If you read Engadget regularly, you probably know how we felt about the final season of Star Trek: Picard. In short, it is . But if you must see the show for yourself, or just can’t resist the chance to watch the , Paramount is offering a free way to watch the first episode of the third season. As long as you live in the US, you can watch “The Next Generation” (no, it’s not that Next Generation) on YouTube for a limited time (). And if you don’t live in the US, you can probably find a way to transport yourself for an hour, right?
The debut episode sees Jean-Luc Picard come out of retirement (once again) after his friend and former First Officer Will Riker receives a warning from Dr. Beverly Crusher. Engadget Senior Editor Daniel Cooper got a chance to check out the first six episodes of the third season before it began airing earlier this month on . In his opinion, the final season is boring and joyless, with a plot that is too obvious. But don’t let that stop you from making your own decision.
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