Why Jean-Luc Picard Is Actually the Hero We Need Right Now
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One of my favorites:
"It is possible to make no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness, that is life"
I love that one, too.
Picard always had the best speeches!
" I know what it’s like to lose. To feel so desperately that you’re right, yet to fail nonetheless. Dread it. Run from it. Destiny still arrives." Almost similar
I took that to heart as a child
@@sarahkinsey5434 Speeches, yes. But when it comes to RANTS, Sisko is untouchable.
"Measure of a man" is the episode that officially cemented Jon luc Picard as my tv dad.
"Measure of a Man" and "Dumhead" along with "Homefront"/"Paradise Lost" from _DS9_ are some of the best examples ever of the dangers of going down those roads, even with the best of intentions.
Without Guinion the measure of a man wouldn't have been as impactful
"You see, he's met two of your three criteria for sentience, so what if he meets the third. Consciousness in even the smallest degree. What is he then? I don't know. Do you?
_(to Riker)_ Do you?
_(to Phillipa)_ Do you?"
Goosebumps every time at this amazing scene. Picard is just the most beautiful human being ever.
"Your Honour, the courtroom is a crucible. In it we burn away irrelevancies until we are left with a pure product, the truth for all time. Now, sooner or later, this man or others like him will succeed in replicating Commander Data. And the decision you reach here today will determine how we will regard this creation of our genius. It will reveal the kind of a people we are, what he is destined to be. It will reach far beyond this courtroom and this one android. It could significantly redefine the boundaries of personal liberty and freedom, expanding them for some, savagely curtailing them for others."
My absolute favorite TNG episode.
One of the episodes that gained me a lot of respect for Picard was Lower Decks, because of the way he requested Ensign Sito specifically to give her a chance to rise above a mistake rather than letting it define her career. Compassion and professionalism all at once.
Oh, and if you ever do another video of answering questions, after seeing your video on how the Borg were overused in Voyager, I'm curious as to which adversary of the Federation you think is the most underused and wasn't able to live up to their potential?
My father was an army officer (Dad's still around, but he's retired from that and his second career as a professor). I wanted to watch TNG one afternoon, and we saw the episode that introduced the Cardassians. At the end, Dad stated that Picard was a rare fictional officer that he would willingly serve under. You can't imagine how rare that type of compliment is.
Your dad is astute. Picard is the ideal that represents what "An Officer and a Gentleman" should be.
that was one of the best TNG episodes! The Minstrel Boy to the war has gone, in the ranks of death he will find him!
Picard is the main reason I was so surprised at the number of nasty people I encountered as an adult. Did they not watch Star Trek? Do they not know that what they’re doing is wrong, unjust, corrupt, dishonest, unreasonable? Why can’t they admit their mistakes? Why aren’t they banding together for the greater good? Why can’t we get along, despite our differences? Why are they so greedy and self-centred? WHY DIDN'T YOU WARN ME JEAN-LUC? Except that he did. As a child, he taught me these lessons and the lesson of consistency better than anyone else ever has. And while I've not always had the nous to navigate the less than stellar kinds of people, my good intentions have always been built on a Picard-brand foundation. He embodies not only what humanity needs right now, but what humanity needs to become.
I couldn't have said it any better!
So true! Wow! Applause! Thank you
why am i crying
Sooooooo true!!! I couldn't have said it better myself! I remember when I started my work life and just being on my own I used to think that, I was like, what's wrong with the world?! and then I got used to it ...I'm glad Picard is back.
Like spock he is the rare example of a diplomatic badass role model that is relatable. No even more relatable than spock. He is just a so human humanist.
His unshakable integrity is what I remember. The drumhead and his speach to worf at the end are stand outs.
My favourite Captain.
He's the reverse of the Dark Knight.
He's the Hero we need, but not one we deserve.
Not after reelecting Bush, no.
It's hard for me to be positive when everyone in my family worships Agent Orange. I'm thoughtful; therefore, I'm often alone. I don't want my family to "get what they deserve" as someone once put it. I want them to fucking come to their senses. The odds of that happening, however, are extremely low. In the past, they've harnessed my intellect for their own ends, but never listened when our opinions differed. It's lonely. It fills me with dread because they'll vote for him again.
“One of the saddest lessons of history is this: If we've been bamboozled long enough, we tend to reject any evidence of the bamboozle. We're no longer interested in finding out the truth. The bamboozle has captured us. It's simply too painful to acknowledge, even to ourselves, that we've been taken." - Carl Sagan
Actually both versions were expressed in TDK
Nothing less than a Knight...shining. 😎
Picard is quite simply one of the finest characters ever created for a TV show. The writers laid the foundation, but you can tell they quickly started to shape the character around Stewart himself. He's a very thoughtful, intelligent and loving man, who is the perfect example of what you get from an actor who was immersed in Shakespeare for years. They bring acting on a different level to everything around them, and Stewart added a streak of quality that made TNG something special.
ABSOLUTELY
Goddammit, you got me at the end, with that, "Make it so."
"...as long as we strive to make it so."
Well played, Mr. Shives.
One of my favorite Picard moments.. from All Good Things. When the Enterprise was struggling to hold the static warp shell and the ship was on the edge of destruction, Picard did not panic. He was still giving orders to the crew to maintain their positions and reroute power, right until the very end. Duty. Dedication. Awesome.
Even more, after Q pulls him to the court room, we see him huddled over in a near fetal position. He was _terrified,_ but he never let it show. He's not "above" fear, but he doesn't let it control him. Instead he harnesses it and uses it to sharpen his wits.
Fear is a superpower.
@@scaper8 Shout out for the Dune reference! Much appreciated!
I love when Picard uses his knowledge of actual history to inform moments where the moral, ethical, or humanitarian course is difficult.
His character was hugely influential as a young man growing up in a Conservative Christian environment. It was a window to philosophy beyond the restrictive ideologies I was steeped in. I hope the new show continues this legacy and shares this sort of light with a new generation.
What conservative Christian environment did you live in? The one I did mirrored a lot of what he said and did. Other things in star trek not as much.
AMEN!!! PREACH!!!
@@FellSkyhawk go check out the #Exvangelical tag on Twitter, & you'll see what kind.
My grandfather whom I was very close to and named my son after used to cosplay (pre invention of the term) as Picard at science fiction conventions, even won an award at a masquerade at one. He passed away in 2004. So for me there's an extra personal connect to this character.
I'd love to see photos of that if the are any
Fav Picard moment: Episode "The Perfect Mate" when the Ambassador asks him how he was able to resist the metamore...he doesn't say a word. Not one. Just bids him a safe journey. Classy.
“The acquisition of wealth is no longer the driving force in our lives. We work to better ourselves and the rest of Humanity."
And this will be the lesson that the millenials will teach the baby boomers and Generation X and Y!
Brilliant! "Drumhead" was the perfect episode for our time. Picard is very much our better angel. Satie is those who try to turn us against each other. His speach was brilliant. What do we do next? Do we walk out like the Admiral at the end? Or do we listen to an unhinged demagogue?
Mike Dias So glad he picked that one. Picard’s speeches from that episode have been running through my head over and over the last few years.
With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speed censored, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied...chains us all irrevocably. The first time any man's freedom is trodden on, we're all damaged.
Agreed. That's one of my favourite speeches and a quote to thats so important and relevant for today.
This may end up being a bit of a word wall, so sorry about that in advance, but Picard will always be a very special character to me, so I wanted to get this out there.
You need to know two things about me before you can understand why Measure of a Man is my favorite episode of TNG. The first is that my father is, and kinda always has been, very much like Picard. Thoughtful, charming, and a natural leader, but private, sometimes to the point of seeming cold. My father watched TNG with my mom when it first aired, and I honestly believe he so identified with the character of Jean-Luc Picard that he started displaying some of the same mannerisms as those displayed by Sir Patrick Stewart. I can't know for certain as I was born around the same time as TNG airing, and I never watched it live with him, but to this day, I can watch most episodes of TNG and find some little thing, a hand gesture, a facial expression, a passing phrase, that my father did countless times.
The second thing is that I have autism. I think you might see where I'm going with this.
Data has always been the character on TNG I've most identified with. Very literal, highly intelligent, kind of awkward, and oblivious to many social nuances and customs. He has to be taught so many parts of humanity, the same way I've had to. Eye contact, social conventions, topic appropriateness, all foreign to me until someone sat me down and told me about them in raw, literal detail.
So when Picard begins his monologue defending Data's right to be different, his right to be a sentient being, his right to choose, it hits home for me. It feels like my own father is defending my right to be who I have always been. That though I may be different, that just means I have something new to offer the world.
Picard is incredibly relevant to our modern times, because we as a society have always had trouble with the fact that our differences do not need fixing, our attitudes do. That what makes us different, makes us unique, and what makes us unique, makes us stronger, not weaker. Picard has defended individuality, applauded diversity, and celebrated uniqueness countless times. Not only that, but he is keenly aware of each of his crewmember's uniqueness and uses that knowledge to the Enterprise's advantage.
Now more than ever, we need someone who not afraid to stand up for the little guy, and see him or her as just as worthy of love, respect, and purpose as anyone else. Thank you for reading.
Thank you for your insightful and beautifully written comment.
The "episodes" that have always defined, to me, how Picard knew he was not a superman, still had human vulnerabilities, were the 2 part "Chain of Command" and the movie First Contact. At the end of "Chain of Command" , Picard is physically and mentally broken to the point that he actually sees five lights (there were only four, but Cardassia interrogator insisted there were five) but through his will to not be broken he still defiantly said he saw four lights (though Picard himself hinted he was almost ready to give up and many viewers have stated that his final defiance was due to him knowing it was over and that he was going home). In First Contact, it is pointed out after Picard destroys his office that he is fighting the Borg out of revenge, not out of preservation. You can immediately tell the second that it dawns on Picard that the person is correct in the assessment and goes back to being the captain trying to save lives.
These two instances show that Picard is still human but he raises himself to be better even when he himself is unable to see the flaw and is always working to improve even himself.
Someone just reminded me of the TNG episode "Family" where Picard goes on a forced vacation back to his brother's home and where he not only gets into a fight but breaks down and cries about how he was responsible for all the deaths during his time with the Borg. Even Picard's brother remarks about how Picard is finally realizing that he is all too human but that he still a good person.
Later we find that his family is lost in a house fire, seeing Picard grieving yet still pulling on his willpower to keep going.
I won't lie. I got emotional watching the announcement because it was clear to me Patrick Stewart felt a calling to reprise the role specifically because of what is going on in the world. It was as if Mister Rogers came back from the dead to remind us all what we should really be striving for in humanity.
$70 million dollars, global fame and a knighthood 😒
Chuck Norris had a staring contest with Captain Picard. Chuck Norris blinked.
"What he said with irony, I say with conviction. 'What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculty. In form, in moving, how express and admirable. In action, how like an angel. In apprehension, how like a god!'"
Picard is a big fan of _Withnail and I_
Q flipped his lid on that response .
"Our mission is to seek out new life - well, there it sits!"
My favorite Picard moment is an entire episode: Darmok.
Mine, too.
It showed a very human side of him and understanding..
Darmok and Jalad at Tenagra.
Darmok and Jalad on the ocean.
[Forgot] with his arms wide.
[Forgot] with his fists open.
His arms wide.
@@UlyssesDrax What is your favourite episode? Mine is "The Inner Light."
One of my favourite Picard moments is in Star Trek First Contact. When he gives his famous speech full of rage... _the line must be drawn _*_here,_* we can see that he's pretty much consumed by fear, rage and hatred of the Borg, and it's very convincingly portrayed. Lily's analogy to Captain Ahab is more impacting than what it seems to be at first. _If his chest had been a cannon, he would have shot his heart at it. - What? - Moby Dick - Actually, I never read it..._ you all know the scene. Picard, being the literate person that he is, sees the error in his ways and is able to learn from it, admits his mistake and then chooses the reasonable course of action. He can admit that he makes mistakes, too. That's something not to be seen often in people, regrettably.
Keep it up, Steve. Your Trek videos are such a nice reprieve after all of the negativity we're dealing with in the US. So much of what's happening here now is profoundly 'anti' the message of TNG. We definitely need Picard more than ever, and kids growing up right now who are budding nerds need a modern role model that shows that smart, honest, loyal, compassionate men can do everything and more than greedy, hateful, bigoted men can.
We're in a post-Picard world. Why resurrect that late 20th century failure?
Shall we bring back queen of tolerance Ricki Lake too?
@@beingsshepherd "Why resurrect that late 20th century failure?"
Did Picard fail us?
Or did we fail him?
The hardest part is only picking five.
By far my favorite thing about Picard was his ability to work within the rules and STILL find a way out of a situation that was fair and just. He could play and adversary's game and beat them at it.
He was also goo at times of throwing the rules back at his advasaries to his advantage. My favorite was when he was dealing with that one alien species about the colony thta needed ot be evacuated.
Ben Swem yeah! I’m not sure if it’s the same one you’re thinking of, but in S03E02 “Ensigns of Command” Picard uses clauses in the treaty with the Sheliak to formally request third party arbitration and chooses a race of creatures who are hibernating for the next six months.
He was ready to fight the Sheliak, but found a way to avoid it. Good times
Or he held the alien in one episode in a energyfield for a short time to make him feel how he treated his group in their experiment. And then lets him go after the alien got to see what he did to others. He is crafty, but in a fair way that deals karmic punishments.
I didn’t cry when I heard he was coming back. Then I saw the show and I’m still crying. #notinagoodway
"The Measure of a Man" has always been my favorite episode of TNG, and it is largely because of Captain Picard's moments with Guinan and the speech in court that follow them. He admits he almost believed Riker's attempt to dehumanize Data, yet never loses his conviction that Data is not property; he simply doesn't know how to proceed. That he admits near-defeat but presses on anyway and ends up verbally kicking Maddox's ass always made me feel warm and fuzzy inside.
"Prove to the court that I am sentient."
The Drumhead is to me, hands down the best episode of TNG. It’s so applicable even 25 years later.
My favourite Picard moment was the episode after Best of Both World. Goes back home, gets in a fight with his brother and breaks down from his experience. Its Picard at his worst, but Picard at his most human.
id say that was not his weakest or worst moment, but rather the moment that he was strongest. the strength it took to take the hand that his brother was reaching out to him (metaphorically and physically) was something that I wish we could see more people struggling with trauma and mental health have the strength to do. truly it was his strongest moment.
This episode of Trek Actually was very good and I hope the next episode happens sooner rather than later
Picard is an exemplary fictional Hero. So good! Kirk is great and I love his "fiery" way of dealing with things... such a "living force"! But Picard is just excellent. He has a deliciously broader spectrum of qualities. Composed, mannered. Forceful when needed. Reserved. Real smart. Diplomatic. A real gentleman. Respectful. Nerd. Very powerful, yet, calm. His character is indeed one to be studied.
"Why is on TV, dad?"
"Because he's the hero we need. So we'll watch him, because he's awecome. He's a lone protector...the Captain of the Enterprise."
[Dun Dun]
If I could, I'd like this video more. At least four times. I'd be like "THERE ARE FOUR LIKES!"
Ryan Stadel there are five likes!
Real-life Patrick Stewart drinks Earl Grey _mixed_ with English Breakfast. Shit, I haven't tried that yet 😮
My favorite moment is when jean luc goes home to france after his assimilation by the borg. We got to not only see his dichotomy with his family especially his brother but watching our hero, injured and going through post traumatic stress heal from this experience.
He is the kind of leader and man we could have used at any time.
Q, “I have a message for a Gene...Luck...Pickerd.”
I cried! And I cried during your presentation. That episode resonated with me and remains my all time favorite for its... Relevance. Both when it aired, and today. I wish more Americans shared his intelligence and courage. Welcome back, Jean-Luc!
It seems you all might be forgetting another important quality of a great man. Courage. Not only in the face of danger, but to just do the right thing under discouraging circumstances. Picard has that, right? I imagine that would be an important trait for someone who chooses the righteous yet difficult path.
_... a man's reach should exceed his grasp, Or what's a heaven for?_
-- Robert Browning
I can do without heaven, but I will happily do with Picard. He's the good man we all (or at least SOME of us) wish we could be, just a great example to look up to. As for the "pertinence" he holds for the here and now, all you have to do is check out the pond scum which currently resides on Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, District of Columbia, and that question no longer requires an answer.
My favorite Picard Moment is him refusing to let the Admiral take Lal from Data
"there are times when men of good conscience cannot blindly follow orders. You acknowledge their sentience but you ignore their personal liberties ...and freedom.Order a man to hand his child over to the State, not well I'm his captain."
...I imagine Picard would not be well suited for a career as an ICE agent
@@mandelharvey3429 , Jackie Robinson didn't stand for the National Anthem? Really? An American Army officer than didn't stand for the National Anthem of the United States? Huh.
@@colinmontgomery5492 Passive aggressive much?
ICE agents should take the parents and their child together. That way they can be deported together. That would be a humane thing to do.
I haven't watched the video yet but Captain Picard is obviously the hero we need right now. 'The Drumhead' - that is all.
Watching this video just after Season 2 of Picard finished makes me sad. I felt the same as Steve when Picard was announced. Hopeful and enthused.
Now... Two seasons in... I'm just sad.
yeah, aged like milk ...
Like the "Make It So" at 15:13
I've tried to research online but can't find any supporting information. I distinctly remember when ST:TNG was in the latter half of their tv run, I heard a story on TV at the time saying scenes featuring Jean-Luc Picard were actually required viewing for airline captains at one particular airline as a template for the kind of temperament and attitude they should have in the work conditions they make for their airline crews. Patrick Stewart inspires people in ways I bet he will never fully be able to comprehend.
More than just being a diligent, compassionate and scholarly man, Picard is a great LEADER.
He's a 'steady hand at the wheel' when everything is crashing down around the Enterprise crew AND he's a man that the other members of the crew can look to for moral guidance. He's not just someone who can 'get things done' like Captain Jellico, but he's someone other people look to for advice when they face difficult ethical questions or no-win scenarios where the correct choice is difficult or impossible to determine.
He was certainly a better ship's councilor than Troy....
@@mandelharvey3429 that depends on what you consider canon.
From kirk's Crew
Sulu became a captain.
Chekhov became a captian.
Scotty became a captain, and in beta, was the head of Starfleet's Corps of Engineers after the events of 'Relics (TNG)'
McCoy became an Admiral
Spock retired from Starfleet as a Captain, and became an Ambassador
Uhura's the only one you don't really hear about, but I think she was a commander by the time of the last TOS movie.
For Janeway (all beta canon)
Belanna is a Klingon Ambassador
Paris is a Captain
Tuvok is an Admiral
Kim is a Captain
Neelix is the ambassador of a large alliance of races in the Delta Quadrant
Seven of Nine is a top researcher at the Daystrom Institute orbiting Jupiter.
No info on Chakotay, but i think it's mentioned that he went on to be a Captain, and then retired.
Naomi Wildman is the Commander and CO of Deep Space K-7.
Icheb is her Second In Command
The Doctor is a famous holonovelist, and activist for Hologram Rights.
Again, much of that is unfortunately considered Beta Canon.
@@61089loki and if ST Renegades is canon, Chekov is an extremely old admiral in the late 24C, Icheb is disillusioned in the Federation's nobility, an ex-lab-rat for some Federation scientists who experimented on his Borg implants to develop weapons...
The Federation and Starfleet in the late 24C are darker places to live and work in than I think a lot of Trekkies would like.a
Darmok is one of my very faves. Once Picard understands Dathon and his perspective, he understands the sacrifice Dathon made and why he made it- a person so desperate for the mere experience of communication and understanding, that he was willing to sacrifice his life to do so. The Children Of Tama must have been a lonely race of sorts with so few others to understand them. When Picard was almost beamed away from the planet, he cried out in desperation and agony because of what that would mean to his new friend . And he was the only one who knew. There is no saying here that stands out for me, just Picard's humanity toward the other captain.
Was so excited when the Picard show was announced, I won’t be fooled again.
"...in parts of the episode that Steve didn't summarize."
That there is one of the reasons I throw in a few bucks a month on Patreon.
Your social commentary, the way you do what you do, Trek, Actually, The Off Monday Ramble (always posted on Monday), and lines like the above quoted; you are worth every penny. I only wish I could afford more.
I'm glad you liked that line! And I appreciate your support in whatever amount or form it takes.
"With the first link, the chain is forged....the first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied.....chains us all irrevocably."
Mitch Neu well said sir
Drumhead's reliance entirely on the performers is wonderful.
That episode. The Defector, Sarek, Family and damn theres too many...
About a year ago I posted the convo Picard has with Worf at the end of this ep to Facebook noting the importance of this moral in today's world.
i like the idea because it moves trek forward, its not a prequel or a reboot, its new trek, further along the timeline.
Agreed. I'd love to see something post-Nemesis. That's what we need.
One of the best channels on UA-cam. Life enhancing commentary on a character who showed us who we should aspire to be, and taught us lessons we nearly forgot in the intervening years of populism, publically applauded vulgarity and lowest common denominator politics.
Captain Picard is the Federation ideal.
The likes of Captain Sisko and Captain Jellico are the Federation truth.
One of my favorite things about Picard is something he does in almost every episode: He listens. No matter what situation he finds himself in, he almost always seeks out the input of his crew. He may not always agree, and as Captain he understands that it's ultimately his duty to make the call, but he wants to look at the problem from every possible perspective. That's what I want from a leader.
Picard was and still is my role model. He showed me when I was growing up what it was to be a good and honest man. Picard is someone I wish to one day be able to live up to because of how he inspired me with his ideals and his morality. I believe he's a role model that we desperately need right now.
Grew up without father, and as I used to say "Picard is father I do not deserve, but father I needed." these times I feel it same.
"The first duty of every Starfleet officer is to the truth, whether it's scientific truth, or historical truth, or personal truth! It is the guiding principle on which Starfleet is based, and if you can't find it within yourself to stand up and tell the truth about what happened, you don't deserve to wear that uniform."
LOVED this youtube vid, you are awesome.
5/4 lights!
The entire episode of Yesterday's Enterprise. I love it when he yells at Guinan and says "Not good enough damnit, not good enough!" even though deep down inside he knows it is. I also like when his bridge crew is all dead, the Klingons tell him to surrender and be prepared to be bordered and he leaps to the controls and says "that'll be the day." Also his argument with Lily in First Contact was great.
Captain Picard: "Life is an exercise of exceptions" - knowing that the greater good is more important than just following orders and protocols. A captain must be able to break the rules when he sees or knows that there is a greater good at stake than merely to uphold rules and regulations that are not alive. Case in point, his defense of Data.
**Climbs up onto the desk** Oh captain, my captain ... !
I have a life-sized cardboard cutout of Jean-Luc Picard (lovingly nicknamed "Captain Picardboard") in my living room. My aunt gave it to me around twenty-five years ago and although it has faded and I considered throwing it out a number of times, Captain Picardboard been my silent co-pilot through thick and thin. The best thing about him is he elicits a startle response from those not familiar with him. I'm considering using that as a security feature in my home. XD
Unfortunately, when I watch TNG these days, I usually begin with a mantra: "Lie to me, sweet _Star Trek_ ." Sadly, I don't think we're gonna make it, Jean-Luc. Thank you so much for trying. You always fought to the bitter end. Maybe now that you're coming back, you'll at least help us keep our heads up when the worst comes. You da man, even when you're made out of cardboard.
Brilliant....and pertinent!
15:16 - "Welcome back, Jean-Luc. We missed you."
Teared up right there.
I love LOVE looooove that Picard is back!!! I am low key hoping for an Avery Brooks return to Sisko as well! 😁🙏
Last we saw of Sisko, he vanished off the face of Bajor battling Demigod Dukat, and that was 20 years ago. He did tell Kasidy that he'll be back some day ("Act Eight" in the link below). But if Sisko returns, he will have to be visibly older. Maybe not as much older as Avery Brooks is IRL, but I doubt he will look 20 years younger than IRL. The writers will have to answer that somehow. (Or not!)
memory-alpha.fandom.com/wiki/What_You_Leave_Behind_(episode)
His ability to critically evaluate each situation and separate himself from the group mentality, to make his own informed decisions even if it goes against his career, or even his own life make him a great character.
What made TNG was that it wasn't based on issues of the time but problems and issues that have faced mankind since the days of antiquity. Philosophical ones that broadened the minds of viewers. I hope they keep that format
Captain Picard ... I always considered him to be the perfect role model anyone, any gender, any race, should and could look up to.
Diplomat, well spoken, lover of books and history, respectful to others, even enemies, never arrogant, strict but also forgiving, so much more. Picard is all the things Star Trek stands for personified ...
And looking at current world leaders, especially orange ones, oh boy ... oh boy is Picard the polar opposite ...
His strive for goodness impacted me so much while I was watching TNG as a kid. As much as I admire Sisko, or am entertained by Kirk - Captain Picard is someone who impersonates everything kind and good about humanity, there is no one I trust more to be a beacon of hope in times like these.
My favorite Picard moment is when he and his brother have just stopped fighting in the family vineyard in France. They laugh at the stupidity of the situation, but then Picard breaks down about his memories of his time as Locutus of Borg. It's such a human moment.
Not to mention that it really showcases what a acting powerhouse Patrick Stewart is.
I also really love the moment when he is released from the Cardassian prison, and he turns around and defies his captor one last time.... but I ALSO love when he is talking to Troi after and admits that not only was he almost willing to lie, but he was so utterly destroyed, he actually thought he saw five lights. Again, I love the human moments.
One of the most thoughtful (and witty) Trek vids I've seen in a while. Well done.
The announcement made me fistpump out of joy, but this video... this video almost brought tears to my eyes.
Good job, mate!
:claps with applause: this is a very nice video about picard
i enjoy the really nice speech in the video where picard was like "oh boy, this is not a good idea"
I only ever watched a few episodes of Star Trek, but these videos are so well-written and compelling that I can't help but be entertained despite this.
I really like when he is trapped with the kids in the turbo lift, always loved that one
Very insightful and inspiring Trek , Actually episode about Captain Jean Luc Picard Steve !
I wasn't crying when I saw the announcement at the beginning of your video but I was by the end. You reminded me so much why I loved TNG so much, not that Picard ever was not my favourite character but I realised how much I missed him.
Picard is like the best bit's of Sherlock Holmes, Indiana Jones and Gandalf rolled into one.
Excellent episode man, look forward to more videos from you.
Your Steve-summaries of these classic tales continue to be a highlight of my month (or however often they are released!).
Love the peppering of cameos from different series too, they were very... pertinent?
"Welcome back, Jean-Luc, we missed ya" Oh god the onions!!!
I almost cried when Star Trek Picard was announced. I did in fact cry watching the first episode.
You used the word pertinent so much it reminds me of Garrus saying Calibrations...
Mr. Shives, this episode made me smile. Thank you. The school teacher me says bravo to all your synonyms. I especially like "apropo". You don't hear that word in many UA-cam videos.
"I hate when Star Trek gets political" in 3...2...1...
When was Star Trek not political?
@@lcvamp242 Exactly. Every time someone complains about star trek being 'too political now' or mentions 'sjw' in relation to the franchise...
It's like... Have you seen ANY of the old series? It's always been like that...
All of Star Trek, except the movies, is political...
And the movies aren't exactly apolitical. Star Trek IV, VI, Insurrection, and Into Darkness all have pretty obvious political content.
If the whole dream of a world where all people live together in peace with no war is not political .. what else is ? And isn't that the main theme of Startrek ?
We needed him pretty freakin' bad in the late 80s and early 90s too! Nice tribute / celebration.
“As long as we strive to make it so!” I see what you did there
"......APT..........APPLICABLE..." Such great subtle humor so tastefully injected while articulating such a wonderfully crafted point about the difficult state of affairs the world seems to find itself in. Point Well received and I LAUGHED SO MUCH!!! Thanks.
I... wasn't tearing up until that last, beautifully-placed phrase. Dammit. :|
The greatest thing about this notification is simple: he is a GREAT actor AND captain!! Im an almost cryer.
I like decency, compassion. Indeed we need and miss you Picard!
I don't believe in "hero worship" or cults of personality, having said that Picard was like a second father to me when I was a kid. Didn't even watch much of TNG or Star Trek in general as I didn't have access to the relevant channels but that six year old kid that became who I am today was really impressed by this character.
Oof, some of the excitement of this video has tarnished with a mere two seasons of television. We did not get what we had hoped.
The Picard moment that stands out the most to me is his speech on the nature of hate and anger in "The Wounded".
Yes i am so happy that the best captain is back. He reminds me of my English teacher from high school. He was a well spoken and very British guy. Great news.
The best thing about Patrick Stewart's return speech was that it showed he truly realized the impact that Picard had on so many people and embraced it. While he is a fantastic actor with vast experience and great roles beyond Star Trek, if he is only remembered as Jean-Luc Picard, I can't help but feel that he'd be okay with that *because* of the profound and positive influence the character of Picard has had on the world by providing such an admirable role model. There are so few real people of that caliber as Picard, and hopefully, the people inspired by Picard will continue to strive to set the example he sets for all of humanity.
The announcement that Picard was coming back didn't make me tear up. But your closing comments in this video did.
Well said, and well done.
And now, from 2022, after a couple seasons of Picard ... well, we'll always have TNG.
Trek Actually, the hero we need right now.
What made Jean Luc the best, imo, was that he was the first true captain. Kirk was an action hero, but Picard was how a ship's captain was meant to be. Courageous and decisive and all of those things sure, but measured with intelligence, compassion and surrounding himself with the finest crew possible to know he could trust and delegate towards there strengths. TNG always my favourite, and it is entirely because of the characterisation of Picard. Nice video. So keen for more Picard ^.^