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8/10
Behind enemy lines
Tweekums27 January 2010
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After several episodes which gives several plot threads roughly equal time this one has one primary story and a couple of secondary plots. The main plot involves Kira, Odo, Garak and members of the Cardassian resistance going on a mission deep in to Dominion territory to steal a Jem'Hadar ship which has recently had Breen weaponry installed. Everything goes according to plan until they take over the bridge of the ship, then they learn the weapons upgrade is behind schedule and they must wait an hour hoping that nobody will come to the bridge in that time. During that time tempers fray and Rusot threatens to kill Col. Kira. While this is going on things are not looking good for Odo, his illness is getting worse and changing shape does not help.

Back on DS9 Dr Bashir is having no luck finding a cure to Odo's illness but Chief O'Brien come up with a plan that may lead them to getting the information they need off Section 31. After a military disaster Gowron blames Martok even though it was his own planning to blame. After this failure he orders an even more foolhardy mission which leads to Worf confronting the Chancellor.

This was a good tense episode with sufficient action including a duel between Klingons and a Mexican standoff aboard the captured Jem'Hadar ship. It also sees the end of a couple of secondary characters.
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9/10
Wow...some pretty crazy things happen in this one!
planktonrules28 January 2015
This is one of many episodes towards the end of the run of "Star Trek: Deep Space 9" that make up one gigantic story. Instead of the usual self-contained plot or two-parter, here the show becomes more like a mini-series or soap opera with several plot threads that continue episode after episode.

The most bloody and interesting concerns Gowron and his seeming willingness to destroy his fleet. For no apparent reason (other, perhaps than to keep Martok from gaining more fame), Gowron has sent the fleet into several no-win situations. Now, he proposes yet another insane raid--one that will probably get everyone killed. The problem is that Martok is not willing to do what it takes to stop Gowron's madness and so the task is left to Worf. His solution is, to say the least, pretty extreme!

As for the Cardassian rebels, Kira, Odo and Garak are out to capture one of the Dominion's ships which has the new Breen weapon. This is because with one shot it can destroy a Federation ship--and they need to get one of the weapons to examine.

Finally, with no real success in finding a cure for Odo's illness, the Chief and Dr. Bashir come up with a nutty plan to flush out someone from Section 31 who can give them a cure.

This is quite good like other shows in the series. Perhaps it's a tiny bet better since it is bloodier!
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8/10
Very funny scene at the Dominion Ship
marktecsonaa7 November 2022
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A Vorta having a bad day overseeing modifications to a Dominion ship is about to have her day get even worse! A lot worse!

Without warning, several Cardassians led by Damar, Garak, and Kira posing as prisoner enter her bridge. And the Vorta looks completely surprised! Absolutely clueless on what is going on! :D

To make matters worse, the Cardassians ask the Vorta to interrogate Kira. Vorta must be thinking (what the eff...).

The Cardassian resistance don't even give her a chance to catch her breath before Odo comes in posing as a Founder. At least Odo gave her a sigh of relief when he tells her he will conduct the interrogation himself.
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10/10
Setting It All Up
Hitchcoc12 November 2018
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There are some excellent plot developments. The first among these is Kira being sent behind enemy linces to aid the Cardassians in fighting off the Breen. She must deal with an angry Cardassian who can't assimilate the greater needs. We have Odo contracting the horrible disease that is doing in the Dominion. And there is a need to remove Gowron from head of the Klingon Empire. He is making decisions that will destroy any chance of success.
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10/10
Blinking
jasonbuckley-0296215 December 2021
The chancellor never blinks. Not once.

How does the actor achieve this?

Great story. Great acting. Very close to the end.

The final episodes of season 7 are very good if a little disjointed.
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9/10
Star Trek goes through more dark times
snoozejonc25 October 2023
Odo suffers during a dangerous mission, whilst Gowron continues to put pressure on Martock.

This is a riveting episode with memorable character moments.

Deep Space Nine continues to show the compromises various characters make to their values when disaster is on the horizon. This is done with the mixture of sci-fi action, confrontations, and character dialogue. There is little else I can say without spoiling.

Characters such as Damar, Rusot, Kira, Garak, Odo, Worf, Gowron, Martok, Sisko, Bashir, O'Brien, and Ezri have strong scenes. In the previous episode I had some issues with the Gowron plot-line feeling a bit contrived, but in this episode more context is given to the situation. Whilst it still seems forced into the overarching narrative, it unfolds in a compelling and plausible way.

All actors are on great form and it is hard to pick standout performers. Nana Visitor is excellent, along with Rene Auberjonois and actors who play Cardassians.
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