Patrick Stewart was reportedly concerned about Star Trek: Picard's ability to tap into nostalgia because of TNG's legacy for fans.
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Patrick Stewart gained worldwide fame when he starred as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The X-Men star who was only relatively known for his stage work at the time became a global icon with the spinoff show that lasted seven seasons and four movies. He returned to the role in Star Trek: Picard.
The follow-up series had a three-season run, culminating in a nostalgia-filled final season that brought the original TNG cast together for a much-deserved reunion. While the finale was well received by fans, Stewart was reportedly initially concerned that the show was more nostalgia-driven than story-driven.
Sir Patrick Stewart became a sci-fi icon when he starred as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. The captain of the USS Enterprise was known for his increased diplomacy and extremely effective leadership skills that attracted a new generation of fans and the show became extremely successful.
