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  • Jonathan Frakes wants to return as Captain Riker for Picard's second season. 1 / 7

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  • Frakes originated the role in Star Trek: The Next Generation. 2 / 7

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  • He has since focused on directing, including some Star Trek franchise episodes. 3 / 7

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  • He returned for two episodes in Picard's first season. 4 / 7

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  • He first appeared married and retired. 5 / 7

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  • But by the finale, he was back in the active Starfleet. 6 / 7

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  • Picard is renewed for season 2 and season 3 at CBS All Access. 7 / 7