Ready for Lift-Off? Picard Season 3 is Bringing Back the Entire TNG Crew!
A blast from the past has just landed on the Deck of the USS Enterprise. The iconic core members of Star Trek: The Next Generation (TNG) are all set to re-crew Star Trek: Picard for its next epic season. Yes, you read that right—Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, LeVar Burton, Michael Dorn, Gates McFadden, and Marina Sirtis are all back in the game!
The Core Cast
- Patrick Stewart as your favorite ex-President of the Federation, Jean‑Luc Picard.
- Jonathan Frakes returning as the always-charming Jonathan Riker.
- LeVar Burton rejoining as the beloved Geordi LaForge.
- Michael Dorn as the peaceful Klingon Worf—no more barbaric vibes.
- Gates McFadden back as the diligent Dr. Beverly Crusher.
- Marina Sirtis stepping back into the role of Deanna Troi, the empath.
Other Familiar Faces
- Jeri Ryan and Michelle Hurd refresher cameo in season 3.
- Love the legendary opening line? We’ve also got Albert mock to make your sense of humor feel safe.
Villains? Oh, Absolutely!
During the Star Trek Universe panel at this year’s New York Comic Con, a sizzling new trailer dropped, and fans witnessed the return of classic foes.
- Amanda Plummer as the chilling Vadic. (Thanks to her late father Christopher’s legacy of villainy!)
- Doctor Moriarty is back—once again courtesy of Daniel Davis.
- And Lore—the very real danger FX—reprises her role with superstar Brent Spiner.
The Vadic dreadnought, aptly named the Shrike, is an unmistakable nod to Romulan warfare—a design that’s bound to spark a wave of “Wow!” among die‑hard Trekheads.
Secrets and Daughters
New recurring roles are riding the wave:
- Mica Burton (the Critical Role star) steps in as Ensign Alandra LaForge—Geordi’s youngest daughter, living in bootlegging stardust alongside her dad.
- Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut from Cruel Summer takes center stage as Ensign Sidney LaForge, the eldest daughter, helmsman of the all‑new USS Titan.
A New Titanic Enterprise
Did you spot it? The season‑three trailer has introduced the USS Enterprise‑F— an Odyssey‑class leap into the future. With top-tier weaponry and a shiny new design, it’s poised for some serious star‑fleet swagger.
All in all, the next chapter of Picard isn’t just a nostalgia trip—it’s a full‑throttle revival of the entire TNG community along with fresh faces, iconic villains, and a brand‑new ship that’ll beam you straight into the heart of the Star Trek universe. Get your holo‑lenses ready; it’s going to be one wild ride!
Star Trek: Picard Season 3 Now Streaming on Paramount+!
Launch Date: 16 Feb 2023
Exciting news, fellow Trek fans: If you’ve been holding your breath for the next chapter of Picard, the wait is over! Season 3 surgically beams up onto Paramount+ on February 16, 2023. No more cranial-fits or intergalactic traffic jams—just fast‑forward to the future.
- ⭐ Plot twists that will leave you star‑struck.
- New characters that might just become your new favorite.
- Stellar sci‑fi visuals to keep the ship’s engines humming.
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