Iconic Star Trek: Strange New Worlds star has nothing but praise when it comes to series' director Jonathan Frakes

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Paramount Plus)
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 trailer (Image via Youtube/@Paramount Plus)

Paramount+ offers the science fiction series Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Following Captain Christopher Pike and the USS Enterprise crew as they travel across space in the twenty-third century, it is a prequel to the original Star Trek (1966). The cast of the show includes Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, and Anson Mount.

Returning to episodic narrative, the show has received praise for its performances, visuals, and classic Star Trek tone. With a fourth season in progress and a fifth and final season scheduled to launch in late 2025, it debuted in 2022 and is currently in its third season.

Recently, Christina Chong has praised Jonathan Frakes. She has highlighted his active and inspiring directing approach in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Veteran Star Trek director and actor Frakes brings energy and collaboration to the project.


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Christina Chong, a major star of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, has praised the show's director, Jonathan Frakes. She commended his hands-on approach, mentioning that he frequently stays close to the actors when filming, sometimes crouching behind plants to silently provide commands while maintaining in their line of sight. She said,

"He wants to be in on the action, to the point where he’s hiding behind plants in the shot and whispering directions to us. He’s in our eyeline."

One well-known character from the Star Trek series is Jonathan Frakes, for the first seven seasons of Star Trek: The Next Generation, he portrayed Commander William Riker. He then went on to become a director, beginning with an episode in the third season of that show.

He has since directed several Star Trek movies and television shows. This includes Star Trek: Insurrection and Star Trek: First Contact. He contributes significantly to Strange New Worlds. This is due to his extensive familiarity with the franchise and his background as an actor and director.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is a science fiction series. It is mainly about Captain Christopher Pike, Spock, and Number One before Captain Kirk's time. The show follows their experiences. This is mainly because they explore new planets aboard the USS Enterprise.

It has received accolades for its unique storytelling approach. The series premiered on Paramount+ in 2022. It has gotten positive reviews for its excellent cast, intriguing stories, and respect for the franchise's past.

"A Space Adventure Hour" is a 1960s-style murder mystery and is mainly set on the holodeck. It was directed by Frakes. His collaborative manner has been praised by the actors, and according to Rebecca Romijn, Frakes would rather interact with the performers on set than observe them through monitors.

Jonathan Frakes might continue to direct episodes for the series, and his continuous effort promises to deliver more fascinating storylines. These storylines preserve the historic spirit of Star Trek while also providing new enjoyment for fans.


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Edited by Sohini Biswas