Why Deep Space Nine will always be my favorite Star Trek
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What I like about DS9: The theme of oppression is a cautionary tale that plays out them Mindless Menace of Violence Speech that is more relevant, today, in America, than when it originally aired. Sisko is perfectly suited to be the head of a rundown space station that becomes the most important port n the Alpha Quadrant. Being the first African American as the lead in a show about oppression, awesome. The characters were interesting. The situation s were dramatic. The themes were relevant, rich, and true-to-life. I love this show precisely because it is not a watered-down TNG.
What I dislike about it: sometimes, especially early on, their dialogue and acting choices were heavy-handed, and almost ruin the show. Section 31. It's occasional indulgence into the surreal. Too dark in terms of situations for Starfleet, at times.
All in all, the second best series.
What I dislike about it: sometimes, especially early on, their dialogue and acting choices were heavy-handed, and almost ruin the show. Section 31. It's occasional indulgence into the surreal. Too dark in terms of situations for Starfleet, at times.
All in all, the second best series.
To whom it may concern: there is no such thing as a one dimensional character. One dimension is a point. Two dimensions make a plane. Three dimensions make a solid. A two dimensional character is flat and uninteresting.
Perhaps you mean a one note character?
OK. Done now.
Perhaps you mean a one note character?
OK. Done now.
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I watched Emissary for the first time since 1993 and got a lot more out of it this time, though I wish the Prophets could have noticed the differences between Sisko and the Cardassians (for which later seasons and episodes add in more complexity as the beings in the wormhole learn about everyone) there was more to the Prophets than asking what linear life is - which was good, but I was hoping for more regarding the people of Bajor since Sisko is chosen as theirs. But I think Sisko stayed because the Prophets intrigued him as much as he intrigued them. DS9 may have had rocky beginnings, but "Emissary" is the best show premiere of the bunch.
That and Picard seemed way out of character, not even explaining to Sisko about being Locutus (Picard was under duress but Picard doesn't even bother to try explaining and lets Sisko quietly fume instead)... and it was Sisko doing the big morale speech to Quark the way Picard should have uplifted Sisko (but hadn't). Already, by accidental writing or design, Sisko's the winner in all those scenes. I was also getting wound up, and toward the point I was really hoping Sisko to say something to get under Picard's skin in return*, but I knew Sisko wouldn't do anything like that and Picard was still the CO. Avery Brooks, who had a couple duff scenes but hits it out of the park with others, won me over during the Sisko/Picard scenes - Avery seemed to know Ben Sisko inside and out, even in the pilot.
* considering Sisko punches the living daylights out of Q, then looking back to the premiere, season 1 alone shows how flipping awesome Sisko is as a multifaceted character. I liked the show's 4th-7th seasons, but age and maturity allows me to understand much more compared to 20 years ago.
But, dang, Kira steals the show and then some, with what she gets to do. Right down to the end in risking war (and was fallible as she was about to surrender). I understand the character was meant for Ensign Ro, but Nana Visitor is quick to make Kira her own character. Great stuff!
And then comes "Past Prologue" - DS9 continues character traits Sisko was shown with in "Emissary", reminding if not proving instantly why he's the ideal choice by the Prophets. (Similar themes of striking a balance between cultures would occur in later episodes...) Kira too has a wonderful side that's just as antagonistic - it's easy to see how both were quick to become fan favorites.
But back to DS9 in general - Worf, Bashir/O'Brien, Odo/Quark, Ben/Jake, Ben/Kira, Dax/anyone are all terrific double-acts. The show really hits its stride when Worf comes on board and they gravitate toward the Maquis and Dominion war as it's big, epic, and a bold new direction that they get almost every drop out of.
The more I revisit, even when watching the occasional TOS, the more DS9 wins me over as being the best Trek of the bunch.
That and Picard seemed way out of character, not even explaining to Sisko about being Locutus (Picard was under duress but Picard doesn't even bother to try explaining and lets Sisko quietly fume instead)... and it was Sisko doing the big morale speech to Quark the way Picard should have uplifted Sisko (but hadn't). Already, by accidental writing or design, Sisko's the winner in all those scenes. I was also getting wound up, and toward the point I was really hoping Sisko to say something to get under Picard's skin in return*, but I knew Sisko wouldn't do anything like that and Picard was still the CO. Avery Brooks, who had a couple duff scenes but hits it out of the park with others, won me over during the Sisko/Picard scenes - Avery seemed to know Ben Sisko inside and out, even in the pilot.
* considering Sisko punches the living daylights out of Q, then looking back to the premiere, season 1 alone shows how flipping awesome Sisko is as a multifaceted character. I liked the show's 4th-7th seasons, but age and maturity allows me to understand much more compared to 20 years ago.
But, dang, Kira steals the show and then some, with what she gets to do. Right down to the end in risking war (and was fallible as she was about to surrender). I understand the character was meant for Ensign Ro, but Nana Visitor is quick to make Kira her own character. Great stuff!
And then comes "Past Prologue" - DS9 continues character traits Sisko was shown with in "Emissary", reminding if not proving instantly why he's the ideal choice by the Prophets. (Similar themes of striking a balance between cultures would occur in later episodes...) Kira too has a wonderful side that's just as antagonistic - it's easy to see how both were quick to become fan favorites.
But back to DS9 in general - Worf, Bashir/O'Brien, Odo/Quark, Ben/Jake, Ben/Kira, Dax/anyone are all terrific double-acts. The show really hits its stride when Worf comes on board and they gravitate toward the Maquis and Dominion war as it's big, epic, and a bold new direction that they get almost every drop out of.
The more I revisit, even when watching the occasional TOS, the more DS9 wins me over as being the best Trek of the bunch.
My son ate a hot dog, and he got sick later that evening. Never mind that we were all sick, and only he ate the hot dog, but then he wouldn't touch another for more than a year. It's human psychology to make the association.
For all of you Garak fans, I recommend reading 'A Stitch in Time' by Andrew Robinson, it's written by the actor who played Garak. It's a well-written autobiography about Garak's life from childhood until he gets exiled on Terok Noir. It's great post-DS9 reading.
Episodes like Little Green Men, Our Man Bashir, and In the Cards have no right to work as well as they do. It's like the writers can do no wrong sometimes even with outlandish or silly plot concepts.
The extensive use of the Danube Runabouts was one element that made me enjoy DS9. The production design of this miniature and the full-scale interior set are great Star Trek tech. For me, it was reminiscent of the use of the Eagle Transporter miniatures and the full-scale interior set on Space:1999(1975-1977).
