Picard is back

I was pleasantly surprised to hear the news that Patrick Steward would be reprising his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The new series will not be a reboot, but a sequel that revisits Picard, showing him in a new chapter of his life. It will be on the CBS All Access app (where Star Trek: Discovery airs).

Star Trek: The Next Generation was one of my all-time favorite shows, and Steward's firm, steady performance was a big part of why I enjoyed it so much. It's interesting, because I had recently re-watched their final episode, All Good Things, and had wondered afterwards if there was any way we could ever see any of this crew again. And here we are.

There's no word yet on what the new show will be like, or who else will be appearing in it with Steward. You can get more information about it right here.