Impressive in appearance and bearing, a loner and introvert, he strikes an imposing figure before his crew. Picard has emerged as the highlight and true star of the show. But this is just part of the show's charm and appeal, as are the relatively primitive special effects and tacky sets. Lacking is the depth of character, the personal interaction, the humor, the feeling. This is clearly the work of a writer with an engaging individual voice.
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The tone is relaxed, sophisticated. The overall impression is one of competence and authority. The writer describes these characters with wit and style then moves on to discuss Captain Jean-Luc Picard, star of the new series. At this point, the essay comes to a somewhat premature conclusion. Other differences between the two series are not enumerated or developed but are instead given only superficial attention.