Comments on: Retro Review: Emissary

By: Allenric

Allenric — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:58:00 +0000

For me, ST:NG rarely lived up to Gene’s “Cowboys In Space” description. Now DS9 was more in line with this then any of the other series before or after besides the classic series. DS9 wasn’t neat and tidy. There was conflict, things seldom worked as anticipated (station systems and gear) nor did we always see the tide closing comments of “After hours of repair, all is well and sanitary again.” This made DS9 more enjoyable. The old west as conflict, supply shortages and encounters with individuals that would just as easily attack you for what you had then try to open dialog. Gene was as far as I’m aware in on the concept work for Deep Space Nine prior to his death. And if he had lived to see it run its course, I’m sure that he would have loved this vision of the future as much as the rest. Even more so I think because it fit his desire to show not only an bright future for humanity, but the growth of humans as a species.

By: T'Play Well

T'Play Well — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:27:00 +0000

“…, if Jake’s role isn’t quite clear,”

Heh? I thought he represent us, the viewer; as a child looking at the unfamiliar, complex and uncertain future. He grows to become an artisan, a writer – having nothing to do with the political militarism aspects of Star Trek DS9.

A Sisko’s son he has experienced the loss of his mother, who should be very bitter against war, alien races and Star Fleet. He is amazing not.
He is at the very beginning of the story and remains at the very end – seeing another loss – his father – and appears in the last shot with Kira and the DS9. In the ending to be left alone to face the future.

I’d argue differently. Jake is central to the whole story of DS9.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:27:00 +0000

You can’t have bias in your own review. It’s your personal opinion, reflecting your personal views and preferences and look on life.

If the writer is consistently disappointing to you, I suggest you shouldn’t read the reviews.

By: T'Play Well

T'Play Well — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:03:00 +0000

I wish the writer stop going on about women in these reviews. They are mostly irrelevant to the story lines in most of Trek, and it really smacks of personal bias.
Most of the stories within Trek have both men and women in lead roles, and decision making. (as with race and ability.) Other than TOS or the animated series, there are no issues here.

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:23:00 +0000

Michelle is right, DS9 is simply an amazing show. I spent the past summer watching the whole show from start to finish and it was epic. The characters, acting, and writing are the best of all the series. The characters are real and have strengths and faults and demons. And the message is a Trek message, that good triumphs over evil, that freedom beats tyrany, and that people can forgive and find redemption.

By: byrd85land

byrd85land — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:47:00 +0000

Although my favorite series is TOS, I’ve always felt that the Dominion War arch of seasons 6 & 7 is the best that Star Trek ever produced. The entire Federation on the brink of being swept away, with no way to stop it?! And yet they find a way. Hard to top that in any series, Star Trek or otherwise.

By: Tndavis_05

Tndavis_05 — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 01:00:00 +0000

No mention of Wolf 359?

By: ldude

ldude — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:23:00 +0000

DS9 is without a doubt my favorite Trek show. Thank you for reminding me why. Yeah, not everything worked perfectly (“Let he who is without sin”), but all of the characters were eventually very well developed. It’s particularly fascinating to watch Sisko’s 7-year transformation from a somewhat whiny recent widower to the truly wise and formidable Emissary of the Prophets.

By: David

David — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 15:48:00 +0000

DS9 is my favorite Trek series. I would like to get all 7 seasons on DVD at some point. “Some fans believe that DS9 is too dark to fit in with Gene Roddenberry’s hopeful vision of the future.” I never understood why people think this. Personally I think it makes it more real by showing conflicts. Also I never thought it was that dark.

By: Mike DeLaney

Mike DeLaney — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:17:00 +0000

Well, you don’t really HAVE to sit through the reviews. I mean, this isn’t compulsory reading, is it? She likes DS9. She’s apt to give it more slack. Isn’t it all the better that we now, at least, have a comments section to add our opinions to the mix? If you don’t like an aspect of an episode, or disagree with the reviewer, engage in a nice, healthy debate. Trek debates are fun when handled among adults who are willing to discuss the material. Your comment presumes a lot about upcoming reviews, and I’ve seen no “coming events” from this reviewer… so let’s just have fun! The reviewer is the reviewer. She’s not going to pretend to hate the show and then somehow review it. As the reviews come, since you’re forced to read them, comment then and we can all have a good talk about the strengths and weaknesses. Trek can handle it.