Alison Pill Discusses Possible Return of Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard Universe

Alison Pill, known for her portrayal of the Borg Queen in Star Trek: Picard, recently shared her thoughts on potentially returning to the franchise. Pill, who first garnered attention as the neurotic cyberneticist Agnes Jurati in Season 1, has sparked a mixed response from fans. Despite her critics, Pill reprised her role in Season 2, where Jurati experienced a dramatic transformation, merging with the Borg and evolving into a new, possibly altruistic Borg Queen. With Season 4 of Picard yet to be officially announced, the future of the Borg Queen remains uncertain.

Currently starring in the romantic comedy Young Werther, Pill conveyed her enthusiasm for revisiting the character during an exclusive interview with ScreenRant. She indicated her readiness to return as Jurati/The Borg Queen, while humorously noting that she isn’t on a retainer waiting for a call from producer Alex Kurtzman:

If I was on a retainer, I could pay my mortgage and just wait for Star Trek to call! Then I could spend summers eating gelato! No, there’s no retainer. But I would happily revisit Jurati Borg Queen any time. I f–king love Jurati and loved being part of that crew. But I don’t know what the possibilities of that are, since I was sent to deal with the possible invasion. She’s just waiting! … But yes, I loved it. There’s no plucking or retainer, but I would happily revisit that world.

The Future of Jurati and the Borg Queen

The Evolving Role of the Borg

Alison Pill as the Borg Queen Jurati leads Soong's mercenary drones in Star Trek Picard

The first season of Star Trek: Picard received mixed reactions, partly due to the introduction of new characters like Pill’s Agnes Jurati. While the cast was streamlined in subsequent seasons, with only a few characters, including Raffi and Rios, remaining central, Jurati’s arc captivated many. By the end of Season 2, Jurati’s integration into the Borg collective introduced a groundbreaking narrative: the notion of a kind, collaborative Borg willing to ally with Starfleet against external threats.

Alison Pill’s eagerness to revisit the universe of Trek speaks volumes about her connection to Jurati, whom she passionately supports. Despite the merger with the Borg Queen altering Jurati’s existence, the potential for her character’s narrative to evolve further remains compelling.

The idea of a more benevolent Borg opens the door for significant storylines that reflect a shift in the traditional portrayal of this once-feared race. Given recent discussions in the Star Trek universe, more explorations of this “Good Borg”concept could resonate with audiences eager for fresh interpretations.

Evaluating the Possibility of a Return

The Potential Plot for the Borg Queen

Allison Pill as Jurati Annie Wersching as Borg Queen STAR TREK PICARD

With the Borg Queen still out there, possibilities abound for her to reconnect with Starfleet and continue her narrative journey. The conflict between Jurati’s original self and the Borg Queen could unfold into a rich storyline, providing both dramatic tension and acting challenges for Pill.

While Star Trek: Picard has merely scratched the surface of the “Good Borg”concept, there remains a wealth of narrative potential waiting to be uncovered. Future storylines could delve into the consequences of Jurati’s transformation and what it signifies for the universe at large. However, there’s also the consideration that the character’s arc may have reached its conclusion, serving its purpose in the broader Trek mythology.

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