DS9's "Compelling Secret" Is Repeated by Star Trek: Picard, Says Quark Actor

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By Jen Watson

Published 3 days ago

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine owes much of its success to one compelling secret that Star Trek: Picard picked up on and continued decades later.

Deep Space Nine's commitment to ongoing serialized storytelling, with characters remaining in one place, allowed for rich character development and evolving relationships.
Family connections played a vital role in both Deep Space Nine and Picard, testing the characters' true values and showcasing their growth.
The compelling family relationships seen in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine paved the way for the emphasis on family in Star Trek: Picard, expanding the definition of family beyond Starfleet.