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10-25-2022, 09:49 PM
https://www.looper.com/1069578/jean-luc-picard-greatest-moments-of-all-time/
BY DYLAN ROTH/OCT. 25, 2022 8:59 AM EDT
When "Star Trek: The Next Generation" first debuted in 1987, fans could hardly have imagined that this controversial spinoff would become one of the most celebrated sci-fi television series of all time, in some ways even eclipsing the original "Star Trek." "The Next Generation" not only grew into a hit series in its own time (whereas the original only truly took flight in syndicated reruns), it would launch a renaissance for the franchise, culminating in three consecutive spinoffs, four feature films, and a standing attraction in Las Vegas.
But perhaps the biggest surprise out of "The Next Generation" was the popularity of its captain, a bald, middle-aged intellectual who was a marked departure from the original Trek's dreamy alpha male James T. Kirk. Captain Jean-Luc Picard, portrayed by British actor Patrick Stewart, became a pop culture icon in his own right, popular enough to lead the "Next Generation" to a successful seven-season run, succeed Captain Kirk as the lead of the "Star Trek" film franchise, and eventually return for his own spinoff series in 2020. With "Star Trek: Picard" now gearing up for its farewell season, we've taken a look back at the character's history to celebrate some of his most shining onscreen moments.
BY DYLAN ROTH/OCT. 25, 2022 8:59 AM EDT
When "Star Trek: The Next Generation" first debuted in 1987, fans could hardly have imagined that this controversial spinoff would become one of the most celebrated sci-fi television series of all time, in some ways even eclipsing the original "Star Trek." "The Next Generation" not only grew into a hit series in its own time (whereas the original only truly took flight in syndicated reruns), it would launch a renaissance for the franchise, culminating in three consecutive spinoffs, four feature films, and a standing attraction in Las Vegas.
But perhaps the biggest surprise out of "The Next Generation" was the popularity of its captain, a bald, middle-aged intellectual who was a marked departure from the original Trek's dreamy alpha male James T. Kirk. Captain Jean-Luc Picard, portrayed by British actor Patrick Stewart, became a pop culture icon in his own right, popular enough to lead the "Next Generation" to a successful seven-season run, succeed Captain Kirk as the lead of the "Star Trek" film franchise, and eventually return for his own spinoff series in 2020. With "Star Trek: Picard" now gearing up for its farewell season, we've taken a look back at the character's history to celebrate some of his most shining onscreen moments.