Star Trek: Voyager Fans Surprised by Seven Of Nine's Unexpected Journey with Picard
Brannon Braga shares his thoughts on Seven of Nine's character development in Star Trek: Picard, sparking a debate on whether her arc was a wise decision Discover the intriguing journey of Seven in this insightful article
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Brannon Braga, the executive producer of Star Trek: Voyager, was taken aback by the trajectory of Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, yet he acknowledged that it could have surpassed his own concepts.
Fans were eagerly awaiting Jeri Ryan's reprisal of her role as Seven of Nine in Picard, as her character had never before crossed paths with Admiral Picard. In Picard, Seven's narrative takes a compelling turn as she is dismissed from Starfleet, joins the Fenris Rangers, embarks on a romantic relationship with Commander Raffi, and ultimately assumes the role of Captain aboard the USS Enterprise-G. These remarks from Braga were made prior to the unraveling of this captivating storyline.
Brannon Braga, executive producer of Star Trek: Voyager, expressed uncertainty about the creative direction of Seven of Nine (played by Jeri Ryan) in Star Trek: Picard. As one of the creators of the character, who quickly became a fan favorite on Voyager, Braga also had a personal connection with Jeri Ryan as they dated for several years. Seven's return in Star Trek: Picard was well-received by fans, culminating in Seven of Nine becoming the new Captain of the Enterprise in the conclusion of Star Trek: Picard season 3.
During an appearance on The Shuttlepod Show in 2022, Brannon Braga was asked by hosts and actors from Star Trek: Enterprise, Dominic Keating and Connor Trinneer, if he would consider writing for an Enterprise revival. Braga expressed his willingness to do so and reflected on the "sense of ownership" he felt towards the characters he had created, leading to his thoughts on Seven of Nine's portrayal in Star Trek: Picard. You can find his quote and watch The Shuttlepod Show video at the 20:00 time stamp below.
Seven Of Nine's Story In Star Trek: Picard Explained
I find it peculiar to witness the episodes of Picard wherein I have already witnessed the character development of Seven of Nine, being portrayed in certain ways that took me by surprise. However, it boils down to a mere divergence of... I'm uncertain whether I would have made the same choices, yet on the other hand, it might have even surpassed my own creative decisions.
Jeri Ryan reprised her role as Seven of Nine in Star Trek: Picard, exciting fans who were eager to see the character meet Admiral Jean-Luc Picard for the first time. In the show, it is revealed that after the events of Star Trek: Voyager, Seven was dismissed from Starfleet and became a Fenris Ranger. During her time as a Ranger, she entered into a romantic relationship with Commander Raffi Musiker, but their relationship fell apart in season 3 of Picard. However, Admiral Picard recognized Seven's skills and granted her a field promotion in Starfleet. She eventually became a Commander and the First Officer of the USS Titan-A. When Captain Liam Shaw tragically died, Seven stepped in as Acting Captain of the Titan. Her bravery on Frontier Day led to her promotion to Captain of the USS Enterprise-G.
Since being interviewed on The Shuttlepod Show in 2022, Brannon Braga hadn't yet watched season 3 of Star Trek: Picard, where Seven becomes the Captain of the Enterprise. Braga may have had a different vision for Seven's life after Voyager, as he reacted to the solitary and tumultuous path her character took. However, the showrunners of Star Trek: Picard, Michael Chabon, Akiva Goldsman, and Terry Matalas, took Seven of Nine's journey beyond her role as a Borg drone finding her humanity on Voyager. Despite any reservations, it is hard to deny the positive outcome of Seven of Nine now leading Picard's proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy.
