Star Trek spin-off Picard to end after season 3 as filming wraps
Season 2 may have only just started but we already know when Picard's journey ends.
Star Trek: Picard will boldly go no longer as it's been confirmed that the show will end after its third season.
The spin-off centred on Star Trek: The Next Generation captain, Sir Patrick Stewart's Jean-Luc Picard, has only just started airing episodes from its second season, but it seems the team has long planned to call time on the show after a three-season arc.
The news was delivered by Seven of Nine actor Jeri Ryan, who tweeted that filming on the series has now wrapped.
Ryan wrote: "And just like that, it’s done. That’s a series wrap on #StarTrekPicard. So surreal since season 2 has just started airing. I can’t wait for you all to see what’s to come in season 3! Huge love to our incredible cast and crew. What [a] journey this has been…"
When a fan questioned whether this meant future seasons weren't in the works, Ryan wrote: "Nope, it was always intended to be 3 and done."
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This news will likely come as a blow to viewers, who will once again have to say goodbye to Stewart's fan-favourite captain.
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However, Trekkies shouldn't be too upset just yet - with season 2 only having just started airing on Amazon Prime Video, and a full third season in the can, it will be a while before Jean-Luc leaves our screens once more.
Meanwhile, a new Star Trek series, Strange New Worlds, is in the works, and should be released later this year, so there's plenty for viewers to get their teeth into.
Star Trek: Picard continues on Amazon Prime Video on Fridays in the UK, and streams on Thursdays on Paramount Plus. For more, check out our dedicated Sci-Fi page or our full TV Guide.
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