boring like the first 2 episodes
[6.0/10] This was the saggiest episode left. On the Picard side of things, we're gathering up the band, and few of the new crewmembers do anything for me. The show tries to slap together some meaningful backstory between Picard and Raffi, but can't pull it off, and she and Picard have no on-screen rapport to speak of. (The "J.L." nickname is beyond dumb.) Rios feels like a generic jerk with a heart of gold, and the accent routine doesn't do much for me either. I like Dr. Jurati more (if only because she's a better actress than the other performers), but the writing for her characters is just as questionable. It's a tall order to have to follow-up the cast of TNG, but this new crew definitely doesn't cut it in the early going.
The other half of the episode is pretty sorry too. Miss me with this whole "double-secret Romulan prophecy B.S." It feels like such a generic tease, and I'm already tired of the mystery box material. I'll admit that it's a thrill to see Hugh again, but the episode barely does anything with him. And the weird, vaguely incest-y Romulan super spies is some hackneyed/weird Bond villain nonsense.
Overall, it's been three episodes and the show still hasn't really won me over. I am a lifer, and pretty much going to watch no matter what, but it's hard to term this anything but a disappointment out of the gate. Thankfully, there's still seven more episodes for the show to, well, grow the beard.
40-odd minutes a week just isn't enough ST:Picard.
Why are you reading this if you haven't seen the episode? Get outta here ya nut!!!!
Ahhh yes, .. nothing like a bit of primo Valdez Rocks Snakeroot Kush, chased with an outstanding Picard 80's Merlot to get the juices, ...and the episode, going. Well, now we understand why Raffi is so pissed at "J.L.", but, I suspect it is not so much at her loss of stature and livelihood, as it was how quickly and thoroughly he seemingly abandoned her after shooting himself in both feet by playing the usually reliable Picard "my way or I'll take my ball and go home" card. Must have been rather shocking to finally get the "don't let the turbo lift door hit you in the azz on the way out" reply, so unexpectedly. In his own way, he was drowning his sorrows just as she was, but, he was MAKING the wine rather than self medicating with it.
So then, were Daj and Soji yin and yang like Data and Lore? And a more troubling query would seem to be, is Momma Asher now on the wrong side of the Terra Firma, simply ignorant of recent events, a holographic projection, or a clone of Dr Funkenstein? Inquiring minds want to know. And just what is that voodoo that Ramdah doo's so well?
OK, we already know that dermal regenerators can fix up an injury better than Dr's Nassif and Dubrow in our timeline. So why then do Hugh and the other reclaimed former drones still have facial scarring. Is it a badge of honor, like a dueling scar, or, a warning, to others like a scarlet "B"?
Here's a suggestion for the Romulan hit squads. On future assignments, forget beaming in with an entire crew, going CQB and H2H, only to miss the target, get murked by inferior numbers, but superier skills, and then assisting them in building their arsenal. (as if J.L. and Co needed any help in that department it seems) Next time just beam in a solitary suicide mercenary and have him activate the green "screw you juice" and eliminate both the target and the evidence. Just sayin!
Damn! Commodore Oh went all in with a full house and ran head on into a four of a kind monkey stomp! Guess the "cat's outa' the bag" now.
I though that Dr Jurati might be "compromised" at first, then not, then.... could it all have been a set up? Back burner for now, after her intro to Raffi. Her enthusiasm felt too genuine.
Picard giving Christobal respect by not taking the big chair, and him giving Picard props by waiting for his signature command,...., then Raffi's nonplussed reaction. Priceless!
Great episode overall.....
'Engage'
How do you not chuckle after that word is said?
Picard is now looking pretty good after a slow start.
Definitely better than Discovery at any point of its run.
I actually care about what happens to the character('s) here unlike discovery.
I liked this one a lot more so far. I'm just still a bit scared that this won't really go anywhere before the end of the season. Good content; but would love a bit more pace and more condensed info. I think we won't have that much difficulty keeping up :)
Raffi's look after Picard says "Engage" pretty much sums up my take on this one. 80% filler and 20% relevant content make the pacing of this one atrocious.
Jean-Luc Picard (currently "JL" for his buddies, it seems — a bit cringeworthy, yes), who has been for years the face of Starfleet, who was the embodiment of Starfleet's very own values, has now cut ties with Starfleet and is joining a rougue crew of misfits and embark on a secret mission not Starfleet approved? Hot damn, this is definitely Star Trek for a new generation, but I sure as hell like where they're going with this one!
He said the thing!!! Goosebumps
Another decent “I’m getting a crew together” episode. At least there’s some action in the end though. The psychic scene was pretty good too.
That emergency hologram (EMH) is fun :D
Looks like Soji is already capable of pulling fast moves. At least that disarming move seemed a bit faster than a human would normally be capable of.
Picard, Cpt. Rios, Raffi, and Agnes already make up an entertaining team :)
"Engage"
raffi now, raffi tomorrow and raffi forever. if you get it you mf get it!
So, Admiral Oh meets Dr. Jurati right before the romulan assassins try to kill Picard. The Dr. is there, too, and suddenly decides to join Picard. Am I the only one who finds those are a couple coincidents too much ?
One thing that I become painfully aware of watching this is how many great stories could have been told over the last decade or two. They are referencing so many things from the past I would have loved to see in a series. Maybe the times weren't right but we sure missed some great oportunities.
7.5/10
RIGHT THIS IS NOT
STAR TREK DISCOVERY
WHICH IS THE ABSOLUTE BEST DAMN STAR TREK EVER CREATED, IT'S LITERALLY PERFECTION
AND A TOTAL MASTERPIECE IN EVERY WAY POSSIBLE.
THAT BEING SAID THIS EPISODE WAS BETTER THAN THE LAST EVEN THOUGH IT WAS 80 PERCENT FILLER AND YES ONCE AGAIN WE HAD MORE PAST OFF SCREEN REFERENCES THAT JUST SHOWS US HOW AWESOME LIKE DISCOVERY AWESOME THIS SHOW COULD HAVE TRULY BEEN. SO WE HAVE A DODGY DOC TURN UP JUST AS PICARD IS ATTACKED, EVEN THE CAMRA CUT TO A CLOSE UP OF HER FACE WHEN JEAN-LUC WALKED AWAY NOT TO MENTION AFTER THE VULCAN SECRET ROMULAN DOUCHEBAG SPIE LADY HAD A PRIVATE CHAT WITH HER AND ALL OF A SUDDEN SHES SO KEEN TO TAG ALONG, YEAH NOTHING SUSPICIOUS THEIR THEN.
HUGE WAS WASTED, GREAT TO SEE HIM THOUGH AND I HATE THE ROMULAN CREEPY
INCEST BROTHER AND SISTER THING, I'M NOT ON BOARD WITH THAT AT ALL.
I HOPE IT PICKS UP IN PACE AND IN STORY BECAUSE I'M HERE TILL THE PHENOMENAL MASTERPIECE WHICH IS STAR TREK DISCOVERY SEASON 5 COMES OUT WHICH IS LIGHT YEARS AWAY RIGHT NOW.
CLOSING COMMENT FOR STAR TREK PICARD:
STOP CALLING HIM JL
I CRINGE EVERY SINGLE TIME, NO...JUST...NO..
AND THE POSITIVE..
HE SAID IT, HE SAID IT
Holy-smokes and God damn he said it......
Well, I know all of you have been waiting for this moment... Engage XDDD
"I have tried, but I have not considered my house"
If you haven't seen this Ep - don't read. Possible Spoiler. Opinions anyone?
Could Rizzo and Narek be AI like Dahj and Soji?
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Looks like Darius Tanz finally made it to space.