6. William Riker, ‘Star Trek: The Next Generation’
Okay, if we’re being totally honest, here, Riker is a bit boring … which is to say that he’s exactly like Kirk. However, his presence in the cast (and Jonathan Frakes’ likably cavalier performance) is significant. Riker is the captain archetype of yesteryear, relegated to a supporting role that arguably best suits his talent. His burgeoning relationship with the ship’s counselor humanizes the adventure-loving hothead, but the core of the character’s likability is in Frakes’ endearing performance. In the actor’s hands, Riker’s character became the arc of a young man learning that forethought and education are the paths to being a better person.
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