Deep Space 9-Episode 32: The Dogs of War: Setting the Stage in Deep Space Nine

In this season, they take a deep dive into their favorite episodes of Deep Space 9. In this exploration Tom and Megan are joined by Star Trek maven, Alex Murphy, (Murphy) from Montreal, who is a local historian, cinema and tv fan with a love for weird foreign films, all things horror, and obscure media. He has been watching Trek since he was a tiny punk, and it’s been a lifelong love. In this episode, the team concludes an exploration to the introduction to a new character for DS9’s final season. Today they review the episode The Dogs of War. In this episode, the hosts discuss the penultimate episode of 'Star Trek: Deep Space Nine' before the series finale. They express mixed feelings about the episode's placement and its role in setting up the final events. Notable topics include the resolution of various character arcs, like Rom's ascension, Odo's realizations about the Federation's actions, and Kira's role in motivating Cardassian rebels. They also cover lighter moments such as the humorous bar transaction involving Rom and Quark, and the surprise news of Sisko and Cassidy's baby. The conversations also delve into the technological predictions made by the 'Star Trek' series and the ethical discussions that make the franchise distinct. The hosts touch on themes of civil rebellion and military strategies as orchestrated by characters like Damar and Garrick. Finally, there's an anticipation for the upcoming two-part series finale. Key Highlights · Episode of Convenience? · Cisco and Cassidy's Baby Surprise · Rom's Rise and the New Pope · The New Defiant · Kira, DeMar, and Garrick's Revolution · Looking Ahead to the Finale Resources Megan Dougherty LinkedIn One Stone Creative Twitter Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn