2019’s San Diego Comic-Con has given me a few delightful surprises this weekend. The one I’m most excited about is the trailer for the new Star Trek: Picard series coming next year to CBS All Access.

Before I watched this first full trailer the other day, I had no idea what to expect (and, tbh, I still have a lot of questions), but I’m super intrigued. For the most part, I’ve enjoyed Star Trek: Discovery, and I’m excited to see what direction this new show takes.

Growing up, I was a Next Generation fan. It was a show that my dad and I would watch together, and I have fond memories of Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise, so it’s exciting to see Patrick Stewart returning to this character. I doubt he’d be back if the material didn’t deserve his time.

Equally surprising were the revelations that Jeri Ryan’s Seven of Nine character from Voyager would play a part and Brent Spiner’s Data will be included in some capacity.

Overall, I have to say I’m digging this newfound investment in Star Trek.