Jeri Ryan's Emotional Connection to Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard

Jeri Ryan's Personal Connection to Seven of Nine

Jeri Ryan's emotional connection to her character, Seven of Nine, in Star Trek: Picard is a testament to the depth of her portrayal and the evolution of the character over time. Ryan joined the cast of Star Trek: Voyager in season 4 as the former Borg drone Seven of Nine, and the character quickly became a fan favorite.

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Born as Annika Hansen, Seven had been assimilated by the Borg at the age of six while her parents were studying the Borg in the Delta Quadrant. With the help of Captain Kathryn Janeway (Kate Mulgrew) and the other crew members, Seven relearned how to be human and became an indispensable member of Voyager's crew. However, it was in Star Trek: Picard that Ryan found a deeper personal connection to her character.

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During a Q&A session with the cast of Star Trek: Picard season 3, Jeri Ryan expressed her newfound connection to Seven, stating that she was much more personally connected to her struggles and experiences in Picard than she had ever been on Voyager. This revelation sheds light on the character's growth and the emotional depth of Ryan's performance.

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Seven of Nine's Journey in Star Trek: Picard

In Star Trek: Picard season 1, Seven of Nine returned as a member of the Fenris Rangers, a group of vigilantes who fought for justice in places outside of Federation space. Rejected by Starfleet due to her Borg past, Seven worked alongside Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and was eventually granted a Starfleet field commission.

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Seven later became First Officer on the USS Titan-A, under the command of Captain Liam Shaw (Todd Stashwick), before being promoted to Captain after Shaw's death. The season 3 finale of Picard saw Seven of Nine as Captain of the newly rechristened USS Enterprise-G, with a compelling crew consisting of characters like Ensign Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers) and Sidney La Forge (Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut). This journey showcases the evolution of Seven's character and sets the stage for new possibilities in the Star Trek universe.

In Voyager's sickbay, Janeway regards Seven of Nine with a kind look.

The Future of Seven of Nine and Star Trek: Legacy

The compelling storyline of Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard season 3 has sparked discussions about the potential for a new Star Trek series centered around her character. The finale of Picard season 3 revealed Seven of Nine as the Captain of the USS Enterprise-G, with Commander Raffi Musiker (Michelle Hurd) as her First Officer.

The introduction of this new crew, including Ensign Jack Crusher and Sidney La Forge, has ignited excitement among fans and raised the possibility of a spin-off series, Star Trek: Legacy. The long-rumored spin-off, however, still shows no signs of moving forward. Nevertheless, the journey of Seven of Nine and the potential for a new series continue to captivate audiences and keep the Star Trek legacy alive.