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Garak and Quark make this episode

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.18: “Profit and Loss” Bashir and Garak debate ethics. I thoroughly enjoy their verbal fencing. Let’s just agree that Quark has very little luck with the ladies, which is unexpected for such a handsome and charming being. “You shot me!” Quark loves hard. Cardassian politics are scary. Garak gets some greatContinue reading “Garak and Quark make this episode”

An Examination of Issues in Trill Society

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.17: “Playing God” A Trill initiate would be easy prey for Quark. I have nothing to say about Dax in a towel. I would like to try a Black Hole. Quark falls victim to a sonic screwdriver. I bet they never had a vole infestation on the Enterprise. Trill society mustContinue reading “An Examination of Issues in Trill Society”

We’re all just particles: What’s the difference?

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.16: “Shadowplay” Odo has no patience for humanoid romantic coupling. In case you missed it previously, Kira despises Quark. Jake doesn’t want to join Starfleet but also doesn’t want to disappoint Benjamin. Sisko accepts this easily and with encouragement. He’s a pretty great dad. Bareil gets shut down because of Quark,Continue reading “We’re all just particles: What’s the difference?”

This paradise invokes Stockholm Syndrome

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.15: “Paradise” Miles is a genuine war hero. And, now we’re stranded planetside and captured. Miles looks horrified when he finds out that technology doesn’t work here. Alixus is the queen of exposition, much like her modern AI namesake. She’s not totally wrong. Too much reliance on technology does create aContinue reading “This paradise invokes Stockholm Syndrome”

Surprises for our characters and for us

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.14: “Whispers” Miles faces death yet again. The writers truly give him the Dresden1 treatment. So the Paradans stink? Dual relationships can be challenging. You don’t want to be drinking buddies with the guy that does your prostate exam. When your wife prepares your favorite meal, which she dislikes, and itContinue reading “Surprises for our characters and for us”

Miles envisions circuitry; Julian reminisces about feet

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.13: “Armageddon Game” Harvesters sound right nasty, and they are. I love it when the technobabble includes real concepts. A real engineer or physicist would blow a gasket, but as an armchair theoretical physicist, I find it quite enjoyable. 10,000 Muon particles pass through our bodies each minute, some do ionizeContinue reading “Miles envisions circuitry; Julian reminisces about feet”

Lovecraftian monster aids mending bridges

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.12: “The Alternate” Odo claiming that death rituals are his hobby is somewhat disturbing. If you’re going to sell counterfeit death disks, make sure the celebrity is actually dead. I think I may have just come up with a new Rule of Acquisition. Dr. Mora is played by James Sloyan whoContinue reading “Lovecraftian monster aids mending bridges”

Guest stars add charm and dignity

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.11: “Rivals” Barbara Bossom, “Roana”, hails from Belle Vernon, PA, just a few miles from my hometown. But the really great thing is Martus Mazur is played by Chris Sarandon, Prince Humperdink, Jerry Dandridge, and Jack Skellington. Tennis anyone? Bashir’s track suit is almost as bad as his preparatory Tai Chi.Continue reading “Guest stars add charm and dignity”

Rejecting fugitives reveals a darkness to Bajorans

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.10: “Sanctuary” Kira is perpetually vexed. Quark always has a towel handy. Ford Prefect would approve. Bajorans always seem to be playing politics and have their own self-serving ulterior motives. The fugitives remind me of waterfowl, especially when they imprint on Kira and Odo struggles to ride herd on them. LivingContinue reading “Rejecting fugitives reveals a darkness to Bajorans”

Dreams and going into the light

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.9: “Second Sight” “Everything is dreams, and the dreams are dreams.” Jake’s dream nicely sets up the manifestation of Fenna. I’d imagine that being Commander of the station would be an effective pick-up line. “Fenna” is Dutch for “peace” and she offers Sisko some respite from the tragedy four years prior.Continue reading “Dreams and going into the light”