Star Trek: Legacy continues to be an ambitious concept, but Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas has shared intriguing insights into how Liam Shaw (played by Todd Stashwick) could make a comeback if Legacy materializes. Shaw served as the captain of the USS Titan-A during Star Trek: Picard season 3, where he made the ultimate sacrifice to thwart the Borg.

However, both Matalas and Stashwick have emphasized that Shaw would be resurrected in some form in the proposed continuation of Star Trek: Picard, which is known as Star Trek: Legacy. For the past two years, fans have been speculating about the science fiction methods that Star Trek: Legacy could deploy to bring Shaw back to life.

The TrekMovie report emerged from the Star Trek: Picard panel at STLV: Trek to Vegas, where showrunner Terry Matalas revealed details about how Liam Shaw would return in Star Trek: Legacy. Matalas disclosed Shaw’s potential resurrection after dismissing a fan theory suggesting that Liam would be brought back using Borg nanites. Here are Terry and Todd’s comments:

Terry Matalas: “I will say, since we’re so far away from the possibility of Legacy, that he wasn’t going to come back to life with Borg nanites… He was going to be the Emergency Engineering Hologram who did not want to turn off and was really upset that the Titan was turned into the Enterprise, and would refuse to call it the Enterprise until late.”

Todd Stashwick: “We call it the Shawlogram.”

What Liam Shaw’s Potential Return As A Hologram In Star Trek: Legacy Means

The idea of Liam Shaw returning in Star Trek: Legacy as the USS Enterprise-G’s Emergency Engineering Hologram is a brilliant narrative choice. While Shaw served as a starship captain during Star Trek: Picard season 3, he originally started his journey in Starfleet as a “grease monkey” engineer, giving his character a rich backstory. This intricate connection to his past adds layers to his character, enhancing the narrative potential of Star Trek: Legacy.

By introducing an Emergency Engineering Hologram in the form of Liam Shaw, the show would present a unique twist that honors his legacy while avoiding the clichés of time travel or other sci-fi resurrection methods. This duality would allow for fascinating interactions with Captain Seven of Nine (played by Jeri Ryan) and the crew of the USS Enterprise-G, creating compelling storylines that resonate with both new and longtime Star Trek fans.

Initially, audiences had a mixed reaction to Captain Liam Shaw in Star Trek: Picard season 3 as he openly challenged the authority of renowned figures like Admiral Jean-Luc Picard (played by Patrick Stewart) and Captain Will Riker (portrayed by Jonathan Frakes). However, viewers experienced a significant shift in their perception of Shaw after he shared his traumatic experiences as a survivor of the Borg invasion at Wolf-359, a moment that showcased Todd Stashwick‘s remarkable acting ability through a powerful and memorable monologue.

Our In-Depth Perspective on Liam Shaw’s Possible Return in Star Trek: Legacy

The prospect of Liam Shaw returning as the USS Enterprise’s Emergency Engineering Hologram stands out as a remarkable narrative device that not only respects but also enhances his heroic sacrifice in Star Trek: Picard season 3. The notion that Shaw’s Emergency Engineering Hologram is resentful about the transformation of the USS Titan-A into the USS Enterprise-G aligns perfectly with Liam’s character traits, showcasing his complex personality.

Star Trek: Legacy remains in the conceptual phase at Paramount+, but there are optimistic expectations that the new leadership at Paramount & Skydance, under CEO David Ellison, could give the green light to Star Trek: Legacy. Todd Stashwick appears ready to embrace the role of the ‘Shawlogram‘ if the Star Trek: Picard season 3 spinoff progresses into production.

Source: TrekMovie