10 Most Overrated Episodes Of Star Trek

3. Et In Acardia, Ego - Part 2

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Star Trek: Picard has offered some of the most uplifting celebrations of Star Trek, side by side with a selection of deeply frustrating episodes as well. Et In Acardia, Ego Part Two falls into the latter camp. While much as been said about the copy and paste fleet, this episode's high ranking feels a little...off.

The good is easy to spot: Picard and Data's conversation is a highlight, as is Isa Brionne's vocal strengths on Blue Skies. The first hints of Seven and Raffi are teased, while Juratti's straight up murder of Maddox is just swept to the side.

What truly makes this a frustrating episode across the board is the entire lack of consequences. Picard is dying? Nope. Synths will destroy all organic life? Nope. Anyone, and we mean anyone, will face repercussions for their actions? You better believe nope.

While no one is out here arguing that it's a perfect episode, it tends to receive high to middling reviews. Picard arguably didn't find its feet until the third season, and while the first seasons weren't devoid of true stand out episodes, it wouldn't be entirely fair to laud the praise on a season finale that didn't really do anything - other than turn Picard into a golem!

 
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