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”
Category Archives: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Giving Bajor its sense of place
Rhondas’s Take on Episode 2.10: “Sanctuary” We often talk about character development on this website, but “Sanctuary” is very much an episode about place. The Skrreea have been displaced by the Dominion conquering their planet. (Did you catch this second reference to the Dominion? New viewer, are you sensing something is brewing?) Yet, it isContinue reading “Giving Bajor its sense of place”
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”
A light on Sisko’s character
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.9: “Second Sight” I’m not sure I agree with the title for this episode. The term “second sight” refers to “the ability to perceive future or distant events; clairvoyance.” While the woman at the center of this episode can project herself as energy, it isn’t really an ability to perceive events,Continue reading “A light on Sisko’s character”
Ben Sisko suffers loss…again in this heartrending episode
Jim’s Take on Episode 2.9: “Second Sight” Poor Benjamin Sisko just can’t get a break. His life has been full of turmoil, crushing despair, and a myriad of challenges that would destroy a lesser man. His strength, resolve, and courage have allowed him to meet all of these challenges head-on and come out on top.Continue reading “Ben Sisko suffers loss…again in this heartrending episode”
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”
On the List of Favorite Episodes
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.8: “Necessary Evil” I’m all about making lists: To Do, Wish, Future Plans, Pros/Cons, Gift. Odo would not be surprised by my penchant for making lists, as he has observed that humans have a tendency to create them for everything to a degree that means they have to create new waysContinue reading “On the List of Favorite Episodes”
A femme fatale, a hard-bitten detective, a mysterious list of names, and a case…of MURDER!
Jim’s Take on Episode 2.8: “Necessary Evil” Not only is “Necessary Evil” a fantastic episode with a cool and unusual film noir style, it’s full of fascinating firsts for many characters. Surprising revelations come thick and fast for viewers of the show and for the characters themselves. Of course, in true film noir fashion, itContinue reading “A femme fatale, a hard-bitten detective, a mysterious list of names, and a case…of MURDER!”
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”
Gender Politics: Love or Profit?
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.7: “Rules of Acquisition” The title says it all, “Rules of Acquisition.” This is going to be an episode about Ferengi and a Ferengi episode on Deep Space Nine is a Quark episode. Expectations for humor and hijinks are high. Wallace Shawn as Grand Nagus Zek delivers the humor. Armin ShimmermanContinue reading “Gender Politics: Love or Profit?”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 