Star Trek: Picard season 2 release date and broadcast details in Australia

The stakes are high when Jean-Luc and his crew travel to the past.

After an excruciating wait – season 1 premiered in early 2020 – Star Trek: Picard is finally back with new episodes.

The acclaimed series sees Patrick Stewart reprise his role as Jean-Luc Picard, which he first played on Star Trek: The Next Generation. The show follows the character into the next chapter of his life as he grapples with his legacy.

Star Trek: Picard kicks off in 2399 with Picard retired from Starfleet. He finds a new purpose when he is visited by the apparent daughter of Data, a synthetic being or synth. Over the course of season 1, the former Starfleet admiral and his crew fight for the synths' right to exist, culminating in a dramatic finale.

Now, Picard has a new mission: he must journey into the past.

When does Star Trek: Picard season 2 come out?

Season 2 of Star Trek: Picard premieres in Australia on Friday, 4 March. Episodes will come out weekly.

How to watch Star Trek: Picard season 2 online in Australia

While most of the Star Trek franchise is streaming on Paramount Plus in Australia, Picard remains exclusive to Prime Video.

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Star Trek: Picard season 2 preview

In season 2, Picard and his companions enlist friends old and new to confront the perils of 21st century Earth. The crew find themselves in a desperate race against time to save the galaxy's future and have to face one of Picard's greatest foes: Q. Turns out, Q has a dangerous task planned for the team. Will they be able to prevail?

Besides Patrick Steward, Star Trek: Picard stars Alison Pill, Jeri Ryan, Michelle Hurd, Evan Evagora, Orla Brady, Isa Briones, Santiago Cabrera and Brent Spiner. Annie Wersching joins the cast in season 2, with Whoopi Goldberg and John de Lancie making guest star appearances.

Star Trek: Picard has already been renewed for season 3, which will arrive sometime in 2023. Until then, these new episodes have all sorts of exciting surprises in store. Buckle up for an action-packed adventure.

Star Trek: Picard season 2 release schedule

• Star Trek: Picard episode 1 – 4 March
• Star Trek: Picard episode 2 – 11 March
• Star Trek: Picard episode 3 – 18 March
• Star Trek: Picard episode 4 – 25 March
• Star Trek: Picard episode 5 – 1 April
• Star Trek: Picard episode 6 – 8 April
• Star Trek: Picard episode 7 – 15 April
• Star Trek: Picard episode 8 – 22 April
• Star Trek: Picard episode 9 – 29 April
• Star Trek: Picard episode 10 – 6 May

Star Trek: Picard season 2 trailer

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