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)”
An Examination of Issues in Trill Society
Ray’s Take on Episode 2.17: “Playing God” A Trill initiate would be easy prey for Quark. I have nothing to say about Dax in a towel. I would like to try a Black Hole. Quark falls victim to a sonic screwdriver. I bet they never had a vole infestation on the Enterprise. Trill society mustContinue reading “An Examination of Issues in Trill Society”
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”
A good day for everyone, except Quark
Jim’s Take on Episode 2.16: “Shadowplay” There is a lot going on in “Shadowplay.” Odo and Dax get a rare chance to team-up and solve a mystery. Kira gets to have a little love in her life, while still thwarting Quark. Jake gets a job while revealing he doesn’t want to go to Starfleet Academy.Continue reading “A good day for everyone, except Quark”
This paradise invokes Stockholm Syndrome
Ray’s Take on Episode 2.15: “Paradise” Miles is a genuine war hero. And, now we’re stranded planetside and captured. Miles looks horrified when he finds out that technology doesn’t work here. Alixus is the queen of exposition, much like her modern AI namesake. She’s not totally wrong. Too much reliance on technology does create aContinue reading “This paradise invokes Stockholm Syndrome”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 