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- "Star Trek: Picard" is back for its third and final season.
- The show stars Patrick Stewart as the iconic "Star Trek" character Jean-Luc Picard.
- You can watch new episodes of "Picard" exclusively on Paramount Plus ($5/month).
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Trekkies rejoice, "Star Trek: Picard" is back for one final season. New episodes are streaming exclusively on Paramount Plus every Thursday through April 20.
The series stars Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard. Stewart previously played the character on seven seasons of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and in four theatrical Star Trek films. "Picard" picks up around 20 years after the events of Stewart's final film in the franchise, "Star Trek: Nemesis," and finds the character coming out of retirement after a mysterious woman seeks his help.
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Check out the trailer for 'Picard' season 3
In the third season, Picard reunites with many of his former crewmates from "The Next Generation," including characters played by Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, Gates McFadden, Marina Sirtis, and Michael Dorn.
"Picard" also stars Santiago Cabrera, Isa Briones, Alison Pill, and Harry Treadaway. A few familiar faces from other "Star Trek" shows also make appearances, including Jeri Ryan as Seven of Nine.
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How to watch 'Star Trek: Picard' season 3
You can watch "Star Trek: Picard" season 3 exclusively on Paramount Plus. The season debuted on February 16 and new episodes premiere every Thursday through April 2o.
If you'd like to catch up on past episodes, you can stream the show's first two seasons on Paramount Plus right now. In addition, seasons one and two are also available to buy digitally from retailers like Vudu and Amazon.
Paramount Plus costs $5 a month with ads, or $10 a month without ads. The ad-free plan also includes livestreaming access to you local CBS station. The Paramount Plus app is available on smart TVs, mobile devices, and streaming players from every major brand. You can also stream the service through a web browser.
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Can you stream 'Picard' for free?
You can watch "Star Trek: Picard" for free if you sign up for a trial to Paramount Plus. The service offers a one-week free trial for new members. After your trial period, your plan will renew for the regular monthly price unless you cancel.
To watch the entire final season of "Picard" for free, you should wait to claim your trial until after the series debuts on April 20.
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How many episodes are in 'Picard' season 3?
The third and final season of "Picard" includes 10 episodes. The first episode premiered on February 16, and new episodes will be added to Paramount Plus every Thursday through April 20.
Will 'Picard' have a season 4?
"Star Trek: Picard" will conclude with its current third season. That said, there is potential for spinoff series with some of the show's cast members.
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Is 'Picard' worth watching?
"Star Trek: Picard" holds a "91% Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on all three seasons. Early reviews for the third season have been particularly postive, as the final season currently holds a "100% Fresh" rating based on 21 reviews.
Fans of previous "Star Trek" series should not hesitate to check out "Picard."
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