Are you surprised that Patrick Stewart copied William Shatner's opening voiceover in Star Trek: The Next Generation?

 

Patrick Stewart himself acknowledged in his autobiography "Making It So: A Memoir" that he copied William Shatner's opening voiceover for "Space, the final frontier..." He felt Shatner's delivery was perfect and couldn't improve upon it.

Fans have mixed reactions. Some appreciate the continuity and homage to the original series, while others see it as lacking originality.

Consider the context: Stewart's Captain Picard was a different character than Shatner's Captain Kirk. While the opening line remained the same, their interpretations and styles were distinct.

Ultimately, whether or not you find it surprising is subjective. Patrick Stewart had his reasons, and the impact is open to interpretation.