Star Trek Discovery - Season 2 |OT| Exploration is logical
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I mean, I still don't get this insistence that there is some long history established previously between Picard and the Romulans that's begging to be explored. I don't see it, Klingons, Cardassians, Borg, yeah, but aside from a few key Romulans he interacted with and obviously Nemesis I'm not seeing it. I guess, the angle they could take is after the events of Nemesis this relationship got built up given the team-up at the end of the film to fight Shinzon, which made Romulus's destruction important to him. It's all conjecture and back story exposition at that point and not really jumping off from anything established in TNG to any deep degree.
However, if they're using this opportunity to flesh out the Romulans a bit better that would be welcome. Aside from maybe one defector they're still probably the most "stereotypically" portrayed races in the franchise I guess.
Bring back Tasha's daughter. I'm also going to be annoyed if we get very few guest appearances from other TNG alumni that may be interested.
However, if they're using this opportunity to flesh out the Romulans a bit better that would be welcome. Aside from maybe one defector they're still probably the most "stereotypically" portrayed races in the franchise I guess.
Bring back Tasha's daughter. I'm also going to be annoyed if we get very few guest appearances from other TNG alumni that may be interested.
I'm not sure if we're watching the same thing, but a big part of the TNG series was focused on the Romulans.
Like, we even have The Chase: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chase_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
Like, we even have The Chase: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chase_(Star_Trek:_The_Next_Generation)
Maybe I need to rewatch TNG, but the Romulans were present in a number of episodes yes, but they never got the same broad look across their culture the same way Klingons or Cardassians did between TNG and DS9 in terms of societal makeup outside of the military of the culture. Furthermore, Picard didn't have anywhere near the personal interaction (traumatic or otherwise) with them the same way he did with the Klingons or the Cardassians.
[EDIT] I am completely forgetting about Unification though, so they do get there a bit I suppose.
[EDIT] I am completely forgetting about Unification though, so they do get there a bit I suppose.
The dissolution of the Romulan Star Empire would have a profound effect on the quadrant and maybe the show explores the fallout from that. The Treaty of Algeron may no longer apply, since one of the signatories no longer exists, so there may no longer be a Neutral Zone and the Federation is free to develop and implement cloaking technology.
The Klingons would almost assuredly leap at the chance to conquer as much Romulan territory as possible, which would lead to tensions with the Federation.
Finally, we're not sure how far along Spock's efforts at building a groundswell for Unification with Vulcan proceeded, but there could be a significant portion of Romulan survivors, fearing extermination or subjugation by the Klingons (or just irrelevance) may be working to openly reunite with their Vulcan brethren or seeking protection on humanitarian (romulanitarian?) grounds. This could lead to internal rifts within Vulcan itself (and the Federation by extension) with possible Klingon aggression adding more fire to the mix.
You drop Picard into this setting, and you've got myriad possibilities for story and characterization.
The Klingons would almost assuredly leap at the chance to conquer as much Romulan territory as possible, which would lead to tensions with the Federation.
Finally, we're not sure how far along Spock's efforts at building a groundswell for Unification with Vulcan proceeded, but there could be a significant portion of Romulan survivors, fearing extermination or subjugation by the Klingons (or just irrelevance) may be working to openly reunite with their Vulcan brethren or seeking protection on humanitarian (romulanitarian?) grounds. This could lead to internal rifts within Vulcan itself (and the Federation by extension) with possible Klingon aggression adding more fire to the mix.
You drop Picard into this setting, and you've got myriad possibilities for story and characterization.
I'm not arguing the destruction of Romulus wouldn't have enormous political and societal repercussions for the quadrant and hence be a great source of material for the show. I'm just saying that when the producers talk about "Picard's long personal history with the Romulans" when talking about this show, I'm not really sure what they're actually referring to, lol.
Has the Romulan Empire dissolved? I'd think it would take more than the loss of their homeworld for that. They still have all their ships and colonies AFAIK. Unless their only shipyards were in the home system, they shouldn't have trouble holding on to territory.
Also, I forget if Dina Meyer actually died in Nemesis, but if not could we get her back?
Also, I forget if Dina Meyer actually died in Nemesis, but if not could we get her back?
For those on the fence about Star Trek: Discovery or CBS All-Access, well you can get three free months which is enough to finish out Star Trek: Discovery season 2 and give Twilight Zone a try.
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In my opinion Star Trek: Discovery is absolutely worth checking out and Twilight Zone which starts April 1st also looks promising.
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In my opinion Star Trek: Discovery is absolutely worth checking out and Twilight Zone which starts April 1st also looks promising.
The second Star Trek animated series is in production, with a deal at Nickeledeon.
https://deadline.com/2019/02/star-t...n-hageman-brothers-cbs-tv-studios-1202556681/
https://deadline.com/2019/02/star-t...n-hageman-brothers-cbs-tv-studios-1202556681/
It is according to Alex Kurtzman: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/l...rts-picard-series-reveals-new-details-1174452
That was great! I think I have a new favorite episode. For a while now it was Brother but I think this has overtaken that. I was waiting for this event to finally happen and I really like how it did. Talk about edge of your seat and I love the clarification with Section 31 in this era. I can see that pissing some people off but I loved it.
As far as Michael and
As far as Michael and
Georgiou goes, until the swerve happens I do think she really does care about Michael. Especailly when Michael gets pissed at her because she's clearly seeing her own daughter in Michael. I'm willing to bet she thinks on some level she could have her daughter back. This time this Michael wouldn't try to stab her in the back if she can actually gain her trust.
