Star Trek: Picard

Executive producers Alex Kurtzman, Akiva Goldsman, and Michael Chabon, supervising producer Kirsten Beyer, and director Hanelle M. Culpepper provide commentary about episode one of Star Trek: Picard.

The co-creators and Patrick Stewart discuss bringing the iconic character back to the screen, including what was compelling enough to warrant it and the obstacles they had to overcome to make it so.

Behind-the-scenes footage of Hanelle Culpepper directing the series premiere of ‘Picard,’ a character that she says she has loved “as much as any Trekkie out there,” so she “definitely felt that pressure.”

Interviews with Michael Chabon, Eugene Roddenberry, Trevor Roth and Heather Kadin, including discussion of actor Harry Treadwell and the ambiguity he brought to the role of Narek.

Showrunner Michael Chabon details his time filming on location at Vasquez Rocks, one of the most iconic destinations in ‘Star Trek’ history. Chabon speaks with reverence about the experience and breaks down the decision to make Vasquez Rocks canon by making it Raffi’s home on Earth.

Evan Evagora’s debut as Elnor is discussed, including snippets of his audition tapes and the actor discussing his casting process, as well as memories from Patrick Stewart on the “tough” way director Jonathan Frakes mentored the young Australian actor.

A focus on Jeri Ryan’s return as Seven of Nine, including the hard choices the production team had to make in guiding Seven’s difficult story back to the screen, focusing on the episodes shocking first moments and Seven’s decisions that close out the story.

Nick Zayas, who wrote the episode, goes into great detail on the Zhal Makh and the filming of the pivotal scene in which Soji’s secrets are finally revealed to Narek.

Interviews with Culpepper and behind-the-scenes footage of Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes on the set together during the filming of “Remembrance.”

Interviews and moments from Raffi (Michelle Hurd), Rios (Santiago Cabrera) and Jurati (Alison Pill).

A look at the unique filming location for Coppelius Station, which was a remote house in the hills of Malibu with limited access. Also includes Brent Spiner discussing his latest version of a Soong, as well as Akiva Goldsman getting into details on his directing style.

Focused solely on the death and new life of Jean-Luc Picard, with Chabon, Kurtzman, Stewart and Spiner all discussing the narrative choices the production team made.

A look inside the creative process behind the xBs of Star Trek: Picard, alongside Lead Creature Designer Neville Page, Vincent Van Dyke, and his prosthetics studio team, as well as Make-Up and Prosthetics Department Head James MacKinnon about the process from start to stage.

Property Master Jeff Lombardi takes fans on a tour of the many props created for Season One of Star Trek: Picard.

Production Designer Todd Cherniawsky serves as the tour guide for the main stages of Star Trek: Picard, including La Sirena, Picard's study and the Borg Cube. Cherniawsky, Supervising Art Director Iain McFadyen, and Set Decorator Lisa Alkofer also discuss the various designs for the show.

Working outside of Starfleet, Picard gathers his crew from across the galaxy. This special feature takes a look at the actors and characters that will travel aboard La Sirena.

Gag Reel for Season 1.

The genesis of the new Stargazer starship, from early Zoom design calls between Terry Matalas, Doug Drexler, John Eaves, Dave Blass, and Star Trek Online‘s Thomas Marrone — all the way through the interior sets on the production stages with input from Mike Okuda, and the designers of the various LCARS user interfaces seen on the ship.

Production designer Dave Blass and prop master Jeff Lombardi guide viewers through the design and contents of the Chateau Picard set (a new build for Season 2), used in both the 2401 and 2024 time periods. Neville Page also lays out the design philosophy behind ‘Borgslayer’ Picard’s alien skull collection.

An overview of Season 2, featuring cast interviews and writer-producer discussions around the Picard backstory, time-travel, Q, and Borg Queen elements which make up the season’s storytelling.

Featuring prop master Jeff Lombardi’s work for Season 2, touching on the various weapons and costume pieces built for the dark Confederation future, along with the tech of Adam Soong and Tallinn found in 2024.

John de Lancie, Patrick Stewart, Alex Kurtzman and Akiva Goldsman discuss Q’s return, and the character’s impact on Jean-Luc Picard in both past and present encounters.

Lead creature designer Neville Page (along with other artists in the Picard team) describes the challenge of bringing back the intimidating Borg Queen with the makeup and prosthetic technology now available to Trek creatives, along with actor Annie Wersching’s experience becoming the cybernetic villain.

The sometimes-all-to-serious characters fall away as the fun Star Trek: Picard cast get to have a few laughs while trying to film on noisy Los Angeles city streets — or just having trouble remembering the right Trek talk as they work to deliver complicated line reading.

An excised moment from Elnor’s death scene; a calm moment between Dr. Ramirez and her son at the clinic before Rios arrives; Seven and Raffi scanning Los Angeles for signs of The Watcher.

Q pestering a Los Angeles waitress about her thoughts on life’s purpose; Tallinn (Orla Brady) stunning a group of partygoers so Jurati can steal their identity bracelets; Adam Soong (Brent Spiner) monologues about genetic perfection as the gang crashes the Europa Mission party and Jurati speaks to the Borg Queen (Annie Wersching).

Tallinn experiences more of young Picard’s memories while inside his mind; a short moment from Raffi and Seven chasing down ‘Queen Agnes’ in Los Angeles.

Seven takes charge while the La Sirena gang considers their place in history, much to Raffi’s delight; Seven reports that she, Raffi, and Rios will not be able to help at the Europa Mission launch facility.

Bringing the TNG cast back together for the final season of Picard.

A look into the infamous Vadic as brought to life by Amanda Plummer.

Gag reel from Season 3. Watch the cast make some hilarious flubs.

Q&A session with cast and crew following the IMAX screening of the series finale.

A behind the scenes look at what went into recreating the iconic TNG bridge set. A fun look at the reconstruction and agonizing details to make it a perfect recreation. Then watch the emotional reactions when the cast steps back on the bridge for the first time.

Easter Egg behind the scenes look at the closing credits poker scene. Watch the different takes of the off-script fun the cast had.