Jonathan Frakes opened up about Star Trek: The Next Generation having to prove itself worthy of the legacy of the original series.
Behind the Scenes With JONATHAN FRAKES: Issues With STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
Actor Jonathan Frake's Commander William T. Riker was the backbone of the USS Enterprise-D crew, making him a fan favorite among Star Trek fans. However, Star Trek: The Next Generation, which introduced Riker, was not an instant success, especially since it had big shoes to fill.
The series initially struggled to find its footing, mainly due to fans loving Star Trek: The Original Series. Frakes was aware of TNG's initial struggle and opened up about the same during an interview. Here's what Frakes had to say about TNG's early struggles and when he realized the series wasn't a disaster.
Jonathan Frakes is known for his performance as Commander William T. Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation. However, the series was not an instant hit and initially struggled to live up to the legacy of the original series.
