Sixth Season

CaptainMatt · January 4 2012, 09:30 PM

I bought the season 6 boxset DVD this afternoon, and was wondering what everybody thinks about this season in particular?

DS9forever · January 4 2012, 10:15 PM

CaptainMatt wrote:

I bought the season 6 boxset DVD this afternoon, and was wondering what everybody thinks about this season in particular?

Season six is usually mentioned as being the best season of the series. Personally, season four is my favorite.

Harvey · January 4 2012, 10:20 PM

It has the two best episodes of the series in it: "In The Pale Moonlight" and "Far Beyond the Stars." It does struggle to find its voice a little, though, after the first seven episodes. Season four and five are probably more consistent -- though season six has greater highs.

Sykonee · January 4 2012, 10:51 PM

S6 is undoubtedly DS9's best in terms of serialization. Unfortunately, that also became its greatest weakness.

It builds up so much good will, anticipation, and excitement with the initial Occupation Arc that nearly any following diversion from the war comes off as superfluous, pointless fluff. And sadly, there are quite a few such 'fluff' episodes scattered about S6.

sonak · January 4 2012, 11:02 PM

an up and down season. Strong start with the occupation arc, ended weakly by "SOA," uneven after that, weak finish. Not among the best seasons.

tomalak301 · January 4 2012, 11:34 PM

I find Season 6 to be very good but very uneven. I mean yeah they opened with the great occupation arc (Even though Sons and Daughters wasn't all that great) and there were some magnificent episodes like In the Pale Moonlight, Far Beyond the Stars, the Sound of her Voice, Tears of the Prophets, and many others, but there was also some episodes that I'm not fond of and really really dislike here too. Episodes that people like (Who Mourns for Morn and the Magnificent Ferangi) are ok, but kind of overrated. Then this season provided my two least favorite and most detestable episodes back to back: Valiant and Profit and Lace. For those two episodes alone I call this season uneven and not as good as Season 5 or 4.

Harvey · January 4 2012, 11:43 PM

I think "Valiant" is rather good, actually, but there's little you can do to defend "Profit and Lace." It's one of the worst episodes the series, and probably the worst episode of late-period Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

MacLeod · January 5 2012, 01:11 AM

Valiant is one of the weaker episodes. I didn't care for it much. I critise VOY when ignores previous plot elements from Trek and DSN doesn't get an exemption.

desultoryd · January 5 2012, 01:14 AM

I'm just starting to watch season six - it does start off really strong so I'm not surprised it can't maintain that momentum.... can't wait to get to the really good ones.

MacLeod · January 5 2012, 01:50 AM

From the first arc, the weakest one has to be "Sons & Daughters"

BennyRussel · January 5 2012, 01:50 AM

The opening six-episode arc is likely the greatest six-hour stretch in the history of Star Trek. (Maybe?

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After that, the season on the whole is very good. There is so much build-up and anticipation that it is hard to tie everything up in season 7 and provide the pay-off.

Admiral Shran · January 5 2012, 01:56 AM

My favorite season. It only had two dud episodes, IMO - Profit and Lace and Valiant.

tomalak301 · January 5 2012, 01:56 AM

MacLeod wrote:

Valiant is one of the weaker episodes. I didn't care for it much. I critise VOY when ignores previous plot elements from Trek and DSN doesn't get an exemption.

After watching Homefront/Paradise Lost, I actually got more angry at Valiant. What the hell was red squad still doing in service. They were accessories to an attempted treason. That's reason enough to disband that entire subsection of the academy.

ParLawGod · January 5 2012, 01:57 AM

Seasons 5-7 are my favorite - I'm sure you'll enjoy what you watch.

You_Will_Fail · January 5 2012, 02:44 AM

"Valiant" isn't actually that bad imo, I rewatched it and found it to be pretty good. "Profit and Lace" is also enjoyable. The only one I woudn't rewatch would probably be "Far Beyond the Stars", what a pile of preachy, pointless, irrelevant crap.

January 4 2012, 09:30 PM	#1
CaptainMatt Fleet Captain Location: Sector 001	Sixth Season I bought the season 6 boxset DVD this afternoon, and was wondering what everybody thinks about this season in particular?

January 4 2012, 10:20 PM	#3
Harvey Admiral	Re: Sixth Season It has the two best episodes of the series in it: "In The Pale Moonlight" and "Far Beyond the Stars." It does struggle to find its voice a little, though, after the first seven episodes. Season four and five are probably more consistent -- though season six has greater highs. __________________ "What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the rain, sir." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."

January 4 2012, 10:51 PM	#4
Sykonee Fleet Captain Location: West Coast of Canada	Re: Sixth Season S6 is undoubtedly DS9's best in terms of serialization. Unfortunately, that also became its greatest weakness. It builds up so much good will, anticipation, and excitement with the initial Occupation Arc that nearly any following diversion from the war comes off as superfluous, pointless fluff. And sadly, there are quite a few such 'fluff' episodes scattered about S6. __________________ DS9 Versus Electronic Music Critic: (~)

January 4 2012, 11:02 PM	#5
sonak Rear Admiral Location: in a figment of a mediocre mind's imagination	Re: Sixth Season an up and down season. Strong start with the occupation arc, ended weakly by "SOA," uneven after that, weak finish. Not among the best seasons.

January 4 2012, 11:34 PM	#6
tomalak301 Admiral Location: Bay Area, CA	Re: Sixth Season I find Season 6 to be very good but very uneven. I mean yeah they opened with the great occupation arc (Even though Sons and Daughters wasn't all that great) and there were some magnificent episodes like In the Pale Moonlight, Far Beyond the Stars, the Sound of her Voice, Tears of the Prophets, and many others, but there was also some episodes that I'm not fond of and really really dislike here too. Episodes that people like (Who Mourns for Morn and the Magnificent Ferangi) are ok, but kind of overrated. Then this season provided my two least favorite and most detestable episodes back to back: Valiant and Profit and Lace. For those two episodes alone I call this season uneven and not as good as Season 5 or 4. __________________ Twitter Last edited by tomalak301; January 5 2012 at 09:54 AM.

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January 4 2012, 11:43 PM	#7
Harvey Admiral	Re: Sixth Season I think "Valiant" is rather good, actually, but there's little you can do to defend "Profit and Lace." It's one of the worst episodes the series, and probably the worst episode of late-period Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. __________________ "What do you hear, Starbuck?" "Nothing but the rain, sir." "Then grab your gun and bring in the cat."

January 5 2012, 01:11 AM	#8
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Sixth Season Valiant is one of the weaker episodes. I didn't care for it much. I critise VOY when ignores previous plot elements from Trek and DSN doesn't get an exemption. __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

January 5 2012, 01:14 AM	#9
desultoryd Ensign Location: nothern ontario, canada	Re: Sixth Season I'm just starting to watch season six - it does start off really strong so I'm not surprised it can't maintain that momentum.... can't wait to get to the really good ones.

January 5 2012, 01:50 AM	#10
MacLeod Vice Admiral Location: Great Britain	Re: Sixth Season From the first arc, the weakest one has to be "Sons & Daughters" __________________ On the continent of wild endeavour in the mountains of solace and solitude there stood the citadel of the time lords, the oldest and most mighty race in the universe looking down on the galaxies below sworn never to interfere only to watch.

January 5 2012, 01:50 AM	#11
BennyRussel Commander Location: Right around the corner. Just across the track.	Re: Sixth Season The opening six-episode arc is likely the greatest six-hour stretch in the history of Star Trek. (Maybe?) After that, the season on the whole is very good. There is so much build-up and anticipation that it is hard to tie everything up in season 7 and provide the pay-off. __________________ "No I don't hate Balboa. But I pity the fool." - C. Lang 1982

January 5 2012, 01:56 AM	#12
Admiral Shran Admiral Location: In the Before Time - the Long, Long Ago	Re: Sixth Season My favorite season. It only had two dud episodes, IMO - Profit and Lace and Valiant. __________________ Vote Obomney 2012! "All governments suffer a recurring problem: power attracts pathological personalities. It's not that power corrupts but that it's magnetic to the corruptible." - Frank Herbert, Dune

January 5 2012, 01:57 AM	#14
ParLawGod Lieutenant Junior Grade Location: Wisconsin, United States	Re: Sixth Season Seasons 5-7 are my favorite - I'm sure you'll enjoy what you watch. __________________ Star Trek Collective \| Forums http://www.startrekcollective.com/

January 5 2012, 02:44 AM	#15
You_Will_Fail Fleet Captain Location: Trill, Federation World and Proud	Re: Sixth Season "Valiant" isn't actually that bad imo, I rewatched it and found it to be pretty good. "Profit and Lace" is also enjoyable. The only one I woudn't rewatch would probably be "Far Beyond the Stars", what a pile of preachy, pointless, irrelevant crap. __________________ My 30 Favorite Star Trek Episodes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4y_sR7l7Y My 15 Favorite Star Trek Characters http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofz1Zbpkxys