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We review and do a spoiler breakdown and discussion of Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Episode 8, “Part Eight: Surrender,” written by Deborah Kampmeier and directed by Matt Okumura.

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00:00 Introduction 00:16 Reviews 00:37 David's Take 01:11 Khandra's Take 01:43 Nathan's Take 02:47 Our Ratings 03:31 Spoiler Breakdown 03:39 Teaser Breakdown by Nathan 05:47 Act I Breakdown by David 06:11 Scene II (Titan Bridge) 08:12 Scene III (EPS Control Room) 08:18 Scene IV (Sick Bay) 08:45 Scene V (Titan Bridge) 10:55 Act II Breakdown by Khandra 13:44 Scene II (Sick Bay) 15:56 Scene III (Shrike) 16:16 Scene IV (Titan Bridge) 16:33 Act III Breakdown by Nathan 17:19 Scene II (Titan Bridge) 19:48 Scene III (EPS Control) 22:46 Scene IV (Titan Bridge) 24:29 Act IV Breakdown by David 24:55 Scene II 25:31 Scene III 26:09 Scene IV 28:41 Scene V 29:32 We Gotta Talk about Jack...

Spoiler-Free Summary (Logline): Vadic forces Picard to make an impossible choice: deliver what he can never give… or watch his crew perish. Their only salvation lies in the mind of an old friend and old foe.

Our Rating System: 1 "Dumpster fire.”

• A waste of time that might make you so depressed you don't want to talk to anyone. 2 "Drunk Watch."
• A film only suitable for inebriated viewing with friends. 3 "Hate Watch."
• A film that annoys you so much you must complain on a group chat to friends. 4 "Couch Co-op."
• A film that's perfect for a casual lazy night on the couch with your best friend. 5 "Game Night."
• A film that's perfect for a fun night in with a group of friends if you have other activities planned. 6 "Date Night."
• A film that won’t ruin a special evening with your significant other but you won’t revisit. 7 "Dinner Party."
• A film worth watching and dissecting with friends at home over good food and good wine. 8 "Road Trip."
• A film that's so good that it's worth a road trip with friends to the theaters to enjoy. 9 "Movie Marathon."
• A film that's so exceptional friends will theater-hop with you to see it multiple times. 10 "Theater Rental."
• Invite the neighborhood! A film that transcends its medium and becomes a must-see event.

Previous Reviews this Season: Episode 301 Review: https://youtu.be/4JKQxVB3I8c Episode 302 Review: https://youtu.be/5DoPOf8ppGY Episode 303 Review: https://youtu.be/qepyqQIvQ_s Episode 304 Review: https://youtu.be/z6EIrHW0hws Episode 305 Review: https://youtu.be/jGxE4gmZAQY Episode 306 Review: https://youtu.be/2GMr_S8las8 Episode 307 Review: https://youtu.be/7RKV0G0qo6M

• Cast & Crew
• Written By: Deborah Kampmeier
• Directed By: Matt Okumura
• 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
• Michael Dorn as Worf
• Jonathan Frakes as William T. Riker
• Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher
• Michelle Forbes as Ro Laren
• Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi
• LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge
• Brent Spiner as Lore
• Mica Burton as Alandra La Forge
• Daniel Davis as James Moriarty
• Guest Starring
• Todd Stashwikas as Liam Shaw
• Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as Sidney La Forge
• Kirk Acevedo as Krinn
• 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
• Tiffany Shepis as Dr. Ohk
• Jani Wang as Bartender
• Christian Crandall as Dark haired man
• Amy Earhart as Eleos/Titan Computer
• Adam Hunter as Security Officer
• Naymon Frank as Gaurd
• Grace Lee as La Sirena Comp.
• Ric Sarabia as Human Patron