Mind-Blowing Revelation hints at Heartbreaking Fate for Star Trek: Prodigy's Doctor - A Connection to Picard?

Summary

The Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager will return in Prodigy season 2, but a storyline from Picard suggests tragedy for him.

The potential ban on synthetics in Starfleet may greatly affect the Doctor, possibly resulting in his deactivation.

The Doctor's struggle for acknowledgment as a sentient being and potential participation of Admiral Janeway could offer an intriguing narrative for Season 2 of Prodigy.

The Doctor, played by Robert Picardo, is set to make a comeback in season 2 of Star Trek: Prodigy. However, the storyline from season 1 of Star Trek: Picard suggests that his future will be filled with tragedy. Despite being canceled and removed from Paramount+ in 2023, Prodigy's second season was almost complete. The overwhelming support for the show after its cancellation has given hope that it may find a new home on another streaming service and continue in the future.

During the STLV: 57-Year Mission 2023 event, Kevin and Dan Hageman, the creators of Star Trek: Prodigy, unveiled a sneak peek of season 2, revealing exciting details. One of the highlights was the return of the Doctor from Star Trek: Voyager. This fan-favorite character, who served as the USS Voyager's Chief Medical Officer throughout all seven seasons of the show, promises to bring excitement to Prodigy season 2. However, the clip also hinted at an event from season 1 of Star Trek: Picard that could spell trouble for the Doctor's future.

Picard’s Synthetic Ban Could Mean Tragedy For The Doctor In Star Trek: Prodigy

With the confirmation that Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 will coincide with the Romulan Supernova, the Doctor's fate hangs in the balance due to Starfleet's upcoming ban on synthetic beings. In Star Trek: Picard season 1, it was revealed that the evacuation of Romulus was cut short by an android attack on Starfleet's forces on Mars. This led to the implementation of a strict ban on "synthetic life" by Starfleet, which lasted until 2399. Although this ban was later overturned when Admiral Jean-Luc Picard exposed the Romulan sabotage, it had significant repercussions.

As a sentient hologram, the Doctor could potentially be affected by the ban as he falls under the category of "synthetic life." If Starfleet deems the Doctor eligible for the ban, he would lose any rights he has acquired and face indefinite deactivation. This would be a devastating blow considering the Doctor's past struggles to be recognized as an individual. With the introduction of the Romulan Supernova in Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, it is highly probable that the Doctor's storyline will not have a happy outcome.

Will The Doctor Be Included In The Synth Ban (Despite Not Being An Android)?

The ban specifically targets androids, but there's a possibility that it will also affect the Doctor. In Star Trek: Prodigy season 2, a clip demonstrated that Starfleet still has issues with holograms and their rights in the late 24th century. The Doctor's struggle to be recognized as sentient was a major storyline in Star Trek: Voyager, which only resolved when USS Voyager returned to the Alpha Quadrant. Considering the existing prejudice against holograms in the Federation, it is unlikely that the Doctor will be exempt from the consequences of the synth ban.

If this happens, the Doctor's storyline in Star Trek: Prodigy will tragically come to an end, although unlike Androids, he will have supporters. Admiral Janeway and the Doctor are close friends, and Star Trek: Picard has shown that Janeway fought for Seven of Nine's position in Starfleet when it was threatened. If another member of her former crew faces a similar threat, it is highly likely that Janeway will step up again, providing an interesting storyline for Star Trek: Prodigy season 2.