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”
Quark: Star Trek’s greatest ladies man?
Jim’s Take on Episode 18: “Profit and Loss” When most people think of the greatest “romancer” in Star Trek, the first name that comes to mind is surely Captain James T. Kirk. Even people who don’t watch Star Trek know of Captain Kirk’s reputation as a lover of alien ladies who need some help understandingContinue reading “Quark: Star Trek’s greatest ladies man?”
An examination of the horrors of war
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”
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”
“Cardassians” provides a complex view of the race
Jim’s Take on Episode 5: “Cardassians” Cardassians! Those reptilian rapscallions sure do get up to some wacky hijinks. Between the genocide and their immaculate filing, it’s a wonder they even found time to really, properly, abandon all those war orphans. Seriously, though, one of the elements that makes DS9 unique amongst Trek shows is thatContinue reading ““Cardassians” provides a complex view of the race”
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?”
Ponderings from the Promenade: A Journey through Star Trek Deep Space Nine 