of place like a writer is checking a box off in script design. The scene on the Titan bridge between Gates and Sir Patrick was INTOXICATING and very well done. Big TNG feel there. And Worf - oh man ! 💪🏻

[@MonkWithoutACause]

It may take the corporate mothership, ever slow, a while to get Terry back on board somewhere as showrunner, which he clearly deserves and the fans are clamoring for. I'm just excited for Matalas' next sci fi, whatever it is, in the meantime. And to those who haven't checked out SyFy's *12 Monkeys The Series*, what are you waiting for? Find it and watch it. Besides Todd Stashwick, Aaron Stanford and Kirk Acevedo from this season, it's got enough time travel chaos to drive the Time Police crazy in the pilot alone!

[@jeffreychongsathien]

Look at what good can come from having great writers who understand and respect Star Trek. Season 2 was so bad, I stopped watching halfway through. Season 3 has me hanging on for the next episode.

[@MsAnJel]

Why has no one pointed out that the "Shrike" is built on a Galaxy Class hull? Am I the only one who noticed that? Lol

[@harvey1965]

.... really? No didn't notice. Also, it looks like the Ferengi might own Sisko's baseball!

[@davidellis1929]

The episode appeared to be paced too slowly, to pad the season out to ten weeks. On the other hand, I agree that there were some great moments. Two mysteries: Why did Worf insist Raffi disengage; what's with the DNA displays in the end credits?

[@sirellyn]

Unwoke Star Trek is so refreshing.

[@ogjk]

Deffinatley the best season of Picard so far. Excellent acting and SFX, however the dark scenes and camera shaking was allmost nauseating in this episode and I could not focus on the screen to watch it ecpecially during the bridge scenes. I think camera shakes are fine to accentuate battle damage but not much else.

[@destinycaptain247]

This one was… ok. Still not there yet.

[@brettcooper3893]

Jack says, "I NEVER HAD A FATHER!"

[@ThePopcast]

That was heart breaking.

[@ej3016]

the idea of a son would be more believable if Crusher and Picard had had any chemistry between them - Picard had more chemistry with “his wife” that turned out to be only in his mind then he ever did with Beverly who was with him on the Enterprise - and then there was the Metamorph 😉

[@JohnWinchester3567]

The books had this character along time ago. Guess writers chose to follow suit. I don’t find Beverly not telling Picard the second she knew she was pregnant though. Beverly wouldn't of kept his child from him and she definitely wouldn't of done that to Jack.

[@harvey1965]

.... agreed .... maybe the embryo wasn't viable and she had to resort to genetic engineering to save it? A big no no in the Federation. There has to be a really impressive explanation ... though even in ep 1, I got the vibe Jean-Luc wasn't completely surprised....??

[@Dreamprism]

I think the moment between Jean-Luc and Beverly was kind of weak, actually. How is Beverly showing up and staring at Jean-Luc supposed to confirm to Jean-Luc that Jack is his son. It could've just been a stare after not seeing him for a very long time. Also, Picard seemingly giving the orders on the ship now seems incongruent with Shaw talking about Picard being retired and saying he [Shaw] has control over his ship in ep1. I did enjoy the episode though.

[@swamiman]

One small observation...maybe a complaint...this is a first Ferangi with a hint of facial hair...Still well acted and came across as slimy as could be!

[@007REAPER007]

Terry, the only Issue I have with this episode is they should be using Quantum Torpedoes at this point and they should be able to fire them faster than the Enterprise 1701, otherwise I enjoyed this episode very much and the music is awesome specially the closing credits, there seemed to have a feel of Star Trek Insurrection with this episode specially with the transport inhibitors and Worf having aggressive tendencies. cant believe I have to wait a week for the next episode.

[@cgdimension]

Not quantum, the super powerful ones Voyager brought back with them

[@mainstreetsaint36]

The Titan is not a warship, it's an exploratory vessel. Photon Torpedos would normally be fine usually.

[@007REAPER007]

@@mainstreetsaint36 Photons have been around since the NX-01, in the 25th century they should have upgraded by then specially given the number of times their exploratory vessels get messed with.

[@paulettehall4614]

There Better one more movie directed by him and with our crew

[@MvsEverybody]

🙌🏼🖖🏼👊🏼

[@JanMichalSzulew]

What was up with the contrast in this episode? Even the TNG blue credits look cyan - visible at 0:24 in this review. The LCARS outro is also completely overblown, but obviously the issue is present throughout the entire episode, not just during the credits.

[@terastarship2]

laughs Picard, how many sons totally do you have? Come on give us a figure? lol

[@mjohnson2737]

Another good episode. A very good space skirmish, a Ferengi that looks like a Ferengi and most importantly, Picard is getting his mojo back. At last! Long overdue. Shaw is growing on me. Not sold on Vadic, perhaps a little cartoonish?? Raffi had too many scenes but after the welcome appearance of Worf, hopefully this results in far less focus on Raffi. Raffi scenes, I lost my immersion. Its not the actress. On the other hand, season 3 of Picard is far superior to both seasons 1 and 2. Also season 3 is superior to Discovery. Its a shame that season 3 of Picard is not season 1. Looking forward to episode 3 and more of Riker, Picard, Seven, Worf and Crushers. Throw Shaw into the mix too. Btw you were right, it would have been better if episodes 1 and 2 were available at the same time.

[@android0045]

I agree on all points. Yes Shaw was very abrasive at first but he's starting to show some good qualities (I've only seen first two episodes). As for Vadic, I think Amanda could have done with a better hair style and a bit of face makeup. To me she just looks like someone's grandmother. A bit odd somehow. And a bit too much cheese acting. Swinging the chair left and right looks a bit immature and forced. Same with the overdone smugness.

[@mjohnson2737]

​​@@android0045 Yep, Vadic is an odd one. Other forums assume Vadic is human, I'm doubtful. Since we have Moriarty, Lore, synthetic JLP, holograms with safeties off, one can't rule out Vadic is more than a regular biological disenchanted human raised on Earth. I can't decide whether those marks on her face are skin grafts or scars that are improbably regular in shape. Otoh, maybe she is not cartoonish but a moustache twirling villain with exaggerated mannerisms, as that seen in late 19thC theatre. Perhaps the episodes in TNG with Moriarty are an influence here.

[@buddywilliams79]

Ironic that worf ends up in section 31

[@billkeithchannel]

I guess he was doing Dominion War aftermath cleanup.

[@harvey1965]

... not confirmed yet as S31

[@anthony0358]

I am truly enjoying season 3 of Picard . But I am disappointed with the entire Jack Crusher saga. But I will watch every second of season 3 and enjoy it

[@adamleal670]

I really enjoyed the episode and give it a 7.5. I’ll keep watching for sure. My complaints are that Shaw and Vatic are corny characters. I think the Shaw character is a bad actor. Unless his character is just written poorly. Plus, Ferengi aren't drug dealers. My biggest complaint, though is every scene is way too dark. It's really my biggest complaint, it takes away from the fun of the series.

[@amateurastronomer9463]

dont forget Q shows up in two episodes this season.

[@thomasgaines4636]

He does?

[@amateurastronomer9463]

@@thomasgaines4636 yes. at least according to Q himself at an interview. De Lancie stated that he appears twice in season 3.

[@chattopj]

🖖🖖🖖🖖🖖

[@smallno]

Why is Raffi still in this show😅! Every time it cuts to her story the show stops moving.

[@Mr_Kenneth]

I HATE the character. Shes frickin boring

[@EmpressLestat]

I didn't know Terry had named a planet after himself! That's freaking hilarious! I havent watched S2, so maybe I'll skip it and move to S3.

[@meltedcopper9247]

I think its a freak coincidence and it appears some where in trek before this

[@billkeithchannel]

Terry had nothing to do with it. It was the writers on Enterprise that did it as a joke on him. He talks about it on The Ready Room.

[@EmpressLestat]

@@billkeithchannel Oh, OK. I haven't been keeping up.

[@billkeithchannel]

@@EmpressLestat That makes two of us. Because _Enterprise_ was on UPN and not syndicated I have never seen an episode of it. But I have been absorbing the new interviews concerning STP: S3.

[@harvey1965]

The writers of Star Trek Enterprise created the planet and named it after Terry when he was a P.A. on the show - he's just reused it!