Why do you think Beltran was/has been so critical?

[jimoinj]

I quite enjoyed the earlier stories about Chakotay, particularly his spirituality. I don't think he acted badly, though I can understand his feeling tired of his always being pushed aside as the focus by Seven and other stars in the latter seasons.

 

[HoneyBLilly]

Now is there any video from him at DragonCon?

I know there's the video of Garrett introducing him and LeVar Burton

 

[Nightdiamond]

I think all the actors on Voyager were superb and professional, and Chakotay's character came off as fair minded and likable.

Particularly with episodes like the one with the Kazon youth who was kicked out of his tribe.

What I get from Mr. Beltran is that it seems like there were so many ideas and directions that could have been taken, yet never happened.

And I think that for being a show for "the modern era", (90s-2000) it needed new, in your face ideas.

I think that is why Voyager seems like a good show, but yet something was missing in it, that made it awkward.

The episodes although interesting at times, never caused any of the real spine tingling or suspense the way T.O.S., TNG, DS9 did, however dated they seem to be now.

 

[Python Trek]

I loved the eps in which we get to see Chak on his own, away from Captain Mom and her wagging finger. He could've been a great character, if only he'd been allowed to be.

 

[Mareika]

Just found this
http://www.trekcast.com/?p=6605

 

[Monty_66]

Just found this
http://www.trekcast.com/?p=6605

Thanks very much for this. Good find. I was pretty disappointed with 'Cathexis'; thought it was quite a letdown for Beltran. I still find it strange that B'Elanna would setup the medicine wheel etc.

 

[Mareika]

I`ve just found another site.
http://www.jetclover.com/tri/chats.htm

I think it`s interesting to notice Robert Beltran`s thoughts about episodes and about the Chakotay character.
The article also shows, it isn´t true that Beltran didn`t care for his role.