Review of Frame of Mind

I've often mocked Jonathan Frakes's acting, especially when I'm discussing the first few seasons of this show-- he seemed to have difficulty with grasping the essence of his character. Well, I maintain that he is a much better director than actor, but he is probably at his all-time best in Next Gen history in this episode. He did a good (not great, but good) job of delivering a convincing performance in a dark setting and dark story.

Also, I applaud the writers for steering the season away from season five and early season six's childish banalities and into more grounded adult terrain. It's difficult to believe that this season began with the transmutation of four crew members into their twelve-year-old selves, right?