I hope the Picard series is good

[Alan Roi]

The last episode I watched.

*insert "You're missing out!"* argument here.

Yes, yes, I know. Orville has done some great episodes, but the humor has pretty much bombed out for me, and it is not for me. I will likely revisit it at one point in time or another, but thus far, it has been just ok, for me.

Hiiii-larious. Given that I had no idea what the word meant and had to look it up. So, yeah, that humor worked so well there since the joke had to be explained.

'Pardon my French' is a traditional apology for swearing among English-Canadians. Since he's been living on the farm I hope Jean-Luc as boned up on his expletives.

 

[donners22]

TNG won Emmy's. That is fact, not sentiment.

It won Emmy awards for sound, hairstyling, costume design, visual effects and makeup.

Laudable achievements to be sure, but nothing to do with the show’s writing.

 

[Alan Roi]

I'm not exactly sure if that last part of your statement was meant as some sort of personal insult toward me, but I'll let the mods deal with that.

It wasn't.

 

[Amasov]

TNG won Emmy's. That is fact, not sentiment.

Discovery has also been nominated for Emmys. Your point?

 

[Orac Zen]

Please no Q and no Klingons.

I couldn't possibly agree more with this. I've been well and truly over both of them for ages. No more, please. Ever.

It all depends on how it is handled. Some swearing is played up for laughs ("double dumb ass on you," Data's "Oh, shit!") and the like. But, I think the idea of swearing just being thrown in just for laughs in DSC or in the Picard show is, odd, to say the least.

Especially given Trek's history.

Agree with this, too. I swear too much myself to find it offensive or anything, but gratuitous swearing / swearing for the sake of it ("Wow, we can say fuck now. Let's do it all the time!!") is generally stupid and pointless, and sorta childish as well. There's rarely any genuine need for it. JMHO, of course.

 

[WarpFactorZ]

I couldn't possibly agree more with this. I've been well and truly over both of them for ages. No more, please. Ever.
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But the Klingons have been -- and still are -- one of the major powers in the quadrant. They are also as synonymous to Trek as is Spock. There's really no way to shut them out completely without it being a glaring omission.

 

[SJGardner]

But the Klingons have been -- and still are -- one of the major powers in the quadrant. They are also as synonymous to Trek as is Spock. There's really no way to shut them out completely without it being a glaring omission.

Especially if the Romulans are involved. The two are neighbors and mortal enemies, and if the backstory involves a Romulan collapse, the Klingons are bound to exploit the situation. The story doesn't have to focus on them, but they'll at least have to be mentioned.

 

[ITDUDE]

But the Klingons have been -- and still are -- one of the major powers in the quadrant. They are also as synonymous to Trek as is Spock. There's really no way to shut them out completely without it being a glaring omission.

Especially if the Romulans are involved. The two are neighbors and mortal enemies, and if the backstory involves a Romulan collapse, the Klingons are bound to exploit the situation. The story doesn't have to focus on them, but they'll at least have to be mentioned.

I want Worf cameo, and no one else. And if Worf is done in Discovery style, I'm coming here right away to see the forum explode

 

[ITDUDE]

The question is: will Picard be dropping the "F" bomb? Many folks seem liberated to let loose with obscenities as they get older.

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More of this, please. It's Star Trek in 21st (or is it 25th?) century!

 

[KennyB]

I want Worf cameo, and no one else. And if Worf is done in Discovery style, I'm coming here right away to see the forum explode

That would be awesome, but he looks the same again.......then they see a pic of L'Rell and he repeats the line from DS9......."I told you we don't discuss it with outsiders!" then winks directly into the camera.

 

[fireproof78]

Especially if the Romulans are involved. The two are neighbors and mortal enemies, and if the backstory involves a Romulan collapse, the Klingons are bound to exploit the situation. The story doesn't have to focus on them, but they'll at least have to be mentioned.

For me, there is a big difference between mentioning and appearing. I will clarify and state that I do not want Klingons to be appearing or their politics to be a major part of Picard's story. TNG Klingon episodes were among the ones that I just couldn't get through.

 

[zar]

More of this, please.

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[SJGardner]

For me, there is a big difference between mentioning and appearing. I will clarify and state that I do not want Klingons to be appearing or their politics to be a major part of Picard's story. TNG Klingon episodes were among the ones that I just couldn't get through.

I wouldn't have a problem with some Klingon background characters or at most a few bit parts, but I'd definitely draw the line at episodes focusing on them. I wouldn't want anything resembling TNG's Klingon episodes on the show either.

 

[ITDUDE]

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[SJGardner]

More of this, please.

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To quote JLP himself at the end: "YOU GLORIOUS S.O.B.-S!"

 

[Danlav05]

I'm not expecting TNG: 20 Years Later but I have very high hopes for this series. And yes, I'm lukewarm to Discovery.

For the last 15 years we've been getting TOS prequels so it's good to finally go post-Nemesis

Picard is the figurehead of 24th Century Trek and to pursuade Sir Patrick to reprise him is a very big deal. I can't wait to catch up with the old man!

Make it so

 

[Amasov]

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Honestly, I'd give CBS all the money they want if I could see Picard do this at the wine vineyard.

 

[Orac Zen]

For me, there is a big difference between mentioning and appearing. I will clarify and state that I do not want Klingons to be appearing or their politics to be a major part of Picard's story. TNG Klingon episodes were among the ones that I just couldn't get through.

This.

Klingons are obviously a significant part of Trek lore and they probably can't be eliminated entirely, any more than the damned Daleks could be eliminated from future Doctor Who (much as I'd like to see that happen). I could live with a Worf appearance, but I see no need for them to play any significant role whatever in this series. Focus on another lot of aliens for a change. And if I never hear the phrase "It is a good day to die!" ever again it will be far too soon.

 

[zar]

And if I never hear the phrase "It is a good day to die!" ever again it will be far too soon.

Really? I think it's etched in our minds because it was said in very well-known and popular Worf/Klingon episodes - Sins of the Father, Way of the Warrior and Blood Oath - and in one of the most memorable scenes in a very popular movie - not because it was overused. Other appearances of it have been few and far between and I think it's always been employed appropriately.

 

[fireproof78]

And if I never hear the phrase "It is a good day to die!" ever again it will be far too soon.

Same here. It started out as part of a cultural background and ended up a farce, especially in "Blood Oath" and in First Contact. It started to feel highly forced and very jarring for me in terms of immersion. It became a catch phrase.