Summary
- Deanna Troi becomes the true hero in Star Trek: Picard season 3, saving the galaxy and unlocking Borg secrets with her return in the final episodes.
- Fans expressed disappointment with Troi's limited role, but showrunner Terry Matalas reassured them that she played a key role in the last three episodes.
- Troi's empathic abilities are finally utilized in a helpful and meaningful way in the season 3 finale, making her an essential character in saving the day.
Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) does not appear in Star Trek: Picard season 3 until episode 6, but she ultimately becomes the true hero by season's end. Picard season 3 saw the original crew members from Star Trek: The Next Generation reunite on the rebuilt USS Enterprise-D to save the Federation from the Borg and the Changelings. Despite not being present for the first half of the season due to scheduling difficulties, Deanna Troi has plenty to do when she returns for the back half of Picard season 3. Showrunner Terry Matalas and the other writers made sure to give the character a chance to truly shine in the final episodes.
Before the back half of Star Trek: Picard season 3 had aired, fans took to social media to express their disappointment that Deanna Troi had not played a larger role in the season. Terry Matalas himself then posted on Twitter to reassure fans that she played a key role in the last three episodes. Not only does Troi help save the galaxy during the final confrontation with the Borg, she also helps Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers) unlock the Borg secrets buried in his mind. Troi was often the heart of TNG, and she serves that role again in Picard season 3. Her connection with Captain William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) proves crucial in saving the day.
