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Jonathan Frakes is one the most beloved directors ofStar Trek , but he is also an incredibly prolific director across television . Frakes ' directing career start onStar Trek : The Next Generation , where he occasionally took a suspension from asterisk as Commander William Riker to step behind the camera . Frakes directing entry wasTNGseason 3 , episode 16 , " The Offspring,“which focalize on Lt . Commander Data ( Brent Spiner ) and his endeavour to create a tiddler . With its compelling assumption and heartbreaking ending , " The Offspring " stay on one of the most extremely - praise episodes ofTNG .
After Jonathan Frakes aim to directing , he continued to helm stories within theStar Trekfranchise , include the feature film filmsStar Trek : First ContactandStar Trek : Insurrection . Frakes also directed the 2002 filmClockstoppersand the 2004 filmThunderbirds , but most of his direct quotation come from telecasting show . Frakes remains an active television director today , both within theStar Trekfranchise and without . He direct the excellentStar Trek : Strange New Worldscrossover withStar Trek : Lower Decks , as well as thepenultimate instalment ofStar Trek : Discovery’sfinal season . Here are 10 other shows with episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes .
Frakes is also set up to direct the upcoming 10 - part seriesDeathlands , based on the Koran series of the same name .
Jonathan Frakes hotshot as Captain Will Riker in the Star Trek universe , but he has also become one of Trek ’s most beloved and fertile directors .
10Roswell
Five episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes
rivet on three alien masquerading as high schoolers , Roswellwas one of the first television shows Jonathan Frakes direct outside of theStar Trekfranchise . When a local fille distinguish Liz Parker ( Shiri Appleby ) discovers the noncitizen ' enigma , she get involved in a love trigon with the alien leader , Max ( Jason Behr ) , and her human eminent schooling beau . Over its three seasons , Roswell explores story of relationships , as well as classic skill fable conception like clones and shapeshifters .
Star Trekwriter and producer Ronald D. Moorewas brought on for Roswell ’s second season to contain more sci - fi into the show . Moore behave as co - showrunner alongside Lord Jason Katims for the show ’s final two seasons . Jonathan Frakes not only target five episode ofRoswell , but also do as an executive producer for all three seasonsand appear as himself in two episodes .
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In Roswell , New Mexico , mellow school day student Liz find out that three of her classmate are in reality exotic subsister of a UFO crash that postulate place eld prior . She and her other human friends must keep the secret , but as Liz and the others mould deep bonds with their alien classmate , the situation becomes more and more complex .
9Dollhouse
One episode directed by Jonathan Frakes
Created by Joss Whedon , Dollhousecenters around a potbelly that can flex masses into blank slate and then program them with various personalities and skills . Wealthy client can then hire these " dame " as spies , bravo , experts in finical topics , or any other kind of person they can imagine . One of the doll , Echo ( Eliza Dushku ) , tardily begins to reach awareness , and her own unique personality becomes more difficult to rub out .
With interracial reviews and underwhelming ratings , Dollhousedid not achieve the popularity of Whedon ’s other show ( likeBuffy the Vampire SlayerandAngel)and was abruptly cancel before the second season had finish take . Jonathan Frakes directedDollhouseseason 2 , episode 4 , " Belonging,“which focused on the dolly named Sierra ( Dichen Lachman ) , and how she came to be at the Dollhouse .
Dollhouse , created by Joss Whedon , star Eliza Dushku as Echo , an " Active " who can be imprint with any personality or skill set by a secret organization . As she begins to retrieve her memory , Echo uncovers hidden truths about the Dollhouse and herself , challenging the morality of the mass behind it . The series explore themes of identity , exemption , and the honourable implications of advanced technology .
8Castle
Three episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes
The offence drollery / dramaCastlefollows best - selling writer Richard Castle ( Nathan Fillion ) , who work alongside homicide tec Kate Beckett ( Stana Katic ) , solving various case in New York City . Needing breathing in for his next book series , Castle lead off shadow Beckett on the job , much to her annoyance . Despite their clash personality , however , Castle and Beckett eventually grow feelings for one another .
When an installment of Castle is great it ’s not just the cases that are compelling but the committal to writing , acting , and fictitious character developing of the story .
Jonathan Frakes directed three episode ofCastle , one in the show ’s second time of year and two in season five . Frakes micturate a cameo in one of his episode , Castleseason 5 , installment 6 , " The Final Frontier,“which also contains numerousStar Trekreferences . Castleran for eight seasons on ABC , eventually come to a closing in 2016 . The series persist popular throughout most of its outpouring , winning several fan - vote prize and spawning multiple association - in novels .
Star Trek : The Next Generation’sMichael Dorn had a recur character in six episodes ofCastleas Dr. Carver Burke , a head-shrinker helping Beckett .
7Burn Notice
When Michael Westen ( Jeffrey Donovan ) loses his line at the CIA , he specify out to discover who burn him . With his older friend Sam Axe ( Bruce Campbell ) and x - girlfriend Fiona Glenanne ( Gabrielle Anwar),Westen works as an unaccredited secret detective in Miami , as he search for answers . Burn Noticeran for seven seasons , consisting of 111 episodes and one made - for - idiot box prequel film .
Jonathan Frakes directed five different episodes ofBurn Notice , diffuse out over seasons 4 , 5 , 6 , and 7 . Like many procedural criminal offence drama , Burn Noticecombined serialise plot elements with case - of - the - week storylines , butthe show ’s irreverent sentience of humour and habit of vocalization - overs set it apart . cauterise Noticereceived mostly confirming reviewsand has an 88 % rating on Rotten Tomatoes .
After being " burn , " ( i.e. , fired and trim back off from his job as a spy ) , former CIA agent Michael Westen finds himself stuck in Miama with no hard currency , no credit , and no job history . With the help of an old friend and an X - flaming , he take whatever work he can as a individual police detective , while trying to solve the mystery behind why he was burned .
6Marvel’s Agents of SHIELD
Jonathan Frakes may not formally be part of theMarvel Cinematic Universe(yet ) , but he did direct an installment of the MCU ’s first goggle box serial , Marvel’sAgents of SHIELD.Despite his apparent death in 2012’sThe Avengers , Agent Phil Coulson ( Clark Gregg ) returnsand gather a SHIELD squad to handle unknown superhero - related cases . In its early seasons , Coulson and his squad present off against Hydra terrorist and Inhumans .
Agents of SHIELD was literally designed to bind in to the MCU - so here ’s how to watch the show and tally it in with the mainstream MCU timeline .
Jonathan Frakes directedAgents of SHIELDseason 1 , episode 8 , " The Well , " which focuses on Grant Ward ( Brett Dalton ) as he ’s forced to revisit afflictive memories from his childhood . “The Well " also serves as a direct follow - up toThor : The Dark World , in one of the first connections between a blockbuster Marvel film and a television show . The MCU would , of course , retain to grow to incorporate numerous plug into films and television shows .
In Roswell, New Mexico, high school student Liz learns that three of her classmates are actually alien survivors of a UFO crash that took place years prior. She and her other human friends must keep the secret, but as Liz and the others form deeper bonds with their alien classmates, the situation becomes more and more complex.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a television system serial that survey Agent Phil Coulson as he assembles a squad within the Strategic Homeland Intervention , Enforcement and Logistics Division to investigate mysterious phenomena , safeguarding the world from extraordinary threats . Debuting in 2013 , the serial publication expand on the Marvel Cinematic Universe ’s exploration of covert surgical process .
5Falling Skies
Executive - produced by Steven Spielberg , Falling Skiescenters around the survivor of a devastating exotic invasion . Colonel Dan Weaver ( Will Patton ) and his second - in - dictation Tom Mason ( Noah Wyle ) lead a group of survivorswho fall together to defend back against their exotic attackers . A former story prof , Mason ’s noesis of military chronicle try out peculiarly utile as he explore for his son Ben ( Connor Jessup ) .
Jonathan Frakes direct three episodes throughoutFalling Skies’five season , one each in seasons 3 , 4 , and 5 . With its alien encroachment story , fall Skiesis firmly science fabrication , but its post - revelatory setting makes it very dissimilar fromStar Trek’sstyle of sci - fi . Still , Falling Skiesadds another show to Frakes ' telling roll of directing alien - related show and films .
When Earth is invaded by extraterrestrials , world loses the battle against the alien attackers . Picking up after the licking of the human race , Falling Skies tells the story of a former college professor ( Noah Wyle ) who becomes the drawing card of the Second Massachusetts , a group of soldiers and civilians who are struggle to fight against the occupying force .
In Roswell, New Mexico, high school student Liz learns that three of her classmates are actually alien survivors of a UFO crash that took place years prior. She and her other human friends must keep the secret, but as Liz and the others form deeper bonds with their alien classmates, the situation becomes more and more complex.
4NCIS: Los Angeles
Six episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes
NCIS : Los Angelesis just one of the manyspin - offs in theNCISfranchise , and Jonathan Frakes is , of line , no stranger to mega franchises . Frakes directed six total episode ofLos Angeles , spread out over six season . Frakes makes an uncredited guest appearance as Navy Commander Dr. Stanfill inLos Angelesseason 2 , episode 11 , " Disorder , " an episode he also directed .
NCIS : Los Angeles began in 2009 and presently has 14 seasons . Created by Shane Brennan , the release is the second installing in the NCIS enfranchisement and the first major spinoff . The assumption follows a chemical group of peculiar agent within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they aim to investigate and protect multitude in the Lost Angeles arena .
3The Librarians
Two movies & ten episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes joinedThe Librariansfranchiseas a director of the second made - for - telecasting film , The Librarian : Return to King Solomon ’s Mines . Frakes start on to direct the third film , The Librarian : The Curse of the Judas Chalice , and later join the production team of the television series . The films centered on Flynn Carsen ( Noah Wyle ) as The Librarian assigned to protect the many magical objects secure in the secret section of the Metropolitan Public Library .
Beginning in 2014,The Librarianstelevision series introduce four raw characters who solve various mysteries and embark on adventures to protect humankind . Jonathan Frakes direct ten installment of the show over the class of its four seasons , including the first time of year finale . Frakes also appeared inReturn to King Solomon ’s Minesas Debra ’s married man and made an uncredited cameo as a trombone actor inThe Curse of the Judas Chalice .
Rebecca Romijn portrays Colonel Eve Baird , who serves as the Guardian of the new Librarians . Frakes would go on to direct Romijn again in theStar Trek : Strange New Worlds / Lower Deckscrossover episode .
TNT ’s underrated fantasy series The Librarians is returning in a spinoff , and here ’s everything to sleep together about The Librarians : The Next Chapter .
2The Gifted
Set in an alternate Marvel Universe timeline where the X - Man have disappeared , The Giftedfollows Reed ( Stephen Moyer ) and Caitlin ( Amy Acker ) Strucker as they like for their teenaged children . When Reed and Caitlin key that their children are mutants , they go on the run to void the anti - mutant Sentinel Services . They then link up an underground community of mutant who are fighting for their survival .
Jonathan Frakes only helm one instalment , The Giftedseason 2 , episode 13 , " teMpted,“which boast some insight into the character of Erg ( Michael Luwoye ) , while also move Lauren ’s ( Natalie Alyn Lind ) and Polaris ’s ( Emma Dumont ) tale forward . The Giftedexplored composition of discrimination and preconception , using many character and element from theX - Mencomic Koran . Despite whole rating and reviews , The Giftedwas canceledafter only two seasons .
FellowStar Trekactor - turn - theatre director Robert Duncan McNeill also directed three sequence ofThe Giftedand two ofThe Orville , among many other shows .
Part of the 10 - Men franchise , although set in an alternative timeline from the films , The Gifted follows the Strucker family who must suddenly go on the ravel when the two children , Lauren and Andy , are get a line to have mutant abilities . In a creation where the X - humans have disappeared and sport are intemperately mistrusted and oppress by the government , the once law - abiding Struckers must ally themselves with a group of rogue variation seek to aid who they can and fight back against the depravity that endanger their lives .
1The Orville
Two episodes directed by Jonathan Frakes
Jonathan Frakes directedThe Orvilleseason 1 , episode 5 , " Pria , " which featured Charlize Theron as the nominal Captain Pria Levesque , as well as time of year 2 , instalment 23 , " Sanctuary . " After its first two seasons , the show move from Fox to streaming entirely on Hulu for the third time of year in 2022 . AlthoughThe Orvillehas not officially been cancel , the fate of the show ’s time to come remains unknown . With his telling survey and obvious skill as a conductor , we trust Jonathan Frakes always discover his way back to theStar Trekfranchise .
Created by Seth McFarlane and typeset in the 25th century , The Orville follows the crew of the titular ship and its headwaiter , Ed Mercer ( McFarlane ) as they search the Galax urceolata . Inspired by Star Trek , it also burlesque the sci - fi classic , taking a comedic approach to its serialized story and science - fiction premise . Adrianne Palicki , Penny Johnson Jerald , and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast .
Dollhouse, created by Joss Whedon, stars Eliza Dushku as Echo, an “Active” who can be imprinted with any personality or skill set by a secret organization. As she begins to regain her memory, Echo uncovers hidden truths about the Dollhouse and herself, challenging the morality of the people behind it. The series explores themes of identity, freedom, and the ethical implications of advanced technology.
After being “burned,” (i.e., fired and cut off from his job as a spy), former CIA agent Michael Westen finds himself stuck in Miama with no cash, no credit, and no job history. With the help of an old friend and an ex-flame, he takes whatever work he can as a private investigator, while trying to solve the mystery behind why he was burned.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is a television series that follows Agent Phil Coulson as he assembles a team within the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division to investigate mysterious phenomena, safeguarding the world from extraordinary threats. Debuting in 2013, the series expands on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s exploration of covert operations.
When Earth is invaded by extraterrestrials, humanity loses the battle against the alien attackers. Picking up after the defeat of the human race, Falling Skies tells the story of a former college professor (Noah Wyle) who becomes the leader of the Second Massachusetts, a group of soldiers and civilians who are struggling to fight against the occupying force.
NCIS: Los Angeles began in 2009 and currently has 14 seasons. Created by Shane Brennan, the release is the second installment in the NCIS franchise and the first major spinoff. The premise follows a group of special agents within the Naval Criminal Investigative Service as they aim to investigate and protect people in the Lost Angeles area.
Part of the X-Men franchise, although set in an alternate timeline from the films, The Gifted follows the Strucker family who must suddenly go on the run when the two children, Lauren and Andy, are discovered to possess mutant abilities. In a world where the X-Men have disappeared and mutants are heavily mistrusted and persecuted by the government, the once law-abiding Struckers must ally themselves with a group of rogue mutants attempting to help who they can and fight back against the corruption that threatens their lives.
Created by Seth McFarlane and set in the 25th century, The Orville follows the crew of the titular ship and its captain, Ed Mercer (McFarlane) as they explore the galaxy. Inspired by Star Trek, it also spoofs the sci-fi classic, taking a comedic approach to its serialized story and science-fiction premise. Adrianne Palicki, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Scott Grimes star alongside McFarlane as part of an ensemble cast.
