Star Trek Next Generation Complete Series (1987)

"...a must-have for everyone who considers himself even a moderately serious fan of Gene Roddenberry's universe.  Erick Harper, DVD Verdict
"Any fan of science fiction will find episodes here that appeal to their particular tastes. The acting is top-rate, the stories are well-written...  NeedCoffee.com
"...fulfilled all the potential and promise anticipated of a long-awaited successor to the original 1960s series...  Britt Gillette, The DVD Report
"...a lasting science fiction classic...the best of all the various Star Trek series...  Holly E. Ordway, DVD Talk
"In the sci-fi television wasteland of the early '90s, Star Trek: The Next Generation was a welcome beacon of quality.  Scott Weinberg, Apollo Movie Guide

Editor's Note Nearly two decades after the cancellation of the original STAR TREK television series, creator Gene Roddenberry launched the first of what was to be four phenomenally successful spinoffs with STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION. Set in the 24th century (nearly 100 years after the stewardship of Captain Kirk), the series introduced an all-new cast of intergalactic travellers exploring the farthest reaches out of outer space on a mission to chart new planets and alien civilizations. Ship commander Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) anchored the crew of the Starship Enterprise-D with a sensitive reserve that marked a distinct contrast to his trigger-happy predecessor, whose role was assumed by the Kirk-like second-in-command, William Riker (Jonathan Frakes). Rounding out the cast were the Spock-like android Data (Brent Spiner); blind officer Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton); Klingon officer Worf (Michael Dorn); ship doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden); her teenage son, Wesley (Wil Wheaton); and psychic psychiatrist Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis). THE NEXT GENERATION was considered one of the best STAR TREK spinoffs for its intelligent writing and superb sci-fi special effects. This collection presents the series in its entirety.

	Brent Spiner
	Colm Meaney
	Jonathan Frakes
	LeVar Burton
	Marina Sirtis
	Patrick Stewart
	Whoopi Goldberg
	Wil Wheaton
	Brannon Braga - Producer
	Cliff Bole, et. al. - Director
	Dennis McCarthy, et. al. - Original Music By
	Gene Roddenberry - Executive Producer
	Gene Roddenberry, et. al. - Writer
	Marvin V. Rush, et. al. - Cinematographer
	Sandy Veneziano - Art Director
	Tom Benko, et. al. - Editor

The DVD Report 9 of 10
Nominated for 58 Emmys, including one for Outstanding Drama Series, Star Trek: The Next Generation fulfilled all the potential and promise anticipated of a long-awaited successor to the original 1960s series - Star Trek...Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) became the first TV series to follow on the heels of the original, and its success would spark the creation of three additional series - Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993), Star Trek: Voyager (1995), and Star Trek: Enterprise (2001). But The Next Generation remained the most popular spin-off. Despite new characters and new episodes, the mission remained the same as before - "to boldly go where no man has gone beforeÉ" And to continue the rich tradition of the Star Trek name - a mission Star Trek: The Next Generation accomplishes with relative ease... - Britt Gillette