Ups & Downs From Star Trek: Picard 3.1 - The Next Generation

[@paulsweeney2959]

Can I just say this? The end credits were perhaps the best production I have seen in decades for a sequence usually underdone. From the easter eggs to fan service and, as we were always expecting the wonderful TNG theme. LCARS never looked more beautiful.

[@zackfreeman4053]

You can say that two times

[@sunspot478]

Flashback to the outtake where Riker says the last line of the teaser with all seriousness... pause a moment ... then bursts out in dance with the rest of the bridge crew and NAHHHH NAH NAH NAHHHH NAH NAH NAHHHHHH

[@DynamixWarePro]

The end credits felt more like the intro to a Star Trek movie, especially with the music that was used. Really did look amazing with the LCARS and all the references in it.

[@clairemercer3099]

Putting a on hundred year old man in a bunk bed is not only bad protocol but elder abuse.

[@stopfen8957]

It was the intro theme to First Contact

[@wandrewmclarty]

When Seven says “engage” as they get underway, the pleased/proud smile on Picard’s face for her is priceless. I rewatched it 3 times. That is an UP from me. Totally set the tone and gave me joy.

[@nicksinger1705]

Yes agree. Some people dismiss that as 'fan service' but I think it is realistic. But also a nod to the fans. You have to do these things carefully, but I think they got it all right.

[@kadria8338]

I'd love to see Seven get her own catchphrase later in the season though - somewhere along the lines of "Warp 4. Comply"? J/k

[@purefoldnz3070]

The geriatric Picard bot was pleased. Now just dont block the exits because apparently Riker needs to pee often.

[@brianthompson2367]

“You hear that Jean Luc, no one wants the fat ones… that’s galaxy class young lady”. 🤣🤣🤣🤣. That made my whole week, loved Riker in this episode. Now the hard part, waiting week to week for new episodes.

[@nooneatall8072]

That was a great line. Sidney LaForge's almost in audible "oh" through her forced smile when Riker let her "Crash" nickname out of the bad was another. As was Riker's comments in the bed. He's older now. He can't hold it like he used to.🤣 Andy you are right - now comes the hard part.

[@sjinzaar]

I've heard Star Trek: Riker is a possibility...

[@TheChancellor212]

@@sjinzaar fingers fully crossed.

[@onetwo9956]

It's funny, I remember when I was a kid and TNG came out with much fanfare. Nobody liked the fat ship when expecting and anticipating the replacement for the old "Connie". Really funny. Not just fan service, but DEEP fan service. Service of fans of the original series, even. Bravo.

[@markbiggart1265]

I think what was so evident from this episode was how much the music we’ve come to know and love from Jerry goldsmith and the previous seasons and movies actually contributes to the story telling, engagement and enjoyment of what we are watching. The music in this episode was PHENOMENAL. At times, I was in tears or covered in goosebumps. Long may it continue.

[@commanderkruge]

Hmmmmeh, I didn't feel it. The music from other incarnations of Trek turning up at every corner was rather irritating.

[@SevCaswell]

@@commanderkruge I found it a lot more weird top have the most iconic song from the Fallout Universe opening the show even worse. I did a double take and checked which streaming service I was using just to make sure it wasn't a trailer for the new Netflix show.

[@chelmrtz]

Picard and Riker being Statler and Waldorf “haha we’re old!” is endlessly entertaining And Picard wearing his little cap at the bar thinking he looks casual and cool

[@Sparky1701]

Jeri Ryan's acting was so fantastically awesome in this (as it usually is anyway) and you got all the understanding just by the way she expressed on her face and carried herself - all without saying anything.

[@alextirrellRI]

I felt like they finally got her right this episode. I thought it was weird that last season they gave Raffi all the tech stuff that Seven used to do on Voyager, and Seven was just kinda there.

[@JemHadar422]

Is that how you speak to an Admiral 😅

[@Sparky1701]

@@JemHadar422 😄😄😄

[@damienkakoschke3099]

Jeri Ryan is & always has been an excellent, multifaceted actor, slightly hamstrung by the fact that she is also stunning & statuesque (and spent so many years shoe-horned into a skin tight corseted costume). Nice that the subtlety of her acting ability that has always there, now gets the front & centre notice she deserves. :)

[@excelents]

Riker explains to Picard about the computer virus adding 3 to every digit. That reminded me of 3 being the correct suggestion / course of action to take when Data sends 3's into the next time loop in "Cause & Effect"

[@lovipoekimo176]

Yep, it's what I was thinking as well

[@BennyT_3434]

Thought the same thing, so similar that it's almost confusing, really thought it was bizarre to drop this virus detail in, there was zero mention of this during BOBW correct??

[@excelents]

@@BennyT_3434 No, nothing like that was mentioned or discussed in that episode.

[@cryofpaine]

Honestly, that would have been a better reference. "Bozeman" or "Typhon". Either of those would have clued Picard in on what that could mean. Unless Halberd is going to come up again for another purpose, using either of those would have given the same clue, but it would have been one that fans could also have picked up on.

[@BennyT_3434]

@@cryofpaine it's clunky, creating lore out of thing air, felt very forced, obviously lots of callbacks to the Borg in ep1, even the way Capt Shaw won't call 7 by her Borg name, my guess is Picard has a final showdown with the Borg

[@newageBoundhippie]

the dedication at the end of the episode hit even harder for me....I lost my mom to cancer last month, not long before the news broke about Annie. She's the reason I got into Star Trek, always popping in the VHS tapes of TOS episodes ( my favorites were always Trouble With Tribbles and A Piece Of The Action )...she was really excited for season 3 of Picard among other things we watched together.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

When I saw the "For Annie" dedication I was confused. Who's Annie? Then I realized it was Annie Wersching, who passed away very recently. The embarrassing thing for me is, I'm currently binging on the Bosch series and Annie was, of course, prominently featured in the first season. What can I say? I'm 66 and my ability to connect the dots ain't what it used to be.

[@y_fam_goeglyd]

So very sorry for your loss. I know what you're going through. It takes time but the pain does go. On your bad days, try to remember all the silly things you did together, and don't be afraid to laugh. Don't worry about crying with. There's no timeline for grieving. Much love to you x

[@luvmenow33]

I didn't know Annie passed on. I thought her Borg Queen was a highlight of S2.

[@juniordax9777]

I am so sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your family. 🖖

[@Der_Dolmetscher]

“Your hands are rusty, my legs are killing me, so as long as we don’t have to shoot or run, we’ll be fine.” Riker being rational. And I love it.

[@apersonofinterest]

Picard is a robot tho.

[@evanbelisle8464]

@@apersonofinteresta robot body they made old. Almost like they didn’t have to do any if that at all. No consequences is great writing. The best.

[@kenwheeler3637]

Huge props to Seán, Kris and the rest of the team for going above and beyond for this episode. The shear number of details and deep cuts in this video are staggering.

[@storm2k]

I feel like Sean might have missed the even more obvious homage about a LaForge at the helm. Geordi LaForge was a young conn officer when we first meet him in TNG and he's very eager to please. There's also that conversation that Picard has with Riker in The Next Phase where Picard mentions how he first met Geordi when he was a shuttle pilot and made an offhand remark about engine efficiency which causes LaForge to stay up all night recalibrating the shuttle's engines because he's that eager to please. Parts of it were a Demora Sulu callback, but the over-eager ensign reads like a straight callback to early TNG days to me.

[@jameswootton1688]

What are you talking about? TNG didn't have a season 1 ;)

[@spartansam6322]

​@@jameswootton1688 what are you talking about? Season 1 was great with phenomenal episodes like... like uh... okay fine

[@RobertWilke]

@@spartansam6322 I thought all of season one was a badly written Holo novel. 😜

[@jimmyryan5880]

Look S1 had a great saucer docking sequence ok, and a bit with data whistling

[@brianbuckleygray994]

@@jameswootton1688 always thought it was weird for a TV show to start at season 3.

[@davedahl4461]

I like that Laris loves Picard enough to encourage him to go after Crusher. Reminds me of the coffee monologue from The Dark Knight Rises.

[@chrismantonuk]

It felt like this first episode was written and produced by people who actually, really love Star Trek. Hope it stays that way! 😊

[@jimmyholloway8527]

I agree Frakkes is so good in this, better than really any TNG episode or movie. I think this may be due to ALL of the various directing he has done over the years. Such a variety of programs and actors with whom he's worked made him in to a well-rounded, less static performer. They really do seem to be having too much fun.

[@brimfire]

What's funny is that Frakes talked at length about how acting was so... foreign to him in season 1, so much so that he felt like he was failing at it. Yet you see him here, and he's having SO MUCH FUN and all I can do is but join in with him. It feels so good to see him as a grown Riker, having fun, though the ominous phrasing of his relationship with Troi leaves me kinda forlorn in a way. But hey, more episodes yet to unpack that!

[@salawinborn7246]

This episode gave me so much joy! Seven, Picard, and Ryker are the family unit I didn’t know I needed. Picard is old dad, Seven is daughter who followed in old dad’s footsteps yet wants to be her own person, and Ryker is the cool uncle. Crusher is so badass and I’m here for it! Gave me hardcore Ripley from Aliens vibe. Oh I hope the rest of the season is as good as this one!

[@dharmaster]

The music was my latinum up for me. I was nerding out so hard over all the little motifs that paid tribute to Jerry Goldsmith and even a little bit to James Horner. I heard First Contact, STMP, and Wrath of Khan in there. Sooooo good!!

[@kadosho02]

I wish we could hear an extended cut of the 🎵🎶 it was marvelous

[@misterlau5246]

🖖🤓🎵

[@brendancaulfield970]

There was even a bit of the insurrection theme.

[@sascha_wasserfallen]

Why did it take them 2 seasons to finally do that... it adds so much emotion to the series!

[@annstropes2236]

💯 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@s.k.6100]

The opening to the episode was verrrrrry reminiscent of Fallout 3's intro sequence. First "I don't want to set the world on fire" plays clearly, as though you are just listening, with camera work turning the song into an echo-y reverb version showing a scene of chaos. So I just was so pleased from the get-go.

[@GuyverGamingTV]

loved this episode, the part when Riker and Picard were on the ship looking for Beverly and he said Captain. Then said sorry habit lol. I think he was thinking of the good old days from Generations.

[@stevennotgiven3711]

Not sure if anyone has already mentioned this - The Red Lady statue - Rachel Garrett was the captain of the Enterprise C.

[@lbricks7631]

Looking back on the first episode and seeing all the things that were set up in an inconspicious way really made me appreciate the season even more, which I didn't think was possible.

[@barkasz6066]

Seeing Sidney La Forge was truly heartwarming. Her smile was infectous. I saw her and fell in love with her then and there after 3 seconds.

[@Edymnion]

I bet that wasn't even acting. I'd bet Miss Burton there was legitimately that hyped!

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

She was great. I love her too and I am very interested in seeing her arc and what she gets to do. Sometimes you can just tell that a character is great straight away. I got the same feeling with Shaw and Khan. Just immediately grabbed my attention. She feels real. Like an actual person. That goes a long way

[@cryofpaine]

@@Edymnion That wasn't Mica Burton, that was Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut. Mica is playing another of LaForge's daughters, that we'll see later. (She tweeted a picture of herself in a gold uniform standing next to her dad.)

[@sunspot478]

In that moment I pictured Jett Reno... Hansen: Ensign La Forge, eyes on your station. Picard: Sidney La Forge?! ... Reno: I've already forgotten that.

[@nooneatall8072]

Her almost sub-audible 'oh' when Riker called out her Academy nickname was great!

[@0010Kev]

I watched this first episode...52 minutes long and I swear it felt like 15 minutes. I was so engrossed right from the first moment I was shocked when it ended! Seeing Picard and Riker together again is like wrapping myself up in a warm blanket. It was marvelous! And wow...kick some ass Beverly! Great job on this Sean..and hats off to you too Kris! Oh but Sean, try and show a bit more enthusiasm about this. You're so laid back.. :)))

[@andrewelliott1939]

I watched it with a friend who, when it ended, said, "Is that it?" It just flew by. I could have watched several episodes of that quality and not have noticed the time flying by.

[@Donnagata1409]

So right! I said: "Is it over already? Impossible!"

[@0010Kev]

@@andrewelliott1939 LOL that's probably why they only release one episode a week so people like us don't just sit down and watch 10 hours straight! :)

[@francisschweitzer8431]

10 minutes… to me it felt like 10. Oh hell, I’m going back and watch it again.

[@andrewelliott1939]

@Francis Schweitzer I just have watched it again. 🙈

[@trevorhanson6295]

To me, this episode felt more like Star Trek than any of the rest of the Picard episodes. I also liked how the new captain of the Titan clearly and unapologetically has prejudice against recovered Borg. Genetically there would be little to no differences between us and people 400 years from now and they would have the same tendencies regarding discrimination that we see today. Always glad to see it acknowledged as a reality of the human condition. (Also, one of the reasons I liked DS9)

[@damienkakoschke3099]

True, Ben Sisko couldn't stand being in the same room as Picard in Episode 1 of DS9 as he had lost his wife at Wolf 359 & blamed Picard/Locutus personally & Picard rightfully knew saying "I'm sorry" wasn't going to make a dent on Sisko's resentment. Ben Sisko became enlightened both in that first episode & DS9 in general. It's fair to assume a lot of people do not forget & do not forgive (and after the Borg artifact that appeared in prev season's of Picard, there are a lot more ex-Borg getting around than just 7 of 9 and Picard/Locutus - there was Hugh, briefly, for example).

[@lshawn7925]

Thank you, Kris, Sean, and the whole TrekCulture crew for all you do to bring us TrekCulture content! 🖖🏻

[@dmna7609]

I have to say that my 3 absolute top favorite episodes of TNG are "Inner Light", where the flute was introduced, and a later follow up episode "Lessons", in which he used it to play a duet in the Jeffries tube. Certainly last but not least was "Relics". I got goosebumps the instand the scene showed the flute.

[@burtonkesler858]

Sean Ferrick you’re an absolute treasure! Thank you for your enthusiasm, dedication, and insight!

[@zhenchiboo5660]

Honestly I was screaming with joy when watching, the episode reminds me of old Star Trek

[@andyveres6245]

This may be the very best Ups and Downs on the channel. Entertaining and informative throughout, the sincere passion you have for the subject, the characters, and the actors shines through every moment! Brilliant!

[@geotherapy]

I gotta say I love the positivity. There are a LOT of fun and good elements so far. Even the writing was improved over S2 so far. Thanks for fairly weighing the pros and cons instead of another "everything wrong with" video like so many people have done.

[@danboyle7165]

Has anyone rewatched "The Next Generation" (PIC 3x01), & realized that the SPECTACULAR vaporization of the masked guys boarding the SS Elegos XII ISN'T JUST due to Dr Crusher having souped up that Type-III Phaser Rifle??? It's that PLUS the fact that she was vaporizing Founder Changelings. GOOD GOING, PIC design team. You succeed in alerting us what we were dealing with right from 3x01, but in a way that wouldn't spoil the spoiler until the big reveal. Kudos.

[@thomasb2023]

The final bad guy ship had a scimitar feel that I feel is worth mentioning

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

Not unlike the one in Nemesis if I recall.

[@briananthony4044]

I was immediately taken back to Babylon 5!

[@witchdoctor1394]

I felt it had a strong resemblance to the Romulan mining ship from the 2009 Trek reboot.

[@Nergalsama01]

I literally said out loud "She's a predator" when I saw that ship.

[@wazda6488]

@@davidanderson_surrey_bc no shit, the Scimitar is literally from Nemesis

[@rigues]

Wow, almost didn't recognize baby-faced Sean! Watched Picard S3.1 late last night, but the first thing I did this morning was to come here for the Ups & Downs. Great episode and great video, congrats to all the people at TrekCulture!

[@fairview3725]

"Gates McBadass"!!! I love that!! I am so happy that Dr. Crusher is the center of a story after being pushed aside for so long.

[@sandrafaith]

I seriously LOLed.

[@odesseus]

Picard s03e01. It. Was. EPIC!!!!! And thank you, Kris, for doing such an amazing job. And Sean, you are always a delight. Excellent, excellent, excellent.

[@williamhurley2427]

I loved ricker and picards chemistry in this episode, and just hope it continues

[@nicksinger1705]

Yes agree. I was worried I would find it jarring. Obviously there was still that formality in the TNG. But it just seems to fit so well. I also love the way they slipped into Captain and Number One when they were in danger.

[@williamhurley2427]

@Nick Singer there's also something extra, in TNG they were much more reserved with each other. I couldn't imagine Ricker saying "nice save admiral" before he became a captain, and it was great to see that evolution of their relationship, rather than just picking it up where they left off.

[@nicksinger1705]

@@williamhurley2427 - totally agree. You think you want TNG, but actually what you want is to feel like you did when you watched TNG. Let's be honest, if TNG came out now I probably wouldn't like it. I never got into TOS much to my dad's disappointment (he did enjoy TNG, but preferred TOS)

[@daneyoshida]

Yay! Was looking forward to this. An episode, The Ready Room, Ups & Downs. The holy trinity.

[@spectresound]

I loved Wii Wheaton's dedication to Anne Wersching at the end of this week's Ready Room.

[@WakeRoberts]

This premier is something that I've been waiting a lifetime for. This episode cannot get enough ups! SO GOOD!

[@MarcioHuser]

District 7, also known as my own city: RIO DE JANEIRO! I instantly recognized that location when I first saw it at the trailers. More specifically they CGI-replaced the Maracanã stadium with that Starfleet recruitment building. But most of the surrounding buildns and streets are intact as you would see them from above 😁

[@nrdkraft]

Oh my goodness the fact that the end credits reference Pop Goes the Weasel, despite how silly that could have seemed along will all the other cool and technical stuff in the end credits, the reference to Data touches me so much

[@SmolPhoenix2-vo3yn]

The moment I heard the ink spots in the opening, I knew this was going to be good.

[@ShawnMM]

My biggest up is for the music, it was amazing this episode.

[@theredheadproject]

When 7 said 'Annika Hansen' I was hoping that this was because she now wanted to be known by that name, being in Starfleet had meant she was more in touch with being human. The dead name angle is interesting and obviously important, I was just sad that within the context of the show/character that the name has negative connotations.

[@KentuckyKaiju]

The thing is, though, that there is a big difference between "7 of 9; Tertiary Adjunct to Unimatrix 01" and "Seven of Nine" (though I think it's really just Seven, now). It's a subtle but significant change between '7' and 'Seven', and why I feel those are two entirely different identities. 7 is the person the Borg made her. Seven is the person she claimed for herself.

[@PmmGarak]

I think the fact that Raffi as her lover calls her "Seven" in Season 2 made clear that that's the name close to her heart. I didn't really realize the deadnaming aspect, only the fact that Seven was uncomfortable with Annika. To me the whole scene was a reference to Captain Jellico ordering Troi back into standard uniform, which was a good thing for her. So it gave a vibe of "this captain is worse than Jellico" for me.

[@ianhirst1148]

It was the captain who wanted her to be known as Annika Hansen - it wasn’t Starfleet. He clearly has some beef with the Borg as he mentioned former Borg friends clearly referring to Picard as Locutas.

[@katrose5179]

The dead name allegory feels…kinda badly done. It was the name forced on her. Personally, I’ve always thought her not going by Seven Hansen, at least, doesn’t make much sense.

[@KentuckyKaiju]

@@katrose5179 if you want to blame anyone from a meta-context, blame Voyager’s writers for never exploring that direction in any meaningful way. By this point in the timeline, she’s been unassimilated for more of her life than she was in the Collective. It’s safe to say she chose her identity at this point, and it’s not Annika Hansen. And that makes sense as that’s just not who she is. She was a small child when assimilated. How many memories do you have from when you were 7 (no pun intended) and earlier? How much of a connection could she really have to her original human life and at this point? Much of her current existence has been defined by her Assimilation (for better or worse) and her journey to change her narrative from having been a victim of the collective to being The One Who Resisted. It’s not necessarily her keeping her Borg identity, it’s using that legacy to transform it into a new one. To go from ‘7 of 9’ to just ‘Seven’. One is a designation. The other is an identity.

[@bronson7130]

Absolutely the best of Picard... So far. Loved everything about it. The original Soundtrack music brought a tear or two.

[@benjackson8731]

35:03 not really related to picard, but i love that Voyager has been turned into a museum ship, rather than being gutted of all the new tech and scrapped.

[@oriain]

Seán looks so different without the beard! 😂 i had more downs for this episode than ups, but still super excited for the rest of the season. Glad to see the show getting more love because I did think people were too down on seasons 1 and 2. On to greater things! 🖖

[@damienkakoschke3099]

I prefer Sean with the beard. :)

[@spectresound]

Sean, Kris, this was WELL worth the wait. Great job you both. Kris, we appreciate your dedication. LLAP!

[@The_Real_Kyrros]

Picard Season 3: "Now You're Thinking With Portals" 'Daystrom Institute'? Pretty sure Raffi meant to say 'Aperture Science', instead. (If we get either a guest-star or cameo appearance by JK Simmons this season, I will be absolutely thrilled!... quite the potential Easter egg there)

[@kadria8338]

In layman's terms, imploded thing goes in, exploded thing comes out.

[@briananthony4044]

There are always mistakes made that upsets what is established.

[@The_Str4nger]

Maybe the just found Rick Sanchez's laboratory

[@ricguerrero362]

I'm not sure if this would count as an Easter egg, but it definitely caught my attention. There were a couple of uses of the "blaster beam" instrument/sound effect, most notably when the mysterious ship appears at the end of the episode. The instrument itself was used in both Star Trek: The Motion Picture and The Wrath of Khan. Still, great episode of Ups and Downs and great job Sean, Kris and the rest of the team.

[@Zoomer.88]

Yeah, right? I was surprised nobody talks about it much! By the way, these are not the only films it was used in. Check this out: watch?v=CEjew239bUU

[@doctorroboto5018]

This episode was just... it was a gut punch right in ALL of the feels. The music ALONE was so evocative of past Trek, especially stealing the Enterprise from Spacedock! And Shaw's arrogance and by-the-book attitude definitely mirror's Captain Stiles of Excelsior. So well done, I'm so excited for the rest of the season. And there may even be some Abramsverse parallels. - The ship that shows up to face off with Blazin' Bev's at the end really reminded me of the Narada - The destruction of the Starfleet facility reminded me of the bombing of the one in Into Darkness (bit of a reach, yes).

[@kadria8338]

When the 1701-D model was dropped into the glass it made me think of the explosive Lt. Harewood dropped into his glass that blew up the Kelvin Memorial Archive in Into Darkness. Blowing up Ten Forward would be one hell of a plot twist this early on in the season.

[@christineplateo124]

Definitely Narada vibes. I got that immediately.

[@andrewpyrah]

Great review. But that door beep is also my notification sound ..so drove me a little crazy 😂

[@danbach7748]

Thank you for playing the musical notes. As someone who cannot read music, that didn't makes sense to me til you played it. BTW, the wikipedia article on "Pop! Goes the Weasel" does not have an entry in the "In Television" section about its appearance in "Encounter at Farpoint" where it is the first interaction between Data and Riker, with Data trying to whistle the tune, and Riker completing it, to Data's complete fascination. Someone with a Wikipedia account ought to remedy that.

[@sandrafaith]

I want to second this thanks. I can't read music to save my life. :)

[@Trek001]

Few things you missed - When the attack with the portal happens, there is a Galileo type shuttle on the pad One of the ships orbiting the museum has a reg code starting with a 9 - making it the highest numbered vessel in the show to date... Also, some of the ships are not broadcasting transponder codes which is a nice touch "As a _former_ intelligence officer" is a Garek nod for sure There is a deep cut ref in that the book on Shakespeare is turned to the same pages as in Encounter at Farpoint

[@hezekiahramirez6965]

Here are two more. Shaw was eating blue food just like the infamous scene in VI. Also, the Orion drug dealer is played by Brian Markinson. I don't even like Voyager and I recognized him so I'm kind of puzzled by the lack of mentions online. But it's definitely him

[@cryofpaine]

@@hezekiahramirez6965 They do call out the blue food as a reference to ST VI. Good catch on Markinson. I had to look him up.

[@nooneatall8072]

Raffi's bio mentioned how she became an addict. She overused stimulants on one of her last assignments in SF Intelligence. And she came out of that an addict.

[@CaptRobertApril]

For the record, M'Talas III was named back during Enterprise, when Terry was Brannon Braga's assistant.

[@Adam_Outdoors]

@@krisweinschenker598 You seem to be quite confused. He means record as in log, not record as in "best recorded"

[@nooneatall8072]

@@krisweinschenker598 He means the "official record" as in :"official documents" or "official history".

[@jsharp3165]

@@nooneatall8072 But not like Galaxy Quest's historical document.

[@nooneatall8072]

@@jsharp3165 Oh man... now I have to go back and rewatch Galaxy Quest! 😍

[@williamkittler]

I thought it was very interesting how Picard mentioned that he made Beverly a mix tape instead of flowers and presents when they dated for a short time.

[@MrTbk1701]

This season opener is such I a love letter to all us fans. You guys did a great job in covering it. There was so much to take in. 🖖

[@wookieeMan06]

@@colonelharland7833 and added together in a mud ball

[@MrTbk1701]

@@colonelharland7833 I do agree Picard always starts off good then gets weak as the season goes on. Hopefully the 3 time is the charm 😜

[@MLPDethDealr32]

@@MrTbk1701 the damage is already done. CBS fcked up hiring Kurtzman in the first place. I'm happy with my Star Trek dvds.

[@desmondlocker7343]

That was a wow episode. I got goosebumps watching it! So looking forward to see the rest of the season.

[@AvatarContinuum]

During the Star Trek logo intro at the start featuring the new Titan ship... the alien ship that was hunting Beverly also appears in the background at the very start, hiding in the background against the blue nebula on the left of the screen.

[@pbusardo]

Love these vids and the effort you put into them! Thank you! For Cetacean Observations I think you may have missed the dissembled TOS phaser on Bev's desk at around 1:46 in.

[@eddiehancockii]

The first 5 minutes alone ...... the first five minutes.... man!! Worth it!!!

[@VERA_CASLAVSKA]

I already can't wait for episode 2!! Loved the first one. And I am freaking excited to see more of Raffi and Seven... ahh!

[@YoRocky89]

One of the things I look forward to with new episodes of Star Trek is coming to this channel to get these reviews! Thanks, y'all! 🖖🏻

[@DarrylsB]

one of your best reviews! I feel extremely fortunate to have Paramount Plus subscription and be able to see the episode on release date - this would take all the reveals away if I hadn't seen it for myself. That said, sharing the exciting details, call backs, and tie ins (the ship/AI computer voice - who knew?!) are part of the JOY of being in the fandom family. The musical selections are beyond stupendous. The ship beauty shots continue to astound. Any viewer is transported into that optimistic future of boldly going Gene Roddenberry established. Special shout out to Wil Wheaton's Ready Room. The Annie tribute has all the feels, and is so deeply fitting.

[@antoinetteserrano3082]

You missed the scene between Riker & Picard at the bar when Riker says that Deanna wouldn’t mind not seeing him at the moment. He looked sad & uncomfortable. Picard slightly picked up on this but didn’t press the issue. I can’t imagine just what could be wrong between them as they seemed to have survived the ultimate hardship of losing a child to illness.

[@Adam_Outdoors]

They lost a child?

[@antoinetteserrano3082]

@@Adam_Outdoors Yes. Remember their son, Thad died of some illness during the time when using certain technologies that could have saved him were banned.

[@nicksinger1705]

I am sure Riker also misses space. Let's not forget he was a senior Captain for a long time. No doubt would have made Admiral. His ambition ended their relationship the first time.

[@damienkakoschke3099]

Relationships are evolving things. They had dealt as much as possible with a loss of a child when we last saw them, but the fact he's back in uniform may well be part of current tensions between him & Deanna (we'll no doubt find out in later episodes when she joins the quest that Dr Bev is sending them on).

[@christineplateo124]

Yes we need a whole video dedicated to this. The world is a crazy place right now and I NEED Troi and Riker to be perfectly in love.... and somehow get their other kid back.

[@jpwphoenix1701]

Wow! You definitely deserve a raise after the hard work you put into this, especially Cetacean Observations! Love the new clean-shaven look too. This season premiere was incredible, nostalgic and better than I could've ever wanted. It's loaded with so much awesomeness for long-time fans, especially with the music. I could say so much more about it, but I'll spare you. One thing I will say, as I'm always a big fan of the sound effects throughout Trek was that I picked-up on a few little audio Easter Eggs (I know you found some yourself!). One of them was the Titan-A Bridge view screen bleeping on with the Enterprise-A view screen sound from ST6.

[@Eazy-ERyder]

What an OUTSTANDING premier episode. I am SO looking forward to the rest of this last PICARD season. The chemistry between Picard and Riker is back and better than ezra

[@maryellencook9528]

Thank you Chris for editing this video and for tolerating Seàn who is as hyped up as a chipmunk on Crack. This is going to be an awesome season.

[@SamTalksNerdy]

Anyone else think it’s weird Seán doesn’t have a beard?

[@andrewbenbow9257]

But... he's never had a beard... That waz clearly a Changeling /founder infiltrating and influencing our culture to undermine the future documentary that is the 'historical document' that is 'Star Trek'. Foolish Hooman... I mean 'fellow' foolish Hooman.

[@andrewbenbow9257]

Hair is particularly hard for changelings.

[@tawanaogeto6374]

I was wondering what was different.

[@docknightphilco4550]

AYEEE - mm I get a soft spot for hot men with beards ❤

[@JohnnyPappas]

I've been waiting for this video (pressing refresh, relentlessly) since I saw the episode. Great job Sean, Chris, and the rest of the team. Feels like a rebirth of Star Trek.

[@jackforbes826]

Did anyone else get the feeling that maybe Worf is the unseen mysterious handler. That language about war and you are a warrior. In the teasers Worf can be heard "Something is Coming" I have a feeling Captain Worf is also part of Starfleet security and running her mission.

[@aknifeinthedark6878]

I thought the same thing! When Raffi tried to contact Starfleet, I thought he was about to be introduced!

[@melyssaswensen6287]

I thought it sounded like Deanna Troi.

[@iantownsend6708]

Two things for me, is Worf Raffi’s handler? The phrasing of warrior may be a clue. The little nod Picard does when Seven says “engage”, likes his phrase being used instead of the lesser alternatives!

[@jacksmithy3708]

I would have enjoyed her saying "Let's fly" and seeing Picard give her a WTF look. :)

[@ratedtriplex]

This episode felt more like a series premiere than a season premiere.

[@lananieves4595]

There have been some hints that that may well be the case, if this is received well.

[@purefoldnz3070]

too bad the show is utter shite. We've got a geriatric android with arthritis, Crusher doing her best Rambo impression and Riker complaining he has to pee a lot.

[@ratedtriplex]

@@purefoldnz3070 I enjoyed the shite out of it

[@purefoldnz3070]

@@ratedtriplex shite being the operative word.

[@ratedtriplex]

@@purefoldnz3070 did u delete your original post? I thought my response was kinda funny and you had to go and ruin it.

[@jameskiely3093]

Love the vid and the effort you and your co workers put in. The death of Annie Wersching affected me a lot so it was a lump in the throat moment when I saw the dedication. I reckon Raffi's mysterious handler is Worf because of the words "you are a warrior". Also when Seven calls Picard a friend it hits hard as we have seen she doesn't make/entertain friendship easily.

[@CantankerousDave]

My first reaction was, "Swell, Starfleet Intelligence is using an A.I. again. That'll end well." Worf makes more sense.

[@nicoladoering5030]

Isn't he working for Klingon high command now?

[@jameskiely3093]

You may be right. I just know Worf and Raffi seem to have a storyline together judging by some of the trailer.

[@berthulf]

My favourite bit with Sydney was the Bajoran officer next to her smothering his grin at Riker's teasing.

[@bkstarkey]

The music alone was a great homage.

[@tjs114]

I'm surprised that there's no mention of the SS Eleos. Eleos, the Greek personification of Mercy. Seems appropriate for a ship owned by a Doctor. A sort of sideways reference back to Beverly being the Captain of an Olympic class ship (the Pasteur) in the last episode of TNG.

[@adm712]

Overall a fantastic first episode. There was a major "up" and "down" for me thought, both regarding the Titan. "Up"-The ship design. This is the nicest looking ship since The Excelsior, maybe one of the best looking ships in Trek history. "Down"-The fact the Captain was not on the bridge leaving spacedock was kinda odd.

[@Francois424]

Below his paygrade? Or he trusted his first officer with such 'mundane' tasks. But yeah found it odd as well :p

[@andromidius]

He strikes me as someone who was promoted above his ability. He's clearly a talented organiser, but he's a bureaucrat. He clearly doesn't like to lead - he likes to delegate. The fact Seven disobeyed him so blatantly and he didn't even relieve her of duty says a lot - he's so by the book he doesn't understand real world unspoken protocol. He probably just ran back to his ready room to fill out the paperwork to have someone else relieve her.

[@Mcsqw]

I think, and I am so very glad to be saying this, that was deliberate because it shows us something of Shaw's character. He doesn't believe Picard and Riker deserve special treatment, and he doesn't "demean himself" with such run of the mill tasks. In season 1 we had Picard telling us that Starfleet was "No longer Starfleet" - this episode we get shown it. I don't know what they put in the writers' coffee for this season but I really hope they had a good supply of it, because it's working...

[@bobwest9267]

Captain strikes me as a narcissistic closet alcoholic. And a snob as well.

[@Stormonu]

Got a feeling Shaw was on/in command of the Constance. Like Sisko, he may have a personal reason to hate Borg and therefore Picard and Seven

[@UninvitedGhost]

There were little things I liked in S1&2. Meanwhile S3E1 was mostly amazing. The score and cinematography were movie-worthy.

[@DMSProduktions]

NICE homage to STTMP!

[@countluke2334]

And first contact and insurrection

[@iwasbored2217]

​@@DMSProduktionshad the same pacing 😬

[@Machinu5]

The score was my favourite part!

[@cryofpaine]

I liked most of season 1. Season 2 slowed down in the middle, and didn't spend enough time dealing with the things it set up, but the beginning and end were pretty good. But I love the start to season 3. It really feels like a return to Star Trek. The TNG movie we should have gotten, instead of Nemi-shit.

[@jamesanders7852]

The ship at the end entered with the same noise that they used for the romulan mining vessel in the Star trek film from the mid 2000’s!

[@davidbethke5463]

I thought that it looked similar to that ship.

[@jamesanders7852]

@@davidbethke5463 think we might be on to something here, the whole episode used music and sounds as throwbacks and clues, no way would they include that sound if it didn’t have some sort of Romanian connection

[@ryansix8267]

I feel like this is your longest video and I love it.

[@docburton8923]

Minor nitpick: Frontier Day isn't the anniversary to the formation of the Federation (2161), but the anniversary to Starfleet officially beginning to explore space with the launch of the NX-01 (2151).

[@5argetech56]

I think this season of Picard has upped its game! Looks like a good season ahead! I felt that Shaw was a Capt. Jellico of the episode.

[@nooneatall8072]

Yep. Like Jellicoe but Shaw appears to go a bit further. Shaw seems to have something personal involved. He appears to actually dislike either Picard or Rker or both. He goes out his way to be insulting to them time after time. Jellicoe was quite competent but was hard and different than Picard. He never actually tried to insult the Enterprise crew directly. We'll see how Shaw evolves. Maybe he will come around. For some reason Sjhaw strikes me as someone a bit like Stanhope Ring in the USN in early WW2 (esp the Battle of Midway). Or the captain of the USS Chicago at Savo Island. Look them up if u r not familiar with them.

[@CantankerousDave]

He just hates things that come dangerously close to hijinks. Don't even get him started on shenanigans.

[@bonnjer]

This episode was an absolute joy. It does not feel like the previous two seasons. It feels like the show runners FINALLY figured out what we want to see.

[@kanaric]

I feel like whoever is running this season was not involved in the previous.

[@TheFloatingBartender]

I totally agree

[@NeuroD369]

@@kanaricthat person’s name would be Kurtzman 😁 Or perhaps everyone knows that and I didn’t get the joke lol

[@sunspot478]

As a viewer, this is EXACTLY what I don't want. I don't want to see what "we" want to see because I already know what that is and... viewers don't get to decide what stories they tell. We're the audience, remember?

[@QuintusAntonious]

I wish S3 had been S1. But one thing that did kind of make me sad was how little most of the cast have achieved in their careers compared to "All Good Things..." Picard is a washed out admiral that no one respects, Riker retired to reserve status as just a Captain, Data got blown up and then trapped in a dream instead of becoming a respected intellectual, Crusher became an on-the-run recluse instead of a respected captain of her own ship, and Q is "dead". It at least looks like La Forge had good fortune, and Worf doesn't seem to far off from his anti-time future self either. I suppose after growing up watching TNG as a kid and idolizing the Star Trek utopian vision, it's disappointing to see my heroes living in the same dark hopeless world we live in.

[@derekteague1314]

I could drink a bunch of coffee and stay up 2 days nerding out with him. I love this kid.

[@miguelrayos3466]

I was screaming like Boimler in the s1 finale of lower decks when they finally showed us the live action version of the USS Titan

[@Nergalsama01]

Even though she got such an upgrade that you'd hardly recognize her. Good thing that they clarified this is still Riker's old ship.

[@SamCogley]

@@Nergalsama01 The upgrades to the Titan remind me of the proposed NX-class upgrades that would have added a secondary hull.

[@Absbabs88]

My down is the fact that they implied there was some tension between Riker and Troi without any further explanation.

[@davidanderson_surrey_bc]

That's right! That one kinda dropped onto the floor and then just laid there.

[@0xKruzr]

@@davidanderson_surrey_bc She's in the show, so we'll find out why.

[@Absbabs88]

@@davidanderson_surrey_bc I'm assuming they'll explain more about it later, but I'm impatient and we already waited so long for them to get together! Or, it could just be more buying into that whole "I'm a grumpy old man and no one likes me anymore" schtick.

[@SamriBliss]

Exactly! I was like, is it a serious tiff or just an everyday disagreement?

[@williambell3304]

That's clearly coming, though.

[@kadosho02]

This episode, so so so good Seriously. It is just insane how much passion, and creativity goes into every part of this series. We are so fortunate to have this happening. 😭 Excellent coverage fam 🖖

[@michaelt.lancaster9776]

Picard and Riker on the bunk beds did remind me of where the senior staff have to sleep in 'I, Excretus' on Lower Decks. Riker did mention his academy days too.

[@SaturnCanuck]

Thanks Kris. I just watched this a few days ago (i "taped" it) so I had to wait to see it. Oh and Sean, bring back the beard. I think season 3 could be the best. Keep up the good work.

[@jimmyryan5880]

I think they're finally getting that the TOS movies were amazing and we need more of that style.

[@thomastolman3360]

The opening episodes of the last two seasons felt as if I was being beaten over the head with references to passed events in Star Trek, but the opening episode to this season, came across a fluid, with an actual story to tell. I am some what looking forward to watching this season.

[@thomastolman3360]

@@krisweinschenker598 If they had started the last two seasons in this manner, Picard probably wouldn't be ending after three seasons.

[@demersmc1]

Capt Shaw telling Picard and Riker “No” was my favorite part of the episode. I hate how shows just let people take command. What was Shaw supposed to do? Just say “Oh hey Picard and Riker you want to go outside Federation Space. Sure it’s not like I have my own orders or responsibilities to this crew or anything… F’ it I’m going to go take a nap and hit the holodeck you can handle it from here”

[@jameswalker5796]

Commander Hansen should get busted down to Ensign for diverting the ship

[@demersmc1]

@@jameswalker5796 if she is lucky that’s all that would happen. She pretty much committed mutiny.

[@dereklawrence8843]

Sean & Kris, thank you again for your brilliant videos and the time and effort you put into creating them. Bravo The sheer number of Easter eggs in this episode of Picard is glorious! Cetacean Observation, one of the Titan bridge crew is a Kiley, the alien species first introduced in Strange New Worlds episode 1, they created a warp bomb instead of an engine and Una/Number One went to investigate and was taken captive. Rigel VII was also the planet Captain Pike, in The Cage, fought a desperate struggle and lost crew members on that mission. The Talosians helped him relive that fight, along with Vina as the damsel in distress. Another, this time musical Easter egg, when Picard is searching for the sound of the chirp in his crates, as he opens the crate and sees / moves his red uniform, a portion of Ron Jones's brilliant Borg theme plays. Finally, as one who loves music but can't read it, thank you for playing the musical notes shown in the end credits. 🙏❤️🖖

[@andrewbell1980]

Many thanks for the video....I actually waited until your video was up to watch the actual episode!

[@activenets]

I really enjoyed the episode! Thanks for looking at so many of the details that make us still feel tied to TNG. BTW. I miss the beard.

[@bradkrekelberg8624]

So good to see them on a Starfleet ship. I definitely rolled my eyes when Crusher said "no Starfleet" though. All the cool Starfleet stuff had better not just be a tease like it was last season.

[@thebuddercweeper]

the trailers have a great deal more Starfleet

[@nicksinger1705]

There is a strong element, apparently, of the Titan being out there on their own, vulnerable and being hunted. But the 'no Starfleet' is a lot to do with a conspiracy. The show is still in the best traditions of Berman era trek. Let's not forget - the Enterprise was often out there alone without any other Starships and away from Starfleet.

[@trekreact]

The Next Generation The Wrath of Khan

[@jameswest188]

Good one 👍

[@nx-bq8hk]

I guess so

[@TheMelbournelad]

Episode 1 first contact

[@jeffreyatlee8785]

I was avoiding this until I got to see it. Loved it.

[@reitasfangirl]

6:15 - I'm watching these late (as I'm now getting to watch this series) but I absolutely paused when I was told to go and make a coffee for Cetacean Observations (24:13). GLAD I DID, that was a lot of easter eggs!

[@Nethershaw]

In the credits -- the name of the space station "Athan Prime" is a reference to the name of James Callis' character in Terry Matalas' other show, Twelve Monkeys.

[@kadosho02]

I would be overjoyed to see Alucard drop by 🦇 You never know who might be in a Star Trek series 😉

[@Novarcharesk]

@@kadosho02 Hey, he's already in Picard as Jean-Luc's father in season 2

[@kadosho02]

@@Novarcharesk indeed. And in an excellent performance

[@Poparad]

Sean has reverse-Riker'ed himself.