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#201 User is offline   tiam 

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Posted 18 April 2023 - 07:29 PM

I pretty much echo what's been said. First 2 (especially the 2nd) series of these have been pretty forgettable but this has been great. I agree with retiredbridgeburner upthread that it essentially stalled for 2 of the more recent episodes but even that was still better than previous years. The best bit so far has been Data giving Spot to Lore. Absolutely cutting onions I was....

I'm looking forward to the finale but can't help but feel if they did this for the first season, introduce Jack and more of the old gang and see where that goes. Then explore the Borg/synthetic life and have the finale of that say good bye to the main cast member who goes (for real this time) and then maybe just bench season 2. But this nostalgia fuelled ride is what it should have always been.

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Posted 19 April 2023 - 09:41 AM

Just watched the finale trailer. Picard saying "What began 35 years ago ends tonight"....

Guys, I'm not ready for this.

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Posted 19 April 2023 - 01:30 PM

View PostTheRetiredBridgeburner, on 19 April 2023 - 09:41 AM, said:

Just watched the finale trailer. Picard saying "What began 35 years ago ends tonight"....

Guys, I'm not ready for this.


Me Neither!
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Posted 19 April 2023 - 01:57 PM

We have to hope for a spinoff…. I know I’m going to cry my eyes out watching this tomorrow
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Posted 19 April 2023 - 02:26 PM

View PostTheRetiredBridgeburner, on 19 April 2023 - 09:41 AM, said:

Just watched the finale trailer. Picard saying "What began 35 years ago ends tonight"....

Guys, I'm not ready for this.


I will accept some character deaths

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Posted 19 April 2023 - 03:53 PM

If the Legacy spin off Matalas has spoken about ever gets a green light, that would be incredible. Perhaps the overwhelmingly positive response to this third series by comparison to the other two might help convince Paramount to let him do it. Here's to hoping!

I will also accept character deaths that do not include Spot.

Super jealous of those who get it on a Thursday (it airs Friday here in the UK) - may we all have bulk bought enough tissues and enjoy the ride! :)

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Posted 20 April 2023 - 01:03 PM

5 eps into season 2

Its a lot different than one
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Posted 20 April 2023 - 01:09 PM

View PostMacros, on 20 April 2023 - 01:03 PM, said:

5 eps into season 2

Its a lot different than one


At this point I'd be recommending most people bin it off and just jump to series 3.

I had a message from a friend who watched a download of the finale. Quote "It sticks the landing. Buy more tissues." Posted Image
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Posted 20 April 2023 - 01:22 PM

View PostTheRetiredBridgeburner, on 20 April 2023 - 01:09 PM, said:

View PostMacros, on 20 April 2023 - 01:03 PM, said:

5 eps into season 2

Its a lot different than one


At this point I'd be recommending most people bin it off and just jump to series 3.

I had a message from a friend who watched a download of the finale. Quote "It sticks the landing. Buy more tissues." Posted Image


This.

S2 would have been a STELLAR 2-part TNG episode....but as a 10 episode series it drags a A LOT, and only the Q & Picard stuff is worthy.

Skipping it to watch S3 instead won't miss you out on much.

My friend watched the finale EARLY this morning (he mucked up his foot and could not sleep, so he had to do something) and he said the same. Also, there is an important mid-credits scene (LEGACY?!?!?!?!?!)
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Posted 21 April 2023 - 06:40 AM

It definitely stuck the landing.

Spoiler


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Posted 21 April 2023 - 11:29 AM

View PostTheRetiredBridgeburner, on 21 April 2023 - 06:40 AM, said:

It definitely stuck the landing.

Spoiler


I'm a very happy Trekkie.


Same. Same.
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Posted 21 April 2023 - 06:31 PM

I can't remember how to do spoiler tags but I pretty much agree with the above. Was maybe expecting a bit more in terms of finality with some things but on the whole really enjoyed the series. It's so annoying this wasn't series one with the subsequent events being 2 and 3, especially with the mid credit sequence.

In any case a good send off.

I am too tight to pay for yet another streaming service but QTs ringing endorsement of brave new worlds is weakening my resolve, you silver fox.

I'm glad Picard is over in some ways and the ending essentially leaves it null and void in comparison to the pre movie ending of TNG but again the theme of that is Picard has a family.

I can't remember season 1 but season 2 I would actively avoid watching.

EDIT- the bit with the description of the ensign feeding his cat causing tears did cause some onions to be cut when I was watching.....

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Posted 24 April 2023 - 12:07 PM

I had to watch it twice for everything to sink in. It’s a good end for tng, but I’m still having a hard time saying goodbye. Wood love to see more of Riker and Worf in spin-offs.
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Posted 25 April 2023 - 04:49 PM

I just binge watched the last four episodes on Sunday, and I loved the whole 3 hours! I basically want to concur with everyone else on here, I think that was the perfect send-off for the TNG crew (equivalent to Undiscovered Coutnry for TOS). I grew up watching TNG with my mom, so it was great to be able to nerd out about it with her as we both loved it. All of the fan service moments in the season seemed well earned and fit the plot, I know Matalas put them there because he's a TNG nerd, but it worked. I loved how they got Data back, and their return to their ship :)


I thought Season 1 was okay, an interesting story. I stopped watching Season 2 halfway through. But this season was amazing.

I really hope ST: Legacy gets approved. Given how great recent Trek has been (this and Strange New Worlds), I hope Paramount has now learned how to do Trek.

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Posted 14 May 2023 - 11:36 PM

After watching the final episodes of Picard a couple times I still think it’s stellar (no pun intended). BUT…

Spoiler

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Posted 24 June 2023 - 04:54 AM

I finished Lower Decks this week - thoroughly enjoyed it!

A few episodes into Prodigy now, enjoying that too as just a light watch. Hologram Janeway being Peak Janeway from the off is excellent.
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Posted 25 June 2023 - 09:54 AM

Finished this a few weeks ago.

The last episode didn't land for me because I have no prior investment I guess? It was pure fan service but that's find, overall a solid enough season that brought the show back from an averagish second
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Posted 03 July 2023 - 03:33 AM

Just Finished.

I was alternately jumping off the couch and ummm... damn allergies.
Great series. I hope we get the spin off.
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