Why did Michael Piller leave Star Trek?

After two seasons with DS9, Piller left the show to help create Star Trek: Voyager, which launched in 1995 as the “flagship vessel” of the newly-created UPN (United Paramount Network).

What happened to Michael Piller?

Michael Piller, a writer and producer best known as one of the creative forces behind the “Star Trek” television franchise and whose scripts brought a human touch to the intergalactic saga, has died. He was 57. Piller died Tuesday of cancer at his home in Los Angeles, his family said.

How did Michael Pillar die?

Cancer
Michael Piller/Cause of death

When did Michael Piller die?

November 1, 2005
Michael Piller/Date of death

What left behind ds9?

What We Left Behind – Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a documentary, taking a retrospective look at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, its influence, meaning, and legacy. The documentary was produced by 455 Films and directed by Ira Steven Behr and David Zappone.

Who wrote Star Trek Insurrection?

Gene Roddenberry
Michael Piller
Star Trek: Insurrection/Screenplay

Who has written the most Star Trek episodes?

Michael Dorn The TV appearances encompass 174 of The Next Generation’s 176 episodes, and 98 of the 102 episodes from Seasons 4-7 of Deep Space Nine. That totals 272 episodes, easily outstripping any other cast regular in the franchise; his transfer from one show to the other is what put him over the top.

What we leave behind DS9 review?

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine does not end with a “perfect” two-part episode. It ends in a messy fashion. Still, even if What You Leave Behind is not a perfect television finale, it is a good one. While clumsiness and awkwardness hold the episode back from perfection, they exist in such a way as to add to its charm.

Why did Deep Space 9 end?

That was one of the reasons it eventually ended. As the documentary What We Left Behind reveals, the show was perceived to suffer from “middle child” syndrome, enduring rather callous indifference from the fans and struggling against the studio establishment that didn’t want it pushing too many boundaries.

Who is the bad guy in Star Trek: Insurrection?

Type of Villain Ru’afo is the main antagonist of the film Star Trek: Insurrection. He was portrayed by F. Murray Abraham, who also portrayed Grimmel the Grisly in How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Bernardo Gui in The Name of the Rose and Cyrus Kriticos in Thirteen Ghosts.