Jean-Luc Picard's days are starting to look numbered. 1 / 9
The retired admiral was diagnosed with a parietal defect. 2 / 9
The abnormality can lead to one of many syndromes, all of which are fatal. 3 / 9
The diagnosis is a callback to the series finale of Star Trek: The Next Generation. 4 / 9
In a future timeline, the defect led to Irumodic Syndrome, which caused delusions and confusion. 5 / 9
Dr. Beverly Crusher was the one to first spot the parietal issue. 6 / 9
Though Picard is in no danger any time soon, it does put a potential ticking clock on his mental health. 7 / 9
It also opens the door for a cameo from Crusher, with whom Picard shared romantic tensions. 8 / 9
Star Trek: Picard airs Thursdays on CBS All Access. 9 / 9