A great episode that dives into the fallout of post war stresses and the real world impact that they cause. The Cardassians are one of the truly great star trek antagonist races and we get a nice little glimpse of what is to come in this episode.
I loved the ending scene between Maxwell and O'Brien. Miles didn't even have to say anything or use force to talk down Maxwell. It was a great unspoken moment that you would expect to happen from two soldiers who served together.
I don't know why Miles O'Brien went from Tactical to the guy who pushes the transporter knob up ---- Maybe he knocked out a guy? Maybe he just didn't want a stressful job after the events that took place on cetlik 3? Maybe he just really likes that cool transport sound?
It was a great dilemma for Picard ----- Maxwell was right but Picard had to weigh the consequences of searching the Cardassian supply freighter versus strengthening a fragile peace. Fits in with Picard's diplomacy trait and after Maxwell killed 650 Cardassians, I suppose there was no other choice at this point.
Not Gul Dukat is great. He is in the top tier of trek guest star actors. I always liked the Cardassian makeup/design but I am glad they treated this as a first draft and worked out the kinks.
I am wondering if this episode could have been done without Maxwell killing 650 people? I just couldn't feel sympathy for the man after that, despite the actor giving a wonderful performance. Well, that's the cycle of death that war causes and probably the point being made by the show.
I loved the ending scene between Maxwell and O'Brien. Miles didn't even have to say anything or use force to talk down Maxwell. It was a great unspoken moment that you would expect to happen from two soldiers who served together.
I don't know why Miles O'Brien went from Tactical to the guy who pushes the transporter knob up ---- Maybe he knocked out a guy? Maybe he just didn't want a stressful job after the events that took place on cetlik 3? Maybe he just really likes that cool transport sound?
It was a great dilemma for Picard ----- Maxwell was right but Picard had to weigh the consequences of searching the Cardassian supply freighter versus strengthening a fragile peace. Fits in with Picard's diplomacy trait and after Maxwell killed 650 Cardassians, I suppose there was no other choice at this point.
Not Gul Dukat is great. He is in the top tier of trek guest star actors. I always liked the Cardassian makeup/design but I am glad they treated this as a first draft and worked out the kinks.
I am wondering if this episode could have been done without Maxwell killing 650 people? I just couldn't feel sympathy for the man after that, despite the actor giving a wonderful performance. Well, that's the cycle of death that war causes and probably the point being made by the show.