Summary
- Star Trek: Picard is a series that features new characters and brings back beloved icons from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
- The showrunner for each season changed, with Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, and Terry Matalas all taking turns.
- The cast of Star Trek: Picard is made up of many familiar faces, including Patrick Stewart as iral Jean-Luc Picard and Jeri Ryan as Commander Seven of Nine.
Star Trek: Picard's 3 seasons introduced new characters and brought back all of the greatest icons from Star Trek: The Next Generation. Led by Patrick Stewart as iral Jean-Luc Picard, Star Trek: Picard was originally conceived as a solo series that wouldn't return Picard to the bridge of a Starfleet ship. Rather, Star Trek: Picard explored Jean-Luc's relevance to the galaxy and examined his finer edges. By Star Trek: Picard season 3, however, the series morphed into a full-on TNG reunion show and, unsurprisingly, found its greatest acclaim with critics and fans.
The showrunner for Star Trek: Picard season 1 was Michael Chabon, who crafted an intricate post-TNG story for Jean-Luc that centered on a Romulan conspiracy bent on wiping out synthetic life in the galaxy. Akiva Goldsman and Terry Matalas took over as showrunners of Star Trek: Picard season 2, which plunged Jean-Luc and his motley crew into a time travel adventure, sending them to 21st century Los Angeles to undo a twisted alternate future created by Q (John de Lancie). Picard season 2 also explored Jean-Luc's hidden childhood secrets and answered the question of why he chose never to marry. Terry Matalas helmed Star Trek: Picard season 3 to the series' ultimate success, reuniting the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation for one last adventure to save the galaxy from the Changelings and the Borg. Here's a who's who of Star Trek: Picard seasons 1-3.
Star Trek: Picard Cast & Characters Present In All 3 Seasons
Patrick Stewart as iral Jean-Luc Picard
iral Jean-Luc Picard began Star Trek: Picard as bitter and retired, but his spirit is re-energized as he saves the galaxy in all 3 seasons. Picard died in season 1 but was resurrected in a synthetic body, and Jean-Luc learned he is a father in season 3. By the Star Trek: Picard, the triumphant iral is secure in the knowledge that the stars have always been in his favor. Sir Patrick Stewart has also played Professor X in the X-Men movies, and he starred in Green Room and Blunt Talk.
Jeri Ryan as Commander Seven of Nine
In her post-Star Trek: Voyager life, Seven of Nine began Star Trek: Picard as an outcast who found a new purpose as part of Jean-Luc's motley crew. Seven sparked a relationship with Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd), and finally ed Starfleet, becoming First Officer of the USS Titan-A. By the end of Star Trek: Picard season 3, Seven of Nine is Captain of the USS Enterprise-G. Jeri Ryan also starred in Boston Public and Body of Proof.
Michelle Hurd as Commander Raffi Musiker
The tortured and conflicted, but courageous Commander Raffi Musiker was bounced out of Starfleet but regained her sense of duty as part of Jean-Luc Picard's motley crew. After returning to Starfleet, Raffi was recruited into Starfleet Intelligence, and she played a key role in uncovering Picard season 3's Changeling plot alongside Captain Worf (Michael Dorn). At the end of Picard season 3, Raffi is First Officer of the USS Enterprise-G. Michelle Hurd also starred in The Glades, Daredevil, and Ash vs. Evil Dead.
Orla Brady as Laris
A former member of the Romulan Tal Shiar, Laris came to help Jean-Luc Picard run his family vineyard. Laris was married to the late Zhaban (Jamie McShane), but she eventually became Jean-Luc's love interest before leaving Earth in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Irish actress Orla Brady also starred in Doctor Who and American Horror Story: 1984.
Brent Spiner as Data, Lore, B-4, Dr. Altan Inigo Soong & Adam Soong
Brent Spiner played multiple roles in Star Trek: Picard, playing Data at his death in season 1 and resurrecting the heroic android in Picard season 3. Spiner also portrayed Data's android brothers Lore and B-4, all occupying Data's restored body. In addition, Spiner played Dr. Altan Inigo Soong in Picard seasons 1 and 3, and villainous geneticist Adam Soong in Picard season 2. Brent Spiner is also known for his roles in Independence Day, Warehouse 13, and Threshold.
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Cast & Character Guide
Ed Speleers as Jack Crusher
The son of Jean-Luc Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), Jack Crusher is a dashing, young rogue who discovers he inherited Borg DNA from his father that would turn him into Vox of Borg. Redeemed by Picard, Jack ed Starfleet and became an Ensign stationed on the USS Enterprise-G. Ed Speleers also played the title role in Eragon and starred in Downton Abbey.
Jonathan Frakes as Captain William T. Riker
Captain Will Riker, formerly of the USS Titan, left retirement with his family on the planet Nepenthe in Star Trek: Picard season 3 to Jean-Luc Picard on one last mission. Wounded by his fractured marriage and the death of his son, Thad, Riker reconciled with his wife, Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis), and played a major role in saving the galaxy from the Borg. A prolific director, Jonathan Frakes starred in Roswell and Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction.
Gates McFadden as Dr. Beverly Crusher
Dr. Beverly Crusher broke away from her USS Enterprise friends after Star Trek: Nemesis, but she returned seeking Jean-Luc Picard's help and revealed Jack Crusher is her son with Picard. Crusher was instrumental in identifying the Borg and Changeling threat in Star Trek: Picard season 3. Dr. Crusher was promoted to iral and head of Starfleet Medical at the end. Gates McFadden also appeared in The Hunt for Red October and Franklin & Bash.
