If you follow “Star Trek” on Twitter and other social media venues, you’d think “Star Trek: Legacy” is an actual show, given all the buzz surrounding it. A Change.org petition Paramount+’s “Star Trek: Picard” showrunner Terry Matlas’ proposed spin-off is closing on 50,000 signatures, which would change its status on the site to “top signed.”
But alas, “Legacy” is not on the current or future “Trek” slate. And with the current Writers Guild strike, it doesn’t look likely in the near future. But never count out the power of the “Star Trek” fandom, which has supported the franchise for nearly six decades, including a fallow period without any television or theatrical production.
Here’s what you need to know about “Legacy” and why “Trek” fans and stars are fighting for it.
What is “Star Trek: Legacy”?
It is unclear where the “Legacy” nickname originated.
The third season of “Picard” reunited the principle cast of “Star Trek: The Next Generation” (which aired from 1987–1994) for what was touted as the final adventure. The cast includes Patrick Stewart (Jean Luc Picard), Jonathan Frakes (William Ricker), Brent Spiner (Data), LeVar Burton (Geordie La Forge), Gates McFadden (Beverly Krusher), Marina Sirtis (Dina Troi) and Michael Dorn. (Worf), could themselves be described as “legacy” characters.
The term could also be those characters’ children, their “legacy”, which was introduced in “Picard” season 3. These include Jack Crusher (Ed Spellers), Sydney LaForge (Ashley Sharp Chestnut) and Aleandra LaForge (Micah Burton – LaVar’s real life). Daughter).
Where Does “Legacy” Fit Into The “Trek” Timeline?
“Star Trek: Legacy” will take place about 25 years after “The Next Generation,” following the events of “Star Trek: Picard.”
Season 3 ended with a one-year time jump that would set the foundation for the new series: Captain Seven of Nine (Jerry Ryan) is in command of the USS Enterprise-G (formerly the USS Titan), with Jack Crusher on his first field service. are doing. assignment as special advisor on board – although he is shown to be adept in a number of roles including pilot and engineer.
Who Will Star In “Star Trek: Legacy”?
As the newly formed USS Enterprise-G undocked from the space dock, its bridge crew consisted of:
- Captain Seven of Nine (Jerry Ryan)
- First Officer Rafi Musikar (Michelle Hurd)
- Special Counsel Jack Krusher (Ed Spellers)
- Helmsman Sidney La Forge (Ashley Sharp Chestnut)
- Communications Officer Esmar (Jin Male)
- Tactical Officer Mura (Joseph Lee)
Aleandra La Forge held the rank of lieutenant and could be slotted in. and even Riker and Troi’s daughter Kestra (Lulu Wilson), Was enrolled in Starfleet Academy,
Since none of the “Next Generation” cast members were killed off in “Picard,” they could stick around for cameo appearances. How funny would it be if Jack Crusher received a care package and holographic message addressed to his parents – Admirals Picard and Crusher?
And it is not necessary that the dead also remain dead. Matalas hinted that he might bring back Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwick), who bravely gave his life in episode 9 for some “legacy”.
Why do fans want Terry Matalas as showrunner/writer?
The petition reads:
Terry Matellas is a ‘Star Trek’ veteran who helped lead ‘Star Trek Voyager’, ‘Deep Space Nine’ and ‘Enterprise’ boldly into the ‘Star Trek’ universe. And they have now made ‘Star Trek Picard’ Season 3 what we believe is the best season of ‘Star Trek’ ever. Nearly all ‘Trek’ fans enjoy and support ‘Picard’ season 3, and Matalas has expertly navigated the galaxy of ‘Trek’ legacy and done so to astonish and thrill many lifelong fans. We would like Paramount Studios executive and ‘Star Trek’ head Alex Kurtzman to pat himself on the back for finding this talented showrunner and give him more work!
Indeed, Matildas, who has risen up the “Trek” production ranks, has been praised for bringing back the “Next Generation” crew, but weaving in storylines (Dominion War) and characters (Seven of Nine, Tuvok) from “Deep Space” has also been done. Nine’ and ‘Voyager’.
He is also a true Trekker and has peppered the series with hundreds of Easter eggs.
What Could The “Star Trek: Legacy” Plot Be About?
Matellas smartly left the show with a major cliffhanger and cameo: Q (John de Lancie) appeared to Jack Crusher and told him that his humanity test was just beginning.
There’s certainly a lot for which Jack is directly or indirectly responsible: the genocide of the Borg, the mass casualties on Starfleet, and whatever else he may have done during his pre-Starfleet days as a smuggler.
The show may also explore the on/off romance between Seven and Rafi as well as the growing romance between Sydney and Jack.
What Are The Cast And Crew Saying About “Star Trek: Legacy”?
Most of the “Picard” cast and crew have publicly supported the “Legacy” series, even though the show doesn’t fit the currently announced “Star Trek” slate.
“I hope that one day it will happen,” Matalas told TheWrap at the “Picard” finale party last month. “Unfortunately, it’s up to the television gods. It’s beyond me. But I hope one day it’s something we have to do; it’s going to be the 25th century and these characters, these legacy characters and this special generation: Jack Krusher, Sidney La Forge and Aleandra La Forge. I think I would love to see more.
McFadden and Stewart even teased that fans would have to wait until “Legacy” to find out if Crusher and Picard end up together.
“I think anything is possible,” said executive producer Alex Kurtzman. “We’ve been very careful to make sure that we’re building this universe carefully. While it may appear that we’re in the volume business, we’re really not. And I try to do that with all of my shows.” want to make sure that when we tell a story, we have a reason to tell it. And we got there in Season 3 of ‘Picard’ because we had a reason to tell it. So I would say That fan has to be vocal enough for it. We hear you, we’re so happy to hear it. We’re so happy they’re so happy. And again, anything is possible.”