10 Star Trek Movies And TV Episodes That Enhance Picard Season 2

Episode 1 of Star Trek: Picard's second season hints that the Picard family history is another key aspect of the overarching story. Family, written by Ronald D Moore, is a rare Star Trek episode that focuses on the domestic lives of various characters. Most notably, Jean-Luc Picard, who returns home to the family vineyard to recuperate after his ordeal with the Borg.

Instead of sympathy, he faces resentment from his brother Robert, who still holds a grudge against Jean-Luc for heading off into the stars. The tension between the brothers eventually spills into violence as they trade blows. Eventually, Jean-Luc breaks down and confesses his guilt over the events of The Best Of Both Worlds. It's a moving scene, and Robert's mention of their domineering father hints that there was more to Picard's upbringing than meets the eye.

It's something that this new season of Picard is set to tackle, drawing on Patrick Stewart's own experiences and work as an advocate against domestic violence. Picard's difficult family life was something that Gene Roddenberry had objected to, but it's just as important story to tell if society is to fulfil his utopian vision.