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?”
Category Archives: Season 2
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”
An examination of the horrors of war
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”
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”
Games of psychology provide emotional heft
Matt’s Take on Episode 2.4: “Invasive Procedures” Man, this is an uncomfortable episode! Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s a very good one, and it really makes you think about the nature of the symbiont/host relationship. I think that the title is fairly direct in indicating that this episode is about a severe formContinue reading “Games of psychology provide emotional heft”
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”
Why is Jadzia sidelined?
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.4: “Invasive Procedures” Why do episodes about Dax always sideline Jadzia? Seriously, last season the episode titled “Dax” kept her silent. This episode she’s lying on a gurney in Bashir’s infirmary. Yes, we get a brief moment to see who Jadzia is without the symbiont Dax and we get a trulyContinue reading “Why is Jadzia sidelined?”
Star Trek’s Greatest Monster?
Jim’s Take on Episode 4: “Invasive Procedures” When fans discuss the most terrifying and dangerous villains in Star Trek history, it’s always “Khan this” and “Borg Queen that” and “Roga Danar had great hair.” But Verad, this intolerable wet noodle of a failed Trill, this utter, utter twit of the highest order, has the audacityContinue reading “Star Trek’s Greatest Monster?”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 