The End Is the Beginning

I've no idea what detractors are on about. There was virtually nothing to complain about in this episode. The pacing was good, the 45 minutes flew by. They gave Rafi and Picard a basic backstory and the return of a familiar face. The final scene where the crew set off on their journey was awesome. Some people have just got to hate.... Who needs that toxicity in their life?

I think this series is developing quite nicely and held my attention in as much as the time goes quickly and I am engrossed in the plot.If people are after something with more action scenes they should look elsewhere. The need for instant gratification is so prevalent in society that people don't have patience to follow the plot and try to work out what's going to happen next. Sir Patrick Stewart is truly great as the ageing Picard and his supporting cast are doing their job well. I am looking forward to the next few episodes. Ignoring the negative comments. To quote Taylor Swift "haters gonna hate" but I am not in their company. Really enjoying this series, it's wonderful to see Picard back in the stars!

If anyone is complaining about this series, I honestly do not know what they are about. It is everything. I am a fan from the debut of Star Trek OS. I was just a kid, but it shaped how I thought about people and progress and how life 'could' be. I loved it then, I love it now. I have not missed any forays into the world of Star Fleet since the beginning. Some were great, yes I am talking to you STNG, some not so great - I gave up on Discovery. With Picard - ST is back, and I am in love all over again - with a story, a world, a mystery, and some fantastic characters. And now we are off - Engage.

Whine, whine, whine... it's not Star Trek...it's too Star Warsy... it's not TNG...BLAH, BLAH, BLAH. Shut up!! Get a life!! Star Trek has always had much to say about the current conditions the world finds itself in. Picard is no different. For those of you who don't get it we are facing a mountain of fear, prejudice and entitlement. The governments want you to fear everything and give away your civil liberties in the name of security. Thank you Picard for holding up the mirror for society to see what is really going on. If you want endless action scenes that are pointless go watch the Avengers movies. Picard makes you think and reflect on where we are today. I thank the people who have put this show together. Bravo!

I am really enjoying Star Trek Picard. Detractors need to understand that this is a 10 episode involved story arc. It takes time to develop the characters and the plot. There's a richness that wasn't available in a one or even two part episode from ST:NG. Is it dark? Yes, and there is a richness that is simply outstanding.