So I finally got around to watching the first episode of 'Picard' and I have to say, there's a few things that stand out and I'm really interested to see where it's going.
Some thoughts:
1. Thought it was really interesting to start out in an unfamiliar setting. Not immediately obvious if they're going for flashback or holodeck programme and narratively I was caught off-guard immediately, which is nice. I hate it when a show is too predictable.
2. Didn't really like the costumes. The style didn't fit the Star Trek universe at all. Too dark for the most part and really old-fashioned in places. Not a fan. Hope this improves.
3. Picard's character was completely different. I understand that a lot of time has passed but seriously? You expect me to believe the Picard I knew and loved turned into this angry old man? No thank you.
4. Interesting to see them stick with a 'mystical' theme. Supernatural elements have been present in Trek almost from the beginning and it was interesting to see them use 'ghosts' to call back to classic TNG episodes like 'Sub Rosa'.
5. Bit weird to focus so heavily on the ghosts. Also this holodeck programme or flashback or whatever is lasting a really long time. What even is this?
6. Ah, cool! I just realised Richard E Grant is in this! Fantastic casting! Loving the de-aging effects on him as well, really realistic!
7. ...
8. A Christmas Carol. I was watching 'A Christmas Carol' starring Patrick Stewart.
Howdy, you are a bigger person than I. Sadly I will not watch the series. I have always been open minded when it comes to STARTREK shows books and the like. But, PICARD, no no no. I didn't care for the English actor playing a French Captain and to be honest did not care for his role at all. I found that Data, Jordy and the rest were much more entertaining and much more important to the story than this pompous actor.
It was advertised as PICARD, not STARTREK PICARD, and for that reason alone. Nope, will be happy when its gone buried and in mho forgotten.
Howdy, you are a bigger person than I. Sadly I will not watch the series. I have always been open minded when it comes to STARTREK shows books and the like. But, PICARD, no no no. I didn't care for the English actor playing a French Captain and to be honest did not care for his role at all. I found that Data, Jordy and the rest were much more entertaining and much more important to the story than this pompous actor.
It was advertised as PICARD, not STARTREK PICARD, and for that reason alone. Nope, will be happy when its gone buried and in mho forgotten.
Maybe Season 3 will be more to your liking, with the inclusion of most of the rest of the cast.