Captain Picard evening

[AntonyF]

I've got a number of friends coming around and we're going to have a primarily Captain Picard evenings in tribute to Sir Patrick. I'm going to curate a few episodes then mix in a few notable clips and other things I have in mind.

And I've done various themed evenings so this is in my wheelhouse.

Of course the question is then... what episodes? Timing wise I'd like to do 4, but practically it may be 3. And it's not all hardcore fans.

My thinking initially was:

• Who Watches the Watcher - as it shows Picard the quiet, thoughtful, man.
• Allegiance - I think it's a good episode, but it shows two very different Picards. Plus I plan to hand out lyrics for the song, and join in the bar scene with a drink.
• Starship Mine - it may not be Trek's best but Stewart clearly has fun and it shows a different side to him.

I then of course saw the elephant in the room: The Inner Light. So I may switch that out for WWtW.

I'm going to get the Enterprise D lego model down from its perch and put it pride of place with candles.

Maybe I will get earl grey tea... or perhaps Yorkshire tea is more appropriate.

Any ideas welcome, and what would you do at your event?

 

[BlueStuff]

The Drumhead has always been one of my favourite episodes for Sir Patrick's powerhouse performance showcasing Picard's strength, integrity, and humanity.

 

[AntonyF]

Merde. It's also better than the ones I listed.

 

[Warp Core Breach]

All good choices, I watched Measure of a Man earlier and that might go on your list. You might have to spread this across several evenings.

 

[AntonyF]

Mesaure of a Man is great, but it doesn't feel Picard-centric to me. And given we have so many that are Picard-centric...

BlueStuff has caused a change.

• The Drumhead - as it shows Picard the quiet, thoughtful, man.
• Allegiance - I think it's a good episode, but it shows two very different Picards. Plus I plan to hand out lyrics for the song, and join in the bar scene with a drink.
• Starship Mine - it may not be Trek's best but Stewart clearly has fun and it shows a different side to him.

Inner Light is still floating there, depending on timings. Or a switch out.

 

[Michael]

I think that’s a marvelous idea! Funnily enough, I also watched “Allegiance” last night, to mourn his passing. It’s a rather quiet and somber episode almost devoid of any action, but it’s a very neat showcase of Picard as an intelligent character and natural leader. It’s just a joy to watch him in the dual role as his own imposter back on the ship. The awkward moments with Beverly and in Ten Forward are brilliant.

Another one I thought about rewatching is “Tapestry”, which seems very apropos of his work on the one-man Christmas Carol show. I remember it as a rather poignant episode about youth and mortality and how one choses to live their life.

 

[Farscape One]

Some of my favorites...

"Contagion" was the first time we get to his love of archaeology, which not only came in handy there but in other episodes.

"The Survivors" is a great display of Picard quietly using his detective skills at piecing together what happened there.

"Sarek" has one of his very best acting scenes in his quarters after the mind meld. His quick and fluid ranging of various emotions so seamlessly should have gotten him at least an Emmy nomination.

"Darmok" is among the best in the franchise, and one of the few episodes I can point to someone and say 'THIS is what the franchise is about'.

"The Inner Light" is another that is, rightfully, among the best.

"Masks", for the same reason as "Contagion". I know I'm in the minority for loving this episode, but one of the reasons I love it is because Picard gets to fully utilize his archaeology knowledge in solving the issue.

 

[AntonyF]

Another one I thought about rewatching is “Tapestry”, which seems very apropos of his work on the one-man Christmas Carol show. I remember it as a rather poignant episode about youth and mortality and how one choses to live their life.

I was watching a tribute with that in and I thought "Bugger, didn't think about that."

I may consider that over Starship Mine. It ticks the box of not being too sombre. I don't want all sombre/serious, and that could work in its place.

 

[Mojochi]

Not sure htf everyone is leaving off Captain's Holiday. Time Squared has meaningful Picard presence too

Final Mission maybe & and you should really work in Family

 

[AntonyF]

Captain's Holiday is some okay fluff, but not one I'd rank as his best and not the greatest I want to show a general audience. Time Squared I do really enjoy but not one I'd prioritise.

Family is a good shout though. And showing a mixture of fan-levels one without even the Enterprise bridge is a good twist.

 

[Lord Garth]

I don't have time for a marathon. But I do have a list I'll choose from, depending on what I feel like:

"Encounter at Farpoint"
"The Battle"
"The Big Goodbye"
"11001001"
"Coming of Age"
"We'll Always Have Paris"
"Conspiracy"
"The Measure of a Man"
"Time Squared"
"Q Who?"
"Samaritan Snare" (only the Picard parts)
"Who Watches the Watchers"
"Booby Trap"
"Allegiance"
"Captain's Holiday"
"Sarek"
"The Best of Both Worlds" Parts I & II
"Family"
"Devil's Due"
"Qpid"
"The Drumhead"
"Darmok"
"The Perfect Mate"
"The Inner Light"
"Chain of Command" Parts I & II
"Tapestry"
"Starship Mine"
"Lessons"
"The Chase"
"Gambit" Parts I & II
"Attached"
"Bloodlines"
"All Good Things"
Star Trek: Generations
Star Trek: First Contact
"Remembrance" (PIC S1)
"Absolute Candor" (PIC S1)
"Penance" (PIC S2)
"No Win Scenario" (PIC S3)
"Vox" (PIC S3)
"The Last Generation" (PIC S3)

 

[AntonyF]

"Darmok" is among the best in the franchise, and one of the few episodes I can point to someone and say 'THIS is what the franchise is about'.

How the fuck did I forget Darmok from my list...

 

[Ragitsu]

Antony, his mind distracted.

 

[CoveTom]

Personally, I wouldn't do "The Inner Light." The more years have passed, the less I like that episode. But that's just me.

I would vote for "The Drumhead." Just an absolutely stellar episode both for Patrick Stewart and for Captain Picard.

 

[AntonyF]

I am leaning towards not doing Inner Light, as also it's maybe TOO iconic if that sounds silly. Too on the nose.

I also have a tribute video I found with a bit of the music, so I can have a taste of it.

I'm currenlty thinking:

The Drumhead
Allegiance
Tapestry

If we get time for four then maybe Darmok.

You may think Allegiance is doing a lot of heavy lifting but I like the dual roles, I like the mystery element, I like the crazy Picard element... and I will be having a singsong.

 

[tomalak301]

I've been watching Clips of Generations and his quote about time being a companion that goes along with us is very poignant.

You have all the common Picard episodes, but I want to nominate The Defector. I loved those scenes between Picard and Tomalak (One of the reasons I picked this username, by the way) and his scene was Jerok makes that episode what it is. It's basically Captain Picard at his best.

 

[Mojochi]

I've been watching Clips of Generations and his quote about time being a companion that goes along with us is very poignant.

You have all the common Picard episodes, but I want to nominate The Defector. I loved those scenes between Picard and Tomalak (One of the reasons I picked this username, by the way) and his scene was Jerok makes that episode what it is. It's basically Captain Picard at his best.

I love the Defector. I can't recommend it though, without recommending The Enemy, which is sort of the catalyst that launches those events. Tomalak gets humiliated by Picard outing their misdeeds & deceit, at the Golorndon Core. So, he goes off and hatches a revenge scheme against Picard by dangling a defector in front of him, only some weeks or months later, with a hope of redeeming his reputation by capturing the Enterprise

Picard is so wonderful in that episode. He literally begs Worf, & straddles a diplomatic crisis better than maybe any other time


Put on your best poker face #1

 

[PlainSimpleJoel]

I'm thinking about watching The Drumhead and maybe one other Picard based episode. Needs to be from seasons 1 to 4, as that is all I have on blu-ray. Depends also if I am gaming or not.

 

[Mojochi]

I'm thinking about watching The Drumhead and maybe one other Picard based episode. Needs to be from seasons 1 to 4, as that is all I have on blu-ray. Depends also if I am gaming or not.

Devil's Due. Underrated. He's in rare form, man. He's laying down some Grade A Picarding in that one

 

[PatB1974]

I spent the whole day watching TNG. It's hard to believe he's gone. Tomorrow I think I'll watch Excalibur.