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Thats a vibrant question to explore right now more than ever.
Not every show is made to bend toward mystery likeLostorWatchmen.
Its not likePicardisnt set up for this sort of character exploration.
This setup is ripe with opportunity on a character level.
What does it mean to face a mission you know will likely be your last?
How do you remain hopeful in the face of oblivion?
How do you grapple with unmet yearnings at the end of your life?
At first blush, the new characters that round outPicardhold a lot of intriguing bramble.
Dr. Agnes Jurati (Alison Pill) is obsessed with synthetic life and moves with boundless, bubbly energy.
Unfortunately, these characters have been developed with a mind toward raising more questions and complicating the shows mystery.
Are you still with me?
Inthe penultimate episode, Picard reveals to his ragtag crew the terminal diagnosis hes been hiding from them.
He makes grand proclamations that speak to the notions of empathy, curiosity, and humanity that powerStar Trek.
The entire scene hinges on Picard finally proclaiming his love for Data and acknowledging his grief over his loss.
