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By: Matthew Goff That is why Deep Space Nine should be made into a movie.
By: Tanya Avakian I loved the original, and enjoyed Next Generation to a point - I always
By: GITrekker Two thing I feel made STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE stand out above any prior or subsequent Star Trek series: #1 -- The realization that Gene Roddenberry's view of a perfect, peaceful
universe, while a charming thought,
By: Daniel Stacey Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. For seven years I had the pleasure of watching
By: Jay Sprout DS9 kept me coming back every week because it was an ongoing story. It
By: Brian Wolters My wife and I just finished our second viewing of the DS9 series over the past few months. The final episode was very emotional, more than I remembered. The final scene of seeing Kira and Jake in the a window of the station and then it pulling back to where you cannot see it anymore left a lasting impression on us. We were just very emotional about that scene. In fact, I couldn't sleep much last night. It is like we will never see them or the station again. Sure, we have a life but we feel that Deep Space Nine was one of the best TV shows, EVER. And I think a lot that has to be due to the writing and the excellent acting of the show. Just wanted to let you know...we hope to see the station again in the future.
By: Scott Zacharau There truly was never a better Sci-fi show then DS9. The stories were So well written and intertwined to events from previous seasons that I was often shocked at how two seemingly unrelated episodes/events could come together several seasons later. Also the fact that all beings (human and non) could be anything other then good made the world much more real than anything that was done on TNG. I was concerned that not being on a ship that can move to a story would be a bad thing before the show started but the way the story setup was created by having a new area of space available to bring the story to them was wonderful and often surprising. The war between the different societies was very well done and on the strength of the characters created and acted out the end of the show was a very sad event in the fact that I had no more to look forward to. Characters like Garak, Martok, Nerys and Dax were a joy to watch as they evolved over time. Sisko was also one of the best captains ever and the Defiant truly a ship for the times. A movie centered around DS9 would have me at the theater on opening night. Thank You
By: Duncan Triganza For me , Deep Space 9 will forever be the best Star Trek ever created. Through its seven year journey one can feel the series growing and getting more mature. The continuation element is something that the other Star Trek series lack you could watch a 2nd and a 6th series TNG episodes one after the other without any difficulty but not in DS9. For this reason I think that DS9 is a journey that should be enjoyed step by step. The character development and the relationships are two of the strongest points. Simply see how the Dr Bashir & O`Brien friendship flourished. The series featured some very strong villains too , something that is very important for the longevity of the series. Besides, it's vast! You name it and it's there - Klingons, Bajorans, Ferengi, Dominion , Mirror Universe , Maquis, great space battles , Cardassians , political & religious episodes , social issues, great cast, etc etc . I miss it - badly! I will forever be grateful to all those who were involved in its production, you have touched my heart in a very special way. Thanks.
By: Thama Logan I think DS9 was the best of the best! The best actors, best captain, best plot, best ship. I'm excited about the possibility of this show coming back to the fans that love and miss it so much. Although it is a branch of Star Trek, it still has its own uniqueness. I also feel that it is very relevant to things that are happening in the real world. It's nice to know that DS9 has so many fans and supporters. I know it will be awesome when it returns!!!!!!!!!! Thanks.
By: Jean Ann Carnley DS9 was never afraid of internal conflict between the characters. It also was not afraid to explore spirituality. I could go on and on
By: Nicholas Boets Deep Space Nine is simply said the best Star Trek show ever created. Its totally different from Enterprise, TNG, Voyager and the original series. Its more fun, more exiting and... Its just the best one ever created. If there aren't coming any new show I think at least there should be a movie or 2 coming.
By: Susanne Muellensieper Hi, What made DS9 so special for me That's a very good question . My favorite character was Dr. Julian Bashir, one of the best Docs. in the Star Trek Universe. DS9 showed the viewers that Star Trek life is not only black and white, that it also had different gray shades. DS9 made it a little bit more real and colorful. I'm glad that they will bring up DS9 on DVD. Now they show over here in Germany DS9 again. I hope that Paramount will produce a DS9 movie.
By: Daniel Elkeslassy Deep Space Nine was special to me because it had heart. The characters seemed real, they had real problems (like Captain Sisko and the fact that he had to raise a child without a wife to help him) and they didn't always do the best moral solution; in fact in the episode "In The Pale Moonlight", Captain Sisko gets a Romulan senator killed to bring the Romulan Star Empire into the Dominion War (great episode). It just shows it wasn't like on The Next Generation where it was all black and white. Like they said in an episode when Worf had just joined that DS9 was a shade of grey. Never has a series touched my heart so much than Deep Space Nine.
By: Chris Barley Well, asking me my thoughts as a ST fan of 35 years standing, well that may be a dangerous thing to do! Although DS9 had a slow start in some fans minds, the mixture of a group of character who, in the main, didn't want to be there, trapped in close quarters on a Space Station, was a fascinating idea. It went from strength to strength, with even the most die-hard doubters admitting defeat at the end and marveling at the quality of the show. The disappointment many fans felt with the Voyager series was tempered by the excitement of the unfolding epic of DS9, its battles, intrigues, loves and losses. Fans could be forgiven for thinking that the criteria for writing for Voyager was the necessity to have no love of the genre and to have seen no ST except for a couple of Classic episodes. (Although the crew of Voyager gave wonderful performances with what little they had to work with!) But it seemed that the writers of DS9 had a deep love, understanding and respect for the continuation of something which has transcended a mere TV show. While Voyager struggled with 'one note' stories, DS9 juggled a tapestry of interwoven tales, each one more absorbing than the last. While you knew no more about the characters inhabiting Voyager at the end of the series than you did at the beginning, the Niners were like family and friends and each adventure was personal voyage of discovery for the viewer. I think Paramount have sadly underestimated the following of DS9 and the passion of its fans. While Enterprise is well thought out and holds promise it will need to develop into a show which will attract a new and younger fan base, as TNG did, so will need the type of captivating story telling which was DS9's hallmark. DS9 must not be allowed to die, it is the jewel in the crown of ST and fans will rally round to support any attempts to revive it. I thank you for reading this and leave the fate of DS9 and Star Trek in the hands of the prophets (or as we know him, Rick Berman)! Thanks for listening!
By: Tracy Mallon I was born two and a half years after the original Star Trek went off the air, so I grew up watching the show in reruns. I remember rushing home from school every day just to watch Star Trek. My family was always first in line whenever a new movie came out. And we were all watching when Star Trek: The Next Generation premiered. However, something seemed to be missing. Although they supposedly operated under the same mission creed as the original series ("To boldly go where no one has gone before"), it was not the same as the original series. The "boldly go" part seemed to have gone missing. If the original Star Trek was a western set in space, then The Next Generation was like the home left behind back east - entirely too civilized to truly express the wonder that was the original. Then Deep Space 9 premiered. From the beginning, I saw in this show what I had loved so much about the original series - the sense of wonder and boldness was back. If you go back to the Western analogy for Star Trek, then DS9 is the last outpost on the edge of civilization, bridging the gap between the familiar and the great unknown that lay beyond. The characters were bolder, harkening back to the original, as befits an outpost on the last frontier of space.
By: Marco Hello here is a German Star trek fan. I think DS9 is the best Star Trek Series after the old Star Trek Enterprise Series with Kirk & Co. I hope there will be more about DS9 in the future. DS9 was more interesting to tell about a race ( Bajoran ). That is a very good idea - I think. Also the Series has some fantastic stories. Greetings to all Star Trek Fans
By Rob Morgan I still remember the first commercial I saw for DS9 on WPIX, my local channel. It showed a strange looking space station and then three faces that faded in and out; Sisko, Kira and Odo were in the first commercial, O'Brien, Jake and Quark in the second. An ominous voice stated; It waits... then goes on about an untested crew. Of course I knew DS9 was coming before then but that commercial, so dark and mysterious, set my imagination on fire. I was hooked from that second on and for the next seven years, as DS9 overtook TNG as my favorite new Trek (I really keep TOS on a shelf, since it started it all) I was enthralled at just how great the writing was. It was the writing, then the acting that made this show for me. DS9 never failed to take a chance (Sisko assisting, albeit unknowingly in an assasination, Kira helping the Cardassian underground, Dukat's entire run on the show, Garak, I could go on and on) or make one think. The simple creation of Section 31 as well as the entire Dominion War arc, whi ch showed war as brutal, bitter and evil, was amazing. When I sit back and pop in one of my DS9 tapes, I'm still amazed at how excellent this show, thought by many to be staid and unmoving since it took place on a space station, is. I'm more amazed at how many Trekkies turn their noses up on it; oh it showed a war. Gene would never have condoned that. I have to disagree, just because humanity and the Federation evolved to believing in peace, doesn't mean that the entire universe would. As Q said, the universe is a scary place and DS9 showed just how scary it was. The cast of the show was the best on any spin off Trek. Sisko started as a tortured, angry man and ended finding out he was half alien and had been born for a purpose. His journey of growth alone was worth the seven years of watching. Kira started out untrusting and even borderline hating the Federation, who'd done nothing overt when her planet was conquered. In the end she found love with Odo (tragically ended when he returns to hi s people), but she grew from bitterness to even helping her hated enemies. Jadzia/Ezri Dax - I liked both of them and still do. They were flip sides of a coin. I really wish there had been an eight season, in fact, I think DS9 could have been the longest running Trek of all. Nog/Quark/Rom - I always hated the Ferengi until this show, that made them real for me. True Quark was a semi-typical F, but he did have what every character had, facets of personality that worked so well. Putting Nog in Starfleet and his little arc was brilliant, as were Rom's rewards for his patience. Leeta and Grand Nagus? WOW! Worf - Always my favorite on TNG, he brought a bit more (as if the show needed it) tension to DS9, which used conflict all the time, something good writers know how to do. His arrival was superb and his romance with Jadzia was classical. Garak - possibly the best supporting character ever in Trek. (And I found A Stitch in Time to be one of the best Trek novels ever, and I rarely read em). He was a h uge mass of conflict, one never knew if he was telling the truth, bending it or speaking fabrications. I could go on, but this is long enough. I will always be a DS9 fan and will always appreciate this show. It was superb, even down to giving all of the over 20 characters on the show at least a moment in the spotlight (including Morn!). This was the pinnacle of Trek as far as I'm concerned and later shows haven't lived up to it's quality.
By Leia Burns Hi! DS9 was definitely the best EVER star trek series EVER made!!! I really hope they make a movie! My favorite character was Nog but he wasn’t the only reason why DS9 was so special! It was everything about it! It was a lot different from the previous Star Treks and that’s why I liked it!
By Thomas Calcagno What I liked best about DS9 was the way it developed its relationships, such as the ones between Ben Sisko & Jake Sisko & Dukat, Odo & Quark, Bashir & Dax, and Odo &Kira. The best, though, was that between O'Brien & Bashir, which surprised me since I didn't care much for the young doctor at first. Each character, both the regulars and the large number of semi-regulars, developed into one that was deep, rich, and interesting, including the ones that weren't supposed to be likeable. Characters like Dukat, Garak, Sloan, and Weyoun were the kind you loved to hate. I remember wondering why they had brought in Damar and Martok when they first appeared and then saw what exciting arcs they would bring to the saga. The addition of Worf and his subsequent relationship with Jadzia broadened both of their characters considerably. When Ezri became the new Dax, her character was clearly different, yet no less appealing, than Jadzia's. Episodes like "Our Man Bashir," "Little Green Men," and "Tria ls and Tribble-ations " were great fun without being silly. Others like "In the Pale Moonlight," "Statistical Probabilities" and nearly every other Dominion War episode were dark and enthralling. I thoroughly enjoyed the surprises that popped up now and then, like learning that Bashir was genetically enhanced, that Section 31 was responsible for infecting the founders, and that Ben's destiny was clear from the beginning since, unbeknownst to us, he was in fact a Prophet himself. While many people quickly claim their favorite of the three series (TNG, DS9, & VOY), I tend to think of them together as a continuing saga and myself as a fan of Star Trek's 24th century. Each show had wonderful, interesting stories about moral issues and how their well-defined characters interacted to handle them. Science fiction was merely a vehicle to bring these dramas to us, and while it added to the stories, it was not essential. Simply put, these were great stories told extremely well. I miss all three shows and would love to see more stories of each.
By Eric Rodriguez I just wanted to say that I sincerely believe that a few years down the road, DS9 will be remembered as THE BEST series in the Star Trek franchise. The show started out good and only got better, the last few seasons were downright thrilling. Some of the 3 and 4 episode story arcs would have made better Star Trek films the last few feature movies. DS9 exemplifies the themes of exploration better than any other Star Trek show in that, despite telling stories of exploring strange new worlds, it explored something far more complex and interesting- the human psyche. I can't wait to own the entire saga on DVD.
By Richard Allen What made DS9 so special: 1. The storyline held from beginning to the end. 2. They fleshed out the second party characters (Garek, Rom, Gul Dukat) 3. Showed that humans still have their flaws (Going to War, lying) 4. Stayed a little more true to the original series.
By Anne-Marie Laporte Best actors in the best series, the most unforgettable and, especially, the most regretted. I miss "ALL" the DS9's cast as much as I would like to become a billionaire to allow them to return among us. Because, now, they are my friends, almost my family. I saw seven years of their life, a so real life but also the dream about the future. Please, please, don't let me alone with DVDs. They shall be great companions but DS9'fans are waiting hopefully, even in France.
By Jordan from England "Deep Space Nine was not Star Trek." I get that a lot. Mostly from those ill informed individuals who have never seen the show, and are just commenting based on what little they know of it. But I've also got that from life long Trek fans, who have seen every episode of all 5 shows. Some of them like DS9, some of them don't- but they are all insistent that DS9 isn't 'true' Star Trek. They are wrong. Firstly, there's the fact that it's set in the same universe as the other shows, with the same names, races and fundamental laws established by the Great Bird of the Galaxy himself. It's also got the words 'Star' and 'Trek' in the title, the second immediately following the first, so to say it's not Star Trek is to be very ignorant, or very illiterate. But there are more important reasons why they are wrong- the reason DS9 is true Star Trek in the most fundamental way; the characters. "Here we go again with the characters speech" I hear the bashers exclaim. Well, yes, here we go again. Deep Space Nine is about people. It's about their lives, their loves, their losses. It's about working within a group against your own reservations, in order to achieve a greater good. It's about 'infinite diversity in infinite combinations'- a phrase that has been coined before.... But the simple fact is people matter, and thirty-odd years ago one man set out to make a TV show set in the future, where people work together regardless of sex, race, creed or even species, to make a better life. That show was called Star Trek. Almost 3 decades latter, a group of actors, writers, producers and behind the scenes staff, set out to craft a story set in the future where sex, race, creed and species didn't matter, and that by working together we could survive insurmountable trials, and forge a better life for each other. That show was called Deep Space Nine. It's easy to say "it doesn't Trek anywhere", or "it's not about peace, it's about war", but to do that is to not only belittle the achievement of Berman, Piller, Behr et al, but to belittle the achievements of one Gene Roddenberry- who set out not to create a show with flying parasites, badly made up aliens and giant space ameobas, but to make a show with a black woman at communications, a Scottish engineer, a Russian navigator, an Aisan man at the helm and an alien who was the personification of 'different', work together for the future: IDIC That is Roddenberry's legacy, and it is also DS9's. And that is also why Deep Space Nine is Trek, in the truest spirit of the word.
By Daeana: DS9 premiered when I was in eighth grade. I remember sitting in English class one day and recalling the commercial I'd seen the night before for the premiere, and wondering how this new Star Trek series would turn out, as I didn't like TNG all that much, even though my mother watched it all the time. I remember deciding at that time that I would be taping every episode. then I watched "Emissary". and it blew me away. it took me a little while to actually understand the non-linear time concept, but once I did, I thought it was amazing sci-fi. and despite being 13 and never having been in love, Sisko's grief over Jennifer was tangible and absolutely heartbreaking. when he was crying over his memory of Jennifer's body, I was crying right along with him. when he came back to the station and was reunited with Jake, I could feel his resolve to live, if not for himself, then for his son. less than a year later, one of my oldest friends committed suicide. she was also a DS9 fan. and in the grief that followed, I kept hearing Prophet Jennifer's voice: "but you exist here." and then I understood. I could not dwell in the past, filled with my guilt and pain from our collective inability to save her, but I had to live in the present. and look to the future, if anywhere. my mother always said that I was born to be a feminist. I don't remember this, but it's one of her favorite stories to tell people about me. when I was around 7, I was watching some Western with my parents, and there was a wedding ceremony, during which the bride said her vows, including the infamous "I promise to obey" line. and I turned to my parents with huge, wide eyes and said "obey? women are supposed to OBEY? why didn't he say that to her?" that said, Kira has got to be one of my favorite characters in anything ever. the second she came on screen, I knew I was going to absolutely love her. I loved the strength and the attitude, and yet she had glaring weaknesses. she was a wonderfully well-rounded character. and the n "Duet" aired later on, and that episode absolutely broke my heart. among so many other things the episode showed us, it showed that she has enough compassion to be able to learn. this episode has always remained one of my favorites, albeit incredibly painful to watch. I never saw the Jew/Nazi parallel many others saw, but I saw a Chinese/Japanese parallel from WWII. the Cardassians committed all these horrible acts, yet not only have they not been punished for them, they won't even acknowledge them. many could say the same for the Japanese. but no matter what the parallel, the message was clear: whether or not these acts are acknowledged or punished, it is important that we do not forget. and we must never assume that ALL whomever are evil. there are always exceptions. one major aspect of Kira, and all Bajorans, was her faith. religion has always been a touchy subject in the Star Trek universe, with it generally being treated as superstition believed in by more archaic species. Sisko, the Starfleet officer, becomes a religious icon against his will, seemingly also to go against his personal beliefs as he never admits to any religious affiliation. yet, in modern reality, religion and faith is one of the largest issues around. just think of all the controversies brought up by religion, and all the good and wonders that it can do when treated correctly, and all the horrors it can wreak when treated incorrectly. the fact that Star Trek has always ignored religion and pretty much denounced it has always bothered me somewhat, but DS9 understood that religion is a major force in the universe, and let us see that. the political side of DS9 was also a rather touchy subject. I'm an engineer, not a politician, so I won't really get into that, but even I, a simple engineer, knows that EVERYTHING is political. the politics within my department blow my mind, much less the politics in the real world. some other things I loved about DS9 were the flawed characters, great continuity, incredible acting, recurring characters, general lack of the infamous reset button... ok, so there are way too many things I loved about DS9 to address, but this I know: it will not be forgotten. whether due to the fact that it's in the Star Trek universe or the controversy of a totally different take on the Star Trek universe or due to the quality of the series, it will never be forgotten. and I look forward to helping preserve the memory. Qa'pla!!
By Dick Miller
By David I thought DS9 was a great show, and would gladly shell out a few bucks to go see it on the big screen. The spanning stories of the series gave it a more touching feel unlike the other shows, more romantic and poignant. The characters were more real, deeper. Although I have never missed a trek episode, DS9 always left me eager for the next show. As a series, it will be sorely missed. The fact that Ezri Dax was so late to be introduced into the show and wasn't able to grow much in the series left me sad. I also look forward to the (hopefully) forthcoming box-set of the entire series in DVD format, as they have done with TNG. Good luck with the petition, and don't lose faith, a fan base was what resurrected the original concept out of reruns to the growing franchise we still enjoy today. Trek On! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ CAPTarcher2@aol.com wrote:
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