Star Trek: Picard Did Bix’s Ending Better Than Andor’s Last Scene

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Heed this caution: Spoilers for the Finale of Andor Season 2 – “Jedha, Kyber, Erso”

In the finale of Andor season 2, we see a heartwarming and inspiring scene of Bix Caleen (Adria Adjona) cradling the baby she had with Cassian Andor (Diego Luna). However, it seems that Star Trek: Picard has already explored this narrative, more effectively. The exceptional Andor, executive-produced by Tony Gilroy, is a gripping Star Wars series that explores the grim realities and truths behind the formation of the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire. Andor season 2 serves as an impressive prequel to Rogue One, hinting at the lasting impact Cassian’s selfless actions on Scarif will have on his child.

Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard, streaming on Paramount+, was undoubtedly the most acclaimed among its contemporaries. Directed by showrunner Terry Matalas, Star Trek: Picard season 3 brought together the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation for a climactic, exhilarating journey to safeguard the galaxy from the Borg. This season of Star Trek: Picard also introduced a new crop of Star Trek protagonists, with Jack Crusher (Ed Speleers) being one of the standouts; he is the son of Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) and Dr. Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden).

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, I must say that the latest seasons of “Andor” and “Star Trek: Picard” have been standouts among recent projects within the realms of Star Wars and Star Trek. Although these narratives are distinct with unique objectives, they surprisingly intersect at one particular plot point. While “Andor” concludes with a shocking twist and a heartbreaking closure of a significant door, “Star Trek: Picard season 3” leverages a similar narrative device as a launchpad for an adventure that “Andor,” by its very nature, could not deliver.

Star Trek: Picard’s Dr. Crusher Already Did Bix’s Ending In Andor

Beverly And Bix Did The Same Thing With Their Babies

The climactic episode of season 2 for the series “Andor,” titled “Jedha, Kyber, Erso,” concludes with an exhilarating sequence showing Cassian Andor readying to leave, leading up to the happenings in Rogue One. This finale also catches up with characters still alive from “Andor,” such as Mom Mothma (Genevieve O’Reilly), Vel Sartha (Faye Marsay), and the detained Dedra Meero (Denise Gough). The last scene of “Andor” presents a surprising turn, revealing that Bix Caleen has gone back to Mina-Rau to care for the baby she and Cassian co-parent. Regrettably, Andor’s return, which they both eagerly await, will unfortunately never occur.

In season 2, episode 9 of “Andor,” titled “Welcome to the Rebellion,” Bix departed Cassian without revealing that she was pregnant with their child. Instead, she kept this secret and raised her baby on Mina-Rau. This decision mirrors a choice made by Dr. Beverly Crusher in the years leading up to “Star Trek: Picard” season 3.

As a dedicated cinematic enthusiast, I eagerly await the start of Star Trek: Picard Season 3, where Dr. Crusher reaches out to Jean-Luc for aid, leading me on an intriguing journey. It turns out that Jack Crusher is none other than my son, a fact Beverly reveals she kept hidden after becoming pregnant during a romantic interlude with me sometime following Star Trek: Nemesis. Fearing that my numerous adversaries would pursue our offspring, Beverly chose to leave the USS Enterprise-E and break all ties of communication. Just like Bix, Dr. Crusher did not disclose her pregnancy when she disappeared, and Beverly raised Jack in secrecy until the unfolding events of Star Trek: Picard Season 3.

How Star Trek: Picard Did Bix’s Andor Ending Differently & Better

Picard Season 3’s Story Begins Where Andor’s Ends

The ending of Andor season 2 was beautifully symbolic, with Bix holding Cassian’s baby and staring out towards the horizon. This scene echoes iconic moments from Star Wars, such as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and Rey Skywalker (Daisy Ridley) gazing at Tatooine’s twin sunsets. It provides comfort that Cassian’s influence will live on even though he perished in Rogue One. Nevertheless, it’s a poignant image as Cassian will never know his child and the child will grow up without a father by their side.

Dr. Beverly Crusher and Jack Crusher provided a solid foundation for the narrative arc in “Star Trek: Picard,” centering around the revelation that Admiral Picard has an unknown son. In the series, Jean-Luc meets Jack, and they discover that his father had passed organic Borg DNA onto him. Picard works tirelessly to prevent Jack from fulfilling his destiny as Vorg of the Borg, demonstrating the depth of his affection for his offspring. As “Star Trek: Picard” season 3 concludes, Jack decides to follow in his father’s footsteps and joins Starfleet, ultimately being assigned to the USS Enterprise-G.

The impact of Jean-Luc Picard will endure through Jack, as seen in the finale of Star Trek: Picard Season 3, where there were hints of a rekindled romance between Jean-Luc and Beverly Crusher. With Jack and Beverly in the picture, Picard finally found the family he had been missing throughout his life. On the other hand, Cassian Andor, Bix Caleen, and their descendants may not experience such a joyful resolution, even if their grown child becomes part of the Resistance during the Star Wars sequels’ timeline.

Did Bix’s Andor Ending Steal From Star Trek: Picard?

There’s No Evidence Andor Was Influenced By Picard

In the year 2024, production for season 2 of the series “Andor” took place, while the final episode of “Star Trek: Picard” season 3 was broadcast in May 2023. Despite this, there’s no indication that Tony Gilroy and his team drew inspiration from or borrowed a plot element from “Picard” season 3. The narrative of a parent raising their child independently to shield them from adversaries – as seen in Andor’s upbringing, pushing Cassian towards becoming a Rebel hero, and Bix Caleen’s decision – shares some similarities. It’s rather an enjoyable coincidence that the choice made by Bix Caleen in “Andor” mirrors Dr. Beverly Crusher’s actions in “Star Trek: Picard”.

In the second season of “Star Trek: Prodigy”, the storyline continues with connections to “Star Trek: Picard”, bringing in Dr. Beverly Crusher from 2384, a few years after she left the USS Enterprise-E to secretly raise Jack. This season also presents an opportunity for Wesley Crusher (played by Wil Wheaton), Beverly’s eldest son, to meet his younger brother, Jack, something that wouldn’t be feasible within the “Star Wars” universe. Characters like Cassian and Bix in “Star Wars” don’t have siblings, and Cassian never discovered his sister, making it improbable for any children of Bix to encounter members of Cassian’s family.

In essence, what’s striking about the conclusion of Andor and Dr. Beverly Crusher’s decision in Star Trek: Picard season 3 is that they both embody a sense of hope for the future. What makes Cassian significant in Andor is that his essence will endure through his child with Bix. In contrast, Jack Crusher in Star Trek: Picard inherits the intellect and bravery of both his parents. However, Star Trek: Picard surpasses this by offering Jack the continued love and guidance from his parents, allowing him to shape his destiny in the spirit of their daring exploits on the Starship Enterprise.

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2025-05-24 17:48