---
title: "Star Trek: Picard"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/star-trek-picard-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 85949
imdb_id: "tt8806524"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 30
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 1911
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Star Trek: Picard (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/star-trek-picard-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Star Trek: Picard is an American science fiction television series that continues the story of Jean-Luc Picard, a character originally introduced in Star Trek: The Next Generation. Set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis, the series follows the retired Admiral Picard as he enters a new phase of his life. The show was developed for CBS All Access, which later became Paramount+, and aired from 2020 to 2023. It was created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman, and stars Patrick Stewart reprising his role as Picard. The series is part of the broader Star Trek franchise and represents the eighth television series in the Star Trek universe. It explores themes of legacy, redemption, and the future of humanity through Picard's journey alongside new and returning characters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Retired Admiral Jean-Luc Picard begins a new chapter twenty years after Star Trek Nemesis."

### Why Watch
- features a familiar lead character
- explores life after retirement

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires knowledge of previous events
- Tone & Suitability: The series focuses on the narrative arc of a retired officer.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: reflective, dramatic, scifi

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
Star Trek: Picard is an American science fiction television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon, Kirsten Beyer, and Alex Kurtzman for the streaming service CBS All Access, later rebranded as Paramount+. It is the eighth Star Trek series and was released from 2020 to 2023. The series is a follow-up to Star Trek: The Next Generation and centers on Jean-Luc Picard in the next chapter of his life. The show is set twenty years after the events of Star Trek: Nemesis and follows the now-retired Admiral Picard into the next chapter of his life. The series premiered in 2020 and stars Patrick Stewart, Michelle Hurd, Jeri Ryan, and Alison Pill.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 30
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 21 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Alex Kurtzman, Kirsten Beyer, Akiva Goldsman, Michael Chabon
- **Networks / Studios**: CBS All Access, Paramount+

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Patrick Stewart** as *Jean-Luc Picard*
- **Michelle Hurd** as *Raffi Musiker*
- **Jeri Ryan** as *Seven of Nine / Annika Hansen*
- **Alison Pill** as *Dr. Agnes Jurati*
- **Evan Evagora** as *Elnor*
- **Santiago Cabrera** as *Cristóbal 'Chris' Rios*
- **Brent Spiner** as *Dr. Adam Soong*
- **Isa Briones** as *Soji Asha*
- **Jonathan Frakes** as *William Riker*
- **Orla Brady** as *Laris*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When is this set?
The series is set twenty years after the events of Star Trek Nemesis.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The series follows the retired Admiral Picard.

### Q: Is this a continuation?
Yes, it follows the next chapter of the lead character's life.

### Q: What is the premise?
The show follows Admiral Picard after his retirement.

### Q: Does it feature a familiar face?
Yes, the series centers on the established character Admiral Picard.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Star - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star)
- [Star Trek: Picard - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Trek:_Picard)
- [Stars - NASA Science](https://science.nasa.gov/universe/stars/)
- [Star Trek: Picard (TV Series 2020-2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8806524/)
- [Star Symbol (★, ☆, ⚝) - Copy and Paste Text Symbols - Symbolsdb.com](https://symbolsdb.com/star-symbol)
- [STARZ - Captivating Original Series. Hit Movies. Bold Storytelling.](https://www.starz.com/us/en/)

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