Who Could Carry Their Own Series? - Page 4

TheSeeker · March 10 2010, 04:57 PM

My vote would be for Star Trek Titan featuring Riker. I would watch that in a heartbeat.

Red Ranger · March 13 2010, 06:32 AM

Well, I always thought Data could -- Gene Rodenberry did when he created his Data precursor, Questor from The Questor Tapes. If I created a Data spin-off, I would have him and Geordi becoming a 24th century Sherlock Holmes & Watson with a bit of CSI thrown in, owing to their science & engineering backgrounds. They solve the most vexing crimes in the Federation, and wherever else they're needed.

As for who could realistically carry his own series, the Titan idea is intriguing. My idea is Riker is captain of another starship, with Worf as his Number One, on border patrol. It would be a dangerous assignment, protecting the outskirts of Federation territory from brigands and other threats.

Whoa Nellie · March 14 2010, 07:07 PM

Ensign_Redshirt wrote:

An Indiana Jones-like spinoff starring Picard as an interstellar adventurer and archeologist. Co-Starring: Vash and a hologram of Professor Galen. Recurring: Q.

Love it! It sounds like a lot of fun to me!

Warmest Wishes,
Whoa Nellie

Wil has a posse · March 20 2010, 01:10 PM

My favorite suggestions thus far are Guinan (because I'd love to know more about her past) and Spot (because he out-acted Spiner in every scene).

Who here remembers the rumors of a Lwaxana Troi series, once upon a time?

Pseudo · March 20 2010, 06:38 PM

Wil has a posse wrote:

Who here remembers the rumors of a Lwaxana Troi series, once upon a time?

They'd have to call it Troi's Company.

The Mirrorball Man · March 20 2010, 08:33 PM

In my opinion the only TNG character who's strong enough and distinctive enough that she could theoretically carry her own series is Ro Laren. Not that Michelle Forbes would be interested, of course, but I really don't think that any other character would work on their own.

JRS · March 22 2010, 11:26 AM

Lor'Vela wrote:

Captain Riker of the USS Titan.

Yep, Riker definetly and since he married Troi, she would be there too

Both of the actors would do it in a hearbeat,so it would be cool to see

Though sadly to many in the potential audience they could be consired to be too old to lead a series

Red Ranger · March 22 2010, 11:32 AM

Lor'Vela wrote:

^ Speaking of one-off characters, what about Captain Jellico? I'm sure that could make out for an interesting series.

Since he's such a tough bastard, I can see Jellico in a Starfleet version of The Dirty Dozen. He's given command of a bunch of reprobates who have one last chance to avoid prison: volunteer for dangerous missions outside Federation territory, or on the border. They'd use a stealth-style starship, painted black, no transponder signal or ID, and kick ass.

Jonluck Pickard · March 25 2010, 02:03 AM

Finn wrote:

^No. Guinan isn't exactly what they'd look for in a main character for a Trek series. Perhaps a Cheers type show set in the Star Trek Universe at a starbase. But even less people would tune in.

And adding more information about Guinan would ruin the character. She was supposed to be mysterious.

Not to mention the bad acting/scriptwriting...not sure which it was, but I never liked Guinan.

Jonluck Pickard · March 25 2010, 02:05 AM

TheSeeker wrote:

My vote would be for Star Trek Titan featuring Riker. I would watch that in a heartbeat.

A show featuring Riker would have me watching religiously. Frakes is a strong enough actor to carry the show.

Captain Martin · March 27 2010, 07:14 AM

maneth wrote:

None of them. A new series set at least 20 years post-Nemesis, with perhaps an appearance by Admiral Riker and Admiral Janeway every now and again, as a reward for faithful watchers of other Trek shows.

The Federation should have access to transwarp technology, with the ability to visit the delta and gamma quadrants easily, without resorting to wormholes. A new ship, a new crew, new adventures in the post-Borg delta quadrant and the post-Dominion gamma quadrant.

I really like this idea ... travel to other quadrants is now possible with trans-warp, would make for alot of new possibilities, and set far enough ahead of nemesis, would be a fresh start with new visuals, new technology etc

I also think Frakes is good enough to lead a series as Captain of the Titan though. I think that would be interesting since, although not my fave character from TNG, I always enjoyed the scenes where he was in command and making decisions like in Best of Both worlds, Peak Performance, and a few other notables.

The possibilities are endless

Kirby · March 27 2010, 09:31 PM

The guys on the Make It So podcast keep bringing up a show called Risa Nights where Riker and Wesley solve crimes and get then with the ladies!

ChadHydro · March 28 2010, 06:36 AM

Ya know, I would agree with everyone else about the USS Titan scenario, BUT I know that what we all really want is a show centered around Troi talking to her patients all day about their feelings. Tell me that is not compelling TV

Kirby · March 28 2010, 08:19 PM

^^^ They could make it kind of a Trek version of the Bob Newhart show. She can be the ship's counselor on a ship with a bunch of crazy people. Reg Barclay can always be there.
Her and Will can have a wacky neighbor, maybe the Titan's helmsman, who is always dropping by to borrow stuff.

March 10 2010, 04:57 PM	#46
TheSeeker Vice Admiral Location: New York, NY	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? My vote would be for Star Trek Titan featuring Riker. I would watch that in a heartbeat.

March 13 2010, 06:32 AM	#47
Red Ranger Admiral Location: New York City, the greatest city in the world!	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? Well, I always thought Data could -- Gene Rodenberry did when he created his Data precursor, Questor from The Questor Tapes. If I created a Data spin-off, I would have him and Geordi becoming a 24th century Sherlock Holmes & Watson with a bit of CSI thrown in, owing to their science & engineering backgrounds. They solve the most vexing crimes in the Federation, and wherever else they're needed. As for who could realistically carry his own series, the Titan idea is intriguing. My idea is Riker is captain of another starship, with Worf as his Number One, on border patrol. It would be a dangerous assignment, protecting the outskirts of Federation territory from brigands and other threats. __________________ "I've got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!" "I would make this war as severe as possible, and show no symptoms of tiring till the South begs for mercy." -- William Tecumseh Sherman

March 20 2010, 01:10 PM	#49
Wil has a posse Fleet Captain	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? My favorite suggestions thus far are Guinan (because I'd love to know more about her past) and Spot (because he out-acted Spiner in every scene). Who here remembers the rumors of a Lwaxana Troi series, once upon a time?

March 20 2010, 08:33 PM	#51
The Mirrorball Man Vice Admiral Location: Switzerland	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? In my opinion the only TNG character who's strong enough and distinctive enough that she could theoretically carry her own series is Ro Laren. Not that Michelle Forbes would be interested, of course, but I really don't think that any other character would work on their own. __________________ Check out my deviantArt gallery!

March 27 2010, 09:31 PM	#57
Kirby Rear Admiral Location: Alt: 5280	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? The guys on the Make It So podcast keep bringing up a show called Risa Nights where Riker and Wesley solve crimes and get then with the ladies!

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March 28 2010, 06:36 AM	#58
ChadHydro Lieutenant Location: The Alpha Quadrant - where all the good parties are	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? Ya know, I would agree with everyone else about the USS Titan scenario, BUT I know that what we all really want is a show centered around Troi talking to her patients all day about their feelings. Tell me that is not compelling TV __________________ Life, According to Star Trek

March 28 2010, 08:19 PM	#59
Kirby Rear Admiral Location: Alt: 5280	Re: Who Could Carry Their Own Series? ^^^ They could make it kind of a Trek version of the Bob Newhart show. She can be the ship's counselor on a ship with a bunch of crazy people. Reg Barclay can always be there. Her and Will can have a wacky neighbor, maybe the Titan's helmsman, who is always dropping by to borrow stuff.