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Star Trek: Picard – Season 2, Episode 2 Penance

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Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final trial; Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future.
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Dylan Roth Observer 03/10/2022
With any luck, everything we’ve seen so far is part of a complex domino rally. For the time being, we’re just along for the ride, and fortunately the ride is pretty entertaining. Go to Full Review
James Whitbrook io9.com 05/04/2022
The breeziness of that decision speaks not just to Picard’s newfound momentum, but the fear Jean-Luc feels about confronting this deep regret Q has tried to force to the surface. Go to Full Review
Maggie Lovitt Collider 04/04/2022
A+
Though Q does shed a little light on why the second episode of Star Trek: Picard is entitled Penance. Picard isnt being forced to learn a lesson... Go to Full Review
Richard Edwards SFX Magazine 03/16/2022
5/5
With its chilling alternative universe, top-notch character interplay and non-stop sense of adventure, ‘Penance’ is modern Trek at its best. Two episodes in, Picard season 2 is making it so in style. Go to Full Review
Alex Moreland National World 03/11/2022
8/10
'Penance', with its attempt at giving Picard his very own mirror universe episode, shows why some old favourites are worth returning to. Go to Full Review
Richard Edwards Total Film 03/11/2022
5/5
With its chilling alternative universe, top-notch character interplay and non-stop sense of adventure, ‘Penance’ is modern Trek at its best. Two episodes in, Picard season 2 is making it so in style. Go to Full Review
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Episode Info

Synopsis Picard finds himself transported to an alternate timeline in the year 2400 where his longtime nemesis, Q, has orchestrated one final trial; Picard searches for his trusted crew as he attempts to find the cause of this dystopian future.
Director
Douglas Aarniokoski
Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, James Duff, Patrick Stewart, Heather Kadin, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth
Screenwriter
Akiva Goldsman, Terry Matalas, Christopher Monfette
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Sci-Fi, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 10, 2022