Picard/Riker Relationship.
The Kirk/Spock relationship dominates all other depictions between characters in Star Trek. That said, the captain/first officer dynamic of Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Commander William T. Riker created a unique and interesting command team for TNG fans. The beard-less, energetic, and fun-loving former first officer of the U.S.S. Hood that we met in "Encounter at Farpoint" was mentored by the senior commander, formerly of the starship Stargazer, for seven years on television and throughout four motion pictures before earning the right to call him a fellow captain. Daniel, Darren, and Phillip discuss how Picard and his Number One learned to lead the Enterprise-D together, their ups and downs, and how a rocky introduction led to a wonderful relationship that would guide the ship and crew through several adventures.
Earl Grey discusses moments of Picard versus Riker in episodes like "The Best of Both Worlds," "Peak Performance," and "The Measure of a Man," as well as times the two officers "pranked" one another in "Captain's Holiday" and "Gambit, Parts 1 and 2." The trio focus on Riker's pursuits of the Enterprise's center chair and Picard's mentoring of Will in order for him to finally evolve into the seasoned Captain Riker of the U.S.S. Titan.
Hosts
Daniel Proulx, Phillip Gilfus, & Darren Moser
Editor / Producer
Darren Moser
Executive Producers
Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, & C Bryan Jones
Associate Producer
Stephen Boyd
Production Manager
Richard Marquez
Content Manager
Will Nguyen
Chapters
Relationship Overview (00:03:30)
Milestones (00:18:48)
Picard vs. Riker (00:33:15)
Pegasus (00:46:22)
Final Thoughts (00:56:13)
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