When people usually recommend which episodes of DS9 to watch and which episodes to skip, many give into the temptation of only recommending the bare minimum number of episodes that cover the core, main story.
For example: the lead is Captain Benjamin Sisko-a black father whose duty to the Federation is strained by his newfound role as a religious icon to the people of Bajor, Worf from TNG is actually used correctly this time around, Elim Garak is a complicated "tailor" who shrouds himself in secrecy, and the well-written Major Kira Nerys is a woman who spent years as a rebel fighting her occupiers but now finds her beliefs challenged by her newfound position as liaison between Bajor and the Federation. Of particular note is DS9's interesting characters, partially due to their nuanced personalities and agendas.
What made the show endearing to its fanbase from the very beginning was its excellent cast, long-running subplots, and dabbles in serialized storytelling. To be honest though, discussing these dark concepts was just the high concept of the show, one that was more appreciated in hindsight. By having the backdrop of the show be a planet (Bajor) whose people have endured a 50-year occupation, many topics usually avoided by Star Trek-hell television in general-were touched upon: racism, a balanced approach to religion, postwar forgiveness, sexism, PTSD, horrors of war, wartime paranoia, homeland security, etc. Listed below are my recommended episodes if you decide to watch the excellent Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.Īlthough I grew up with the awesome Sir Patrick Stewart and his crew on the Enterprise, DS9 is my favorite Trek because it succeeds in doing what science fiction was originally meant to do: re-contextualizing current problems in an alien setting so people can discuss taboo or sensitive topics without the baggage of cultural censorship.
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