… that was Hertzler?

… that was Hertzler?

Shakaar was at least directed better; he's moderately more interesting to watch act than Bareil was.

Shakaar was at least directed better; he's moderately more interesting to watch act than Bareil was.

Something interesting about Quark, which this episode and a few others in this season (such as Destiny) have showcased is that he has an astounding array of coping mechanisms in place to deal with, and hide, the fact that he isn't a very good Ferengi.

Something interesting about Quark, which this episode and a few others in this season (such as Destiny) have showcased is that he has an astounding array of coping mechanisms in place to deal with, and hide, the fact that he isn't a very good Ferengi.

That's true in this specific instance, but the point that Odo has fascist tendencies in general is more or less true.

That's true in this specific instance, but the point that Odo has fascist tendencies in general is more or less true.

Don't these people remember being kids themselves?

Don't these people remember being kids themselves?

the Maquis are problematic in a lot of ways. I get that they wanted there to be a degree of sympathy to them, and there is, because living under Cardassian rule must be shitty, but their politics basically boil down to "waaaaaaaaaaah, the Federation wasn't willing to continue a costly war to the bitter, bloody end…

the Maquis are problematic in a lot of ways. I get that they wanted there to be a degree of sympathy to them, and there is, because living under Cardassian rule must be shitty, but their politics basically boil down to "waaaaaaaaaaah, the Federation wasn't willing to continue a costly war to the bitter, bloody end…

It's focusing an entire two parter around a recurring character.

It's focusing an entire two parter around a recurring character.

How so?

How so?

God, I'm bothered by the ease and comfort with which these people disobey direct orders from Starfleet

God, I'm bothered by the ease and comfort with which these people disobey direct orders from Starfleet

Trek never really gets into it, but there are a number of potential in-universe ways around this.

Trek never really gets into it, but there are a number of potential in-universe ways around this.