Last Christmas I found quite a deal for all 7 seasons of Star Trekeep Space Nine on DVD. Due to some personal circumstances and unforseen problems its took me this long to start these DVDS. So I thought I would copy all those GW fans who have done rewatch threads before. Especially because I haven't seen DS9 since the good ole' days that the show aired on Spike TV.
For those of you who read my long reviews on the Stargate forums this will be a lot more succinent. As I will probably be watching and posting new episodes almost daily. Of course with school and the care free of summer thier will be exceptions but I will be watching episodes as soon as possible. To that end I don't have the creative energy to write huge posts about little details. These will be my thoughts insights in the plots and major characters of the episode.
So without further ado...
Emissary
I said it so many times. S1 was always the weak point of DS9. But Emissary is those rare gems in early years. It shows what the show is going to be about and ultimately how it is vastly different then the Star Trek that came before it. These people aren't squeaky clean with near perfect records. Look at Sisko. He comes in this show with huge emotional baggage and a lot of hostility towards the people around. And that what drives this episode. Sure its the pilot and we get to set up who is what and their unique characterization. But I think what really drives this episode. The quest of watching Sisko still struggling with the lose of someone toppled on the mystery of who the Prophets. Its those two really big unknowns that makes this episode enjoyable. A big puzzle toppled of watching the lead of getting his head out of the sand and move on. And the Prophets for teach them in such a unique way. I not the most informed of scifi fan but I know not many aliens exist and communicate like the Prophets of DS9. That makes them unique.
I also want to mention Gul Dukat for a quick second. Even in the pilot you don't know where he stands. At first when approaching Sisko he seems like an okay and nice guy. But his coldness to Kira before entering somewhat contradicts that. He was always a very 3D villian.
For those of you who read my long reviews on the Stargate forums this will be a lot more succinent. As I will probably be watching and posting new episodes almost daily. Of course with school and the care free of summer thier will be exceptions but I will be watching episodes as soon as possible. To that end I don't have the creative energy to write huge posts about little details. These will be my thoughts insights in the plots and major characters of the episode.
So without further ado...
Emissary
I said it so many times. S1 was always the weak point of DS9. But Emissary is those rare gems in early years. It shows what the show is going to be about and ultimately how it is vastly different then the Star Trek that came before it. These people aren't squeaky clean with near perfect records. Look at Sisko. He comes in this show with huge emotional baggage and a lot of hostility towards the people around. And that what drives this episode. Sure its the pilot and we get to set up who is what and their unique characterization. But I think what really drives this episode. The quest of watching Sisko still struggling with the lose of someone toppled on the mystery of who the Prophets. Its those two really big unknowns that makes this episode enjoyable. A big puzzle toppled of watching the lead of getting his head out of the sand and move on. And the Prophets for teach them in such a unique way. I not the most informed of scifi fan but I know not many aliens exist and communicate like the Prophets of DS9. That makes them unique.
I also want to mention Gul Dukat for a quick second. Even in the pilot you don't know where he stands. At first when approaching Sisko he seems like an okay and nice guy. But his coldness to Kira before entering somewhat contradicts that. He was always a very 3D villian.
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