A show led by Jeri RyanCaptain Seven is still what much of the Star Trek fan base is waiting in the wake of Star Trek: Picard season 3 finale, and even the actress herself confirmed with her actions and words that she would not be interested in returning to a show that did not align with the post-Terry Matalas.Star Trek: Picard vision. Ryan reprized his role from Star Trek: Voyager cast and played former Borg, Seven of Nine, as part of the cast of all 3 seasons of Star Trek: Picard.
Although there was a considerable gap between Star Trek: Voyageris ending and when Star Trek: Picard began, seeing Seven’s arc continue was rewarding. Seven ended the Patrick Stewart-led run of Star Trek: The Next Generation As captain of the USS Enterprise-G and with Admiral Picard’s son on board, it seemed like the latest version of the iconic sci-fi ship would return in another spinoff show. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened yet, but Jeri Ryan seems committed to the idea of continuing where Star Trek: Picard it ended.
Why Jeri Ryan was right to reject a Captain Seven show that wasn’t Star Trek: Legacy
Ryan explained his recent decision to turn down an alternative Star Trek project
Speaking at Spacecon 2024 (via journey film) Ryan was questioned in her capacity as a member of the Star Trek: Voyager panel, but not all questions related to the show where she first played Seven of Nine. A fan also pressed her on whether she would eventually return as Captain Seven in the still-only-conceptual Star Trek: Legacy. While her response didn’t confirm or deny whether the show would happen, Ryan announced that an alternative project had been presented to her that would also allow Seven to return..
“There has been talk. And there was an idea that was presented to me after Picard ended, which was not the Legacy show that I know the fans are asking for, that I want to do. But it just wasn’t me. It didn’t seem like the right kind of thing. But there has been talk. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this franchise, it’s: never say never. You never know.” – Jeri Ryan, Spacecon 2024
Star Trek: PicardThe end of season 3 created a project like Star Trek: Legacy perfectly. Everything was in place to continue the story of an established character like Seven of Nine, but also to flesh out newer, more original characters like Ed Speleers’ Jack Crusher. With John de Lancie also back as Q, Terry Matalas Star Trek: Legacy idea seemed to actually commit to being another spiritual successor to Star Trekit was golden. If Ryan had accepted the alternative proposal, much of this groundwork would likely have been wasted.
If Star Trek: Legacy happens, it will be worth the wait
Hopefully Ryan’s patience will pay off
As Ryan suggested, there were just rumors of something like Star Trek: Legacy really happening, though Paramount appears to be worryingly open to other ways to bring back Seven of Nine. Fortunately, his reluctance to jump the gun and agree to play Captain Seven in a different kind of spinoff increases the chances of the studio aligning with Matalas’ vision, and Ryan also appears to be very respectful and aware of how fans want Seven to resurface. – even if it means waiting a little longer.
Hopefully Ryan’s patience holds up, and Star Trek: Legacy – or something very similar – actually goes into production. Although Star Trek: Picard only ended in 2023Such an exciting spin-off idea inevitably made the wait to find out what happens next feel that much longer. Live action Star Trek programs are hot right now, but Legacy would be an excellent addition to the TV arm of the iconic sci-fi franchise – especially if it also allowed Jeri Ryan to return as Seven of Nine again.
Source: journey film