#picard s2 spoilers

[stellarred]

Oh, every time I look back and remember, I feel it all over again.

i am THINKING about q saying even gods have favourites and tenderly holding picards face in his hands im- 

[isagrimorie]

I honestly love how the Picard and Prodigy Writer's room collaborated with each other.

And there's actually an Easter Egg on Picard season 2 re: Star Trek Prodigy season 2!

from @aaronwaltke's twitter post:

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Picard season 2 cameo is set up to the events on Prodigy season 2!!!

[milfleeta]

it’s the way that jadzia and lenara khan were allowed to show more intimacy in a singular episode in 1995 than seven and raffi have in three seasons of a show that began in 2020

[annikasevenshots]

you're laughing. there's picard finale reviewer drama and you're laughing

[ssaalexblake]

A trek sitcom starring the new enterprise where there's a running gag where everybody on the ship Knows full well that the captain and first officer are at Least sleeping together, but 90% likely to be in an actual relationship, and end up giving out increasingly convoluted and absurd excuses to Starfleet brass to make it seem like no?? They're not?? Why do you even Think that? Because they like Their commanding officers thank you very much and don't want to deal with a reassignment.

The brass thinks they're together bc somebody video called Seven in her ready room to talk about a report and caught her sitting on Raffi's lap while they were making out. But honestly, it was just a training exercise to see how the captain would react if her first officer was compromised and attempted to seduce her.

The captain cleverly played into her hands, distracted Her instead and was Just about to apprehend her before you hailed them! It's why she was attempting to secure her wrists above her head!

It's all Perfectly logical. The crew is anxious about potential compromised officers in the fleet and showing that the captain can handle it is Vital to morale. They only made out for Our benefit, admiral. It's admirable that they'd be willing to go so far for us, don't you think?

[uss-sappho]

it took the episode 20 minutes to even show seven on screen, 30 for them to acknowledge she's borg, and then give shaw a mostly unearned moment of redemption where he doesnt dead name her. "you have the conn, seven of nine" are undeniably words i did savour in hearing however, brought a tear to my eye just because she deserves it <3

[yourintensesouls]

post- Star Trek: Picard THOUGHTS

Ok so I would hope its obvious but this will have MAJOR spoilers about the show. So, like ... don't read this if you haven't finished season 3 yet...

Anyways...

So I was in my feels and wanted to cry, so I watched the finale of s2 and s3. I got to rewatch my new favorite star trek queer couple, saffi, get their first kiss, and I got to watch Picard and Q accept one another after decades of clashing. It was beautiful.

Then I jumped to the finale of s3 and ... well I noticed something.

When Q comes back (I TOLD you I had spoilers!) to talk to Jack Crusher on the Enterprise-G in the post-credits, he mentions that the trial for humanity ended for Picard, but was just beginning for Jack...

Now I am always here to dissect and read into every little detail, so this caught my attention. Something occurred to me:

Q mentions that time isn't linear for him as it is for mortals, so his "death" is not the same for him as it is for us. If time isn't linear, then Q would hypothetically be able to know that certain events would have to happen for jack Crusher to be on the Enterprise-G with Seven and Raffi, having a good relationship with Jean-Luc.

When Q was talking to Picard in the finale of s2, he says that he wanted to make sure that Picard didn't end up alone like he did, and that he put the crew through the entire ordeal in order to show Picard how to deal with his trauma, as well as how he needed to be loved, and that he deserved to be loved.

Now, if Q exists outside of linear time, could it be possible that the love Q was talking about was not that of Laeryn or another romantic partner, but that of the parental kind? AND wouldn't that mean that Q knew that the only way for Jack to be ready to accept his recurring trial of humanity would be if Picard accepted him and went through the trauma of s3 together????

I am sitting in bed in the middle of the night because my roommate has not gotten to the end of the show, and I needed to tell people who could validate these ideas. (Although if this is a widely known theory already, I will feel incredibly stupid)

[coredrill]

feliz jueves i was fucking right

[loudfederationscreeching]

vague spoilers for picard s3 e1:

WHY DOES HE HAVE THAT ACCENT...........

[frostymj]

I wonder if he said it in an "unfortunately..." kind of way, or if, like Beltran, he was given the choice. Hopefully the latter and he's as happy about Harry in Prodigy as I am!

But what's with characters being exclusive to one show or another?

Harry Kim in the new season of Prodigy?!?!!

[savameh]

That was…quite an episode

[isagrimorie]

Pausing work because I can't stop thinking about it but... I really hate the Starfleet uniforms from 2380s.

I'm not good with fashion language or whatever but I just hate the way the black lines cut through the solid color of the shoulders.

I'm glad by the time 2390s rolled along Starfleet changed uniforms again.

I even loved this look:

I also love the Lower Decks one and it translated very well in liveaction.

Like I don't know why the white line works for me in the Lower Decks uniform and the Picard uniform from 2380s doesn't.

And among the new uniforms, these are my favorites.

BTW, Jurati's whole outfit is fire.

[gallavichsreddie1128]

The Measure of A Man (Data)

Description: Bruce Maddox wants to take Data and study him without his consent so the enterprise has to come up with a backup plan that involves marriage....

Word Count:2,128

Warning: Some Smut

Request: Data star trek requests open??? 😳😳 I would love to see your take on an arranged marriage/marriage of convenience with data? And reader showing data that he's capable of feeling- especially love? 💗💗

Author’s note: Spoilers for S2 E9

Y/N’s eyes widened at Picard’s words. Her jaw dropped in shock and the world seemed to stop. Y/N was the nurse of the enterprise and she did find herself in dangerous situations at times but this was just crazy. “You and Data are to be married.” She didn’t quite understand why it had to be her.

But as she looked around at the table it made sense. Troi and Riker were basically together and Beverly and Picard had something going on. She did not. Picard looked at her with worry as she didn’t speak. “What?” She finally asked. Picard explained to her that she and Data needed to get married in order to keep Data from Maddox, who wanted to do tests and research on him.

If Data is married and can be proven to have emotions then Bruce Maddox cannot take him away. Y/N gave a deep breath and looked over at Data who stared back at her. I mean at least she would be doing it to help stay, right? She did believe that Data was a being and not a robot. Definitely not a lab rat either. “Okay.” She said in a quiet voice as she stared at her soon to be husband. “You will need to move into my quarters as well.” Data told her.

Y/N sighed as she looked at herself in the mirror. She looked beautiful. The dress fit her body well and it was the exact one she had always wanted. Her hair was half up, half down and her makeup was simple but she looked stunning.

Troi and Beverly helped her get ready. “You look beautiful, Y/N.” Troi smiled at her and Y/N smiled back, though the smile didn’t reach her eyes. She felt nervous about this as if this was something that she saw coming. She wondered if Data was going to stay in his uniform or get a tux. “It’s almost time.” Beverely tells her. 

Picard offered to walk her down the aisle given the fact that she couldn’t get her parents to come that fast. Y/N was shaking as she waited for the wedding to start. “You look great.” Picard said to her. He could tell that she was nervous and wondering if she was making the right decision. Y/N gave him a small smile and thanked him as the music started playing.

Troi and Beverely walked down the aisle with Riker and Geordi. Y/N gave one last deep breath before she began walking. Data looked amazing. He was not in his starfleet uniform which she loved. The tux fit him perfectly and his hair was still slicked back. She couldn’t imagine him any other way. Data, who claims he cannot feel, couldn’t stop staring at Y/N as she walked down the aisle.

They made eye contact and Y/N felt butterflies in her stomach. Data held out his hand for her to take. She smiled as she did and they faced each other. As Picard spoke she couldn’t help but get lost in the android’s eyes. She never really thought about him like this but ever since she found out that she had to marry him, it was all she could think about.

Before she knew it, they were putting the rings on each other’s fingers and kissing to seal the deal. His lips felt nice against hers, almost like they were made for each other. As they walked down the aisle everyone clapping and cheering, Y/N felt happy about this. She wondered if Data felt the same. 

Data, Worf and Riker helped her move into Data’s quarters. Y/N sat on the couch and pet Spot. She couldn’t believe that this was actually happening. “That should do it.” Riker said as he carried her last box. She smiled and thanked him. Data was thanking Worf for the help before they both left. Y/N looked around the room that she now called hers.

Data watched her as they took it all in. “You may decorate it with your things, if you would like.” He told her. “Thank you, Data.” Data sat next to her on the couch and she looked over at him. “The bed is yours since I do not require sleep and the bathroom.” He tells her. “So, what do you do in your free time?” She asked him. He told her that he paints. “Do you have any paintings you would like to share?” She asked and he got up to show her.

He was really good at it but that was to be suspected. “What is it that you like to do?” He asked her. She told him that she loved to watch TV and Movies in her free time and hang in Ten Forward. “What is your favorite movie?” He asked and she answered.

He hadn’t seen that one and would like to watch it with her sometime. She agreed and they kept asking each other questions. “I do have a sexuality program if you are interested.” Her jaw drops. “What?” “I am fully functional.” She never thought about it like that. Sure she remembers when he and Tasha slept together but never asked how it was.

“I know that we are married now but I am not one to jump under the covers with someone that I barely know on a romantic level.” She tells him. “Jump under the covers?” She explains that she means to have sex. 

Data had prepared a meal before Y/N got home so that they could get to know each other better. Y/N walked through the door and smelled food. “Data, are you here?” She asked and saw him prepping the table. “I made dinner.” He said and she smiled at the sight.

“This is a lovely surprise.” She said and he pulled out her chair for her. She thanked him and took a seat. “Data, this is lovely.” She told him as she ate. “I had help from the captain on what to make.” She nodded and took a sip of the wine.

“Well I really appreciate it.” “You had told me a few days ago that you do not engage in intercourse unless you know the person on a romantic level.” Y/N nodded, confirming her words. “I figured that as a married couple we should explore these things together.”

“Data, do you even see me like that?” She asked. He looked at her confused until he got what she meant. “Ah. I do not have the ability to feel emotions but I do think you are very attractive.” He tells her.

“Now I do not think that is true.” She tells him. “You do not view yourself as attractive?” He asked, confusion laced in his voice. She wanted to laugh, “No silly. I think you are capable of emotions.” He did not. “If you are willing to do all this for me and think that I’m attractive. Isn’t that saying something?” He looked down for a moment as he never quite thought about it like that. 

Data was on the bed still in uniform while Y/N was on top of him as they made out. It has been weeks since their first official date and they were taking things slow. Data was a great kisser and knew exactly what to do with his tongue.

The first time they had kissed after the wedding was after the first date but now they were to the point of making out. His tongue was pretty much down her throat as they heavily kissed each other. Data did not need air so they only pulled away when Y/N needed to breathe. “My gosh Data. You’re so good at that.” She praised him.

He moved to kiss her neck. She sighed as he left a hickey or two. And while she was trying to catch her breath from the intense make out session, him kissing her neck didn’t help that. She pulled away from him completely and looked down at him. He looked perfect. Literally! He was not sweating or even blushing.

His hair was still neat and everything. “Wow.” She breathed out. “Is everything okay?” He asked her and she nodded. “Yes you just don’t look like you’ve been kissing me or anything.” He explains that since he is an android he does not sweat or has any issue with his hair or face. She nodded and they went back to kissing. 

Maddox glared at Y/N as she sat by her husband’s side. The trail was nerve wracking and his glare did not help that. Picard assured her that them being married would give them a better chance.

Y/N had hope that was the case and that Data could stay. Not only because he deserved to have his own rights but because she was falling in love with him. Even if he couldn’t love her back, which she believed to be a lie. Even knowing that they were married, Maddox refused to believe that she was in love with what he called a machine.

Y/N wanted to punch the guy but just glared as he spoke. “He can’t care about you like that. He does not have the ability to love you. He’s probably using you.” Using her for what?

This wasn’t even Data’s idea. Maddox had no idea that this was arranged or anything like that. He just jumped to that conclusion by himself. While Data does not believe that he was capable of love, Y/N did and was going to prove it. 

Data held Y/N’s hips as just thrusted on top of him. He watched in awe as she moaned and whimpered at the feeling of him inside of her. Her hips were going faster and faster but still it felt like they were making love. Her hands were placed on his as she closed her eyes and leaned her head back to let out a moan.

Data could not feel sex like she could but it was shown that he felt it in a different way. “Data.” She moaned his name as she chased her high. One of his hands that was placed on her hip moved up to play with her boobs. She gasped as he pinched and rubbed her nipple. The feeling heightens the pleasure.

She grabbed the hand playing with her nipple and brought it to her mouth. She started sucking on his fingers while looking at him. He was not aware that he could feel what he was feeling but when he let out a gasp. He realized that he was orgasmimg.

Her hips stuttered and shook as she whined his name as she came as well. He was in a state of shock for a second as she collapsed on his chest. He was able to orgasm. “Mmm Data are you okay?” She asked and looked up at him.

“Yes I was not aware that I was able to have an orgasm.” Her eyes widened at his words, “And you did?” She asked, sitting up. He nodded and she hugged him, “Data, that’s great!” She kissed him. “How did it feel?” She asked and even with his big words and scientific thoughts, as he explained to her how it felt, she felt herself get turned on again. 

It was Data’s turn to talk and Y/N had her fingers crossed that he, himself, could convince the judge that he was his own being and not just a machine. Picard had asked him about the things he had planned to take with him if he was to leave the enterprise.

Each thing held a special meaning to him that proves he was more than a machine. “What about that woman over there? Nurse Y/N.” Data looked at her and it was like the first time they saw each other at the wedding. “While I have never been capable of emotions and feelings, Nurse Y/N taught me that I was false about that. I have had my first experiences with different emotions because of her.” He said, not breaking eye contact with her.

“What kind of emotions?” Picard asked him. “Love and happiness.” While Y/N was allowed to smile she couldn’t look surprised or run up and hug and kiss him like she wanted too. She smiled at him as he said this. She mouthed “I love you too” to him. 

Though Maddox didn’t get his way in the end, Data was a free man. Data was willing to send logs to him about his life and time on the enterprise. And though this meant that they did not have to stay married any longer they chose to stay married since they loved each other and thanks to Y/N, Data realized that he did have emotions and that he can feel and experience them.

[frostymj]

It's a little funny to think Picard writers were working with the Prodigy writers, and it could've been like

Picard writers: "Okay, so we need this flashback and exposition of an android attack on Mars so Starfleet abandons the Romulans and Picard quits Starfleet in protest to set up our story. Hey that's about the timeline of your kid's show, I'm sure you can fill in the details for us, right?

Prodigy writers: uhh.. okay? *takes these plot scraps and creates a massively epic story out of it that makes it all make perfect sense*

Now that we have both seasons of Prodigy, in hindsight it really makes it seem like the Picard series is actually a spinoff of the Prodigy plot, and it works better that way, rather than a spinoff of TNG we were expecting.

(Please note: I'm sure the writers collaborated much better than that, and they knew what they were doing, and animation just takes longer. It's just a funny thought I had.)

I really appreciate how Prodigy helps flesh out the situation Starfleet and the Federation was facing during the Romulan evacuation - evacuating a major planet at the best of times would have been a challenge, but with much of the fleet damaged or destroyed in the encounter with the Construct, it's a bit more understandable why they went with Synth labor to help quickly expand the number of workers available at the Mars shipyards.

(Related - it's my headcanon that the Sovereign-class ship we saw in "Supernova" really was the Enterprise-E, and it was deemed unsalvagable after the damage it took. It's not Worf's fault, but having your ship take out multiple friendly ships before being taken out itself by friendly fire isn't exactly the most prestigious moment in the Enterprise's legacy, and it's understandable Worf's still sensitive about it in Picard season 3.)

[annikasevenshots]

just realised that both Seven and Raffi have now officially called each other their girlfriends

[ssaalexblake]

yes i did only gif Laris to stare at orla brady’s face for however long that took me, no i do not regret it. 

I will hunt down the person who wrote her out of this season for Sport you cruel asshole.