The huge success of Star Trek: Picard season 3 raises the question of whether the best sequel show would be Star Trek: Legacy or Picard season 4. Picard season 3 reached unprecedented levels of success, featuring in the Nielsen Top 10 three times, suggesting that Paramount should capitalize on this popularity. However, Picard season 3 set up such an exciting future for Star Trek with the brand-new USS Enterprise-G, commanded by Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), that it would be hugely disappointing not to continue that story.
It's undeniable that there are still stories to tell about each of the beloved Star Trek: The Next Generation characters. For example, after decades of pursuing what it means to be human, Data (Brent Spiner) can finally experience humanity in his synthetic body. However, Star Trek: Picard season 3 was billed as the final season and, while he did qualify it with a statement of "never say never", Patrick Stewart appeared content to step away from the character of Jean-Luc Picard. With that in mind, here are the merits of continuing the story of Star Trek's 25th century in Picard season 4 and Legacy, and which show would make the best sequel.
