Star Trek: Hidden Frontier | S01E01 | Enemy Unknown Part 1

[@SwiftOnSports]

People need to remember, that this was put together some 10-15 years ago. Credit where Credit is due; Hidden Frontier isn't necessarily great by any means, but it's clearly a passion project by everyone involved. These are Trek fans having a ton of fun putting together their own Trek show. They embody the spirit of a dedicated fan in the best of ways, and I give them a ton of credit simply because of that.

[@mousechat3]

I can imagine the rendering time for each scene would have taken weeks back then

[@michaelaldredge-greenwell4899]

Alexander Swift I agree with all that you’ve said, my friend!!

[@gorymarty56]

It's better then the fan film I saw b4 this. I'll credit them that

[@ChristinaMoore79]

Amen to that, brother!

[@DissociatedWomenIncorporated]

I mean it’s at least 80% as good as Star Trek V, and controversial hot take: I love Star Trek V. It’s riddled with flaws but it’s a really fun movie in a super goofy way. And if I can accept that into my heart, I can certainly appreciate this with an open mind, perhaps giggling at things like the bad green-screening and the Perihelion episode saying that quantum singularity drives were purely hypothetical (someone clearly forgot about the Romulans) but it genuinely seems made with a love of the franchise. Much like how Discovery makes some… questionable additions to canon, but it and Picard stay true to the “🖖 Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations” hippy spirit of Star Trek, both mirroring contemporary issues and realistically imagining how future humans might react to futuristic scenarios. What I’m trying to say, I suppose, is that if you have a love of Star Trek, and you’re making either fan productions or canon, you probably won’t stray too far from Trek’s enduring spirit. On the other hand, I did see one that was made with possibly sub-PowerPoint animation, and had a story where witches and a witch academy were just a super normal thing on Earth. Live long and prosper!

[@trekkiegal1472]

I never get tired of this. My first fanfilm I ever saw.

[@caroleborchert5023]

Me too and I'm 70! Cant get enough!

[@thewewguy8t88]

yeah when i first watched this i thought this was super amazing. but i mean even the writting i feel like was kind of ahead of its time for star trek at times. like if anything it was on par with ds9 and tng at its best.(that being said the acting yeah) but yeah i feel like even new trek could take some lessons from some of the episodes of this show.

[@ChristinaMoore79]

RIP David W. Dial, aka Captain/Admiral Ian Quincy Knapp, who passed away 11/26/2021.

[@SwiftOnSports]

Awww, I didn't know that. That's a shame. Godspeed Captain Knapp. o7

[@silvereagle2061]

I just saw that David Dial had passed in 2021. Very sad indeed. Fair winds Captain Knapp. You are one with the stars.

[@SocialSpit]

I have recently discovered this, somebody had a really bad download of some of these episodes, I wasn’t sure what I was watching. One thing I realized is that it had me splitting my gut, The humor is totally off-the-wall. And it amazed me that this was mostly done with virtual sets, using lightwave even, and, back in 2000, when computing wasn’t as easy as it is today. Editing software was difficult to work with, and yet these episodes have great quality. I had never even heard of this. But it is always welcome to see a triple-nacelle Galaxy class ship milling about. The first episode I watched was “Yesterdays excelsior”. At one point there are Borg, and their costumes look like Ming from old Flash Gordon serials. Lol! Well done, thank you for having these available here. I had checked on the hidden frontier website but any videos there had been removed... by the time I was finished watching Yesterdays Excelsior, I realized, that I actually cared about these characters, some of them even based upon characters from episodes of next generation. That is the true test of any Trek series or fan series even, do we care about the characters? And when I realized that I actually did, I was hooked!

[@TheSWolfe]

Boldly Go in Peace Mr. Dial, and Blessed Be.

[@ImKate-mb7vb]

I am glad I found these... Many years ago, I visited with David Dial (the captain of this ship), many times, He loved doing these videos, I wish I knew how he is doing now... We would talk about his acting often times, sometimes it was funny and sometimes serious... I think those of you that don't like him as the captain in this video, would cut him some slack IF you knew what a challenge this was for him from the very beginning when he started... I was an AVID Star Trek Fan in those years, so we could really burn up the telephone lines at times... I hope David is well, and still in love with the part he played in the Hidden Frontier... Thanks for posting these, old memories, old long lost friend...

[@areakt]

Sadly he passed away in 2021.

[@mjmjr91]

RIP David

[@melterofsnowflakes]

So sorry to hear of David Dial's passing today. He will be very missed. Hidden Frontier is one of my favorite ST fan shows. I'm so glad we got so many episodes and met some many wonderful characters. Thank you so much. Fair winds, Captain Knapp.

[@tomschrade7103]

That captain is chewing the scenery with his Saturday afternoon serial delivery!

[@JohnBachofer]

Hidden Frontier was one of the first Star Trek fanfilms that I watched. It was your space battle animations that got my attention. It was one of the inspirations for me to start drafting up ideas for a fanfilm idea of my own. But sadly it never went anywhere.

[@mathewscarl]

Let's do it

[@noahmcdonald3566]

Star Trek the hidden frontier is the best series on KZbin. It’s amazing, fantastic and down right beautiful. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Ocea8i53]

I'm going to share this with my father. I wish I could see the smile on his face e as he watches this

[@mikeh996]

Feels like an OG Battlestar Galactica episode !

[@Dekline25]

Even in fanfic Star Trek serving on a Miranda-Class Starship is a death sentence.

[@strangeparadox8106]

Nice job guys. Jeanne Garrington and John Whiting, nice job on the acting!

[@Artifactsofmars]

Really exciting! Now part 2 is where I am headed. Thanks.

[@fje6902]

Love the Galaxy Quest theme.

[@kirkwatson-ye2957]

Good to also remember that these are not professional actors. These are just fans who really like Star Trek.

[@lawneymalbrough4309]

Well done. Well done.

[@globalcitizen8321]

I prefer much this old fan trek than the new shows STD or STP. Thank you for your effort and your passion !

[@gaylesnowden]

I have seen all of then too many times

[@55Quirll]

Thank you for the great video. GCI isn't that great but for the resources at your disposal I enjoy watching shows like this, of which there are 3 or 4 spinoffs that I am aware off. Again thank you very much and take care of yourself.

[@captainrgd1565]

Best series ever

[@Drummist]

Have I not seen this before? I feel like I have watched this exact episode over a year ago.

[@Nergalsama01]

They're in the process of re-remastering some of the early episodes, AFAIK. I hope they get to doing the same thing for the last two seasons.

[@ronaldboyker9781]

Isn't that the theme from Galaxy Quest?

[@thewewguy8t88]

My dad said the captain looks more like a math teacher then a starfleet captain the first time he saw this show he was like why does the captain look like a math teacher. He was not sure what i was watching at the time.

[@IronWarhorsesFun]

yes we are using Galaxy Quest music! AND IT IS AWESOME!

[@hectic0620]

Anyone notice that the music is the Galaxy Quest theme song?

[@StubblyVlog]

The fucking Galaxy Quest theme song had me in tears laughing XD I love it

[@japzone]

I thought it sounded familiar 😂

[@SocialSpit]

And if you keep watching you will identify themes from starship troopers and Battlestar Galactica... they grabbed music from all over the place for this...

[@ussakira7294]

Great video i am a big Star Trek fan & the video is amazing

[@derekflegg2510]

Great theme music :) Love it

[@dustygrant3043]

I absolutely 💘 love this show!!!!! I've seen a few episodes and its all around good fan fiction!!!! Space shots are absolutely excellent!!!!!! My thinks to cast and crew!!!!!!!!! Galaxy Quest music goes great with show!!!!!

[@WilliamHBaird-eq2hp]

A fun episode top watch, thanks

[@erinmcdonald7781]

So, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching through this episode. Wondering why the finale(?), Ep 7-8, isn't available in my country, US?? Seriously confusing, when it seems all of the other content is. Again, aside from the green screen fun and 360p, I found this series engaging, well written, and often well acted. It's amazing how dedicated this group was to take so much time and effort in creating something that contributes positively to the Star Trek legacy. Thank you HF team!!! 💜🌎🌠🖖

[@duckgoose1963]

Not bad, but the doctor's nose is funny as hell

[@Nergalsama01]

The makeup gets a lot better as the show goes along. Hidden Frontier was a learning experience for everyone involved and it really shows if you compare the early episodes to the later ones. :)

[@nickolaiproblem]

I believe he is a tellerite

[@andytay5507]

He's porcine/tellerite. It's better explained in later eps.

[@SocialSpit]

You know what that nose is, don’t you? It is a pig nose that you can buy at Disneyland at the Magic shop on Main St., USA. I had a nose exactly like that

[@Lela_Dax]

I love this show 😊❤️💛💚

[@surplusgavids]

Ive never got into this series b4. it's actually very good. I like what Im guessing are new space FX.

[@superngamingyt772]

What Was The Devonshire's Registry number?

[@pleonic]

Great story, good acting (esp. the doctor), and excellent effects!

[@jasonwallace2007]

I cant take much more of this captain!!! Never a truer word said lol

[@bruceappleby6222]

i thought the USS Rutledge was a nebular class ship ?

[@jimbintz206]

Sounds alot like the Galaxy Quest theme...?

[@hawkstringfellow]

Why is this better than STD

[@duttyluke]

Lol I know it's been a while but pig nose guy and graphics are funny

[@jfhdragonfly]

I enjoyed this nearly as much as a real Trek episode. I'd rather a Vulcan than a pig man, though!

[@mattrichardson2451]

Believe he is a Tellarite

[@dlirvin432]

This is a great fan film production. And rodreguez is one fine lady. Mmhmm lol.

[@josephconner4756]

I wish that they put star trek hidden frontier on Television.

[@atari2600b]

Honey come down to dinner NO MOM I'M DOING MY STAR TREK MOVIES WITH MY FRIENDS!

[@andytay5507]

Why at 2:13, does he say send the Rutledge after them, when he just showed he can communicate with all ships by saying, all ships open fire? That's a waste of time.

[@andytay5507]

@13:00, was that a Majel Barrett cameo/voice or just a recording off of TNG?

[@alexisdespland4939]

i really like you theme song can can you post it independantly of the show so i can listen to is as music. thanks.

[@DelcoRanz93]

It's the Galaxy Quest Theme

[@japzone]

A lot of the music seems to be from the Galaxy Quest OST.

[@rainbow_doglover8301]

Ok I've watched one minute and I'm in. :D

[@LeandroLima81]

Yay!

[@saalkz.a.9715]

Quantum torpedoes on a Intrepid class! Seriously?? But overall it was really good considering it's a fan production. Thanks.

[@GeppettoProductions]

May seem a little far fetched, but this is wartime and she was also at the head of the fleet so needed a lot of firepower. She was obviously upgraded for war.

[@GabrielLegend]

To be honest, I could never get into this series. The acting went from pretty awful (Knapp) to pretty damn good (Rodriguez) and it was this inconsistency that kept pulling me out of the story. But years later, when I look at this, I realize just how good it is. The costumes are perfect. The special effects are incredible and although the script could have used some serious polish - it's still good. Th acting - like I said inconsistent - was still pretty good considering everyone was volunteering their time. Today I would have to say that I am damn impressed with this effort.

[@andytay5507]

Acting varies cause actors come and go on fan series

[@hawkstringfellow]

This is the trek we all wanted but we ended up with STD 🤢🤢🤢

[@johnm9126]

Rodriguez is hot she should have been in all the episodes

[@haakonstenseth]

Hahaha using the opening theme from the movie Galaxy Quest I hear ☺ Why haven't the peoples behind this Star Trek Fan production made their own Opening theme?

[@PrisonPlanett]

This is a sweet episode not just soap opera. On my channel I make Soulless humans organic Portals videos

[@MrTonyVision]

Some uneducated naive HF fan's wrote, "I don't know the details on HF's production"......THANK YOU for admitting this up front. I do because I have been in fan videos circles (and HF's and many others) and make my career in video and major studio film production since the late 80's. Try googling Hidden Frontier's 'copyright piracy of Star Trek CBS/Paramount's Intellectual property' or 'Hidden Frontier's many problems with local Los Angeles Star Trek fan clubs', and "militant Hidden Frontier's gay political agenda of it's amateur production staff'. I do and you don't know what your speaking to support. Trek fans often romanticize to overlook fan video production fraud and piracy due to their 'not knowing the details. I support the many artists at CBS Trek and their fight against any piracy of their I.P. and the well known established copyright international laws. Please get educated on international trademark theft, copyright piracy, licensing and other related matters. I believe and wish to protect all art and their originators.

[@iLLt0m]

First time I've seen this. This captains is awful lol

[@johnp4312]

Lol 😂. They used the music from Galaxy Quest. The captain has to be the worst actor ever. And the shitty make up job on the Tellerite LMAO

[@jasonwallace2007]

Have they ever seen Star Trek before? Being Betazed protected you! Betazed is a planet, betazoid are the people! My god the script is awful and the acting arghhhh

[@dam4274]

Pitiful.

[@petercarrick2678]

laughable from picture quality to everything in the picture

[@japzone]

Welcome to a low budget fan project from nearly two decades ago. This pre-dates KZbin.