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”

“The Alternate”: An extended metaphor on parenting

Rhonda’s Take on 2.12 “The Alternate” We’ve mentioned before that Deep Space Nine is about fathers and sons. Here we get yet another view of parenting as the scientist tasked with raising Odo arrives at the station and Odo is less than pleased to see him. Any of us who’ve reached adulthood know exactly howContinue reading ““The Alternate”: An extended metaphor on parenting”

We all have issues

The Alternate Investigates Familial Relationships Jim’s Take on Episode 2.12: “The Alternate” What has the universe come to when you can’t trust the Ferengi Seal of Dismemberment? I know Odo’s just doing his job here, but it’s Quark I feel for. I mean, what’s the poor guy supposed to do with 5,000 pieces of PleggContinue reading “We all have issues”