Grace and Kennedy talk about the compassion and enduring appeal of Captain, love interest, and baseball fan Kasidy Yates. Hosts: Grace and Kennedy Editor: Andi
Episode 218: Kasidy Yates – Not all Captains Wear Pips
The Crew •
Tag: DS9
Kira Nerys and Tekeny Ghemor: Found Family
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Star Trek might be considered a franchise built on found family as every crew seems to form deep bonds after serving together, but it is the found family between Tekeny Ghemor and Kira Nerys on Deep Space Nine that means…
Book Review: Revenant (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine) by Alex White
Regina Peters •
From the Publisher: An all-new novel based on the landmark TV series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine from the acclaimed author of A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe! Jadzia Dax has been a friend to Etom Prit,…
Nog’s Legacy
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Deep Space Nine premiered thirty years ago. Although it divided fans as it was very different from prior Trek, the evolution of the Ferengi from semi-feral aliens to a species that was meant to satirically reflect the audience is widely…
The Hetero-fication of Garak
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Star Trek has often been ground breaking, whether that meant having an ethnically diverse cast, promoting peaceful protest, advocating birth control, or discussing many other taboo subjects. Yet one area where Trek noticeably lagged behind for decades was in its…
5 Star Trek Storylines That Deserve Follow-Ups
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Star Trek may have started out as stand alone episodes, as most TV series of the era were, then followed the trend of serialized storytelling, but Trek also calls back to previous series, whether by expanding on hinted at stories…
Episode 206: For the Winn
The Crew •
Vedek, Kai, First Minister, and tool of the Pah-Wraiths. The crew takes a look at Winn Adami – her character, her faith, her ambition, her relationship with The Sisko, and the indelible mark she made on Deep Space Nine. Walk…
Remembering Louise Fletcher and the Importance of Kai Winn
Lillyan Ratcliffe •
Louise Fletcher’s recent passing means another Trek great is gone. This is especially striking because she held the distinction of playing one of the most notable female villains in Star Trek and one who was almost more hated than the…