Unveiling the Ultimate Solution that Could Have Redeemed Star Trek: Enterprise’s Infamous Finale - EP Finally Accepts!
Discover the missed opportunity to salvage Star Trek: Enterprise's controversial finale EP confesses that 'These Are The Voyages' could have been so much more
Summary
Brannon Braga now realizes that the series finale of Star Trek: Enterprise should not have been the very last episode.
The concluding episode, titled "These Are The Voyages...", was perceived as a misplaced installment of Next Generation, showcasing Riker and Troi in the holodeck.
Had the finale been positioned as the second-to-last episode and given Enterprise the opportunity to conclude on its own terms, it might have sidestepped the negative reaction and disappointment from fans.
In hindsight, Executive Producer Brannon Braga of Star Trek: Enterprise acknowledges that the series finale, "These Are The Voyages...", could have been better received by fans. The episode faced criticism for its focus on guest stars from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Jonathan Frakes and Marina Sirtis, portraying Commander Will Riker and Counselor Deanna Troi. In this episode, the main cast of Enterprise is reduced to holograms that Riker and Troi interact with, which was seen as disrespectful to the prequel show. Additionally, the decision to kill off the beloved character Commander Trip Tucker (Connor Trinneer) further fuelled fan disappointment.
During an appearance on The Shuttlepod Show in 2022, Brannon Braga responded to a fan question regarding the finale and expressed his belief that "These Are The Voyages..." should not have served as the series' final episode. For further details, you can read his quote and watch the video from The Shuttlepod Show, beginning at the 5:56 time stamp, below.
Looking back, I believe things would have been much better if the episode titled "These Are The Voyages..." had been placed before the final one. In my perspective, it felt like a missing episode from Star Trek: The Next Generation. That's how I saw the storyline, as it truly was. It featured Riker and Troi exploring the Enterprise on the holodeck, which was a fascinating and thought-provoking concept. If only we hadn't chosen it as the ultimate episode and instead let Enterprise have its own distinct ending...
