Why Picard Won His Famous Star Trek: TNG Torture Episode Explained By Showrunner

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By Dana Hanson

Published 5 days ago

Star Trek: TNG Cardassian torture episode was famously brutal, but Michael Piller explained why Captain Picard was the real winner of his ordeal.

"Chain of Command" was a powerful TNG episode known for its depiction of torture and forced interrogation.
Captain Picard's victory in the episode was simply surviving the brutal torture, reflecting the realities of human rights struggles.
This episode, featuring exceptional performances by Patrick Stewart and David Warner, is considered one of the best in Star Trek history.