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Patrick Stewart's Shocking Reason for Loving 'The Inner Light'
11 Nov
Summary
- Stewart favored 'The Inner Light' for family connection, not just acting.
- He regretted past career focus over his children's upbringing.
- Picard lived a lifetime in minutes during the episode's plot.
Patrick Stewart, beloved for his role as Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation, identified "The Inner Light" as his favorite episode. While many fans lauded it for its unique portrayal of Picard's character, Stewart's reason was deeply personal, stemming from a desire to connect with his family.
Stewart expressed that the episode allowed him to work alongside his son, a sentiment that was particularly poignant given his admitted estrangement from his children during their youth. He had previously expressed regret over dedicating more time to his career than to his family.
"The Inner Light" centers on Picard experiencing an entire lifetime as a scientist named Kamin on a distant planet. This profound experience unfolds over what appears to be decades to Picard, yet in reality, only twenty-five minutes elapse before he awakens back on the Enterprise.
