Summary
Captain Worf (Michael Dorn) declared his love for Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) inStar Trek: Picardseason 3, but has the Klingon really been pining for her sinceStar Trek: The Next Generation?Worf and Deanna embarked on a brief romance inTNGseason 7in a storyline that divided fans.TNGhad already established that Troi had a romantic past with Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes), so pairing her with Worf was unexpected and unwelcome. By the time of theStar Trek: The Next Generationfilms, however, Worf and Troi appeared to have moved on from their relationship, and Deanna marries Will inStar Trek: Nemesis.
20 years later inStar Trek: Picard,Deanna Troi and Will Rikerare still happily married, with a young daughter named Kestra (Lulu Wilson). Although Troi and Riker experience some tension in their marriage after the tragic death of their son, Thaddeus, they work out their differences inPicardseason 3. When Vadic (Amanda Plummer) captures Will and Deanna, it gives them the opportunity to discuss their feelings.It’s Worf who ultimately rescues Deanna and Will inStar Trek: Picardseason 3, episode 8, “Surrender,” leading to a surprising declaration from the normally stoic Klingon warrior.
Worf & Troi’s Biggest Fan Is Star Trek: TNG’s Michael Dorn: “They Are A Really Cute Couple”
Star Trek: The Next Generation’s season 7 romantic coupling of Worf and Counselor Troi isn’t popular, but it has one big booster in Michael Dorn.
Why Worf Still Loves Counselor Troi In Star Trek: Picard Season 3
Worf greets Troi with particular fondness in Picard season 3.
Worf’s reunion with Deanna Troi inStar Trek: Picardseason 3suggests that the two have not seen each other in a long time, presumably since the events ofStar Trek: Nemesis. Upon first seeing Deanna, Worf declares:“Deanna.I have counted the days since I last saw you, like waves in the ocean: constant and unending.I have thought of your empathic gifts often during my self-evaluation.“Worf seems like he could go on about Deanna, but Riker hilariously puts a stop to it, calling Worf’s words"inappropriate"and likening the Klingon’s poetic declarations to"torture.”
While Worf’s words could be taken as a declaration of romantic love, he could simply be expressing his admiration for Deanna and the ways she has helped him throughout his life. Back onStar Trek: The Next Generation, Troi looked after Worf’s son and provided a listening ear when the Klingon needed to vent. It’s also possible thatWorf’s journey of self-reflection led him to realize he still has feelings for Troi, although he would never act on them out of respect for her relationship with Riker. Regardless, it’s clear the two had a special connection that Worf, at least, has never forgotten.
Worf also had a romantic relationship with the half-Klingon K’Ehleyr (Suzie Plakson), who served as an emissary for the Federation before she was murdered. Worf and K’Ehleyr had a son named Alexander (Brian Bonsall).
Is Deanna Troi The Love Of Worf’s Life (Not Jadzia Dax)?
After Worf leftStar Trek: The Next Generationand joined the cast ofStar Trek: Deep Space Nine,he met Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell). Before long, the cool and cerebral Trill and the tempestuous Klingon began a romantic relationship, which eventually culminated in marriage. Not only was Jadzia incredibly smart and skilled in combat, but she also appreciated Klingon culture.Dax’s outgoing personality helped Worf loosen up.Worf and Jadzia even decided to have children just before Jadzia was tragically killed.Worf and Jadzia were perfectfor each other at that particular time in both of their lives, but it’s possible Worf had more than one true love.
Worf got very drunk on Romulan ale at Will and Deanna’s wedding inStar Trek: Nemesis. Was this because he still had lingering feelings for Troi?
Worf’s declaration to Deanna Troi inStar Trek: Picardseason 3 represents how he was feeling at that particular moment. Worf had undergone self-reflection and considered himself to be a pacifist (despite the many bodies left in his wake).Perhaps Worf came to regret how things ended with Deanna,but it would have been nice for Worf to have mentioned Jadzia as well. Either way, Worf had at least three great loves throughout his life, and he clearly remembers his time with Deanna particularly fondly.
