Episode 5 Review With Special Guest: TERRY MATALAS Picard Season 3 Showrunner!

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Ro Laren, played by Michelle Forbes, makes a surprising appearance on Picard as one of the Federation officers sent to rebuke Jean-Luc and Riker. Ro's character was a rare figure in "Next Generation," questioning the status quo and valuing personal identity. She was the perfect person to tell Jean-Luc that Starfleet is compromised at the highest level. In the "Picard" version of Ro, she is a commander now, recruited to Starfleet Intelligence after being court-martialed and undergoing an "arduous rehabilitation program."

Jean-Luc's frustration and hurt at Ro's betrayal is palpable. However, even though he fundamentally misread Ro, he still trusts her. Ro reveals that changelings are everywhere within Starfleet, and as it turns out, they are right next to her, planting a bomb on her shuttle. This closure to Ro's character is innovative and well-executed.

This episode is the best in a strong season for "Picard." Ro's character and surprising appearance provide a nostalgic callback to "Next Generation" while also giving us new insights into the Picard universe.

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