![]() ![]() can’t help but wish it was left to ask questions rather than order. When he first appears as a psychologist in a Deep Space Nine-era suit, it’s hard to tell if he’s there to help or hinder Picard’s journey of self-discovery – even if you don’t. Gaius Baltar one of the standout characters in the brilliant Battlestar Galactica, and this episode builds on his long-established ability to keep the characters he plays ambiguous. What happened to the good old days of mind melds and flashbacks?Īt least Picard’s guide through his memories is a welcome addition to the cast. Journeys into inner consciousness are always hard things to pull off – how do you visualize the inner workings of something as nebulous as the human mind? - and here the near-fantasy tale unfolding in Jean-Luc’s cerebellum is a clichéd, unimaginative way of digging into past trauma. with a crash, then definitely an unscheduled landing.Īfter last week’s installment built for a double whammy of potentially season-defining moments – Renée Picard’s decision to stick with the Europa mission and the Borg Queen/Agnes Jurati hybrid in general in Los Angeles – it’s sort of an unnecessary diversion, redirecting the arc of the show in directions we didn’t really want or need to go.īesides being a narrative dead end, taking a trip inside the mind of Jean-Luc Picard feels like a massive tonal shift from the rest of the season. Few shows manage to get through an entire series without a blip, and while Picard’s second season has always been entertaining so far, “Monsters” is the episode that brings the story down to earth – if not quite. Warning: This Star Trek: Picard season 2, episode 7 review contains major spoilers – many of which are ready to stun. ![]()
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