"The Best of Both Worlds" almost became a four-part saga, enhancing character development and emotional depth. Rick Berman's preference for episodic, self-contained stories led to the rejection of the ...

Riker and Dr. Crusher holding up Captain Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation - Paramount The "Star Trek: The Next Generation" episode "The Inner Light" is often listed as one of the best of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before "Star Trek: The Next Generation" came along in 1987, "Star Trek" shows and movies focused exclusively on characters from "The Original ...

Jean-Luc Picard’s entire life was redefined by an episode that, when it first aired, wasn’t really about him at all. Every Star Trek fan will tell you that “The Best of Both Worlds” is not only the ...

Lucy Owens is a Texas-based screenwriter and filmmaker whose work has been recognized at prestigious festivals like Slamdance and the Austin Film Festival. She is a co-founder of the independent ...