“Explorers” is the greatest filler episode of all time. Don’t misunderstand me! I love this episode. It’s truly great. Nothing happens to further the plot. But everything happens to further the character growth and I love DS9 for taking the time to develop that. ( You're not an in-between kind of guy. People either love you or hate you. )

Deep Space Nine sometimes gets a lot of crap for going to the Mirror Universe well too many times, but “Through the Looking Glass” is another fabulous visit to the other side. ( 'Do I get a vote?'
'Of course you do. It just doesn't count.' )

OK I know that Ferengi episodes are not generally beloved, but I thoroughly enjoy “Prophet Motive”. ( ''Greed is Dead', that's the tenth Rule of Acquisition.'
'No it isn't the tenth rule of Acquisition is 'Greed is Eternal'!' )

“Past Tense” is one of my favorite two-parters and I think it says a lot about the quality of the writing on DS9 that this one doesn’t even have anything to do with the Dominion.

“Past Tense Part 1” ( 'What year is this?' 'The same year as it was yesterday, 2024!' )

I can never, ever remember that “Defiant” is The One with Tom Riker. And I genuinely like this one! ( The last time I was here, I was only able to spend a couple of hours at Quark's - but by the time I left, I had all of his latinum and a date with one of his dabo girls, so I thought I might try my luck again. )

"Meridian”. Oh great. Another Jadzia episode. She’s becoming the Geordi for me this rewatch and that sucks, because I honestly like the character. ( After eight lifetimes as a humanoid, existing as pure consciousness... might be interesting. )

I love “The House of Quark”. It’s so melodramatic and hilarious. ( Rule of Acquisition 286: When Morn leaves, it's all over. )

I really liked how “The Search, Part I” started out with Sisko off the station. We don’t find out until later where he is or how long he’s been gone but it’s nice seeing Kira be in charge and no one bats an eye at her authority. Mr. b was convinced we didn’t get the Defiant until Worf but I remembered. Oh yes, and thar she blows. Tough little ( Read more... )

I was blown away that “The Wire” happens so early in the show’s history. The introduction of the Obsidian Order. Meeting Enabran Tain. Learning Garak’s first name. I just had no idea that this all started in the second season! ( I've given up on learning the truth from you, Garak. )

I spent a lot of time during the Maquis two-parter, over analyzing where exactly these events fit into the overall Trek timeline. Clearly this is meant to set up the launch of Voyager. It definitely takes place before Ro Laren ditches Picard. I think it’s after Wesley turning into the Traveler on the Native American planet. You’d think this ( Read more... )