Jonathan Frakes Is Optimistic About Star Trek’s Future, Although “None It Is Encouraging”

Jonathan Frakes Weighs In on the State of Modern Star Trek

It’s a time of transition in the world of Star Trek. The sci-fi franchise is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, but its future feels a whole lot more uncertain than such a significant milestone would normally imply. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has wrapped filming on its fifth and final season. Star Trek: Starfleet Academy won’t continue beyond its already filmed second outing. And while we technically still have full seasons of both t…

Jonathan Frakes Is Optimistic About Star Trek’s Future, Although “None It Is Encouraging”

Jonathan Frakes is staying optimistic about Star Trek's future, despite the 60-year-old franchise being at a crossroads. Frakes portrayed Commander Will Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation's TV series and movies, and he returned as Captain Riker in Star Trek: Picard. Jonathan is also one of Star Trek's most celebrated directors, helming numerous episodes and movies, including Star Trek: First Contact.

Exclusive: Jonathan Frakes Confident Star Trek Will “Resurface,” Decries ‘Starfleet Academy’ “Trolls”

The veteran Trek actor and director weighs in on the status of the franchise.