A deep dive into the first season of Star Trek: Picard, featuring a guest appearance by writer Aaron Paulier. The panel discusses the series' departure from established franchise tone and logic, the disappointing execution of the finale, and the overuse of green screen and repetitive CGI. They analyze specific character arcs, including Seven of Nine and the return of Riker and Troi, while debating the show's writing inconsistencies and potential missed opportunities for a more coherent story.