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Todd Stashwick, who plays Star Trek: Picard, recently had a funny and sardonic tirade about his co-star Jonathan Frakes at the STLV: Trek to Vegas event. Star Trek: Picard's third season's harsh Captain Liam Shaw, played by Stashwick, delighted viewers with his sharp insights into Frakes's "true" character.
Renowned for his nuanced portrayal of the originally unpopular Captain Shaw, Stashwick offered a lighthearted take on the conflict between Shaw and Frakes's Captain Will Riker. Shaw and Riker's battle for command of the USS Titan-A in the episode showcased Stashwick's comedic timing and ability to inject humor into the otherwise serious plot.
A question concerning Stashwick's collaboration with Frakes—who also helmed multiple episodes of Star Trek: Picard—came up during a panel discussion at STLV: Trek to Vegas. He used the occasion to impart his amusing observations, saying that Frakes is "handsy," "mean," and even "smells like tunafish." The audience erupted in laughter at Stashwick's lighthearted portrayal of Frakes; they were obviously enjoying his clever spin on the legendary actor.
In spite of his playful remarks, Stashwick disclosed that he and Frakes are good friends in real life. He revealed to the audience that, of his Star Trek: Picard co-stars, he is most likely closest to Frakes and that the two of them text each other regularly. This exposed an underbelly of friendship that gave Stashwick's tirade on stage a humorous undertone.
This year, Frakes and Stashwick both attended STLV: Trek to Vegas, but regrettably, they did not participate in the same panel. Frakes would have had the ideal chance to refute Stashwick's assertion that he smelled "deli-like" at this point. But first, fans got to witness Stashwick's hilarious tirade against Frakes, which went viral right away and cemented the on-screen chemistry and camaraderie between the two.
Stashwick was not limited to the Star Trek: Picard panel at STLV: Trek to Vegas. In front of an excited audience, he also played with the Action Figures band, displaying his musical abilities. This enhanced his already remarkable image and solidified his status as a dynamic entertainer.
Of course, during the panel discussion, someone brought up Liam Shaw's possible comeback in the Star Trek: Picard spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy. Fans still hold out hope for the USS Enterprise-G's adventures to continue under Captain Seven of Nine (Jeri Ryan), despite the uncertainty surrounding the proposed spinoff at Paramount+.
In his trademark clever way, Stashwick provided a lighthearted explanation for Shaw's possible return, even though he was apparently murdered by the Borg: "I ducked." His charming demeanor was further enhanced by this lighthearted reply, which increased viewer interest in Shaw's potential return to the Star Trek universe.
In the Star Trek: Picard world, Todd Stashwick's portrayal of Captain Liam Shaw has had a profound effect. Fans have responded favorably to Stashwick's portrayal despite the character's initially adversarial role because they value the nuance and complexity he added to it.
Stashwick's witty, ironic tirade against Jonathan Frakes at STLV: Trek to Vegas is proof of his comic skills and his capacity to provide audiences with moments of entertainment. His inclusion in the Star Trek: Picard ensemble has given the series a fresh perspective and appeal to both seasoned viewers and casual viewers. He exudes a certain charisma and sense of humor.