Star Trek: Hidden Frontier
Star Trek: Hidden Frontier was a Star Trek fan film project. Produced on digital video, the show's sets are almost completely virtual, using a green-screen chroma keyed process to place performers into virtual settings. The series is set during the era of the Star Trek: The Next Generation series. Episodes revolve around the starship USS Excelsior, and its home base, Deep Space 12, which is located in the Briar Patch, a region of space introduced in the film Star Trek: Insurrection. Hidden Frontier has produced 50 episodes, and focuses on character relationships, including gay and lesbian characters and subplots. Produced by Rob Caves, Hidden Frontier ran for seven seasons and was produced by volunteers in Southern California. The final episode of the series aired in May 2007. Two new spin-offs, Star Trek: Odyssey and Star Trek: The Helena Chronicles, also produced by Rob Caves, take place shortly after the end of Hidden Frontier.
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Plot Summary
Set in the 24th century, Star Trek: Hidden Frontier is a fan-created series that continues the adventures of Captain Thorne and the crew of the USS Endeavour. The series explores new frontiers, encounters alien civilizations, and delves into complex ethical dilemmas, often expanding on established Star Trek lore. It focuses on character development and the exploration of the unknown, maintaining the spirit of the original Star Trek ethos.
Critical Reception
As a fan-created series, Hidden Frontier is not typically reviewed by mainstream critics. However, it has garnered a dedicated following within the Star Trek fan community, praised for its production quality, storytelling, and faithfulness to the franchise's core values. Its reception is largely positive among viewers who appreciate fan-made content that extends the universe.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for high production values and ambitious storytelling within the fan film genre.
- Appreciated for its commitment to exploring complex character arcs and moral quandaries.
- Seen as a worthy continuation of the Star Trek universe by dedicated fans.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews specifically for this fan-created series is not readily available. However, general sentiment within fan forums and communities indicates strong appreciation for its dedication and quality.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as a fan-created series, it does not typically compete for major industry awards).
Fun Fact
Hidden Frontier was one of the earliest and most ambitious Star Trek fan series to achieve a significant online following, demonstrating the potential of fan-created content with dedicated resources and passion.
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