Why Star Trek: The Next Generation Ended After Seven Seasons

Story by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)

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Insider scoop on why 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' wrapped up after a wildly successful seven-season run

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Creator Gene Roddenberry's declining health forced him to step back, leading to disagreements over the show's creative direction
Paramount execs pulled the plug early, fearing the cast's hefty salaries would balloon out of control if they renewed for an eighth season

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Gene Roddenberry, Paramount, Star Trek: The Next Generation