Did DS9 "pound for pound" have the best acting cast?

[Worf'sParmach]

On the whole, I do think DS9 had the best cast, as far as the talent of the actors. The TNG characters are all likable, but they're also relatively bland for the most part, and the roles are less demanding. The actors also tend to do less with what they are given. Stewart and Spiner are the standouts on TNG and, while what Spiner was able to do with Data is certainly wonderful, as far as how charismatic and charming he is while playing a robot, it doesn't really vary or evolve very much.

Nobody on TNG does anything that even remotely resembles what Nana Visitor was able to with Kira over seven seasons, for example, as far as creating a fully fleshed out character (she does benefit from a lot of very good writing, also, though).

Totally agree.

 

[lurok]

"Far Beyond the Stars" is criminally over-rated

No it isn't.

Brooks is no Patrick Stewart.

Patrick Stewart is no "Patrick Stewart" either.

He doesn't do emotion. At all. And that should be a prerequisite for anyone who is lauded as much as he is.

Frankly, I'd take Brooks's overacting in what is meant to be an incredibly uncomfortable situation over Stewart supposedly "crying" over the loss of his family any day.

+1

 

[R. Star]

Since no one has gone here yet.... TNG had the best cast "pound for pound."

Sorry, bored and couldn't resist.

 

[Dale Sams]

I guess it's a matter of personal taste. I'm not an overly emotional person; in fact, I can be rational almost to a fault, and outbursts of emotion make me a bit uncomfortable. For that reason, I've always preferred characters who are more cool-headed and reserved. Sherlock Holmes has been a favorite fictional character of mine, for as long as I can remember. That's why I love Picard, too -- because he has an analytical mind.

Personally, though, I can't understand why you say Patrick Stewart "doesn't do emotion." He's one of the best Shakespearean actors I've ever seen. Have you seen him play Claudius in "Hamlet"? He was brilliant.

I was very underwhelmed by all the actors in that.

 

[DalekJim]

Hands down. It helps that they were given characters that developed over the course of the series too so they could really show their range.

And Patrick Stewart doesn't do emotion!? Have you people not seen Chain of Command or The Inner Light? Incredible actor.