Rhonda’s Take on 3.13 “Life Support” For thirty years, I’ve blamed Kai Winn for the death of Vedek Bareil. She is, of course, the driving force in his poor medical decisions that lead to his death, but she doesn’t seem to be at fault in the shuttle explosion that sends him to death’s door. SheContinue reading “The Death of Vedek Bareil and Saving an Unlikely Friendship”
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“Past Tense”: Social Commentary and Character Development Create a Classic
Rhonda’s take on 3.11 & 12 “Past Tense”: Parts 1 & 2 What more can I add to the conversation about this well-regarded set of episodes from Deep Space Nine? Little that hasn’t already been said, but, if you’re reading this blog, you must care what us Ponderers think, so here goes. Unlike some twoContinue reading ““Past Tense”: Social Commentary and Character Development Create a Classic”
Zanthi Fever turns DS9 from Dark Trek to Rom-Com
3.10 Rhonda’s Take on “Fascination” It’s interesting that this tale of unrequited love followed two episodes where our female leads experienced at least infatuation–Dax with her ill-fated romance with Deral in “Meridian” and Kira with her ill-fated interest in Riker (thinking it was Will, being kidnapped when it turned out to be Thomas) in “Defiant.”Continue reading “Zanthi Fever turns DS9 from Dark Trek to Rom-Com”
When Kira falls for the Riker charm
3.9 Rhonda’s take on “Defiant” How can you go wrong with an episode featuring Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat sparring with Avery Brooks as Commander Sisko? Jonathan Frakes appearing as Will/Thomas Riker is simply (as Boimler from Lower Decks would say) “Captain Kirk with Trip Tucker sprinkles”! Nana Visitor’s master performance was the Maraschino cherryContinue reading “When Kira falls for the Riker charm”
“Meridian”: The Full-on “Ick” Factor, AKA The Episode that Killed this Blog (Almost)
We don’t often bring our personal lives into these reviews, but it feels important to acknowledge that the last time we posted to Ponderings from the Promenade was in February of 2022, nearly three years ago. I won’t bore you with the details, but I will squarely place blame on “Meridian” for putting the finalContinue reading ““Meridian”: The Full-on “Ick” Factor, AKA The Episode that Killed this Blog (Almost)”
Garak and Quark question love and loss
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.18: “Profit and Loss” “That’s the thing about love. No one understands it, do they?” Garak delivers this line at the close of the episode, but it so concisely summarizes the theme of the episode, I’m using it as a starting point. During this episode, we follow Quark’s love story andContinue reading “Garak and Quark question love and loss”
Romance and familial bonds in “Shadowplay”
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.16: “Shadowplay” If you asked me to describe any Star Trek show, I don’t believe I would think to include “romance,” but this episode reminded me how much romance does exist in the franchise. I’m not talking about the one-episode stands Kirk had in TOS or the cerebral on-again/off-again Imzadi relationshipContinue reading “Romance and familial bonds in “Shadowplay””
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”
DS9 challenges the core Star Trek ethos
Jim’s Take on Episode 2.10” “Sanctuary” What does a moral, empathetic, forward-thinking, society do when faced with millions of refugees who need help? This is not an easy question to answer, and it’s one that still divides nations today. All the choices are hard and no answer may really be “right.” Once again, DS9 digsContinue reading “DS9 challenges the core Star Trek ethos”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 