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08-24-2022, 06:53 PM
https://www.looper.com/978411/the-most-underrated-episodes-of-star-trek-deep-space-nine/
BY ADAM LEVINE/AUG. 24, 2022 11:33 AM EDT
Often thought of as the step-child of "Star Trek," the spin-off series "Deep Space Nine" was sandwiched between the more successful "The Next Generation" and the more talked-about "Voyager." However, over the years, audiences have rediscovered the greatness of "DS9" thanks to streaming. Many people are now appreciating it for its dark moral tales, serialized story, and complex characters.
"Deep Space Nine" boasts a unique cast of characters that are a vast departure from the upstanding Starfleet officers previously seen on the Enterprise. A disillusioned commander, a 700-year-old symbiont, a former freedom fighter, and a conniving bartender all roam the space station. This grittier series contains some of the best episodes "Star Trek" has ever seen (https://www.looper.com/947531/star-treks-best-and-worst-episodes-ranked/), including the heartbreaking family tale "The Visitor," and the political thriller "In the Pale Moonlight."
There are dozens more episodes that deserve their due, ones that are all too often overlooked in "best of" lists. We're here to shine a spotlight on these underrated gems.
BY ADAM LEVINE/AUG. 24, 2022 11:33 AM EDT
Often thought of as the step-child of "Star Trek," the spin-off series "Deep Space Nine" was sandwiched between the more successful "The Next Generation" and the more talked-about "Voyager." However, over the years, audiences have rediscovered the greatness of "DS9" thanks to streaming. Many people are now appreciating it for its dark moral tales, serialized story, and complex characters.
"Deep Space Nine" boasts a unique cast of characters that are a vast departure from the upstanding Starfleet officers previously seen on the Enterprise. A disillusioned commander, a 700-year-old symbiont, a former freedom fighter, and a conniving bartender all roam the space station. This grittier series contains some of the best episodes "Star Trek" has ever seen (https://www.looper.com/947531/star-treks-best-and-worst-episodes-ranked/), including the heartbreaking family tale "The Visitor," and the political thriller "In the Pale Moonlight."
There are dozens more episodes that deserve their due, ones that are all too often overlooked in "best of" lists. We're here to shine a spotlight on these underrated gems.