As a longtime fan, I remember when The Next Generation first aired – it was the third big Star Trek show to come out. It was amazing! It lasted for seven seasons and almost 180 episodes. Like many other Star Trek shows and movies, it really expanded the universe. The very last episode was special – it was a two-parter called “All Good Things…” and it wrapped everything up perfectly.
As a longtime viewer, I always felt “All Good Things…” was a bit of a strange way to end The Next Generation. It worked as a two-parter, sure, but never really felt like a proper finale. Thankfully, Picard’s final season stepped in to give us the ending fans had been hoping for since the ’90s. Instead of a rushed two-parter, we got a full ten episodes to really say goodbye to these characters – and honestly, it was worth the nearly thirty-year wait.
Star Trek: TNG’s “All Good Things…” Was a Transition, Not a Conclusion
“All Good Things…” is the epic two-part finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation’s seventh season, serving as the show’s final episode. It’s widely considered a storytelling masterpiece, and when it originally aired, it received near-universal praise. Critics particularly noted how satisfying it felt as a conclusion to the series. This finale also earned the show its first and only Emmy nomination for Outstanding Drama Series – a remarkable achievement for a syndicated program.
As a lifelong Trekkie, hearing “All Good Things…” immediately hit me – it’s that classic saying, “All good things must come to an end.” And the episode actually has Q say it, which was a pretty clear signal they were wrapping things up with TNG. It’s tough, because the show is amazing, but we all have to accept that it was time to say goodbye.
This two-part episode centers around Captain Jean-Luc Picard as he unexpectedly experiences fragmented memories, shifting between three different eras of his life. He’s confused by these jumps, finding himself simultaneously in the present (stardate 47988), seven years in the past – just before the USS Enterprise-D’s initial voyage and the events of “Encounter at Farpoint” – and 25 years in the future, where he’s retired and living at his family’s vineyard in La Barre, France.
The issue with the “All Good Things…” finale isn’t that it’s poorly made – it’s actually excellent. However, it doesn’t feel like a true ending. Instead, it’s built to set up the next generation of Star Trek. This was particularly notable because Star Trek: Voyager had already begun airing just a year after The Next Generation concluded.
Beyond paving the way for a new Star Trek series, the All Good Things… finale also transitioned the cast of The Next Generation to film. This resulted in four movies: Star Trek Generations (1994), Star Trek: First Contact (1996), Star Trek: Insurrection (1998), and Star Trek: Nemesis (2002).
Given that Star Trek Generations came out only half a year after The Next Generation ended, it’s clear the series finale was always intended to lead into the movies. This isn’t necessarily a flaw, but it meant TNG never truly had a satisfying conclusion. For years, fans considered “All Good Things…” and Nemesis as potential endings, but Picard has now surpassed both as the definitive conclusion to the story.
Picard Offers The Next Generation a Real and Satisfying Series Finale
As the title suggests, the series brings back Jean-Luc Picard alongside many beloved characters from Star Trek: The Next Generation. For longtime Star Trek fans who felt recent series strayed too far from the core of what makes the franchise special, Picard feels like a welcome return to the classic style of TNG and a reminder of what makes a Star Trek series truly great.
The series follows Picard and his old crew as they investigate a new enemy targeting his son, Jack Crusher. Jack is the result of a past relationship between Picard and Dr. Beverly Crusher and is a new character introduced in Season 3. Picard didn’t know about Jack’s existence, as Beverly chose to raise him in secret for over 20 years.
As a huge fan, I was immediately hooked by Season 3’s opener, “The Next Generation.” It starts with Beverly Crusher and Jack being attacked on a ship called the Eleos. Beverly reaches out to Picard for help, but she’s told to keep Starfleet out of it. Naturally, Picard takes matters into his own hands and starts gathering his old crew – faces like Riker and Seven of Nine were so great to see again! It quickly becomes clear this isn’t just a reunion; they’re all being drawn together to help Picard’s son, though they don’t realize it yet. It really sets the scene for what promises to be an amazing season.
I was completely hooked by Season 3! It really dives into the Borg, those iconic villains from TNG, and it’s intense. Seeing one of the main characters actually become a Borg drone was a shocking twist! Captain Picard and his crew – his friends and allies who’ve been with him for so long – have to fight the Borg Queen, prevent a full-scale takeover of Starfleet, and uncover Changelings who’ve infiltrated the ranks. It’s a thrilling season with so much at stake!
The series concludes with the launch of the new USS Enterprise-G. Jack becomes a member of the crew as a Starfleet ensign, serving as a special counselor. The original crew members reunite, reminiscing about the past and finding a sense of completion after years of working together. This deeply moving final season provides the beloved characters with a respectful farewell while also introducing a new generation to continue their story.
Just before the season concludes, the enigmatic Q appears to Jack and reveals that his real challenges are only just starting. This establishes Jack as a key figure who will carry on the stories of iconic characters like Captain Picard and Dr. Crusher, even after they’re gone. Giving Jack a season to collaborate with his parents while also proving himself as an individual—separate from his family’s legacy—is the ideal way to prepare for what comes next.
Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard has received a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is designated as “Certified Fresh,” a distinction rarely given to long-running TV franchises. Critics agree that bringing the original cast back together has made this final season a strong return to form.
Most viewers loved Season 3 because it gave fans exactly what they hoped for in a cast reunion, and it’s considered a truly outstanding season.
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