A strong season two finale of Star Trek: Picard on Paramount+, with at least a handful of scenes that were memorable, brought tears to the eyes, and were otherwise very good to see. Let's divide them between resolved and opening up a new vista:
[Spoilers ahead ...]
Resolved:
- Well, Q taking his leave from Picard was the piece de la resistance of this season finale. Beautifully staged and acted.
- I was glad to see Rios and Teresa together at the end. But, although I knew that neither could live forever, I would've preferred not hearing how they died.
- Tallinn's sacrifice was worthy and well played.
- Agnes becoming the new, good Borg queen was already clear last week. But it was good to see.
- Picard and older Guinan -- well, they could see each other again, but that scene in the bar had a finality to it -- and was also good to see
- Wesley back -- as a "Traveler," i.e., part of a timeline correction service. I can go for that. Will be fun next season (I hope) to see where he goes with Soong's surviving daughter.
- Speaking of which -- Dr. Soong is still alive at the end. Not quite a new vista, but certainly not resolved.
- Seven kissing Raffi -- that could and should definitely go somewhere in the next season. On the other hand, Q bringing Elnor back to life could say otherwise for Raffi. So, maybe a new vista, maybe not, definitely unresolved.
- Happy scene with Picard and Laris at the end -- hope to see more of them next season, too.
See also Picard 2.9: Cooperation! ... Picard 2.8: Borg, Q, Soong, FBI ... Picard 2.7: The Bread Was Tastier than the Meat ... Picard 2.6: Borg and Soong .. Picard 2.5: Don't Walk Away Renee ... Picard 2.4: 2024 LA ... Picard 2.3: Agnes, Borg, Badge ... Picard 2.2: Q and Borg ... Star Trek: Picard 2.1: Cameos and Time Travel ... Star Trek: Picard (Season One): Non-Pareil
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