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We review and do a spoiler breakdown and discussion of the finale of Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Episode 1, “Part One: The Next Generation,”; Written By Terry Matalas, Directed By Doug Aarniokoski. 

0:00 Introduction 0:38 Spoiler-Free Reviews 2:49 Our Ratings for this Episode 3:52 Spoiler Breakdown/Discussion 4:02 Talking about Opening Teaser 7:12 Act I Discussion 10:21 Act II Discussion 10:21 Act II Discussion 14:15 Act III Discussion 18:37 Additional Easter Eggs 20:26 Episode 2 -6 Spoiler-Free Review

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Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline): 

After receiving a cryptic, urgent distress call from Dr. Beverly Crusher, Admiral Jean-Luc Picard enlists help from generations old and new to embark on one final adventure: a daring mission that will change Starfleet and his old crew forever.

• Cast & Crew

  • Written By: Terry Matalas
  • Directed By: Doug Aarniokoski

• Cast 

  • Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard
  • Jeri Ryan as Commander (Hanson) Seven of V  Nine
  • Michelle Hurd as Raffaela Musiker
  • Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher

   

• Special Guest Star

  • Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker
  • Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher

   

• Guest Starring 

  • Orla Brady as Laris 
  • Todd Stashwikas as Liam Shaw
  • Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Sidney La Forge
  • Anthony Azizi as Orion drug dealer

   

• Co-Starring

  • Stephanie Czajkowski as Lt. T'Veen 
    • Science Officer - Vulcan, she/her
  • Joseph Lee as Lt. Matthew Arliss Mura 
    • Tactical Officer  - Bajoran, he/him
  • Chad Lindberg as Ensign Foster 
  • Jin Maley as Ensign Kova Rin Esmar
    • Communications Officer - Halian, they/them
  • Jani Wang as Bartender
  • Christian Crandall as Dark haired man
  • Amy Earhart as Eleos Computer
  • Grace Lee as Picard Chateau / La Sirena Comp.
  • Ric Sarabia as Human Patron