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[–] astroPug@hachyderm.io 2 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

@7of9

He’s a different person at that age, definitely more careful, and he's aware that he doesn’t have all his former health, abilities or status - and that’s ok! He saves people, reconnects (and makes up) with old friends, and has a long-term relationship (maybe?). He’s doing pretty well!

Plus, he reminded Starfleet and the Federation a little of ideals.

All that, I found very hopeful and more effective as if neither Starfleet nor Picard had ever met failure.

Lol, sorry that was long!

[–] 7of9@startrek.website 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Don't be sorry for your reply being long, it was clearly well thought out and considered. I agree on all the points you've made ... perhaps the majority of people here didn't like Picard 1 & 2 because it wasn't repeating the type of story telling that Star Trek has typically given, but was a whole new thing. People, generally, don't like change and I think in the current world there's comfort to be had in the "monster of the week" style 90s shows.

[–] astroPug@hachyderm.io 1 points 10 months ago

@7of9

Thank you.

Yes, I think so, too. Familiarity is comforting, and I also feel that episodic storytelling is comforting, because it’s reminiscent of my childhood, and because it introduces new, interesting concepts but sticks with a familiar structure. I just get value out of the other type of stories as well.

I am curious what they’ll do for a Picard movie - or a show of Seven and crew.