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so, so good. no context for who these old klingons are within the franchise, just a deep dive exploration of dax though the lens of revenge action story. another example of how DS9 could tell stories no other series or film in the franchise could or would. we need more of this.
DS9 - "Emissary". Gets better with each additional viewing as new little nuances peek out that I had not recognized before. Dax's sense of humor was more spry back then too. Easily the best Trek series opener...
While the premise (bizarre virus konks out the crew and the clock is tickin' and they're all takin' a lickin', something that's almost as old as the world's other oldest profession), it's more than made up for by some worthwhile character development for pretty much everybody (that helps DS9/S1 stand out better), one or two eminently clever plot twists, is a robust Kira story in its own right, and has a lot of well-written dialogue that really hits the spot. But Ira co-wrote the story, along with the wonderfulness of Sally Caves. It's not hard to see where their particular interests shine through. As well as the acting and directing of said actors with this creative take on Aphasia on display with the proper tone and inflection to match the scene but be allow the words to be as incongruous as need be... this one is far more than the sum of its parts and is a must-see. 9/10
The music is the first of so many wonderful things that sets this series as being far superior to TNG.
Another is the multi-layered plot, whose only predictable twist is made unpredictable as a result (sorry, no spoilers).
The scripting has never been more exquisite for any DS9 episode, much less any other in Trek as far as I'm concerned.
If not most shows in general.
And the acting... nothing upon nothing tops this episode as well.
Rarely do I weep while watching television. This had the waterworks turned on, several times, increasingly so.
Okay, one spoiler (it's a big one despite being over such a small scene, so I implore you not to click):
I screamed "No!!!!!", even long before Kira had. That's just how damn great and compelling this episode was, true to Trek's ideals while providing so many facets of so many levels.
Forget hyped episodes like "The Visitor", those just pale to albino dust in comparison to a genuine, bona fide all time great of television.