Novak desperately wants to prove that Picard is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental illness.
Novak had a former fiancé who suffered from schizophrenia and tragically passed away. She subconsciously projects her desire to "save" her former partner onto the violent suspect, Picard. [S9E7] Blinded
Below is a breakdown of the episode's plot, character conflicts, and core themes. 📺 Episode Overview Novak desperately wants to prove that Picard is