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Ok. What is the chance of a Picard spinoff?

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I hope the Legacy series happens. I much more interested in it than the Academy series (and its 32nd Century timeframe).

But the budgetary issues are the real problem. Given that the Academy series is already greenlighted, that might well put the kibosh on Legacy. Definitely a mistake greenlighting Academy before seeing how Picard S3 does. Get the viewership data first then make the decision.

Unfortunately, getting around the budgetary limitations in the current financial climate will be a tough nut to crack. Perhaps impossible. If a series isn't doable, it's entirely possible that they'll make another "movie event" for it instead. See S31.

The next opportunity for a Legacy type series might be after SNW or Academy ends. But who knows which way the winds will be blowing then, and which actors will be available.
 
Another factor to throw into this is scheduling, and I have no idea how that works, but (not counting the animated content of Lower Decks and Prodigy), I would guess Paramount+ would want to shoot it where there's always Trek content available year round (i.e., when one show finishes another starts up not long after).
Nope, not any more. That was the plan at one point, but they never quite got to it. But the budgetary limitations have nixed that. We're past the point of peak Trek for the streaming era. This has been officially stated, although I don't have a link handy.
 
Season 3 was a hit by fans and critics. It was in the top 10 of streaming shows according to Nielsen (the first Star Trek show to make it). It seems like a no brainer.

What are the chances of a spinoff in your opinion? I know I want it! I agree with Terry Matales, 25th century is the present time of Star Trek.

I want to see 7 as captain. The growth of Jack. I want to see more legacy characters like Kira, O'Brien, Mortak, Bashir, Paris, etc.
50/50%

On the plus side are apparently good metrics. Something P+ wants to see.
Critics loved it.
Lots of publicity

Negative:
I Dont think there is room for 4 live shows and Sec 31 has an inside track for the third.
All streaming services are cutting back spending.
P+ loves cowboys, mobsters and sponges more.
 
50/50%

On the plus side are apparently good metrics. Something P+ wants to see.
Critics loved it.
Lots of publicity

Negative:
I Dont think there is room for 4 live shows and Sec 31 has an inside track for the third.
All streaming services are cutting back spending.
P+ loves cowboys, mobsters and sponges more.

S31 isn't a show anymore, it's a streaming movie.
 
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