Well, it makes sense for the prophets/wormhole aliens to have a major impact on the season and that is certainly the case here.
I am in the minority that believes DS9 is best when it was mostly episodic. I like the episodes that concentrate on a story with one character or a conflict/dilemma with an outside source.
We get plenty of plot of this one. Dukat is transporting a space devil to pacify the prophets, The Allies are going on the offensive, Jadzia dies, Sisko returns home. All of it is effectively produced but at the end of the day I just don't feel like I have got a trek dopamine hit. This is the problem with serialization ----- The thrill ride has diminishing returns upon additional viewings --- at least for me.
S6 Overall:
I am in the minority that believes DS9 is best when it was mostly episodic. I like the episodes that concentrate on a story with one character or a conflict/dilemma with an outside source.
We get plenty of plot of this one. Dukat is transporting a space devil to pacify the prophets, The Allies are going on the offensive, Jadzia dies, Sisko returns home. All of it is effectively produced but at the end of the day I just don't feel like I have got a trek dopamine hit. This is the problem with serialization ----- The thrill ride has diminishing returns upon additional viewings --- at least for me.
S6 Overall:
- I have to report that overall this season scored an average review of 6.76 out of 10. That makes this the 2nd lowest score for all the 90's trek up to this point. This season started out strong but hit some turbulence for me around episode 21. I had two 9/10 episodes and a bunch of 7's peppered throughout so despite the low score average I clearly enjoyed the majority of the season.
- I have no standout actors for this season. DS9 does not have a Shatner/Stewart/Nimoy that just owns every scene they are in. I have no scene or moments that I can point to and comment on how amazing I think it was.
- Far beyond the stars would be my favorite episode of the season. Social commentary, space mystery, suspense, great performances by the cast, pitch perfect setting and custom design, music that elevates the material --- Just great all around.