5 Star Trek Actors Who Are NOT Returning For Picard Season 3

2. Isa Briones

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Isa Briones has arguably been the breakout star of Star Trek: Picard. While successful on Broadway before taking on the dual role of Dahj and Soji, Picard's first season saw her burst into Trek fandom with her heartfelt portrayal of Data's daughter. Though Soji only appeared in a single episode of the second season, the new role of Kore was created.

The season finale sees Kore whisked away by Wesley Crusher to become a Supervisor, tying together the threads left by Talinn, Wesley's own experiences with the Traveler, and the original series' character Gary Seven. This scene seemed poised to set up Briones' return in the third season, but it seems not to be the case.

Briones announced on Instagram that she would not be returning for Picard's victory lap, which is a little odd - Brent Spiner is confirmed to return, and both actors seem tied together in most scenes. However, it now appears that with Briones no longer a part of the show, the third season of Picard is taking a drastic turn away from the crew of La Sirena.

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