Star Trek Set to Break a Ten-Year Long Series Custom
- Jonathan Frakes' significant role in Star Trek history
- Frakes' Star Trek legacy and appearances
- Final season of Discovery without Frakes
- Impact of Frakes' absence on Star Trek franchise
- Potential future appearances for Frakes in Prodigy and Strange New Worlds
Jonathan Frakes: A Pivotal Figure in Star Trek History
When discussing the most influential figures in Star Trek history, names like William Shatner or Patrick Stewart might come to mind. However, a more accurate answer would likely be Jonathan Frakes, who has been involved in virtually all televised Star Trek since the 1970s. With the conclusion of Discovery in a few months, we will see the end of Frakes' on-screen influence.
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Jonathan Frakes' Star Trek Legacy
Since his role as William T. Riker in The Next Generation, Frakes has guest starred in almost every Star Trek series either as Riker, a clone of him, or his villainous transporter clone brother Thomas. Only three series have gone without an on-screen Frakes appearance so far—Discovery, Prodigy, and Strange New Worlds.
Discovery's Final Season Without Frakes
In a recent interview during SXSW, co-creator and producer Alex Kurtzman confirmed that Frakes will not make an on-screen appearance in Discovery’s final season. Given that Discovery is set far into Star Trek’s future, Riker is no longer alive. However, Frakes' influence will continue through his role as a consistent Trek director, having directed episodes of Discovery since its first season.
Frakes' Impact on Star Trek
Frakes' absence from the screen signifies the end of a decades-long trend of him being one of the most consistent Trek actors. This is a somewhat melancholic milestone in the franchise's history.
Future Possibilities for Frakes in Prodigy and Strange New Worlds
Prodigy and Strange New Worlds still have the potential for their own Frakes appearances. Prodigy is set in a time when Riker was still in active service, and Strange New Worlds, being pre-original Trek, could feature Frakes in a new role or as an ancestor.
Anticipating Frakes' Final Contribution to Discovery
We look forward to seeing what Frakes has in store for us as his final contribution to Discovery when season five begins streaming on April 4.
This story originally appeared on io9. For more io9 news, check out the latest on Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, the future of the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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