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”
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)”
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”
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”
Naked Times and the Prime Directive
Rhonda’s Take on Episode 2.2: “The Circle” (Part 2) I don’t know if this opening recap is the first for Deep Space Nine, but seeing it gave me a little thrill as if it were a new candy in my dish. For those used to binge culture, they might not understand how important an episodeContinue reading “Naked Times and the Prime Directive”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 