“Second Sight” 30th-anniversary reflections

On the anniversary of the Battle of Wolf 359, Benjamin Sisko finds himself surprised that such an important date could almost slip by. Four years have passed since he lost his wife, and life without her is becoming routine. That may be why he is open to the possibility of a relationship with someone else when he encounters a beautiful woman on the Promenade. But smiles give way to puzzlement when the woman keeps disappearing. And when she turns out to be the wife of a visiting scientist, things get really awkward.

In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Second Sight,”how the episode humanizes Sisko, casting saves a forgettable story, and more.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

Time Heals All Wounds (00:02:42)

Story Origins (00:06:29)

Station (and Life) Matters (00:10:14)

Humanizing Sisko (00:14:41)

Reassessing Bashir (00:21:16)

The Lady in Red (00:23:34)

Saving a Forgettable Episode (00:26:47)

The SF Premise (00:32:34)

GENESIS!!! (00:35:00)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:41:04)

Closing (00:44:15)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

“Necessary Evil” 30th-anniversary reflections

When someone attempts to kill Quark, Odo starts down a path that leads him to reopen a five-year-old murder investigation. Dating back to the days of Terok Nor, that mystery centered on a familiar face: Kira Nerys. After seeing her as a prime suspect in the killing of a shop owner named Vaatrik, Odo ultimately dismissed her involvement—in part to protect her from Gul Dukat—but never quite let go of the unsolved case. The presence of Vaatrik's widow aboard DS9 alongside the attack on Quark, together with the discovery of a list of eight Bajoran names, sets Odo into full Columbo mode. And what he ultimately uncovers may change how he sees Kira forever.

In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Necessary Evil,”how the story brings the history of the station to life, what it says about the Kira–Odo relationship, and more.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

Firsthand Occupation (00:02:38)

Full Columbo Mode (00:08:00)

Cardassian Arrogance (00:12:40)

Things Past (00:15:80)

What Makes Odo Tick (00:18:57)

One Must Always Choose a Side (00:21:28)

The Cut Scene (00:26:21)

The Early Odo-Kira Relationship (00:31:18)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:43:54)

Closing (00:46:08)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

“Rules of Acquisition” 30th-anniversary reflections

Word is there’s profit o’ plenty in the Gamma Quadrant, and the Grand Nagus wants a piece of it. And who better to send as chief negotiator than Quark? But never forget the 48th Rule of Acquisition: “The bigger the smile, the sharper the knife.” Quark’s new waiter, Pel, thinks Zek is setting him up to take the blame if a deal for the totally reasonable ask of 100,000 vats of tulaberry wine falls through. Thankfully for Quark, he won’t be alone at the table, because Pel turns out to be more than a waiter. He’s a skilled entrepreneur. And a she. Despite their combined negotiating prowess, Quark and Pel return without the wine. But they aren’t entirely empty-handed. They have the memory of an awkward kiss and information about some group called The Dominion.

In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss “Rules of Acquisition,”what the story says about identity, how it sets up The Dominion, and how DS9 makes the Ferengi matter.

Chapters

Intro (00:00:00)

Making the Ferengi Matter (00:03:31)

Finding Common Ground (00:10:33)

Hiding Your Identity (00:15:45)

Originally a TNG Story (00:21:26)

A Rom Regression? (00:25:38)

Dominion Breadcrumbs (00:27:54)

Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:43:54)

Closing (00:46:08)

Hosts

C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production

C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)