Patrick Stewart back in captain's chair for final season of 'Star Trek: Picard'

Patrick Stewart as Jean-Luc Picard in the Paramount+ original series "Star Trek: Picard." Before he took the role, he has never watched the previous "Star Trek" series.

When Patrick Stewart was first offered the role of Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in a "Star Trek" adventure, he had no clue what that was. He had to ask his children.

"Acting is the only way I’ve discovered to fully express myself." — actor Patrick Stewart

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Patrick Stewart returns as Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek: Picard" for its last season, streaming on Paramount+ beginning Feb. 16. Stewart credits the positive values of the "Star Trek" saga for its success.

Patrick Stewart, left, as Jean-Luc Picard and Orla Brady as Tallinn in "Star Trek: Picard." The final season starts Feb. 16.

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