A mysterious assassin begins wiping out all the members of Kira's old resistance cell.A mysterious assassin begins wiping out all the members of Kira's old resistance cell.A mysterious assassin begins wiping out all the members of Kira's old resistance cell.
Cirroc Lofton
- Jake Sisko
- (credit only)
Judi M. Durand
- Station Computer Voice
- (voice)
- (as Judi Durand)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThis is the first Star Trek episode to be directed by Mike Vejar since TNG: "Coming of Age", his only TNG directorial credit, almost nine years earlier in 1988. From this point onward, he remained one of the franchise's regular directors until the cancellation of Enterprise in 2005.
- GoofsSisko's combadge flips above and below his grey shoulder pad in between scenes.
- Quotes
Lt. Commander Worf: Remember Rule of Acquisition No. 111: "Treat people in your debt like family - exploit them!"
Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax: *You* know the Rules of Acquisition?
Lt. Commander Worf: I'm a graduate of Starfleet Academy. I know many things.
- ConnectionsFeatured in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy
Featured review
Memorable Kira episode
Members of Kira's former resistance/terrorist group are assassinated one by one.
This is a strong episode with some character defining moments for Kira.
The plot is quite simple with no real surprises as events unfold, but the thought-provoking character moments involving Kira and guest character Silaran are pretty good. He is not written as a one-note baddie, but as someone seriously disturbed by what has been done to him. She is portrayed as unapologetic and committed to her beliefs, which is a recognisable in the way people act in situations of occupation and resistance. It echoes the first season episode 'Duet', but with the element of Kira's pregnancy to give it an extra sense of danger.
Many criticise the portrayal of her renegade actions whilst pregnant, but I think the writers hold true to the character. She reacts violently to defend herself and the baby from an assassin, so for me, all the motivations are plausible. The lack of any consequence is the biggest stretch to the suspension of disbelief, but it's not the first time Star Trek presses the reset button following events that should have major implications for a character. It would also have been useful to see the character Shakaar contribute to this story but unfortunately that did not happen.
Nana Visitor and Randy Oglesby both do great work with the material they have, plus the support from the likes of Rene Auberjonois, William Lucking and Diane Salinger is good.
I think it is technically a very strong episode with numerous great visuals. I particularly like the framing and lighting of numerous scenes, plus Kira's action sequences are very well done considering what the are asking the audience to accept that she is doing.
This is a strong episode with some character defining moments for Kira.
The plot is quite simple with no real surprises as events unfold, but the thought-provoking character moments involving Kira and guest character Silaran are pretty good. He is not written as a one-note baddie, but as someone seriously disturbed by what has been done to him. She is portrayed as unapologetic and committed to her beliefs, which is a recognisable in the way people act in situations of occupation and resistance. It echoes the first season episode 'Duet', but with the element of Kira's pregnancy to give it an extra sense of danger.
Many criticise the portrayal of her renegade actions whilst pregnant, but I think the writers hold true to the character. She reacts violently to defend herself and the baby from an assassin, so for me, all the motivations are plausible. The lack of any consequence is the biggest stretch to the suspension of disbelief, but it's not the first time Star Trek presses the reset button following events that should have major implications for a character. It would also have been useful to see the character Shakaar contribute to this story but unfortunately that did not happen.
Nana Visitor and Randy Oglesby both do great work with the material they have, plus the support from the likes of Rene Auberjonois, William Lucking and Diane Salinger is good.
I think it is technically a very strong episode with numerous great visuals. I particularly like the framing and lighting of numerous scenes, plus Kira's action sequences are very well done considering what the are asking the audience to accept that she is doing.
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- snoozejonc
- Jan 4, 2023
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