The Orb 17: Ezri In a Cocktail Dress
Badda-Bing Badda-Bang.Just before Deep Space Nine wrapped up with a ten-episode arc that resolved the Dominion War, the crew took one last moment to cut loose and enjoy themselves—and they did it in...
View ArticleThe Orb 18: Quick, Nimble, and Armed to the Teeth
The Defiant.After the disastrous first encounter with the Jem’Hadar left the Galaxy-Class USS Odyssey in ruins, it became clear to Sisko that they would need something more than runabouts to protect...
View ArticleThe Orb 19: Ridiculous Turned Up to Eleven
Bad Episodes We Love.Okay, maybe “bad” is too strong a word; but we all have different tastes in Star Trek, even within the series we love most. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and...
View ArticleThe Orb 20: A Dark and Stormy Night
The Visitor.The only episode of Deep Space Nine to be nominated for the Hugo Award, “The Visitor” is a moving story that works with or without the Star Trek elements. This account of Jake Sisko’s life...
View ArticleThe Orb 21: The Ice Cream Trucks of the Galaxy
The Breen.When the writers of Deep Space Nine needed to throw one more challenge at the Federation Alliance, they turned to a name we all knew but a race we knew nearly nothing about: The Breen. In...
View ArticleThe Orb 22: I Like You In Your Dress Uniform
Impressions of a First-time Niner.As hard as it is for we die-hard Niners to believe, there are many Star Trek fans who are just now viewing Deep Space Nine for the very first time. In many cases,...
View ArticleThe Orb 23: The Finer Points of Morality
In the Pale Moonlight Commentary.It’s widely held as the darkest moment of not only Deep Space Nine but all of Star Trek. Captain Sisko’s decision to trick the Romulans into entering the Dominion War...
View ArticleThe Orb 24: It's Not All Puppies and Bunnies with Horns
DS9 Season Two.The first season of Deep Space Nine took a while to find its footing as it established a new kind of Star Trek, and it wasn’t until the end of the season that we saw those seeds truly...
View ArticleThe Orb 25: A Well-Intentioned Light Bulb
Vic Fontaine.Deep Space Nine always marched to the beat of its own drum, but with the introduction of a 1962 jazz lounge in the sixth-season episode “His Way” the show began to swing, too. Vic Fontaine...
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The Orb 26: Signing a Deal with the Devil
The Dominion War.By the second season it became clear that Deep Space Nine was going to be more about characters and real life than any previous Star Trek series. And the pursuit of this led DS9 across...
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The Orb 27: It's Easy To Be a Saint In Paradise
The Maquis.They were created for Voyager, but it was DS9 that really fleshed out the story of this group of settlers caught in the middle of a conflict between the Federation and Cardassia. In this...
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The Orb 28: Biker Hipster Ezri
The Mirror Universe.Typically when Star Trek fans think of the Mirror Universe, they think of The Original Series and the episode "Mirror, Mirror." And while it's true that the Enterprise's mission to...
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The Orb 29: The Dreamer and the Dream
Greatest Sisko Episodes.From "Emissary" to "What You Leave Behind," Deep Space 9's commanding officer had many wonderful character moments. In this episode of The Orb hosts Christopher Jones and...
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The Orb 30: Trying to Control the Game
Sacrifice of Angels Commentary.What appeared to be the culmination of The Dominion War proved to simply be one of several turning points in the conflict. “Sacrifice of Angels,” the culmination of a...
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The Orb 31: Rocking the Face Paint
Aliens of Deep Space Nine.As the gateway to the Gamma Quadrant—or the Alpha Quadrant depending on where you normally hang your hat—DS9 saw countless alien races walk down its dimly-lit corridors. Some...
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The Orb 32: A Nausicaan Musical
Undeveloped Stories.With Deep Space Nine's complex story arcs and extensive cast of characters it was difficult for the writers to explore every story idea they wanted. Many concepts were left on the...
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The Orb 33: Techniques of Neutralization
Waltz.Sisko and Dukat have one of the most dynamic relationships of any hero/enemy combination in Star Trek. It transcends even the obvious Starfleet-Cardassian conflict and extends into the spiritual...
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The Orb 34: The Bats of Love to Hang By
Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places Commentary.Love is in the air aboard Deep Space 9, only it isn't between the people you might expect. Quark has eyes for his Klingon ex, Jadzia has eyes for...
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The Orb 35: The Most Awkward Make Out Scene Ever
Lwaxana Troi on DS9.During Deep Space Nine's first season, the writers attempted to woo fans of TNG by bringing familiar faces aboard. Picard appeared in "Emissary" while Miles and Keiko joined as...
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The Orb 36: The Two-Aspirin Show
Time Travel and Alternate Realities.Like all Star Trek series, Deep Space Nine has its fair share of time travel stories. Some, like “Visionary” are your standard trips through time. Others, like “Past...
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