1. Paul Giamatti
As Nus Braka, Paul Giamatti didn’t just chew the scenery. He boiled it, sauteed it, and devoured it with a glass of vintage wine. Giamatti was clearly having the time of his life as this space pirate who comes off as a boisterous and arrogant man, sometimes to a comedic degree. Seeing him and Holly Hunter face off on-screen was always a delight, with a strange chemistry that worked well.
Yet Giamatti also showed the brilliance hiding under Braka’s behavior. He was a conniving genius at times who could outwit Starfleet and was close to bringing the Federation down.
Giamatti even gained sympathy with Braka’s backstory, proving he was trapped on this dark path. It’s too bad we won’t see more of him in season 2, yet SFA is worth watching if only to see one of the best Trek villains the franchise has enjoyed in a while — largely thanks to Giamatti's unforgettable performance.
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