In The Cards

[LiLiKitty]

I watched In The Cards the other day for the first time in years. It was like seeing a beloved old friend. Half way through I noticed I had a big smile on my face, and that I had been smiling like that from the very beginning. It didn't leave my face until the episode was over.

It has so many wonderful character moments that DS9 does so well. Weyoun showing up was pitch-perfect. And Nog really shines. I adore Nog. I love how he can be grumpy and sweet at the same time. That's not an easy thing to do but Aron Eisenberg made it look easy. And of course, Nog was pretty much right the entire time!

Whenever I feel tired and a little bored, I think "cellular ennui" and that makes me smile. It's silly but it's genius at the same time.

 

[Kilana2]

In the Cards was one of the best Jake - Nog episodes, whereas Valiant was the worst. I also enjoyed The Jem'Hadar. Jake trying to acquire this card for his Dad was wonderfully implemented.
Nog also had chemistry in his scenes with O'Brien like in Treachery, Faith and the Great River.

 

[tomalak301]

In the Cards is my favorite comedy episode in Star Trek.

 

[shivkala]

I'm re-watching the series now, partly due to the 7th Rule Podcast. While I'm not up to "In the Cards," I was struck by the proto-"In the Cards" plot in "Progress," where Nog decides to take advantage of his fathers mistake in ordering too much Yamok Sauce after the Cardassians had left the station, resulting in the formation of the Noh-Jay Consortium. They trade the sauce for the infamous self-sealing stem bolts (getting their first appearance in the series) and then trade the bolts for land, which just so happens to coincide with the Bajoran Provisional Government needing the Noh-Jay Consortium to sell them the land (as there were three other entities involved and the other three had consented to giving the land to them). At this point, Quark gets involved, but sees the potential in his nephew that had long been absent in his brother.

It's especially interesting because "Progress" is early in their friendship and includes the two friends still struggling to find common ground. "In the Cards" probably wouldn't exist, as it is, without "Progress," and that's a reason I consider DS9 to be my favorite show.