Despite enjoying the praise for Strange New Worlds, Frakes is stung by fans comparing his other Star Trek works less favorably to it.
There’s no denying that Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has been a particularly massive hit for the eminent sci-fi franchise. But while fans have been enjoying their time with it, one long-time series veteran has noted that many positive reactions to the show have come with unexpected barbs on the tail end.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has specifically evoked classic shows from the franchise since its inception, and fans were quick to pick up on it. Set in the decade before the original Star Trek series took place, it offers a contemporary take on the episodic formula offered by its predecessor. This earned it almost immediate popularity among the Star Trek fandom, and it’s not difficult to see why. However, some fans have expressed their love for Strange New Worlds in a way that left a sour taste in the mouth of one particular member of Trek royalty.
Jonathan Frakes, best known for playing William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation and many other appearances since then, has had a hand as director in several Star Trek series over the years.
