Crossover
- Episode aired May 15, 1994
- TV-PG
- 46m
Kira and Bashir find themselves in an alternate universe.Kira and Bashir find themselves in an alternate universe.Kira and Bashir find themselves in an alternate universe.
- Doctor Julian Bashir
- (as Siddig El Fadil)
- Jake Sisko
- (credit only)
- Telok
- (as John Cothran Jr.)
- Human
- (as Jack R. Orend)
- Terran slave
- (uncredited)
- Star Fleet Crew Member
- (uncredited)
- Terran slave
- (uncredited)
- Klingon Patrol Guard
- (uncredited)
- Terran Marauder
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaMirror Odo's uniform sports a belt and turtle neck, which Rene Auberjonois liked so much that he began using it in his regular series Odo uniform as well, starting in Season 3.
- GoofsThe alternate universe Quark addressed Kira as 'Major', but Kira never mentioned her rank to Quark nor is it shown how he learned this.
- Quotes
Intendant Kira: And you... O'Brien, you... tinkerer and putterer and... fixer of broken things - you've been the perfect theta for years. What could possibly've gotten into you? What were you thinking?
Smiley O'Brien: Do you want an answer, Intendant?
Intendant Kira: Yes.
Smiley O'Brien: [referring to Bashir] This man... this man... is a doctor where he comes from. And there's an O'Brien there just like me. Except he's some kind of... high up Chief of Operations. And they're Terrans. Can you believe that? Maybe it's a fairy tale he made up, but... it started me thinking, how... how each of us might've turned out, if history had been just a little different. I wanted him to take me with him. Because, whatever it's like where he's from, it's got to be better than this. There's got to be something better than this.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Through the Looking Glass (1995)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy
This is a good episode with enjoyable character moments.
The return to the mirror universe had been a long time coming when this episode was released, and though unoriginal, the plot is quite engaging. Essentially it is the same premise as 'Mirror Mirror', but we have a bit more background information relating to the mirror universe and similarly interesting alternate takes on characters.
There is quite a bit of exposition dialogue, which is fine, but if you are a fan of the hopeful ending of the original series episode you might end up feeling a bit depressed after this one. On the other hand, this does provide an ongoing narrative for DS9 and other Trek shows to expand upon.
Nana Visitor is the star of the show, as she throws herself into a double role of two Kiras. Her performance has divided opinions, but there is no denying she is entertaining and engaging on a number of levels. The main point is that she feels a different character to prime Kira, mainly due to the overt sexuality, and this works well for the character-driven aspects story.
Alexander Siddig, Colm Meaney, Avery Brooks and Armin Shimerman all have good material and give solid performances. I particularly like what the writers do with the mirror Quark. Andrew Robinson and Rene Auberjonois do well with the material they have, but the writing feels a bit one-note for their characters.
Visually, it appears that much effort went into changing the look of the station to make it feel different. The cinematography, lighting, sets, costumes and general art design is excellent.
- snoozejonc
- Mar 26, 2022
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