Commander Riker staying on the Enterprise preserved The Next Generation's ensemble and explains why splitting franchises apart so often backfires.

"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 ...

Star Trek fans love to make fun of Riker. Dip your toe into any Star Trek meme account, and you’ll find plenty of recurring jokes that all indicate Will Riker has an overactive libido and is kind of a ...

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 ...