Chakotay's my most favourite VOY character and amongst my most favourite in the franchise, as well. But to the casual viewer, who only, occassionally, watched the show, it might've been somewhat unclear if he was such an outstanding First Officer because of himself, or ... because of his crush on The Good Captain. That's another reason I wouldn't have had him be so interested in her. Had they a tryst in the episode "Resolutions," just to sort of have them scratch that itch and get it out of the way, that would've been just fine, with me. But 7 season's worth of his aching ... his longing ... his yearning ... was a bit much.
7 episodes of that would've been a bit much, come to think of it. But Chakotay went for it, when some Deltan Quadrant beauty threw it at him and there were one or two actual cuties amongst them. Kellin, being my favourite, of the lot. Chakotay was pretty good in a fight, too, which adds interest. And finally, he was a spiritual Man. In a somewhat awkwardly represented way, perhaps, but nonetheless ... he explored Inner Space, as well as Outer Space. This franchise could've done with more of that. Maybe throw in characters who were unashamedly Christian and Jewish, too. That would've worked, for me. But Chakotay was cool and I thank Beltran for bringing him to Life.
