"The Best of Both Worlds" is essential viewing for any Picard fan as it's such a crucial part of his history.

Can I directly watch Star Trek: Picard?

First, it's important to say that you don't have to have seen anything to enjoy the first episode of Star Trek: Picard. Good writers package their story so that it can stand alone. But, you certainly can have a greater appreciation and enjoyment if you have experienced some of the references the show makes.

What do I need to watch to understand Star Trek: Picard?

You should start with the original series, then the next generation, then deep space nine, then voyager, then enterprise and then Picard.

Do I need to watch DS9 or Voyager before Picard?

Kirk in The Original Series before transitioning to Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard on The Next Generation. From there, you will watch Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise before moving on to Discovery, Picard, and the other streaming shows.

Can I start with Star Trek: Picard?

NOTE: Picard is also a "modern" series, and while it can be enjoyed on it's own, there are considerable references/callbacks to the older series, including several main characters.

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Do I need to watch Star Trek before Picard?

'Star Trek: The Next Generation' - "Best of Both Worlds: Part 1 and 2" (Season 3, Episode 26 and Season 4, Episode 1) "The Best of Both Worlds" is essential viewing for any Picard fan as it's such a crucial part of his history.

Is Picard a continuation of Star Trek?

Goldsman said the series would not be a direct sequel to The Next Generation and would be more character-focused than that series, describing Picard as "slower, more gentle, more lyrical" than previous Star Trek stories.

What is the correct order to watch Star Trek?

Should I watch Star Trek: Discovery or Picard?

In the end, Picard had greater freedom in what the show wanted to portray, and what story it told. Discovery was limited by the fact that it had to fit into an established canon, as the majority of its events took place only a few years before Star Trek: The Original Series.

Is Star Trek: Discovery before Picard?

While the timeline does jump around, (Star Trek: Discovery, for example, is set at the end of the 32nd century but was released before Star Trek: Picard, which is set in the 24th century), it gives you a more complete picture.

Do I need to watch seasons 1 and 2 of Picard?

Obviously, if you're going to watch the final season of a TV show, it's best to be acquainted with the previous seasons. However, I don't think it's strictly necessary to watch the first two seasons of Picard to enjoy the final season--especially if you're watching it as a coda to Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Is Picard connected to Discovery?

Summary. Captain Jean-Luc Picard's legacy lives on in Star Trek: Discovery, as he's been mentioned 3 times in the 32nd century. Captain Michael Burnham may have a different command style, but her missions still echo Captain Picard's influence in the future.

Can I skip season 1 of Picard?

You can watch Season 3 without any of the first two seasons. I believe the show changed showrunners each season, and it really shows, because they don't really flow well together.

Is Picard season 3 worth watching?

Season three is one of Star Trek's crowning achievements, the gold standard for how franchises can blend in legacy characters while maintaining vitally present plotlines that don't completely rely on nostalgia.

Is Picard part of Star Trek?

Played by Patrick Stewart, Picard has appeared in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) and the premiere episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, as well as the feature films Star Trek Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002).

Why Kirk is better than Picard?

Fans of Star Trek: The Original Series prize Kirk for his rough and tumble attitude, and the cheesy, over-the-top style of his acting that matches the show around him. On the other hand, fans of TNG prefer Picard for his sophistication, his commanding demeanor, and the classically trained actor that portrays him.

Does it matter which Star Trek series to watch first?

Star Trek: The Original Series is the series that started it all. While most Trekkies find this series to be the "first" series to watch when beginning the show, some still prefer it to be in third place chronologically.

Do I need to watch Star Trek before Discovery?

It really is stand-alone, episodic trek. The only real bit of crossover are that Pike knows how he will end up, but they go over that plenty. You may want to watch some Lower Decks if you haven't as there is a crossover there that is better if you enjoy both shows - but it isn't mandatory at all.

Are all Star Trek series connected?

All these series and movies take place in the very same uninterrupted continuity. There is only one timeline. In the correct in-universe chronological order, we have Enterprise (set in the 22nd century), TOS and TOS movies (23rd century) and TNG/DS9/Voyager (24th century).

What is the best Star Trek to start with?

Why was Star Trek cancelled?

While on NBC, Star Trek's Nielsen ratings were low and the network canceled it after three seasons and 79 episodes. In the United Kingdom the series was not broadcast until July 12, 1969, coinciding with the Apollo 11 mission to land the first humans on the Moon.

Has Picard ever met Spock?

At some point, Picard mentions that he has met Spock only once in the past. Indeed, in "Sarek" Picard mentioned that he had met Sarek during Sarek's son's wedding (the son presumably being Spock). While conversing with Picard, Sarek mentioned the many times that Spock would disobey him and travel to the mountains.

Is Picard a prequel?

Picard is produced by CBS Studios and stars Patrick Stewart, reprising the role of Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. [1] The new series is set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, [2] dealing with "the new chapter in Picard's life."

Is Picard season 1 worth watching?

Season one was shaky at times, but fundamentally I am not done with Jean-Luc Picard or these other characters just yet. Sir Patrick Stewart is certainly the main reason to see this, and most of the cast makes it pretty enjoyable despite its flaws.