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Elements of film noir utilized to reveal secrets

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.8: “Necessary Evil” I love the Noir Detective vibe of this episode. The Femme Fatale, the Hardnosed Gumshoe (Tracer Bullet?), murder, an affair, a shooting and the Damsel in Distress are so classic and well played. Rom demonstrates that he is more talented than his brother/boss ever knew. Quark had toContinue reading “Elements of film noir utilized to reveal secrets”

Ferengi habits on display

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.8: “Rules of Acquisition” First off, I think Tongo looks thoroughly enjoyable. Is anyone surprised that Ferengi would consider drugging customers to make patrons drink more? Grand Nagus Zek knows the importance of good grooming. Inconceivable! I truly wish he had said that when Pel’s gender was revealed. The Dosi seemContinue reading “Ferengi habits on display”

Murky Ethics

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.6: “Melora” Melora is played by Daphne Ashbrook who starred as Grace Holloway in the American Doctor Who movie. One would imagine, given his dealings, Quark would be somewhat used to threats on his life. But, he does seem to instinctively attempt to mollify his would-be assassin with drink, food andContinue reading “Murky Ethics”

Cardassian Snakes, Spies, and Fathers

Ray’s Take on Episode 5: “Cardassians” Garak returns, continuing his dance with Bashir. A word to the wise, watch out for kids, they bite! As I have said before, Gul Dukat is a charming snake. Bashir confronting Dukat, with a little goading from Garak is very well done. Sisko doesn’t like being interrupted at all,Continue reading “Cardassian Snakes, Spies, and Fathers”

Facing the Consequences from those you Beat

Ray’s Take on Episode 4: “Invasive Procedures” Quark “pining for Rom” is not quite believable nor suspicious in the least. But Klingons are always a welcome sight. John Glover played a brilliant Lionel Luthor in Smallville, but I liked him as The Devil in Brimstone. Brimstone and Reaper are two great series with a similarContinue reading “Facing the Consequences from those you Beat”

Heartwarming and harrowing

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.3: “The Siege” Sisko can deliver quite the motivational monologue. Quark can find the profit in any situation. The friendship between Jake and Nog has evolved into something quite heartwarming. As an aside, if you are a Star Trek fan and like steampunk, check out Steam-Trek, the Voyages of the HMSContinue reading “Heartwarming and harrowing”

Celestial Tinder

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.2: “The Circle” “Minicoy” shows how subtly Sisko can sling an insult. “Bajor for Bajorans” is a common theme. Unfortunately, being more peaceful farmers, artists, architects and mystics does kind of leave a planet vulnerable to more warlike alien invaders, especially without Federation backing. Apparently, Odo expresses affection through anger. BashirContinue reading “Celestial Tinder”

True Heroes

Ray’s Take on Season 2, Episode 1: “The Homecoming” This episode kicks off a three part arc, which I think is pretty ambitious. “Every once in a while, declare peace. It confuses the hell out of your enemies.” And, Quark is always quite the ladies man. I’m not so sure that I would follow Sisko’sContinue reading “True Heroes”