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Star Trek: Picard

American television series

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Star Trek: Picard is an American television series that aired from 2020 to 2023. It is part of the larger Star Trek franchise, which began with the original series created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966. The franchise chronicles the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise and its crew as they explore space and encounter new life forms.1

Star Trek: Picard specifically stars Patrick Stewart, reprising his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation. The series follows Picard in his later years, exploring new challenges and continuing his legacy within the Star Trek universe. The original Star Trek series, despite its short run, became a highly influential science-fiction brand, spawning numerous spin-offs and films.21

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