“Assimilation” The magistrate’s attempt to stop Picard and his team doesn’t get very far as he is easily dispatched and the La Sirena travels back to 2024 Los Angeles (which, sadly, did not involve styrofoam heads). Of course, this is not without consequences as Elnor is wounded and then dies, making it all the more essential that the crew succeed in their efforts to restore history. Once in the past, Rios finds himself in a difficult situation while Jean-Luc and Agnus negotiate with the Borg Queen and Seven and Raffi use Kevin to their advantage. In this episode of The Artificial Tango, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing discuss “Assimilation,” the third episode of Star Trek: Picard Season 2. We explore the messages conveyed by Q and the Borg Queen, how the characters are reacting to the situation, a slingshot around the sun, living in a world of contradictions, and much more. Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Cornelia Reutner (Associate Producer)