
With the release of Picard season 3, it’s time to return to the stars as the Star Trek series pushes fans to new heights across the galaxy.
The renowned Sir Patrick Stewart, who leads the cast as the powerful Jean-Luc Picard, will be reunited with fans in the UK and throughout the world as the release date approaches.
The actor made his debut as the recognised character in 1987, when he appeared in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
What fresh adventures is Picard going on this time, over a year after the release of the season 2 finale, and which of his familiar old friends – and rivals – will be accompanying him?
Here’s all you need to know as the programme begins its third season.
How to watch Star Trek: Picard in the UK
Star Trek: Picard is available on the subscription video service Paramount Plus in the United States.


In the United Kingdom, the platform is accessible via Amazon Prime Video as well as the Paramount Plus app.
People in the United Kingdom who wish to watch Paramount Plus on Amazon Prime Video must purchase a separate add-on membership for £6.99 per month.
If you’re not sure if you want to commit to monthly payments, you may try it out for seven days for free before getting charged.
A Prime membership alone costs £8.99 per month or £90 per year, with the latter option saving you more than £17 per year.
Who is in the season 3 cast?
Picard’s third season, like the previous two, will include a mix of known figures from previous series and films, as well as new characters making their debut in the franchise.
Other returning performers who initially appeared decades ago include LeVar Burton as Geordi La Forge, Michael Dorn as Worf, Jonathan Frakes as William Riker, Gates McFadden as Beverly Crusher, Marina Sirtis as Deanna Troi, and Brent Spiner as Lore.
Daniel Davis reprises his role as Professor Moriarty, while Jeri Ryan plays Seven of Nine, Michelle Hurd plays Raffi Musiker, and Orla Brady plays Laris.
Other new cast members include Amanda Plummer as Vadic, LeVar’s daughter Mica Burton as Alandra La Forge, Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut as her on-screen sister Sidney La Forge, and Todd Stashwick as Liam Shaw, with Ed Speleers playing a yet-to-be-announced character.
How many episodes will there be?
Picard’s third season will include 10 episodes, which is the same as the first two seasons.
The episodes will be released weekly, with the first showing on Friday, February 17 in the UK and the last episode on Friday, April 21 in the UK.
Picard airs on Paramount Plus in the UK through Amazon Prime Video, with new episodes dropping on Fridays.