why did people hate wesley crusher on star trek, i thought he was cute?
Perhaps it is because he was seen as a teen-star used to lure in a younger audience to a show that was primarily for older audiences in content. Teen viewing tends to affect much of the ratings in tv shows, especially the consumer end of it in merchandising. More teens watch, the more chance they will impulse purchase merchandise relating to the show, whereas an older audience is a little more spend-thrift with bills and such to pay. So basically, it was a gimmick that didn't really pay off for the franchise because the character didn't really fit, and felt forced - because it was exactly that. Nothing against Wil Wheaton though. He just needed a job like anyone else. Check out Stand By Me and Toy Soldiers for some of his better moments.
