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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”

“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)”

Jadzia finally gets her episode

Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.17: “Playing God” Finally, Jadzia Dax is featured in a story about Trill! I’ve often talked about what a great ensemble show Deep Space Nine is, and it is, but Jadzia Dax has been underserved through the first season and a half. We’ve had two previous episodes about the Dax symbiontContinue reading “Jadzia finally gets her episode”

Jadzia Dax: The Most Interesting Woman in the Universe

Jim’s Take on Episode 2.17: “Playing God” Finally! It’s about time we get an episode that focuses on one of DS9’s greatest assets, the magnificent Jadzia Dax. The writers of DS9 were clearly overwhelmed by the greatness of their own creation. There is no other conceivable reason that this amazing character, portrayed by the equallyContinue reading “Jadzia Dax: The Most Interesting Woman in the Universe”