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Terry Farwell- takes us on a tour of deep space nine
I thought this was very good, they showed the model of Deep Space Nine. They explained a little about how they did the sound effects, for instance, how they put in the laser beam effect after they fire a phaser. It was very interesting how they explained how they made Odo's shapeshifting scene's look real. and each of the actors explained a little about their parts, but I was surprised that avery brooks did not make an appearance on this video. Terry did a very good job on this tour. ... Read more

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Exploring the Gamma Quadrant, Jadzia Dax (Terry Farrell) encounters a planet where none had existed moments before. That planet, Meridian, shifts between dimensions, appearing in our time and space for short spells every 60 years. Upon investigating, Dax falls in love with one of Meridian's inhabitants, Deral (Brett Cullen), setting up a big problem as the clock ticks down to another, imminent dimensional shift. Basically a star-crossed romance from the get-go, "Meridian" doesn't have a lot of mystery to it. But it does have the considerable charm of Terry Farrell, whose Jadzia was always a woman for all seasons onDS9: gorgeous, funny, tough, lusty, a tomboy, a lover, a surrogate sister. Not surprisingly, this character-driven story, with a higher quotient of emotion than usual, was directed by Jonathan Frakes, Riker on The Next Generation and heir to directorial duties on Star Trek feature films. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Getting soapy in space again
Episode title: Meridian

Teleplay by: Mark Gehred O'Connell

Story by: Hilary Bader & Evan Carlos Somers

Directed by: Jonathan Frakes

"Meridian" is one of those low-budget-romantic-TV-movie-turned-into-star-trek kind of episodes. We have a plot about a planet that shifts between dimencions, being 60 years at a time in a foreign dimencion and a couple of days in our own.

The crew of the Defiant just happen to stumble upon it just as it makes it's once-in-sixty-years shift to our universe, and Jazia Dax just happens to fall suddenly in lovewith one of the natives.

We also get a sub plot concerning a rich businesmann visiting DS9 and ending up lusting after Major Kira and ordering a sex programme from Quark featuring our good Major.

Even Jonathan Frakes's competent directing or Terry Farrel's talented performance can't do much for this episode, wich is all about a weak plot combined with old fascioned storytelling.

Yes, a bad episode as DS9 rips off "Brigadoon"
Yes, it is hard not to think of "Brigadoon" when the Defiant discovers the planet Meridian, which phases into the "real" universe every couple of decades. Only during this period of time, which gets shorter each time, can the inhabitants of Meridian age and reproduce. Sisko and crew try to help the planet stabilize and eventually they figure out something that just might possibly work. However, matters are further complicated when Jadziah Dax falls in love with Deral, one of the Meridians, and decides she will stay with him when the planet phases again.

Actually, if this DS9 episode had been a musical that might have been an improvement. Just think of Deral, Sisko and O'Brien dancing around and singing something along the lines of "Go Home with Jadziah Dax." The Dominion is supposed to coming pouring through the wormhole at any moment and Dax is going to leave her friends to die because of a relationship she has established with some new guy in a few days. Can you imagine Curzon doing this? "Meridian" makes "Brigadoon" look like a documentary. This is one of those rare DS9 episodes where the sub-plot, involving a guy named Tiron who gets shot down by Kira and gets Quark to put together a holo-program involving the Major, is more interesting and earns the episode a third star. Oh, well. They cannot all be good, you have to expect bad episodes every once in a while.

BRIGADOON! In space! Just throw 'em in the brig!
Horrible, horrible, and horrible. A cheap rip-off of an arguably bad musical, the cast stretches absolutely no acting muscles in the dull tale of a mythical planet that appears every X-many years for absolutely no reason. The romantic subplot is EXTREMELY difficult to accept, especially given that it surrounds the station's science officer! Avoid at all costs.

Now that was just terrible!
This episode was a complete flounder. The plot was horrid as was the writing. The dialog made me sick, litarally. This was by far the worst Dax episode. (Except for Rejoined, maybe) ... Read more

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Always intent on tackling big themes in unique ways, the various StarTrek series have covered the subject of death, from suicide to terminalillness to euthanasia, a number of times over the years. "Life Support"continues that bold tradition with a challenging story about dying andmedical ethics. A radiation accident brings Vedek Bareil (Philip Anglim),Bajoran leader and lover of Major Kira (Nana Visitor), to the brink of deathon the eve of important negotiations with the Cardassians. Aware of hiscondition but determined to see a historic treaty struck, Bareil pleads withDr. Bashir (Alexander Singer) to keep him alive and conscious so he can coachthe less diplomatic Kai Winn (Louise Fletcher) through the difficult talks.Bashir, who would rather place Bareil in indefinite stasis while seeking acure, reluctantly yields but then protests as Kai Winn and Kira plead forgreater and grimmer interventions to stave off the inevitable.

The strong butflawed script by Ronald D. Moore tries to lighten things up with a trivial,secondary story line about a conflict between Jake Sisko (Chiroc Lofton) andNog (Aron Eisenberg), as if the main action is nothing but a turn-off. Infact, Bareil's tragedy is presented with painful honesty about the wisdom andmorality of sustaining a life that might reasonably be called something lessthan human. The crossfire of altruistic and selfish interest between sundrycharacters makes for compelling drama, and the final scene of parting betweenthe living and dying is quite moving. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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A major step for the series, a minor one for the writers
Episode title: Life Support

Teleplay by: Ronald D. Moore

Story by: Christian Ford & Roger Soffer

Directed by: Reza Badiyi

After jumping apparently aimlessly around, the third season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine finally returns to the series' roots with an episode centered around the rebuilding of Bajor, and the forming of peace with it's longtime opressor, Cardassia.

The story is executed poorly, making the whole step of forming a peace between Bajor and Cardassia an insignificant one, not a tide-turning political event it, with all sence, should be.

In the episode, Commander Sisko finds out about the previously mentioned negotiations as a Bajoran ship carrying the negotiators (our old friends Kai Winn and Vedek Bareil) gets into trouble near the station.

Bareil dies for the injuries he aquires, but Doctor Bashir is able to bring him back alive by ridiculously fantastic methods. Soon it is discovered however, that the good condition of Bareil is only temporary and his body starts falling apart due to the use of a highly unstable medication that only prolongs his life.

So begins the overly simplitic and unprofound conflict between Winn, Kira and Bashir, as the only person able to fully conduct the negotiations refuses stasis as his internal organs shut down one by one.

The ultimate loss of credibility occurs when the other half of Bareils' brain is replaced by a mechanical positronic matrix.

The subject of the episode had lots of potential to it, but the way the issues were treated was probably one of the worst ways imaginable.

Nevertheless, the episode did lead to something, but the progress seemed forced, as the whole episode seemed to have been written as an oblication to the series, fullfilled lazily by the way of a naivé and badly constructed plot. This feeling wasn't eraticated one bid by a horrible subplot about Jake's first date, wich was taken straight from a teenage soap opera.

It truly is a shame that an episode changing the direction of the series so noticably had to be so bad.

Vedek Bareil becomes more machine than man
For those of us who have always wondered how far medical science can go in the 24th-Century, "Life Support" provides a chilling answer. Vedek Bareil is fatally injured in an accident and Dr. Bashir uses extraordinary means to bring him back to life. Bareil, along with Kai Winn, was engaged in secret negotiations on a peace treaty between Bajor and the Cardassians. The negotiations are moved to DS9 so that Bareil, whose role has become pivotal, can continue to participate. However, Bashir's repair work has already damaged Bareil's circulatory system and while their is a drug that will allow him to continue, it can do further damage. Bareil insists on assuming the risk at what proves to be a ghastly cost.

I have long believed that just because medical science can do something does not mean that it should be done. In other words, life should not be preserved at all costs; there is a line that has to be drawn. In "Life Support" circumstances are contrived which means that line has to be crossed, several times, with horrific results. Of course the episode also serves to underscore one last time the decency of Bareil in contrast to the vainglorious machinations of Kai Winn. Although I thoroughly detest the character, I have to admire the DS9 writers for keeping her around to cause trouble all those years. Kira has to carry the emotional burden of this episode, caught between her love for Bareil and her patriotism as a Bajoran. It simply does not pay to fall in love with a character on Star Trek.

Uneven, at best
The story of Bareil's gradual slipping away, coupled with a political backstory, is shoddily handled throughout, leaving the end result nothing more than an episode wherein it might appear that a great cameo actor asked to written out of the Trek continuity. While Nana Visitor's performance is outstanding, it's not enough to lift this single-hanky story out of the doldrums to stand with integrity alongside the far superior TNG's THE INNER LIGHT, TOS's CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER, or DS9's THE VISITOR. Close, but no cigar. ... Read more

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Did Sherlock Holmes survive his apparent demise at the hands of Professor Moriarty in The Final Problem? Clearly so, as his resurrection three years later in this story is a dramatic and happy event--though it causes his old friend Dr. Watson (Edward Hardwicke) to faint at the sight of him.Jeremy Brett is outstanding as the famed sleuth, whose return from what Sherlockians call the Great Hiatus is challenged by one of Moriarty's most murderous lieutenants (Patrick Allen), already a killer on the run in London. The action is swift and exciting, and the colorful reentrance of Holmes into the life of Dr. Watson is a highly memorable event. With Rosalie Williams in a more extensive part than usual as the wonderful Mrs.Hudson, Holmes's Baker Street landlady. --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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We are so glad to have you back, Mr. Holmes
While it is wonderful to have Sherlock Holmes back among the living, the real star in this video is the introduction of Edward Hardwicke as Watson. He is so comfortable and bemused as the teller of Holmes adventures that you believe him to be Watson. The screenplay is a bit uneven at points. It's almost as if the short story was unnaturally stretched to fill the time slot. But despite all that, Jeremy Brett is in top form as he keeps Holmes barely one step ahead of Moriarty's thugs and the infamous air guns.

Sherlock Holmes is back!!
When Conan Doyle wrote the "Final Problem" it was supposed to be his last chronicle as he was tired of the character. But through public pressure he brought back the first Consulting Detective. In this adventure we find out that Sherlock Holmes didn't die with his "evil counterpart" but had to stay in hiding in order to evade Dr Moraity's accomplices. When the story starts, years has gone bye since the "death" of Mr Holmes and a crime gets the attention of Holmes old cohort, Dr Watson. A murderer is afoot, and nobody knows who he is and why he kills. You can guess who comes a calling. The scene where Sherlock reveals himself alive to Dr Watson is right out of the book and brought off in great fation. This is an exellent sequel to the "Final Problem" where Sherlock Holmes retakes his place in London as it's most famous Detective and ties off any loose leed left in the earlier story. As per usual Granada Television rendition of this story is visually astonishing in the period details and scenes and Mr Brett depiction of Holmes is right out of the book. If you saw "Final Problem" this a must see. If you haven't, get both

We love it
With Sherlock Holmes dead at the Reichenbach Falls, Watson returns to his daily life. But, three years later, when Holmes suddenly appears in his examining room Watson receives the shock of his life. But, it's not time for happy reunions; Holmes is on the track of a major villain, and he is in need of his able assistant. Once again, the game is afoot!

Every once in a while, an actor comes along who not only plays the role of Sherlock Holmes, but actually redefines the role. In 1984, veteran actor Jeremy Brett (1933-95) actually did it yet again! This fifty-minute episode, the Empty House, was episode one of the third season, and originally aired on July 9, 1986. (By the way, if you like Jeremy Brett, you can see him in an entirely different role in My Fair Lady (1964) as Freddie Eynsford-Hill!)

I loved this tape and think that any fan of Sherlock Holmes, or just plain fan of mysteries, will love it, too. My family and I highly recommend it to you!

Excellent DVD
These two stories may not be as involved as some contemporary mysteries involving modern forensics, but Holmes' use of rational deduction and the forensics of his time (late 19th Century) is grand. If you are a true mystery fan, this is the place to begin--and return to again. Conan Doyle was a superb story teller.

The first story involves Holmes reappearance following his reported death at the hand of his arch enemy. Conan Doyle "killed" his dectective because he was tired of writing Holmes serials for the newspaper, but Holmes fans were so outraged and heartbroken the author was forced to resurrect him.

This volume marks Holmes "return" following the notorious "fall" in the Alps only to find himself pursued by a crony of his dead arch enemy (Professor Moriarity). The second tale involves the death of the owner of the Abbey Grange--who did it? Was it his Australian wife, her nanny, or the three villans the wife says hit her and tied her to a chair. Holmes is back in fine form and the "game's afoot" he tells Watson. The film includes the live depiction of illustrations from the Sherlock Holmes books we read as kids.

The DVD version of these two Sherlock Holmes tales is excellent. I love the reenactment of past times where every detail is faithfully depicted down to the steam from the locomotive engines and being able to see the detail with clarity is a pleasure.

Jeremy Brett is Sherlock Holmes
I am once again transfixed on my television and I have gleefully tossed out all my home tapes of the PBS series - they were horrible quality. What can I say...like a kid in a candy store..which episode do I watch next...were all life's problems so easy to deal with... I have most all of the old B&W ones in various 'collections' but...to me...there has been no Holmes like Mr. Brett. I would definitely recommend any and all of these episodes to EVERYONE!! A true 'must see'. Superb! I have them all up to date as far as I know but I am hoping for more releases. ... Read more

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This ambitious two-part adventure opens Deep Space Nine's fourth season with a major station shake-up, drafting Worf (Michael Dorn) from Star Trek: The Next Generation and pitting the Federation against their allies, the Klingons. The warrior race has their own plan to protect the quadrant from the threat of the Dominion on the other side of the worm hole, which involves "glorious battle" that will break the precarious peace the Federation has maintained. In many ways, it redefines the show in a rougher mode and puts the station in a more volatile situation. The Federation's clash with the Klingons breaks a 20-year peace and forces Worf into the most difficult decision of his life. Sisko's newly shaved pate adds to his battle-hardened authority and Worf's rigid adherence to military protocol adds some much-needed tensions back into the station. It's the most exciting show to date, a sharply written, action-packed episode climaxing with a spectacular battle that moves from outer space to the inner corridors of the station. Once again, the insidious hand of the Dominion lurks in the shadows, adding yet another paranoid dimension to one of the best stories of the series. --Sean Axmaker ... Read more

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Worf joins DS9 as the Klingons go after the Cardassians
Sisko has been spending the day chasing Odo in a simulated attack on DS9 by a Changeling and wants to have a nice quiet dinner with Kasidy Yates when a Klingon fleet shows up requesting shore leave. The Klingons claim they are there to help defend the sector from attack by the Dominion, but Sisko has his doubts. To help him with the tense situation, Sisko gets Lt. Commander Worf on a special assignment. Worf soon discovers that Chancellor Gowron believes the Dominion is behind the Cardassian civilian government gaining control from the Central Command. The Klingons therefore intend to conquer Cardassia as the minions of the Dominion and it is up to Sisko and crew to stop them.

The fact this two-part episode is where Worf joins the crew of DS9 is reason enough to recommend "The Way of the Warrior." But the involvement of Klingon politics into on-going Cardassian and Dominion story lines is equally impressive, especially since it also justifies Worf's involvement in the series. The only thing that bothers me is that here we are at the beginning of the show's fourth season and we are STILL waiting for the Dominion invasion that was first threatened at the end of season two. The Founders sure are taking their time, don't you think? But then if Gowron is so paranoid that he thinks overthrowing the military government of Cardassia is motivated by Dominion intrigue rather than democratic spirit, maybe the Founders know what they are doing. Okay, I am also bothered by Worf walking away from Deanna, but that really has nothing to do with DS9.

DS9's Second Wind
Like the original series Where No Man Has Gone Before,The Way of The Warrior is DS9'second wind.Not only is Worf added to the cast(and later to marry and lose Jadzia Dax),but the course of the show about a run down station turns into the most exciting Star Trek series ever.Way of the Warrior sets off a chain of events that alters the show.Relations between the Klingons and the Federation erode(as the result of festering paranoia from the Dominion).The action scenes are the best of any series especially the Defiant's rescue of Gul Dukat's ship from the Klingons and the attack on the station.The most amazing introduction in this episode is that of "Capt."Benjamin Sisko.Whereas the beginning,he was a dour caretaker of a rundown station.But after the introduction of the Dominion,given a warship of his own(the Defiant),and a new look(a goatee and a shaven head),he becomes a truly passionate and heroic leader among the ranks of Kirk and Picard.Althought very underrated among the other skippers,Sisko would lead DS9 through victory throughout the Klingon conflict(which will turn around when Cardassia and the Dominion join forces)his role as the Bajoran Emissary,and the final battle in the impending Dominion War.Although the series ended in 1999(and sorely missed by Trekker Niners)Deep Space Nine still resonates and The Way Of The Warrior was that first step in what made it so great.

Finally!! Some good old-fashioned Klingon Nastiness!!
Although I am more of an Original Series Star Trek fan, I have to admit that this is one of the best DS9 episodes if not THE best. I loved the space battles and I was thrilled when the Klingons broke the peace treaty with the Federation! (Even if it wasn't for the reason I would have wished!) I always hated Worf AND Gowron!! They don't strike me as being true to their Klingon roots! Unlike TRUE Klingons, both Worf And Gowron are sniveling cowards who would rather negotiate than fight!! Original Series Klingon characters like Commander Kruge and General Chang would turn them both into mince meat!! Every story has to have its villians and the Cardassians and the Dominion just don't play that role sufficiently.
When I first saw this episode, I thought, "Finally the Klingons are showing their True Colours!" I thought The Klingons would start ravaging and plundering the Galaxy again, like they did in The Original Series and the first six movies! I never got used to the Idea that The Klingons made a lasting peace with The Federation! As A "First Generation" Trekker, I just keep visualising the Klingons as BAD!! I wanted to see Klingons out conquering and destroying again and I was disappointed with the direction the series took after this episode! Most Trekkies who disagree with my view are only trying to sound "politically correct"! I even heard some fans stopped watching DS9 after this episode and refused to watch it again until The Federation and Klingon Empire "kissed and made up". More politically correct nitpicking!!
All in all, "The Way Of The Warrior" does perfectly well on its own. It's impact was reduced only by the plot twists of subsequent episodes. The shows producers obviously caved in to the politically correct whining of the tree-hugging faction of trekkies. But this episode ,for a time,stood as a valiant effort on the part of the producers to stand up to all that nonsense. Too bad they couldn't keep it up! That day WAS a good day to die!!

One of DS9's more entertaining episodes.
The Way of the Warrior was a 90-minute episode that introduced Worf (Michael Dorn) from The Next Generation to Deep Space Nine. For that alone, it feels pretty gimmicky. The rest of the story focuses on growing hostilities between the Federation and the Klingons, which culminates to what it is, quite simply, one of the best battle scenes in Trek history. The space battle is massive and epic, and the Klingon parties that board DS9 lead to thrilling phaser fights and exciting, very well-choreographed hand-to-hand combat. This battle scene alone makes the episode stand out from the rest of the pack.

Big Screen Production from Trek'sThird Child
DS9 started its fourth season in a big way with a two-hour episode heralding the addition of fan favorite Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn). "The Way of the Warrior" can stand up well against the bigger-budgeted theatrical offerings in the franchise. It features state-of-the art effects, an enthralling storyline, wonderful performances from all cast members, and a rousing Dennis McCarthy score.

Speaking of acting, no one other than Dorn can don the Klingon makeup. He embodies the character's ongoing inner struggle between his allegiances to the Federation and his Klingon roots. Other noteworthy acting accolades go to Andrew Robinson, as the enigmatic "Garek", Marc Alamo as "Gul Dukat" and the eye-popping, scene-stealing Robert O'Reilly as "Gowron".

The show, like its predecessor, "Star Trek: the Next Generation", began to "feel its wings" during the third season and would maintain its level of excellence for the remainder of its seven-year run.

"Warrior" is one of the highlights of that time. ... Read more

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The very first Sherlock Holmes short story (following the detective's introduction in the novels A Study in Scarlet and The Sign of the Four) was also the first Granada Television production in the long-running Holmes series featuring Jeremy Brett's definitive performance as the famous sleuth. No deerstalker cap, cape, curved meerschaum pipe, or Rathbone mannerisms for this Holmes: Brett's portrayal went straight to the heart of the character Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created, with all the manic-depressive, coldly clinical, drug-dependent, and unnervingly focused brilliance intact. Just as on-the-money is David Burke's Dr. John Watson, who is hardly the loyal puppy of widespread assumption but rather a dedicated ally and determined chronicler of the publicity-wary Holmes. A Scandal in Bohemia, ironically, is one of the few instances of Holmes being bested by an equally intelligent adversary--an actress by the name of Irene Adler (Gayle Hunnicutt), who has threatened to reveal damaging evidence of her own affair with the King of Bohemia (Wolf Kahler), a ridiculous pseudonym invented by Watson to protect the real royal personage in trouble. It's Holmes to the rescue, going undercover in disguise to take away the blackmailer's trump, though it's he whose head will ultimately be turned by the extraordinary Irene. The cast is wonderful (meet Rosalie Williams as Baker Street housekeeper Mrs. Hudson), and the drama is great fun. (For a contemporary movie reinvention of this story, check out the 1998 feature Zero Effect, starring Bill Pullman as a whacked-out variation on Holmes, Ben Stiller as his long-suffering Watson, and Kim Dickens as an updated Irene.) --Tom Keogh ... Read more

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Enough to Make Merchant/Ivory Jealous
The entire Granada series is nothing short of superb. This first entry is a shining example of what kind of magic you can create when you "do it right." Faithful to the story and period, it boasts a top-notch cast. Let there be no mistake: The late Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes. Having seen and enjoyed Rathbone, Richardson, Cushing, Lee, John Wood, et. al., those performances all wither against Brett's. He has captured the essense of the world's greatest amatuer consulting detective perfectly. It will be a long time (if ever) that his work will be surpassed. "Scandal" is worth every cent to any lover of Holmes and mysteries. Just the physical change that Holmes (and Brett) creates between his persona, the "handyman" and the vicar are staggering! Pop it into your VCR, light your pipe, and whisk yourself straight back into Victorian England and the wonderful world of Mr. Sherlock Holmes!

Super
Although it later declined into sentimentality and melodramatic excess, Jeremy Brett's interpretation of Sherlock Holmes was a revelation back in the '80s. This might be the best of his Granada series (tied with "The Speckled Band"). It's a solid, extremely well-acted version of the first and maybe greatest Sherlock Holmes short story -- crisp, witty, and entirely wonderful.

A Good Start
This is pretty much the perfect story for someone to butcher Holmes' character in so you know you're dealing with competent people when they can get this one right and not have Holmes get too emotionally involved with Irene Adler. In addition to being faithful to Arthur Conan Doyle's story, this episode features some of Brett's finest acting. Gayle Hunnicutt is also wonderful as "the woman" and, of course, David Burke is always wonderful as Dr. Watson. I would highly recommend this episode.

A little boring, but entertaining
This is a great Jeremy Brett where a woman outsmarts Sherlock Holmes! It's very funny infact this is one of the first Jeremy Brett's and it is great!

The first and best of the Granada series
One of the few people who ever out-smarted Sherlock Holmes just happened to be a woman. That is why "A Scandal in Bohemia" works so well. Unless you are familiar with one of the most well-known and well-speculated Holmes stories, the ending will come as a surprise to you. I have not seen all the Granada episodes of Sherlock Holmes, but their first entry comes out of the gates at warp-speed. Highly recommend this to anyone. ... Read more

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The Dominion attack DS9 and the great war is on in earnest
The long awaited Dominion attack on Deep Space Nine and the outbreak of outright war makes Episode 124, "Call to Arms" (Written by Ira Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe, June 16, 1997) the cliffhanger that ends Season Five and sets up the story act that will dominant the start of the next season. All the little diverting story lines regarding Quark's comic escapades and the like are now forgotten as the war begins in earnest. It begins with Starfleet ordering Sisko to stop further Dominion reinforcements from reaching Cardassia, so the captain decides to mine the entrance to the wormhole. O'Brien, Dax, and Rom come up with a plan to use self-replicating mines; the catch is that the entire minefield has to be laid out before it can be activated, which means that if the enemy learns of what they are doing, they will attack before DS9 is ready. Then, Weyoun (Jeffrey Coombs), the Dominion representative arrives to warn that if Sisko does not remover the mines, the Dominion will take over the station.

It took a long time to get to this point, but now things are starting to move quickly. Sisko endorses the non-aggression pact the Dominion proposed to Bajor, hoping to keep the planet out of the coming war, and the last thing he does before having the station evacuated of non-combatants is to marry Rom and Leeta. Then the Jem'Haddar attack in force and the battle for DS9 begins. Now, on the one hand I have problems with the idea that the station can be defended against a Jem'Haddar fleet, but on the other I was happy to see that both Sisko and Starfleet have a few surprises up their sleeves. Still, "Call to Arms" does represent the grim situation that Sisko and his crew face at the start of the war. Everything that happens here sets up the next season, so this is an important DS9 episode, though not a classic.

Dominion is taking back Deep Space Nine.
"Call to Arms" starts a seven-part episode, which I call "The Dominion War."

Synopsis:

As another convoy of Jem'Hadar ships emerges from the wormhole toward Cardassia, Sisko and his officers face the grim realization that the Dominion is taking over the Alpha Quadrant.

When Starfleet Command notifies Sisko that he must stop further Dominion reinforcements from reaching Cardassia, he decides to mine the entrance to the wormhole â€" a move that will likely lead to war.

Dax, Rom, and O'Brien hatch a plan to fill the wormhole entrance with self-replicating mines, but the entire minefield must be in place before it can be activated. This means the plan is likely to be detected, and the U.S.S. Defiant attacked, before the minefield is ready. When Sisko reveals that Starfleet cannot send reinforcements, the crew realizes the station may be lost. Shortly after Dax and O'Brien set off to deploy the minefield, Weyoun, the Dominion representative, arrives with a warning that they will take over the station unless Sisko removes the mines.

Refusing to back down, Sisko alerts the crew to the Dominion's impending attack. He asks General Martok to patrol the border and informs Kira he will endorse the non-aggression pact the Dominion proposed to Bajor, hopefully ensuring the planet's survival. After hurriedly marrying Rom and Leeta, Sisko is notified by Martok that the Dominion force should arrive within the hour.

The station is evacuated while Sisko, his officers, and a few others remain behind. As the battle begins, they fight the Jem'Hadar from the station while Martok and his troops protect the U.S.S. Defiant, allowing Dax and O'Brien time to finish the minefield. With the Dominion continuing to bear down, Sisko orders all remaining Starfleet personnel to evacuate.

Sisko addresses Kira, Odo, Quark, Rom, Morn, and the few others who will remain behind, promising to fight until he can return to the station. He also reveals that while they were keeping the Dominion occupied, the rest of the Federation fleet was destroying Dominion shipyards in Cardassian space. Preparing for a rendezvous with a Federation task force and a final battle with the Dominion, Sisko joins his crew and departs in the U.S.S. Defiant. Unfortunately, he must leave without Jake, who secretly arranged to remain behind and report on the imminent events. Back on Deep Space Nine, Kira, Odo, and their remaining comrades disable the station before surrendering their home for the past five years, to Gul Dukat and Weyoun.

One of the best episodes.
Call to Arms is one of the best episodes of DS9. Whether its The Dominion taking over the station, Rom and Leeta getting married, or the biggest double talk I've ever witnessed on TV between Sisko and Weyoun, this is a must have episode. ... Read more

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"Rules of Engagement" is quite possibly the most unusual Klingon episode ever made. Most Klingon shows involve Glorious Battles and Great Fights--or at the very least hand-to-hand combat--and have leather-clad warriors of both genders joyously snarling at each other. (All Klingon shows are about Honor.) "Rules of Engagement" takes place almost entirely in a judge advocate general's courtroom and plays by Federation rules.

Ron Canada is the very definition of suave as Ch'Pok, Klingon Advocate and ninja-at-law. Michael Dorn (Worf) and Avery Brooks (Sisko) valiantly try not to look silly in Starfleet dress uniforms. (They don't succeed. Nobody ever does.) And Deborah Strang is logically above it all as the Vulcan Judge Advocate. Chief gets his day in the Captain's Chair (sort of). Quark goes on about dabo girls and messes with the inquiry's mind. Curzon Dax is called upon to testify as an expert witness; it doesn't even matter that he's dead. This surreal episode was made by film buffs and it shows. Watch for truly creative camera work during flashbacks. In the end, however, "Rules of Engagement" is definitely and ultimately Klingon. It's about what goes into the making of an honorable person. --Kayla Rigney ... Read more

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The trial of Commander Worf, or, A Few Good Klingons
The Klingon Empire wants Worf to stand trial for murder and "Rules of Engagement" deals with the extradition hearing that follows. Worf was captaining the Defiant when it escorted a Cardassian relief convoy that was attacked by two Klingon warships. When a third vessel started to uncloak, Worf opened fire and destroyed a transport ship carrying civilians (Klingon civilians, no less). Interestingly enough, Worf is charged with "knowingly" destroying the civilian transport, which is rather hard to do since it was decloaking at the time, but what the heck. "Rules of Engagement" is a slightly below-average episode of DS9 in which the performances are all fine, but the storyline does not hold together if you look at it too closely, especially from the Klingon point-of-view. The episode does underscore the lovely animosity between the Klingons and the Cardassians, who really do not like being enemies of the same enemy, the Dominion.

One of DS9's Finest Hours
Sure, Deep Space 9 was not your typical Trek series, it played around with the traditional format and was innovative with its structure, such as in this episode through the use of Worf's trial. Though this episode is not part of the larger story, it is emblematic of the series' willingness to throw the traditional Trek structure in its head. This innovation might be seen as a failing by some, but they simply may not have the necessary attention span to keep up with a story for longer than sixty minutes. All others, please feel free to buy this video and enjoy it along with the rest of this excellent series. You'll be able to watch it and enjoy it again and again. This is one of the series' many fine hours, including the finale.

"That is one unlucky ship!"
During Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's the fourth season the show had found it's niche utilizing various arcs(Dominion Paranoia, Klingon Wars, ect.) to focus on the characters intensely. This episode focuses on Worf and Sisko in an engaging, thoughtful, and humorous courtroom drama. It's filmed uniquely; as a delightfully hammy Klingon prosecutor asks Worf's camrades questions about the incident, we see what happened through them. This episode has the best scenes between Sisko and Worf. In the end when Worf is found innocent of the charges for firing on a ship, Sisko gives him one hell of a lecture which reveals a lot about Sisko's honorable character.

The Best
This is perhaps the best DS9 episode of the series. (Not counting any two - parters, or extended story lines.) In this episode we get a feel of how the war is going and also a glimpse into the difficulties of command. I currently serve in the military and I know how often it is hard to make those life and death decisions in a heart beat. I belive this episode gives you great insight into the characters of Worf, Sisko, and O'Brien and also Worf and O'Brien's relationship. Overall a great episode and it was directed by LeVar Burton.

Worf is on trial!
The war between the Federation and Kligon Empire is claiming more casualties, one of them a freighter carrying Klingon civilians, any attack on these such transport low-risk vessels is prohibited, and so the Rules of Engagement explores what is right and wrong in war and ultimately how Worf is framed for the murder of several dozen innocent Kligon's.

Worf gave the order to fire on the frieghter and thus must face trial. An hit-and-miss episode that is like so many Star Trek court stories that have gone before it... the good guy is always innocent. ... Read more

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The "Ghosts" of La Forge and Ro try to save the Enterprise
"The Next Phase" always strikes me as a cross between "Tom Sawyer," "The Odd Couple," and "Ghost." La Forge and Ro Laren disappear when beaming back from a Romulan ship they were helping to repair. Everyone thinks they are dead, but the Romulans had been working on a cloaking device that puts people out of phase instead of rendering them invisible. Consequently, like Tom Sawyer the two Starfleet officers get to witness their own funeral. Like Patrick Swayze they are unable to communicate with their friends. But since La Forge was the one who most vocally objected to the Bajoran joining the crew of the Enterprise ("Ensign Ro," Episode 103) there is a Felix and Oscar in the great beyond aspect to the episode as well. Some of the best moments in the episode are as the two of them argue over whether or not they are dead and what they are supposed to do if that is indeed the case. However, there are more important concerns as the Romulans become convinced the Enterprise is going to figure out about the cloaking device and they send over their own phased crew members to blow up the ship. La Forge and Ro become aware of the plot but are unable to communicate with Picard or the others.

This is an above average episode, with the interplay between Michelle Forbes and LaVar Burton (it is so nice to see somebody really get under Geordi's skin and who gives better than she gets) overcoming the gaping holes in the whole being out of phase idea (they walk through walls but not through floors). But if you are not willing to engage in the willing suspension of disbelief by now when watching Star Trek, I just ain't never going to happen. The scientific nonsense is there to set up the character confrontations and developments. In that regard "The Next Phase" does signal a larger acceptance of Ensign Ro by the Enterprise crew, since the natural inclination is to focus on the good points of someone when you think they are dead.

One of thier best
One of the great strengths of TNG was it's cast, and two of the best (Michelle Forbes, Levar Burton) dominate in a well-paced story. Ensign Ro and Geordi LaForge find themselves slightly out of phase with the rest of the universe, and they employ heroic efforts to get back in time to keep the Enterprise from disaster. Sounds like your basic potboiler, but the complications and humorous twists make for solid entertainment, with a genuine cliffhanger ending. ... Read more

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The Enterprise is visited by a historian from the future
The Star Trek universe has seen its fair share of time traveling and in "A Matter of Time" the Enterprise encounters a visitor from the future. Rasmussen claims to be a historian from three hundred years in the future who has come back in time to study the Enterprise at a crucial moment. Picard has doubts about Rasmussen's story, but permits him to come aboard. When the Enterprise helps a young planet along by removing the giant dust cloud that is blocking its sunlight, Rasmussen applauds their historic efforts (to the bewilderment of the crew) and plans to quickly take his leave now that the big moment has passed and everybody did just want the history books said they did. However, Picard suspects Rasmussen of having stolen a number of items from the ship. Is Rasmussen a historian just procuring artifacts for his museum in the future or is there something else going on?

Rasmussen is not a particularly engaging rogue and there are enough holes in his story that it is only by the miracle of contrivance that he is allowed such free reign aboard the Enterprise. Then again, whatever doubts they have about Rasmussen the crew is pretty sure that is a real time machine in that cargo bay. "A Matter of Time" is a slightly below average episode that would have benefited from Rasmussen being a more compelling or more mysterious character. Final Note: once the secret is revealed you have to conclude that this guy is a real idiot; if Spock had trouble trying to find a way to read his tricorder when stuck in the past on Earth in the Great Depression (see the classic "The City on the Edge of Forever" episode written by Harlan Ellison), then what chance does this clown have of doing anything even half as complicated? An interesting story dragged down by a buffoonish character. This one could have easily been a lot better. ... Read more

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Political intrigue among the stars!
Guest star James Sloyan is riveting as the "defector" in the episode's title. Almost like a companion piece to "Deep Space Nine's 'Duet'", the show is an exercise in the politics and machinations of war.

Like the best "Treks," this one mixes science fiction with biting social commentary. This third season offering was one of the best.

Nothing is as simple as it seems in "The Defector"
When we saw the face of the first Romulan, memorably played by Mark Lenard, there was a strong element of quiet nobility associated with the character. Often on the original Star Trek the Romulans were reduced to a standard stereotype, the "Chinese" to the "Soviet" Klingons at odds with the Federation. But there are times when that initial nobility comes back, and there is no better example of this than "The Defector." This is one of the best Next Generation episodes because it is about "people" and not specific effects.

Responding to a distress call from a Romulan scout ship, the Enterprise beams aboard an apparent Romulan defector named Setal. He claims that he is a simply low-ranking officer who has learned the Romulans have created a hidden base on Nelvana Three as a prelude to taking over the Neutral Zone. Of course, Worf is suspicious, with good reason. "Setal" is really Admiral Jarok, who made his reputation in engagements against the Federation. Should Picard belief Jarok's story and investigate Nelvna Three, thereby violating the treaty between the Romulans and the Federation? Is he a true defector or are there plans within plans within plans? Enjoy playing along with Picard in this episode as he tries to determine the truth. Another classic Star Trek character study well worth the viewing.

The best episode
The Defector is the best Episode of Star Trek in my book. I like how the writers of Star Trek are telling us that every culture has its flaws. The Federation has the little worm things (conspiracy), the klingons have civil wars (Redemption), the Ferengi have Moogie, the Cardassians have the dominion, and the Romulans have defectors.

Besides seeing the mighty Romulan Empire become more realistic, I like the events that show the inner workings of Starfleet. Suddenly, the Enterprise is far enough away that recordings have to be sent, and conversations happen over days, not minutes. The Enterprise can now make deals with alien races on its own, and the Starfleet Intelligence Network begins to show promise (section 31? Maybe). But if you want one that will keep you thinking, look at this one.

Complex character portrait in an action show
Classic STAR TREK's two (hard to believe, but that's all there were) episodes depicting Romulans were very much one-man shows: Mark Lenard as the very noble Romulan in BALANCE OF TERROR and Joanne Linville as the passionate Romulan commander in THE ENTERPRISE INCIDENT.

THE DEFECTOR is Admiral Alidar Jarok, strategist, war hero, butcher, and traitor -- depending on your point of view. But what of Jarok's point of view?

Skillfully introduced by Picard's and Data's evocation of "a little touch of Harry in the night" from HENRY V, Jarok shows that the "king's cause" -- or that of the Romulan Star Empire is one thing, but the cause of his own conscience is more powerful yet.

Skillfully played, the character takes us from one reversal to the other, one step behind the ENTERPRISE's crew, which is often angry, often contemptuous at the first defector in Romulan history. Curiously, the one who is most compassionate to him is Data.

Jarok knows what he can expect, what he has sacrified, and what his people will do to him. But he has done it for love of his baby daughter, and the scene in which he explains this to Picard puts, for once, the intrepid Captain firmly in the wrong.

Picard closes the show with what one hopes is a promise that can be kept.

An excellent episode
This episode is one of the best that TNG has ever made. It has lots of action, above average special effects and great acting. It has a real surprise twist at the end, too! Fans of TNG or star trek in general shouldn't hesitate to buy this truly stellar episode! ... Read more

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When Captain Picard seeks some much needed recreation in theEnterprise's newly revamped holodeck, he decides to take a fantasyvacation as his favorite fictional private eye, Dixon Hill, a hard-boiled,trench-coated defender of WWII-era San Francisco. Picard's thrilling account ofthe computer-generated verisimilitude persuades a few shipmates to join him: Commander Data, Dr. Crusher, and some guy you've never heard of. Guess who gets shot when the holodeck malfunctions and its artificial creations turn very real and very deadly? The cast plays up to the genial humor of the witty story, and guest star Lawrence Tierney is a hoot as a Sidney Greenstreet-type villain philosophically intrigued by the notion that he doesn't truly exist. All that's missing is the playfulness that could have sent this over the top. Like many Next Generation episodes made before the show found its own voice and tone with the introduction of the Borg, "The Big Goodbye" suffers in comparison with the original Trek. One looks back fondly to Kirk and Spock's similar brush with '30s-style gangsters ("A Piece of the Action"), which had a goofy, go-for-broke sense of the situation's absurdity which this show lacks. And for allPicard's going on about the stunning reality of the simulated San Francisco,this is a disappointingly set-bound episode, cramped and confined when it mostneeds to break out of its story and breathe freely. --Bruce Reid ... Read more

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Holodeck malfunction, overused but works here
The Enterprise is on route to make contact with the Jarada, an insect-like species who demand a ritual greeting from the captain of the ship. It is a very difficult greeting for humans to pronounce and the Jarada are very exacting in their expectations. A single mispronounced syllable could have interplanetary consequences. Captain Picard has been practicing the greeting, but it is starting to wear on him. Since it will be several hours until contact is made, he decides to engage in a diversion in the holodeck. He will assume the role of the fictional private detective Dixon Hill and Dr. Crusher, Data and crewman Whalen accompany him.
However, a scan of the Enterprise causes the holodeck to malfunction, they are unable to disengage the program, they cannot exit and all safety protocols are turned off. Some gangsters arrive to settle a score with Hill and Whalen is seriously injured. Furthermore, the time of the rendezvous is approaching and Captain Picard cannot deliver the greeting from the holodeck. Wesley finally manages to open the exit and Picard and his group are able to leave the holodeck in the nick of time.
What makes this episode work are the characters they interact with in the holodeck. In many ways they are self-aware and the title of the episode is derived from the conversation that Picard has with a fabricated police officer. The officer asks what will happen to him when the program terminates and Picard is forced to answer that he doesn't know. Hence, from the perspective of the officer, their parting is the big goodbye. The gangsters are also excellent characters, especially the leader. Even though he is on the verge of having Picard's party killed, he demonstrates that he is more than a thug. He insists on good manners and his dialog with Picard is excellent.
In general, I do not like the episodes based on a holodeck malfunction. In my opinion, that plot device was far too overused in the series. Any technology used on the Enterprise that prone to malfunction would not be used on the Enterprise. What I found most difficult to believe is that there was no priority override to the holodeck. There would be a switch or button that would immediately disengage the holodeck, no matter what it was doing. However, the story was so well done that I override my usual objections and give the episode four stars.

"I spell knife with an 'n' but then I never could spell."
The holodeck premise has led to the creation of many horrendous Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager episodes. It has brought about so much misery and confusion to loyal Trek viewers that it is easy to forget that there actually have been quality holodeck episodes. "The Big Goodbye" is one of them.

The Enterprise-D is traveling to quadrant Korona IV which is home to the Jarada. In order to get on their good side, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) has been asked by the alien race to deliver a precise greeting that cannot deviate in any way from its specifications. To ease his stress, the captain visits the holodeck along with Data (Brent Spiner), Doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden), and ship historian Whalen (David Selsburg). The group participates in an adventure set in twentieth-century San Francisco but a malfunction occurs which traps them in the holodeck with the safety features deactivated. A race against time ensues to save the lives of the trapped crewmembers and to free Captain Picard in time for his meeting with the Jarada.

Yes, Wesley once again helps to save the day but let's concentrate on the more positive aspects of this episode, shall we? The Star Trek franchise has always been at its best when it explored profound ideas. In keeping with this approach, the holodeck has been a wonderful device to comment upon the nature of reality and our perceptions of it. When it is utilized correctly as a storytelling tool, it has posed some intriguing questions about who we really are and what exactly is this world that we occupy. This was the first Star Trek: The Next Generation episode that hinted at the better things yet to come in later seasons. It is not as smooth or polished as later entries but it still holds up rather well when measured against the other noteworthy episodes in the series. And who knew that the job of Enterprise-D historian could be so hazardous?

Another fave of mine...
Another one of my favorite episodes. It's sooo funny to see the modern-day Jean-Luc, Beverly, and Data dressed in 1940's gear. I laughed out loud (and still do today) when Beverly has trouble walking in the narrow "women's" shoes (Beverly has rather wide, short feet) and nearly trips coming into the holodeck and keeps touching the curly wig she has on over her straight red hair. I think she was really embarrassed. It was hysterical when someone passed her gum and she winds up swallowing it whole with a noisy GULP; that was a timeless scene! There's also a touching scene where Picard meets Beverly in the police lobby and Beverly softly asks if he's having a good time. Jean-Luc says how glad he is that she came and Beverly blushes a bright red; that scene shows Beverly's shyness in an endearing way. Things get scary when the holodeck malfunctions and the safety feature fails, then one of the gang members threatens Beverly taunting her archiac sexist words. The scenery was real and gave a feel of that era of impending war, tough times and the backwards living of people back then. I could see that the crew was taken slightly aback by the ignorance and primitiveness of characters in Dixon Hill's time. Especially sensitive Beverly was shocked by the rampant violence and callous disregard for humanity of that time.

Too underrated...
This highly underrated first season episode of TNG is actually the best of the holodeck episodes. Looking for a break in the goings-on of the Federation, Captain Picard seeks refuge in the guise of Detective Dixon Hill. In the meantime, the crew is preparing for peace talks with the hostile Jerada. When the ship is scanned by the Jeradan flagship, Picard, Data, Dr. Crusher, and Expendable Crewman #13h are trapped in the holodeck and the safety has been turned off, making fake bullets real! The suspense mounts up to the creative ending. All of the guest stars do very well and provide a neat contrast with 1930s literature and 24th century universe. It's a great, fun episode with Trek lore perfectly in tact.

'The Next Generation' Strikes Gold! - More To Follow!
I was originally quite skeptical about Paramount producing a new Trek television series along with many others. My dubious instinct proved to be prophetic as ST:TNG began it's network run. I found the first several episodes were hardly worth sitting through and I was ready to write the series off. But show's like "The Battle" and "Hide And Q" kept me coming back the next week and hoping for more excellence. "The Big Goodbye" is the episode that singlehandedly won my allegiance as a fan.

Though the holodeck would be returned to for several more 'star-turns' in other shows, this one remains my favorite. This parody of the film noir classic "The Maltese Falcon" is expertly written and faultlessly performed. The Enterprise crew members reactions to the holodeck characters are played mostly for laughs and therefore to great effect. "The Big Goodbye" also features one of Next Generation's finest ensemble supporting casts. Harvey Jason, as Felix Leach, is an absolute riot as a poor man's Peter Lorre; Lawrence Tierney, doubling for Sydney Greenstreet, is commanding as the proper but nefarious Cyrus Redblock - his best role in years prior to being in "Reservoir Dogs"; cult film star Dick Miller appears as a newstand vendor; William Boyett, who appeared in several episodes of television's "Dragnet, shows up as a brow-beating police detective.

Tracy Torme, who scripted this Peabody Award winning episode, created a totally unique and ingenious plot by having Enterprise crew members get trapped in the past without even leaving the ship. The Star Trek production team also does a marvelous job of creating the effect of the holodeck as well the attention to period detail. Arguably the best episode from the inaugural TNG season but most certainly the best looking one. ... Read more

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Worf finally comes to terms with Alexander's future
Worf takes Alexander to a Klingon outpost so the boy can observe their cultural heritage up close and personal. However, that night three assassins attack them. They survive in part because of the actions of K'Mtar, an adviser to the House of Mogh. When K'Mtar shows Worf that the knife of the assassin bears the symbol of the House of Duras. While the Enterprise begins looking for the Duras sisters, K'Mtar tries to inspire Alexander to become a warrior. But, as always, the boy resists the idea. However, when confronted with the evidence the Duras sisters not only deny they were involved in the assassination plot, they point out that the knife bears not only the symbol of the House of Duras, but the mark of Lursa's son. The twist is that Lursa only recently became pregnant. That would mean the knife produced by K'Mtar, comes from the future...

After several less than stellar stories involving Worf's Klingon heritage and his problems raising Alexander, "Firstborn" gets down to the basics. At long last, Worf, the only Klingon in Starfleet, recognizes the uniqueness of his son and finally grants him the right to follow his own destiny, no matter what the cost (apparently Alexander wants to a diplomatic peace-maker). Given all the time it has taken for this obvious idea to get through Worf's thick skull (it has all those bony ridges), this was a nice payoff to resolving that particular sub-plot. It was also nice to see an episode that makes subtle but appropriate use of time travel. An excellent final STNG "Klingon" episode. ... Read more

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Ferengi comedy at its best
If you find the Ferengi funny, especially Quark, then you'll love this episode. Quark, who knows humans as an intelligent and formidable species in his time, is amazed to meet the humans of the 1940s. He's amazed at their niavety and apparent stupidity (compared to humans of the 22nd Century), and, in classic Ferengi style, he immediately tries to take advantage of them for a profit. This episode attempts no moral theme or philisphical statement about anything or anyone; it's not dramatic. It's for pure fun and entertainment, and I thought it was great!

A bad attempt at comedy
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine gives it's weakest performance in a long time after five relatively insightful episodes from the fourth season of the show.

"Little Green Men" begins with Nog leaving to the starfleet academy. Amazingly enough, Quark's cousin Gayla just happens to give Quark a ship for the purpose of Nog's transport...

Quark, Rom and Nog start the joyrney towards Earth. The trip leads to a weird accident in Earth's orbit that leads to a crash that -as a consequence of a freak technobabble phenomenon- carries the ship into the past. More specifically to the town of Roswell, where the U.S. military finds it.

Ring a bell?

The story of "Little Green Men" comes from Toni Marberry and Jack Trevino and the teleplay from the main writer's od DS9: Ire Steven Behr & Robert Hewitt Wolfe.

Behr and Wolfe's dialogue combined to James L. Conway's directing are the only things that save this episode from being the absolute worst trek has to offer. It comes near, though. One of the first rules of modern sci-fi is: forget Roswell; nothing good will ever come from it.

This applys to comical sci-fi more accurately than to any other kind.

"Little Green Men" is probably meant to be a comical episode, but it's more like a torture for star trek viewers in it's unintellectually boring way of telling it's "humorous" story. An idiotic premise, horrible additional characters and lousy story structure quarantee an episode that really should be non-canon.

Little Green Dollars and Greedy Ferengi
AWESOME EPISODE ! Quark, Rom, and Nog get tossed back into time ( United States ) ! If you love Ferengi episodes then here is another one that is sure to rub your lobes ! 5 STARS !!

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Uproarious Ferengi
Armin Shimerman's, Aron Eisenberg's, and Max Grodenchik's talents are showcased in this Ferengi episode; my favorite of all the Ferengi shows. The three Ferengis (Quark, Nog, and Rom) are thrown back in time to 1947 Earth as a result of a sabotaged shuttle. Rom and Nog think of ways to get home while Quark thinks of ways to take over Earth. The problem is they are held prisoners of the military who think they are invading martians. Quark continually tries to manipulative the military and convince Rom and Nog that their taking over Earth is in the Ferengis best interest. However, Quark doesn't realize that there was a stowaway on board his shuttle and this stowaway is determined to get back to DS9 and their own time.

This show gives a hilarious twist to the Roswell, New Mexico, UFO story. If you're a fan of the Ferengi, as I am, this is a must see episode!

Explains Roswell perfectly!
I absolutely loved this episode. Normally I find Quark detestable-and generally I feel the same way about all ferengi-but this episode was perfect. It was actually believable. Can't you just see Quark going back in time and causing the Roswell incident? I love how Odo shows up and gets them all out of the mess they are in. I didn't expect Odo to be there at all. It was a surprising episode that was funny and well done. A nice change from all the 'Dominion Wars' and constant political struggles. ... Read more

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Awesome!
I first saw this remake of "Carrie" on channel 10 TV, and I loved it. Angela Bettis is outstanding as Carrie White and gives a great performance. The whole movie is awesome, and very scary. I also have seen the original "Carrie" with Sissy Spacek, but in my opinion, I think this version of Carrie is better than the original, and is more faithful to the book. If you're a Stephen King fan or a horror movie fan, I highly recommend this movie. I also wish this was realeased in the movies :)

Problematic Remake Of A 1976 Horror Masterpiece
Like a good number of remakes of classic movies, especially in the horror genre, the 2002 NBC-TV remaking of CARRIE is a problematic film. The basic allure of Stephen King's first novel, which touches on religious fanaticism, high school fascism, and telekinesis, is as relevant now as it was in 1976, when Brian DePalma's film was released. Even a good premise, however, can be derailed by mediocre execution, as was the case in the TV remake of THE SHINING or in the 1999 "sequel" THE RAGE: CARRIE 2.

Angela Bettis does a good enough job as the tormented Carrie White. Given that she has some pretty big shoes to fill, namely those of Sissy Spacek who had received an Oscar nod for the role in 1976, I think Bettis does better than most. Patricia Clarkson is fair as the unglued Margaret White, although her low-key insanity still might make one pine for Piper Laurie's extremist performance in the first film.

But for me, what undid this film were not only the many politically correct cosmetic changes to the identities of her torturing classmates (the Sue Snell character is African-American here), but the fact that the bucket of blood scene is poorly done. When it's poured on Bettis, it just looks like what it is--red syrup. In the original, when the blood hits Spacek, it slams into her like a tidal wave (thanks to DePalma's slow motion), creating such an emotional impact that caused that film to transcend the mere boundaries of horror.

The CARRIE remake is thus forever in the shadow of the original, even as Bettis' performance stands on its own. It is an okay film, even for TV; but for a true combination of horror and drama, the 1976 original is still the one to watch.

Sorry but this was not a good show
Well it was something that made her bleed

A Treat For Fans of The Original King Novel
Though I enjoyed the original film that was made by Brian DePalma, who I always felt was a modern-day Hitchcock. I really enjoyed this new movie about Carrie. Movies have been remade since their invention. And why not? I like watching how other directors handle the source material. This new take on the novel was very good and very close to the novel except for the more upbeat ending--which I appreciated because the ending of the book always bothered me. The direction and camera work in the new Carrie is refreshing, real, and very atmospheric. The hazy light in study hall, the greenness of the institutional lights in the interview room, the shadows and light in Carrie's house, the surreal use of blue-screen backgrounds all contribute to make this film play like an odd bad dream. Angela Bettis was remarkable in her portrayal of Carrie. Many folks complained that the other characters were played all wrong--well, that is wrong! And you would know that if you read the novel. Far more improved on the original was the relationship between Chris and Billy. The acting in this movie is excellent and the young cast is very talented. Being a miniseries, there was more time to flesh out characters and actually do the some of the scenes that DePalma wanted to do back in the 70's but couldn't do to time constrants and hasseling from the studio. I bought this DVD and I have it next to the DePalma movie on the shelf. My only complaint is that there were no extra features other than ads for upcoming movies. I even liked the music.

Remember, This is an adaptation of the original novel
This is in response to some of the previous reviews for this film. One should realize that this is an adaptation of Stephen King's original novel. It is not a remake of Brian de Palma's 1976 movie. If you read the novel and then compare with this telefilm you will find that it is one of the most faithful transfers from book to film. Just wanted to wake some people. Also, Angela Bettis's performance doesn't surpass Sissy Spacek's but it isn't any less in my humble opinion, kudos to her portrayal of Carrie and to the rest of the cast and crew. A truly accurate portrayal of high school life. ... Read more