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Starfleet Academy: Frakes Compares Fan Backlash to TNG Era
9 Mar
Summary
- Jonathan Frakes notes divisive fan reactions to Starfleet Academy echo TNG's early reception.
- The internet has intensified online 'trolling' of the Star Trek cast and crew.
- Filming for Season 2 of Starfleet Academy has concluded, with a cliffhanger planned.
Jonathan Frakes, a veteran of the Star Trek franchise, has drawn a parallel between the fan reactions to the current series, Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, and the initial reception of Star Trek: The Next Generation. Frakes observed that the divisive discourse surrounding Starfleet Academy, with some fans labeling it "too woke" while others embrace the new generation, mirrors the criticism TNG faced when it first premiered. He noted that the internet has amplified the "trolling" directed at the cast and crew.
Despite the online noise, showrunner Noga Landau and star Karim Diané have dismissed the criticism, encouraging viewers to watch the series unfold. Filming for Starfleet Academy's second season has recently concluded. Although official confirmation for a third season is pending, a cliffhanger in the Season 1 finale is anticipated, suggesting optimism for the show's future. The series continues to air new episodes on Paramount+ on Thursdays.
