I can't understand the dismissive reviews of Picard Season 1. It has depth and is very layered, with a strong, clever storyline. The new concepts are in keeping with an evolved Star Trek universe, as well as a Picard who is in his 90s and emerging after twiddling his thumbs for 14 years in retirement. He's got the same wisdom, leadership, compassion and sardonic humor, and it would have been unrealistic for him to jump right back into take-charge certainty with the same vigor. This Picard is still compelling, just in a new way as he navigates his return. The new characters are interesting and introduced well, each with their own individual back stories for good diversity. Elements of past Trek stories, as well as past characters, are re-introduced and advanced very organically and not heavy-handedly; it's fresh. It all makes sense and is very cohesive. Each episode has action, twists and suspense. All I can imagine is that viewers were expecting basically the same Star Trek but with older characters. This is much better than a pale re-make and can stand proudly on its own!
Review of Star Trek: Picard
