In early 2024, the series finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation turns 30 years old. It remains one of the most beloved series finales of not just the franchise but any long-running TV show. If Picard Season 3 proved anything, it's that the show could've continued. Yet, if Star Trek: TNG went past Season 7, it likely would have done it without Captain Picard. It would've been a huge risk for the nascent franchise, but an interesting one, nonetheless.
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