Picard Review: “Watcher” (2.04)

Positively Trek 186: Picard Review: “Watcher” (2.04)

Plus: Details on Star Trek: Mission Chicago and More!

Picard and crew’s misadventures in 21st century Los Angeles continue as Rios is abducted by I.C.E., with Raffi and Seven hot on his tail. Meanwhile, Picard attempts to locate the mysterious “watcher,” while encountering a (somewhat) familiar face.

In this episode of Positively Trek, hosts Dan and Bruce discuss the Star Trek: Picard episode “Watcher.” We also cover the week’s Star Trek news, including the release dates for Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director’s Edition in 4K on Paramount Plus, as well as in theatres and on 4K Blu-Ray, details about the upcoming Star Trek: Mission Chicago convention, and word from David Mack about the lack of upcoming Star Trek novels on the schedule.

Remastered STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE Director’s Edition Heads to Paramount+ on April 5; Theatrical Screenings in May and Blu-ray in September - https://blog.trekcore.com/2022/03/star-trek-motion-picture-directors-edition-remastered-paramount-plus-april-5/

Fathom Events - Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director’s Edition - https://www.fathomevents.com/events/Star-Trek-TMP-Directors-Cut

Star Trek: Mission Chicago - https://www.startrekmissions.com/

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Chapters

Opening (00:00:00)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture Director’s Edition 4K (00:01:22)

Star Trek: Mission Chicago Details (00:10:11)

David Mack on the Lack of Star Trek Books This Year (00:16:57)

Patreon Shout-Out (00:20:31)

Picard Review: “Watcher” (00:21:09)

“Watcher” Final Thoughts (01:08:39)

Closing (01:15:42)

Hosts 

Dan Gunther

Bruce Gibson

Production
Dan Gunther (Editor and Producer)
Bruce Gibson (Producer)

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