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- 1993
- TV-PG
- Syndicated
- 1993
- TV-PG
- Syndicated
Summary When the Cardassian occupation of Bajor ended in 2369, the mining space-station Terok Nor was left abandoned, its systems ripped out. By invitation of the provisional Bajoran government, Starfleet stepped in to oversee the rebuilding and day-to-day operations of the newly christened Deep Space Nine. Starfleet's position was a tentativ...
Created By: Rick Berman, Michael Piller
- 1993
- TV-PG
- Syndicated
- 1993
- TV-PG
- Syndicated
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Jan 3, 1993
74
8.4
Where to Watch
Summary When the Cardassian occupation of Bajor ended in 2369, the mining space-station Terok Nor was left abandoned, its systems ripped out. By invitation of the provisional Bajoran government, Starfleet stepped in to oversee the rebuilding and day-to-day operations of the newly christened Deep Space Nine. Starfleet's position was a tentativ...
Created By: Rick Berman, Michael Piller
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
74
79% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
21% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 14 Critic Reviews
74
79% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
21% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Like The Next Generation, this show tends to be morally didactic. But also like its mother ship, Deep Space Nine is richly imagined, with good scripts and great visuals.
Make no mistake: This show has an edge. ... And though the familiar 'to boldly go' speech is missing from its titles, this may be the boldest 'Star Trek' of them all. [3 Jan 1993]
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 294 User Ratings
8.4
91% Positive
267 Ratings
267 Ratings
6% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
3% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 294 User Ratings
8.4
91% Positive
267 Ratings
267 Ratings
6% Mixed
17 Ratings
17 Ratings
3% Negative
10 Ratings
10 Ratings
This is my favorite Trek series after the original. Better than TNG, much better than Voyager.
Unlike others, it takes place on a space station instead of a space ship. If you've seen a star trek show (not discovery or picard, that's not star trek) then you don't need a description of what it's about.
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If you’re a Star Trek fan, this show is for you. Trek has always been about inclusion and what our world could be if we put away hate. This show is everything.
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I'm persuaded the [Star Trek franchise] has truly entered adulthood for the first time. ... The show does what all good science fiction should, which is to offer an allegory of the present and a model for the future. [7 Jan 1993]
If there's a weakness to "Deep Space Nine," it lies in the too-cutesy, superherolike abilities of some of the crew. ... But like "The Next Generation," "Deep Space Nine" is light-years ahead of the original "Star Trek" series. [3 Jan 1993]
Traditional Trekkies may object to the grit and occasional flippancy of the cheeky spinoff. The rest of us are likely to feel, at least for the time being, fairly optimistic about the future of "Deep Space 9." Mr. Brooks's performance alone is certainly encouraging. [7 Jan 1993]
There's a laid-back nature to the performance that sometimes slows down the proceedings. [4 Jan 1993]
It's not as good as "Star Trek: The Next Generation." The premiere strikes me as a "Star Trek: The De-generation." It doesn't seem to go beyond where no "Star Trek" has gone before, or even where the other one had been creatively. [7 Jan 1993]
It is the best Start Trek series and also a frequent contender for best science fiction series. Like TNG it started slow and improved with later season. They nailed the character development and interactions. They gave us remarkable stories and lot to discuss. I will name the most controversial episode here “In the pale moonlight”. While no one says it is not well made and always in the top 5 or 10 Star Trek episodes it is divisive. Wont go into details as it should be seen with open mind and comparing the alternatives of the decisions there. Lets talk about the cast: Avery Brooks as Benjamin Sisko has become my favourite captain. He is relatable and his character arc or growth is excellent. Nana Visitor as Kira Nerys has a lot of backstory and baggage. She was a freedom fighter or some would say terrorist to free their people. Rene Auberjonois as Odo is a shapeshifter alien who works as security officer and is a great detective. Terry Farrel as Jadzia Dax is unlike everything you have seen in Star Trek (meant positive). Alexander Siddig as Julian Bashir is first a bit boring put develops to a great character in later seasons. Colm Meaney as Miles O’Brian is a fitting example how to improve a character from TNG to DS9. Armin Simerman as Quark is just so an enjoyable character. Michael Dorn as Worf is the best addition to the cast of a Star Trek series except Seven of Nine for Voyager. He added a lot. I must also mention Marc Alaimo as Gul Dukat. He is the deepest character and maybe the best villain in Star Trek. His arcs and developments are amazing as you get insight into a well done character. Andrew Robinson as Elim Garak is our favourite tailor and also a contender for deepest and most interesting character. I end this here because it will get too long. There are other good supporting characters and the character development improved all of the mayor players. The story lines are excellent. Be it the Bajorans struggle to find their ways, the conflict with the Klingons, Romulans, Maquis or Dominion arc. They show all sides of the conflicts and you get insights. I like the flaws and struggles as no side is flawless or only heroic. There will be sacrifices and a compromise can be worse than anything you can imagine. There are internal struggles in the Federation and you can see the differences in being far away and make decisions and being at the front and see how ignorant these are. Again I will say there is a lot to talk and discuss about this show and it is the beauty of it. There is no perfect solution in a non perfect world and the best intends can backfire. I again wont go into details because of spoilers. I will name my recommendations in the reviews for the individual seasons. Then there is the humour. We got a lot of it and it always works well. I end my review here with my conclusion because I ran out of space. Overall the best Star Trek series and still worth watching.
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An excellent series that gets better with each season. DS9 tests Gene Roddenberry's philosophy but unlike bleak garbage like Star Trek Discovery and Star Trek Picard, DS9 has memorable 3dimensional characters and good episodes without any of the depressing canon-breaking nonsense. Enjoy it!
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A more timeless show than its peers.
An outpost on the frontier. Every day an exercise in keeping the peace, and trying to enforce a hint of order.
A likeable performance from nearly EVERY character. The most frustrating enemies, you'll begin to sympathize with. The side characters who seem to have the least to say, you'll get into their backstory and development arcs very soon. And like the obsidian order.. you'll find a story hidden under every rock and hiding in every corner! :)
Just when things start to slow down, you'll find perfectly plausible sci fi stories appear out of thin air. (Hah hah, I know.. like a WORMHOLE!.. ahem, sorry.)
The ferengi can be likeable!
A shapeshifter can be the most dangerous enemy. The trill have stories for days, and klingons make for good company, and cardassians are rude and untrustworthy ~ BUT LIKEABLE, sometimes.
Its a big station, and sometimes we gotta go clean up an abandoned part, or we heard a rumor from a passing freighter, or someone sold us a knick knack that shapeshifts, and best of all we dont have to STRICTLY adhere to starfleet crap like TNG or Voyager does!
This is a frontier show, and sometimes we have to fraternize with our enemies. Sometimes we have to hand the town over. Things will work themselves out, things will get frustrating. But in a good way.
That is DS9, and its the best star trek. :)
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Production Company:
- Paramount Television
Initial Release Date: Jan 3, 1993
Number of seasons: 7 Seasons
Rating: TV-PG
Awards
Online Film & Television Association
• 44 Wins & 111 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 4 Wins & 32 Nominations
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA
• 1 Win & 9 Nominations
