@bigzaphod@mastodon.social I noticed the same thing, especially in the first few seasons. The acting in TOS was pretty theatrical also, and I wonder if the TNG actors were influenced by that. That's not a style I'd normally say I like, but I think the reason I never got into more recent Trek shows is because they *didn't* have that quality. Something about the way TNG doesn't feel as TV-ish does feel very timeless. Maybe not a good comparison, but it reminds me of the appeal of 8-bit games for some reason.