Overview

• Jonathan Frakes directed the holodeck-themed episode, guiding the cast through an improvisational set environment he energized by hiding behind props and offering on-the-fly direction.
• The show-within-a-show “The Last Frontier” parodies 1960s Trek aesthetics with retro sets, gaudy costumes and tongue-in-cheek nods to The Next Generation’s holodeck technology.
• Paul Wesley calibrated his Maxwell Saint performance with carefully measured Shatner-inspired mannerisms, working with Frakes through multiple takes to find the right comedic balance.
• Behind-the-scenes photos and videos shared by cast members highlighted the episode’s camaraderie and the playful spirit of the holodeck murder-mystery premise.
• A new romantic dimension between La’an Noonien-Singh and Spock introduced in the holodeck simulation has drawn strong reactions from both the cast and fans.