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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”

The Circle is Definitely Broken

Jim’s Take on Episode 2.3: “The Siege” The fact of the matter is, in the Star Trek universe, if you bet against the Federation, you are probably going to lose. If you compound this mistake by betting against Benjamin Sisko, your odds get even worse. So Minister Jaro, Vedek Winn, The Circle, and even theContinue reading “The Circle is Definitely Broken”

Political machinations lead to a strong cliffhanger

Matt’s Take on Episode 2.2: “The Circle” A Politician’s Politician I know that I’ve called out a few characters as being terrible, and Minister Jaro is right up there with them. He’s so slimy and reminds me far too much of an actual politician … a few specific names come to mind. He bats awayContinue reading “Political machinations lead to a strong cliffhanger”

Celestial Tinder

Ray’s Take on Episode 2.2: “The Circle” “Minicoy” shows how subtly Sisko can sling an insult. “Bajor for Bajorans” is a common theme. Unfortunately, being more peaceful farmers, artists, architects and mystics does kind of leave a planet vulnerable to more warlike alien invaders, especially without Federation backing. Apparently, Odo expresses affection through anger. BashirContinue reading “Celestial Tinder”

Beware Strange Orbs

Jim’s Take on Episode 2.2: “The Circle” (Part 2) You know that dream where you’re naked, but all your friends are there, and then the handsome religious leader of your people appears behind you, also naked, and starts putting the sexy-times moves on you? No? Only me and Major Kira? The point is, the ProphetsContinue reading “Beware Strange Orbs”

A powerful season opener

Matt’s Take on Season 2, Episode 1: “The Homecoming” This is quite an episode as it not only kicks off the season, but it also begins a several episode story arc involving a lot of political intrigue. We get our closest look into the messy world of Bajoran politics so far, and we see thatContinue reading “A powerful season opener”

Deep Space Nine: Now with 50% More Swagger

Jim’s Take on Episode 1: “The Homecoming” (Part 1) As brilliant as DS9’s first season was, and it was pretty brilliant, Season 2, to use a metaphor Sisko might approve of, is a whole new ballgame. There is a confidence and swagger that wasn’t quite there yet in the first season and it comes throughContinue reading “Deep Space Nine: Now with 50% More Swagger”