Star Trek: The Next Generation is one of the most beloved series in the Star Trek franchise, but it suffered several cast departures during its seven season run. The first live action spinoff from Star Trek: The Original Series, TNG had a tall task at the outset, as it had to convince a passionate fan base that Star Trek could thrive without franchise legends like Captain James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Spock (Leonard Nimoy). Many were convinced the entire project was doomed to failure before it ever began.
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