Star Trek: TNG’s ‘Frame of Mind’ Is a Horror Masterpiece

This episode focuses on Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) as he experiences a breakdown while shifting between different realities. With strong direction by James L. Conway, a well-written script by Brannon Braga, and a captivating performance by Jonathan Frakes, “Frame of Mind” is a standout episode that remains impressive even today, over thirty years after its original broadcast.








