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”
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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”
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?”
An emotional ending to a strong story arc
Matt’s Take on Episode 2.3: “The Siege” This is probably my favorite episode so far in the series. It’s really the final part of a three part arc, so I am essentially choosing three episodes as the best so far. It’s a heck of a way to open up a season. I’m a sucker forContinue reading “An emotional ending to a strong story arc”
Heartwarming and harrowing
Ray’s Take on Episode 2.3: “The Siege” Sisko can deliver quite the motivational monologue. Quark can find the profit in any situation. The friendship between Jake and Nog has evolved into something quite heartwarming. As an aside, if you are a Star Trek fan and like steampunk, check out Steam-Trek, the Voyages of the HMSContinue reading “Heartwarming and harrowing”
The stuff of legends
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 3 “The Siege” After gushing with excitement over the recap before Episode 2, it’s surprising how disappointed I felt with the recap starting this episode. It was the same recap as Episode 2 with a few additions from that episode. I guess I’ve gotten used to episode recaps that are tailoredContinue reading “The stuff of legends”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 