A part of the cinematic feeling might come from the truth that, after exploring intergalactic politics and character-driven drama for its first two seasons, “Star Trek: Picard” will now see the previous Enterprise-D crew face down one Huge Unhealthy, who “Trek” franchise overseer Alex Kurtzman in comparison with Ricardo Montalban’s Khan at Comedian-Con final summer time. “We do have a singular villain this season,” the chief producer advised the viewers. “I will not say an excessive amount of aside from to say that she is wonderful.” He additionally known as the “thoughts video games” between Khan and Captain Kirk (William Shatner) in “Star Trek: The Wrath of Kahn” the “north star” when it got here to creating the brand new villain.

Any “Star Trek” present can have an amazing villain, however the brand new season of “Star Trek: Picard” additionally has the Avengers-type authentic crew lineup to go along with its cinematic arc. LeVar Burton, Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis, Gates McFadden, and Michael Dorn are all reprising their beloved roles this yr, whereas Brent Spiner will reportedly as soon as once more play the villainous Lore. Jeri Ryan can be set to return as Seven of 9.

In response to Matalas, the brand new season will preserve the spirit of TNG and do one thing completely new with the characters and format. “For those who’re trying to really feel like these are the Subsequent Gen characters that you just grew up with, you will notice them in all places,” he advised SFX Journal. “For those who’re in search of one thing just a little new, nicely, you get to meet up with them in surprising methods as nicely. However you’re going to get these ‘Subsequent Gen’ feels again for positive.”