The first half of the Star Trek: Picard two-part finale introduced a new variable: the golem. 1 / 8
Star Trek: Picard episode 9, "Et in Arcada Ego, Part 1" saw Picard's crew arrive on the planet Coppelius... 2 / 8
...Where they encountered Dr. Altan Inigo Soong, played by Brent Spiner. 3 / 8
Altan Soong is the son of Data's creator Dr. Noonien Soong, who was also played by Spiner. 4 / 8
It turns out Soong Jr. helped Dr. Bruce Maddox create dozens of synthetic lifeforms using a positronic neuron from Data. 5 / 8
Dr. Agnes Jurati discovered that Soong is building a golem: a formless synthetic shape lacking sentience. 6 / 8
The question becomes what role will the golem play in the decisive battle against the Romulans? 7 / 8
It could take the form of a new body for Agnes Jurati, Data, or even Picard himself. 8 / 8