Ro Laren's Death - Bomb In The Shuttle Put By Changelings • Star Trek Picard S03E05

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[@Mademoiselle_Katie]

This was a loss that felt real in Star Trek. An honorable, yet heart-wrenching conclusion to her character.

[@davidmacy411]

Its easy to assume she is dead, but there is a saying in this biz: never assume someone is dead unless you see the body (even then they always seem to find ways around it for some characters). I dont think it was coincidence that the viewscreen was turned off before the actual blast. We have seen transporters with much longer range than Starfleet, namely the Dominion. She may not be dead, but for now must assume she is of course.

[@CripplingDuality]

​@@davidmacy411that would be in character for this terrible series, yes. Cheap, nonsensical drama inconsistent with the lore of star trek.

[@tedmoy]

Your words resonates in me...

[@ArchAnge11]

And in true Ro style, she made the most of it in ways nobody expected

[@anamorphosys85]

​@@davidmacy411 Terry Matalas said in an interview that there was a possibility at the end of season 3. They considered to have a scene where the crew of the Enterprise and the Titan would beam aboard the Intrepid to free the prisoners from the Changelings, among them Ro Laren and Tuvok. However, they didn't do it in the end, officially for budget reasons but as said before, Ro Laren's appearance and death would've been less of an impact for Picard.

[@knighriderredux]

Michelle Forbes is astonishing. What a performance and what a way to go. From Ensign Ro to Admiral Cain to Commander Ro, I never expected to be so moved from Ro's comeback

[@mikeneil798]

BASICALLY Picard was really hurt because he actually loved Ro like a daughter. LMAO I think he would have adopted her

[@James.G.Ireland]

He doesn't know what its like to have feelings like a parent

[@Rometiklan]

@@James.G.Ireland Strongly disagree. In "The Inner Light", the wisdom Picard imparts on Maribelle was quite fatherly.

[@gabelogan5877]

His reaction was like losing Tasha all over again.

[@verentyee5413]

This scene refers back to other tragic moments throughout _The Next Generation_ storyline and highlights how Picard appreciates his family uniquely. One of them was in _Generations,_ when he learned his brother Robert and nephew Rene died in a fire. Another happens to be when he unknowingly told his son Jack how Starfleet was the only family he had ever needed. I agree with one other comment here that he is also heartbroken and devastated at losing people who had served under him, like Tasha Yar, Data, and now Ro Laren.

[@winstonsmith6826]

Yet he betrayed her and the rest of the Maquis.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Michelle Forbes has did it again. Playing a strong charismatic sci-fi character who are intelligent with tough, no-nonsense persona However, her characters tragically perished soon after they have made their impression on us. She did it at "Battlestar Gallactica" as Admiral Cain and now she does it again in "Picard" as Ro Laren. 😥

[@Stranglars1]

I would love to see her as Lieutenant Commander Susan Ivanova in the Babylon 5 Reboot!

[@lafeelabriel]

So *that* is why she looked so familiar.

[@Creasy5678]

The difference, this time, is that she originally appeared in ST:TNG and was a Protege of Picard until she betrayed him and quit Starfleet for what she believed was the right cause-the Maquis. Which later blew up in her face when the Dominion War started and they wiped out the Maquis. Guess Ro was one of the lucky one's... She would have been charged with Treason for what she did, mind. I would love to know how she managed to make Commander, what, 25-30 years later?

[@lafeelabriel]

@@Creasy5678 We may never know at this point sadly.

[@SVSky]

"FRACK YOU!"

[@jacksonconley5117]

There have been many deaths in Star Trek over the previous 60 years, but this was one of the saddest deaths we’ve had in a long time. Seeing a longtime fan favorite who’s fate has been up in the air for nearly 30 years and to see her go out this way was devastating. Data died, Hemmer died, Hugh died, but Ro’s death is the saddest death since Jadzia in “Tears of the Prophets.”

[@melvinlee9263]

Spock was the saddest death in my day, but I understand you new kids...

[@danielredman6761]

Who is Hemmer?

[@thoughtsofglought]

@@danielredman6761 chief engineer of the enterprise in ST: Strange new worlds if you haven't seen it its good.

[@gnryushi]

@@melvinlee9263 And Admiral Kirk's eulogy for Spock one of the saddest.

[@melvinlee9263]

@@gnryushi I saw Star Trek 2 in theaters when it first came out and the entire audience was in tears...

[@LGranthamsHeir]

3:29 - 4:04 I'm glad Picard managed to tell Ro how proud he is of her accomplishments and apologized for what he did to her in "Preemptive Strike" all those years ago. If this is Ro's final appearance in the Trek-verse, I'm glad that both of them made their peace before she went out with a bang 😥😢

[@hamfan4449]

apart from she ment about getting her back in starfleet, she made that choice in the ep dont be racist and blame picard

[@randomrazr]

ppissedthey killed her off

[@chaff5]

Pretty sure this is going to be her last appearance considering the explosion.

[@hamfan4449]

@@chaff5 you dont say, we all can work that out

[@talyn3932]

@@hamfan4449 racist???? lol Kind of just using that as a token insult without knowing it's meaning, huh?

[@brandonjackson9047]

What is so poignant about having Ro in season 3 is that this entire season is about parenting and Jean Luc's experiences with children figures in his life. Not only was Ro's inclusion a way to wrap up a very interesting storyline, but thematically it was consistent and important to explore and finish up Picard's first experience as a father figure. His sense of betrayal was so deep because whether he knew it or not, he saw Ro as a child he sought to guide. Their conversation at the bar was so carefully structured to sound just like any conversation a grown child would have with their estranged parent. Beautifully done by the writing team and perfectly executed by Stewart and Forbes.

[@TheBigExclusive]

Picard only knew her for a few episodes in the TNG TV series before she left. I have no idea where this "daughter" nonsense came from.

[@kbanghart]

​@@TheBigExclusiveit's obvious.

[@Varekai0723]

I bawled my eyes out when Picard told Ro that he saw her asked for forgiveness in their final seconds. Amazing performances from both of them, especially since they were acting via viewscreen and didn't even see each other.

[@moderatetoysoldierkenofkaos]

When Riker placed his hand on Picard's shoulder and Picard Turned away, I couldn't control the tears from flowing.

[@Varekai0723]

@@moderatetoysoldierkenofkaos TNG Picard would never show that much naked emotion but now in the twilight of his life, he has no fucks to give anymore and is much more open about his feelings.

[@moderatetoysoldierkenofkaos]

@@Varekai0723 exactly

[@AP_84]

I got to say, there was nothing more terrifying than seeing the USS Intrepid slowly realigning itself and activating its weapons after the shuttle crash

[@RobynLeSueur]

Glad I'm not the only one that thought that. Looked intimidating as all hell.

[@mattboesch8907]

last time I saw a Starfleet ship look pretty terrifying after being injured was the Enterprise NX-01 after the Xindi did a number on it and it's approaching that alien ship in 'Damage"

[@antiriad]

I had to go back and watch a few scenes with RO in TNG. Very charismatic character. Picard was really devastated when she defected. I love this season because it could be TNG season 8. Great writing from Matalas. This is the kind of Star Trek values we want back. Self sacrifice and duty.

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Amen brother

[@Frankjc3rd]

When you're going down in flames, hit something BIG!

[@motaz1975]

the weight and emotion on some of these season 3 scenes is some of the best trek acting i have ever seen

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

I agree and I cannot fully Express how captivated by I am by every episode. Next week we get to see Jordy come back.

[@CrazyNights1015]

This season is leaps and bounds beyond anything that I was expecting. I love it!

[@RagnarKorg3141]

"Ro, I… I do see you. Everything. Forgive me, it's only now. Ro?" Michelle Forbes must have cried off-screen when she heard that

[@ninelegyak]

Nice script that packs 30 years into one line.

[@ensignmjs7058]

Poor Shaw. His Starfleet career has been relatively calm when compared to the TNG crew. And Seven's time on Voyager. He didn't deal with the bad alien/disaster/galaxy threatening event of the week. Now he's being drawn into all this because of his association with them.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

An older Ro Laren is similar as I had expected. strong intel skills honed from her experience during Dominion War and a commanding persona like Helena Cain. Sad she's apparently gone for good now 😉😊

[@matiasrocha317]

I never think to see Ro again . Michelle Forbes performances was really touching 🥲🥲🥲 . Patrick Stewart gives a really heartfelt performances in this episode 👏👏👏 .

[@StillSaber]

And I think she lost a lot of weight since she played Admiral Kane in Battlestar Galactica.

[@Galactusz007]

I never THOUGHT to see, not THINK to see. So many school dropouts here.

[@aceskip8620]

May the Prophets guide her home

[@ronhanks4610]

I was wishing the same thing.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

If this is really the end for Ro Laren, then it's a good send-off to her. I'm holding on to hope that Michelle Forbes is auditioning to have a lead role in the upcoming "Section 31" Trek series 🙏

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The redemption and comeuppance of a rogue Starfleet officer and traitor.

[@emmabentley7945]

i have to admit, watching Star Trek Picard, and seeing Commander Ro's death, after knowing her back story, and seeing her sacrifice her self for something so deep and meaningful in the TNG and Picard actually hurt. this is one of those deaths you wont forget, not because of the maner of her death, but because of the willing full sacrifice to try and save Star-fleet and make Picard and the others on the titan aware of the depth of the problem with her bajoran earing. this scene was expertly acted out by both Patrick Stewart and Michelle Forbes.

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

I I agree 100% And I've watched the scene now 15 times and the entire episode 8 times and I'm still in its emotional grip.

[@rossrobson91]

After that scene of her crashing and Picard being overcome with emotion I hope the rest of the season we get an angry aggressive Picard that taps into all that experience of his to put it all to an end.

[@technopirate304]

Hell yeah

[@calhoun24]

Absolutely. He is motivated. Driven. By several things. To protect his son, and undo what is happened to Starfleet. We need him to be the paragon of what the Federation stands for.

[@StillSaber]

Of course he was overcome with emotion, he felt like he just lost a daughter all over again, Ro was like a daughter to Picard and when she betrayed him on that mission she went on it hit him so hard it was like when he lost Data all over again.

[@rossrobson91]

@@StillSaber isn’t that what I just said “Picard being overcome with emotion”

[@mrtrek64]

Is it me or is every one of these scenes nothing short of EPIC!! ??? It's watching big-screen scenes for an hour straight.

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Nothing short. Have watched Ro Laren episode 8 times

[@mrtrek64]

@@user-xu4ow3bu6f You're not alone. I keep watching all the episodes over and over they are so good.

[@jpg_sig10]

Season 3 has made it so clear what a waste seasons 1 and 2 were. It's too bad. I'm loving season 3.

[@Nathantheconqueror]

I just pretend seasons 1 and 2 never happened.

[@thomasmartin4281]

Just the way they handle her death vs Hugh’s shows the difference in respect for the characters this time around

[@AussieArcade]

@@Nathantheconqueror Grow up. While not on par with season 3 they were still entertaining enough.

[@chrispekel5709]

​@@AussieArcade you grow up. They were trash

[@hamanu666]

@@AussieArcade They were crappy seasons with weak dialogue and plots to match.

[@captainbeckyrayshoichetuss6418]

4:14 And the moment Picard closes his eyes upon the flash is a very chilling reminder of when he lost his friend Donald Varley on the USS Yamato.

[@stratfordbaby]

This send off was beyond poignant. A tragically beautiful goodbye between two human beings that in the end, realized they had more IN COMMON with each other than differences.

[@travelinghistoryteacher]

Wow, having Ensign Ro and Seven of Nine on the same scene! Never thought I'd see the day. Two powerful characters, sort of similiar in a sense in their current interiation but still great to see. It would have been awesome in the future if both were part of a starfleet special ops mission. I hope Ro got beamed off before the explosion. Glad we got to see her again.

[@chrispekel5709]

She's dead

[@miroiumarius5208]

Almost heart breaking! I would have never anticipated RO's appearance ....she was very heart moving ...Michelle knows how to deliver her characters so well, incredible episode, It look's like each episode is growing, finally... even with 5 episodes left, I'll take anything I get just to see an Epic showdown with the TNG Crew.

[@NLaertes]

"Starfleet's comprimised..." That line sounds eerily familiar

[@MichaelOfHardy]

On a different note, I love that when the Intrepid raises her shields, the display has dots appearing all the way round the edge, looks like in homage to the shield's indicator on the Enterprise in The Wrath of Khan. @4:47

[@rickjohnston2667]

Yes, another Easter egg for us Trekfans!

[@BobM925]

Wrath of Khan callback with Intrepid raising shields graphics and even the sound effect. Nice detail. Amazing to see Ro Laren back. Gutted we’re halfway through already 😢

[@forceinfinity]

They had many neat callbacks. The view screen chirp came from Undiscovered Country. When the Intrepid hailed them at the start of the episode, it was the TNG sound effect. Even the red alert logos harkened back to the TOS movies. Love it all

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

3:40 "My God, Bones... What have I done?" "What you had to do. What you _always_ do. Turn death into a fighting chance to live."

[@liversuccess1420]

They really did this reunion well. They allowed the two characters to each express their deep anger and hurt with each other, and at first leave you in doubt if they will ever reconcile. But when things get real, they each realize the deep affection they have for the other and it comes off just in time.

[@robalberto1583]

Genuinely surprised and really touched by how Ro as a character was used.

[@JA-tr9ze]

In the books Ro has always been a interesting character. She's always been angry, rash, directed by the right thing to do in her own way which is the non Picard way. Non realistically speaking the burden that Picard and Ro have had must of been huge internally. They both obtain similar goals but have a big difference in how they obtain that. Glad to see it unfold the right away and a deep respect and probably Father Daughter love expressed at the end. For those that don't know Ro missed out on the Cardassian Occupation she was off world. She never got to fight for her people's freedom. That greatly impacted her since the people who fought are still alive. She joined the Maquis because well she was not favored in Starfleet and the fight she has inside still was present. Maquis were given amnesty to fight the Dominion. Thats how she reentered Starfleet. Amnesty expunged her record. In the books you get a impression that years upon years later she strived to gain Picard's forgiveness and respect. Its actually the driving component of her character. I glad they honored her she went out with a bang and Picard finally see's the person she always has been.

[@HammerJammer81]

No Body, No Death

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Yup, especially in the spook and spy's world. We'll find out once they announce the cast of the upcoming Section 31 series 😉😊

[@lumberluc]

They would have to get past some serious Inhibitor fields to get that result.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

For those saddened to see Ro Laren's apparent demise, I'm holding on to hope that Michelle Forbes is actually auditioning for a lead role in the upcoming "Section 31" Trek series. Ro Laren is a high-ranking Starfleet Intelligence officer. A promotion to be Head of Section 31 is something someone with her resume easily qualifies, so here's hoping 🙏

[@davidmacy411]

There is a chance. It does seem suspicious that there would be contact lost screen popup before the actual explosion. Something could have very easily happened in between.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

Plus you know the old spy/spook saying that they're not really dead unless you see their bodies (and sometimes not even then) 😉

[@johnpauljones9310]

@@davidmacy411 She's too moral for Section 31.

[@travisjames3517]

The actress made it clear that she doesn’t want to do a series. That’s why she refused to do Deep Space Nine.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

@@johnpauljones9310 Isn't the new series about a "reformed" Section 31? Plus Ro's style as someone who likes resolving an issue while following her own rules would be a characteristic Section 31 would've looked for.

[@youtube_account_1]

1:51 is the exact moment Will was ready to throw some hands

[@RS-qo1rb]

Dudes my fellow Trek lovers this is what we have been waiting for. Great acting great story. Love it.

[@jonmyers8046]

That was incredible. Heartbreaking but incredible. The writing this season is totally out of the crapper! 👍👍👍

[@guslakis]

Forbes is still great after decades have passed.

[@Dweller415]

Damn, THIS is Star Trek. 👏

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Yes and of the highest order for sure.

[@HiDean]

You can sense an Admiral Cain in this Ro Laren - tough no nonsense starfleet officer. It's such a bittersweet ending to her character and this entire story arc.

[@andrewnlarsen]

definitely for sure.

[@Spazilton1]

Except Cain was a monster, Ro Laren was not.

[@Parasmunt]

This season is really good. It was great to see Ro again even if the emotional context between her and Picard was too strong owing to their previous relationship it was still nice. This season feels like TNG.

[@SheldonAdama17]

4:41 the return of the one and only Picard Facepalm!

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

One of the most stunning captivating and Powerful performances by one of the most stunning captivating and greatest actresses in the history of Star Trek. Is there any chance fans that she actually pulled a trick and beamed aboard the Intrepid and that she didn't die?

[@daweiye9038]

According to Terry Matalas, she's not 100% dead - his intention was that she survived and that there's a later scene where she gets rescued by an away team to the Intrepid - but sadly it got cut for Budget reasons. However, Matalas also stated this meant she's not necessarily dead.

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

@Dawei Ye yes that's interesting. And would she therefore appear in Star Trek Legacy?

[@daweiye9038]

@@user-xu4ow3bu6f I think actor budget is also an issue - reading between the lines, they couldn't afford to get Kate Mulgrew back (just my speculation) - not sure how much Forbes would charge to come back, would have to fit storyline and budget I think

[@superfan7052]

Shakespearean level acting - superb

[@jordanrocksdj]

Brought her back only to kill her. And here I was hoping for a season long polarizing animosity between the two that would be reconciled by the time of the season finale.

[@RagnarKorg3141]

I was so happy to finally see her in Star Trek Picard but I never imagined it would end this way, I never wanted it to end this way

[@hawkstringfellow]

Ro was a great character all the good picard has done comes back to help him in his time of need this is trek at its finest all right iam soooooo excited

[@user-xu4ow3bu6f]

Oh yes I agree 100%. I have watched the episode with Michelle Forbes eight times in a row so far

[@misterlau5246]

I don't really think Ro's death was bad. It was very good for the story development, her death won't be wasted

[@DorimantHeathen]

Beautiful music too... on point!

[@Wizardof]

In the words of a Bajoran Vedek: Do not feel sad my children, Ro has begun her journey to the Celestial Temple, where there she will be with the Prophets and the Emissary, where she can continue to look over Bajor and the rest of the universe inside the wormhole... As there are still many things the Prophets have yet to show us, Ro's possibility are endless and have just begun, and is not an end... Vesha nueyh ra, onta kana etsh!

[@SheldonAdama17]

I love the music from 2:11 onward up to the moment the Changelings beam onto the Titan

[@elgatochismoso2790]

This season was trekerfect in every way!!!

[@billg3884]

This scene meant a lot to me because I actually started watching TNG around the time when ensign Ro joined the Enterprise. I was around 7 years old. Before I was too young and I remember I was scared of Worf as a little kid. My very first episode of TNG I remember I was sick and watched the episode when everyone becomes children and the Ferengi tried to take over the ship and Ro becomes friends with Guinan. That episode always brings back great childhood memories.

[@Squato]

I swear the music theme used here seems to have echos of the music from BSG. The tune Something Dark Is Coming seems to be the ref.

[@JA-tr9ze]

Good scene. Both finally had got their peace. Like a father and daughter. She sought his approval and finally got it and her life since it was soon to be over had it's peace.

[@SirBarth]

There is only one thing that would have made this PERFECT: Picard calling her Laren. Like we all know - Bajoran culture: Family name first, given name second. Him calling her Laren would have sealed it.

[@datboiderrty]

The bajoran earring. Sisko may return and have and understanding of what Picard went through

[@darylsmith4267]

Gotta say. Star Trek has been my favourite entertainment franchise this year.

[@ttanza4004]

It's actually possible that Ro survived. Wasn't there an Episode of "DEEP SPACE NINE" (I think the Episode was in Season 7 and it was when Dr. Bashir went to Romulus with William Sadler's character) in which they established that a person could be transported to safety even if it is just 1 second before they possibly get killed ?

[@JemHadar422]

Yes, I hope that’s the case here. Would be great to see her again.

[@chrispeplinski7306]

it would be nice if Ro was beamed out before her shuttle crashed.

[@jaredcurran7490]

No, that cheapens this scene. Let her death be worth something.

[@azeez8399]

Ro Laren is a heroine. Much respect. ✊

[@TromboneConductor767]

Oh man, I’ve never been spoiled by your clips, but this title was a little ugh on the nose. I saw it for a split second and couldn’t unsee it. That said this was so lovely in the episode.

[@vkumard11]

Picard season 3, damnit the whole series, was worth it for this good-bye. Stunning. If only the level of writing that is conveyed in this good bye was present, even in dribs and drabs, throughout each season.

[@klongyawseven9118]

Michelle Forbes is one of the most underrated actresses in the history of film...

[@schumi9xwdc]

I would have loved to have Commander Ro survive and become Captain Sevens No. 1

[@woohooboy]

It is very rare that a drama show (much less a sci-fi adventure series) has a main cast of women that are ALL over the age of 50 and provides them an opportunity to play a key role in the unfolding story but that's the case in the third season of "Picard". Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, Michelle Hurd, Jeri Ryan and Michelle Forbes are veterans who have all been in the business for more than 30+ years and they have each been given a chance to shine and show not only their talents but that older actresses can still play a notable role worthy of their skills.

[@LenaMellow]

It hurt so bad when she left to join the Maquee. This scene had me in tears.

[@driftbandit4740]

It was a well acted scene that did it's job to cause grief stricken emotions and proved that even in Star Trek no one is safe especially with an infernal invasion. BUT then there's a catch, if Terry Matalis and Michelle Forbes have an agreement, we could see Ro Laren come back. Between the time communications to the shuttle was lost and when it hit the Buzzard Collector, l counted at least 4 seconds. Which means there was a window of opportunities to beam Ro Laren off the shuttle by a cloaked Section 31 ship. There's no way Ro Laren returned to Starfleet Intelligence as an Admiral if she didn't get acquired by Section 31 and did various covert jobs all those years to prove her loyalty. If Ro Laren makes a return to Star Trek Legacy, l believe this would be the storyline they could go with. It's basically the classic backdoor entry of a character to make a return if needed.

[@richardjezewski]

Michelle Forbes still looks great after all this time Sorry her character had to end

[@andrewchilds2349]

The music. Can’t wait till the soundtrack drops😢

[@stratfordbaby]

In spite of this transferring of crew off the Titan, there were still enough to take over when the Borg transmission took place. WOW!

[@MRJK87.]

"The dominion wiped out the marquis." "DAMN IT, RO'S DEAD" Shows up on picard... "YAY SHE SURVIVED" BOOM "DAMN IT"

[@apphappy3796]

DAMN!!! those were some intense scenes. BRAVOI!

[@exposingproxystalkingorgan4164]

Admiral Picard was the father figure, Captain Riker was the former one night stand to Commander Ro. Captain Shaw was just realizing it is all true. 😮

[@ZantherStone]

It's like my childhood family members dropping one by one every season . . .

[@alfonszitterbacke318]

"Wormhole-beings-uh akbar!" 💥 The traditional bajoran way to go out.

[@CurrencyTrader1980]

Huge thank you to you for putting a spoiler in the title of the video for those of us who haven't seen the episode yet, here on the day of its release.

[@danielgrafton93]

Agreed, not many KZbinrs do that :)

[@technopirate304]

The Next Gen crew will be on the war path for sure after this. They look at the bridge crew as family. May the Son of Mogh’s sword stay wet with Changeling goo!

[@robertonline6543]

Dammit first Hugh now ro😢.

[@LGranthamsHeir]

UPDATE: Terry Matalas just announced this good news about Ro Laren's fate on his AMA earlier today: "Ro Laren was supposed to return… she had been beamed off the shuttle and held for information by the Changelings." So Ro Laren lives. Hopefully we'd see her again in the forthcoming S31 movie 🙏

[@chrispeplinski7306]

Hopefully that is true

[@AndyCutright]

One of the best scenes of the series.

[@johnstitt2615]

It ripped our hearts out but she went out like a boss. ✌️

[@ModicaChannel]

This was a most worthy death for the Ro Character... Michelle Forbes is magnificent in the work she does.

[@_bradhope]

She may not actually be dead. It was originally written for us to later find out that she was transported out by the changlings, and held captive, but the scene was not able to be filmed due to her scheduling issues.

[@ohkaygoplay]

I still have that earring. My dad bought me a replica of it in the 90's.

[@SignoftheMagi]

Knowing Ro, she could have made a prerecorded message and got out. Note she never replied to Picard?

[@twelve11]

This got to me more than any moment in the show

[@BadFormPictures]

I godda say I love the lighting in this show more TV series needs this

[@mel_camino]

What? She was my favorite in TNG. Why does Ro always leave us! They did mention that they could beam her off if she got close. Maybe the Intrepid grabbed her instead. Fingers crossed.

[@benjaminjonathanjamessisko7095]

I agree, Ro is awesome. Kira Nerys and B'elanna Torres were created because Michelle Forbes twice turned down the chance to return as Ro in both DS9 and Voyager.

[@TheRetroWoman80]

Damn😔 Ro was one of my most memorable Star Trek: Next Generation characters. What an actress Michelle Forbes is.

[@scottreacher4620]

I adored Ro, and really sad over this....

[@hawkstringfellow]

Yes sir i felt like jean luc when she died giving those dam changlings one for. They want a fight those dam changlings will get a hell of a fight,

[@duster15670]

Never knew they were going to go so next generation with this season…so easily the best season of Picard and hopefully a good end for next generation which was loved and adored by myself and so many…easy best trek since ‘Voyager’ 😁🖖

[@calhoun24]

This is the TNG reunion we wanted, dealing with a DS9 problem, coupled with some help from Voyager in the form of Seven. I’m hoping that if, and when a really big ship sequence occurs later in the season, we see a bit of help from Seven’s friends in the Fleet.

[@atlanta2076]

I cried over this. I've seen all of TNG when it aired, and back then, Ro kinda annoyed me a little. Looking back, I was SO wrong. Michelle Forbes is an exquisite actress, and the death of Ro, although very - very! - saddening, was one the most meaningful I have EVER witnessed in any story. Relevant, powerful, fullfilling. Terry is a genius! I hope he'll be back on Star Trek soon.

[@walterlangendorf8517]

"It's all so much worse than we thought." is quite an understatement.

[@pingechelon9389]

That was a fantastic episode.

[@shitbeausaysofficial]

RO! 😥😢😭

[@lordwinton]

She knew he and starfleet worth dying for

[@rhaderider]

She died getting what she sought since she came on the enterprise D, his approval, and his forgiveness