Summary
- Gates McFadden was let go from Star Trek: The Next Generation after season 1 due to showrunner Maurice Hurley's dislike of her character and acting.
- Executive producer Rick Berman initially disagreed with Hurley's decision but the decision was ultimately supported by Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry.
- McFadden later returned to the show after Hurley left and became a fully-realized character in Star Trek: Picard season 3, leaving the possibility open for more stories with the Picard/Crusher family.