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1987
Sci-fi
Action
PG
Summary
Sci-fi drama set in the 24th century, about 100 years after the original Star Trek series, following the adventures of a new crew headed by Captain Picard (Patrick Stewart).
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Prime Video
Paramount+
Credits
Cast
role
name
Capt Jean-Luc Picard
Patrick Stewart
Cdr William T Riker
Jonathan Frakes
Counsellor Deanna Troi
Marina Sirtis
Dr Beverly Crusher
Gates McFadden
Lt Cdr Data
Brent Spiner
Lt Worf
Michael Dorn
Guinan
Whoopi Goldberg
Tasha Yar
Denise Crosby
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Crew
role
name
Executive producer
Gene Roddenberry
Executive producer
Rick Berman
Director
Winrich Kolbe
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Star Trek: Picard reveals why The Next Generation crew aren’t in the series
Basically, Patrick Stewart’s Jean-Luc doesn’t want to get them in trouble
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From The Original Series to Lower Decks.
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Will there be a Star Trek: Picard season 4?
There have been conflicting statements about whether season 3 really is the end for Picard and his crew.
Star Trek: Picard finale trailer hints at major sacrifice
It's the end of an era.
Mickey Cottrell, Star Trek actor and publicist, dies aged 79
His sister paid tribute to "the most fun brother ever".
Star Trek: Picard showrunner reveals cut finale scenes
The final episode was a bittersweet affair.
Star Trek: Picard boss: Enterprise’s return was a 'financial nightmare'
The third season of Picard has well and truly pulled out all of the stops, but some were clearly more expensive than others.
Star Trek: Picard's episode 9 twist reveals Jack's true identity
Mysteries surrounding Jack which have played out all season have finally been unveiled.
Star Trek: Picard season 3 release schedule – When is episode 10 out?
The journey is coming to an end.
Star Trek: Picard season 3 release date, cast and teaser trailer
It's Sir Patrick Stewart's final Star Trek adventure – or is it?
Jean-Luc Picard and The Next Generation voted the best Star Trek captain and series
As Star Trek: The Next Generation celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s clear fans have kept the series close to their hearts
Patrick Stewart's terrible Star Trek wig will ruin your memories of The Next Generation
A photo from the set of the 1980s series has surfaced
Clifton Jones – Space: 1999, The Professionals and Z-Cars actor – dies, aged 87
Jones played David Kano in Space: 1999.
Next Generation's Jonathan Frakes to direct an episode of Star Trek: Discovery
Commander Riker is taking charge…
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Lower Decks set for crossover
The episode will be directed by franchise veteran Jonathan Frakes.
The Omen, Star Trek actor David Warner dies, aged 80
The BAFTA winner was a star of stage and screen and a prolific voice actor.
Erich Anderson, star of classic series Felicity, dies aged 67
The actor appeared as the main character’s father, Dr Edward Porter, in Felicity.
Star Trek spin-off Picard to end after season 3 as filming wraps
Season 2 may have only just started but we already know when Picard's journey ends.
Whoopi Goldberg returns as Guinan in Star Trek: Picard season 2 trailer
Guinan and Picard meet again in this promo for the spinoff's second season
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