Matt’s Take on Episode 2.5: “Cardassians” This episode is another one that delves into the horrible abuses and lingering hatred engendered by the Cardassian occupation. The idea that a war orphan would grow up in a society that hates his own kind is particularly intriguing when that individual also comes to hate their own kind.Continue reading “An examination of the horrors of war”
Category Archives: Episode 5: Cardassians
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”
Complicated matters strongly developed
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 5: “Cardassians” We open on Bashir and Garak bumping into each other in the Replimat, but it is clear this isn’t only the second time (the first on screen being in Season 1, Episode 2, “Past Prologue”). They know each other’s drink orders and they pleasantly banter over whether “plain, simpleContinue reading “Complicated matters strongly developed”
“Cardassians” provides a complex view of the race
Jim’s Take on Episode 5: “Cardassians” Cardassians! Those reptilian rapscallions sure do get up to some wacky hijinks. Between the genocide and their immaculate filing, it’s a wonder they even found time to really, properly, abandon all those war orphans. Seriously, though, one of the elements that makes DS9 unique amongst Trek shows is thatContinue reading ““Cardassians” provides a complex view of the race”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 