This dark episode was great in all aspects, in my opinion.
Great acting, casting, directing (LeVar Burton), photography, lighting, set design, props, everything.
We finally get to see how Deep Space 9 (or Terok Nor as it was called then) was run during the time of the occupation by the Cardassians when Gul Dukat was the station commander. All dark and gritty and dirty, with Cardassians abusing Bajorans for the slightest mistake.
Quark is also in his natural element here. We see him here as he was before, and makes us understand in some way how he is 'today' and how he has changed a bit since the Cardassians were kicked out of the station.
The main cast in this episode does an excellent performance, especially Rene Auberjonois. He is of course always good, but here he is incredible.
Our favorite recurring guest actors in the form of Gul Dukat and Garak also perform above par here. Kurtwood Smith - one of my favorite actors since the first RoboCop (1987) movie - also helps to lift this episode up a few notches.
The reason I didn't give it a 10 is that I found it a bit confusing and hard to follow at times.
Overall, a 'must see' episode for anyone following the story of DS9, in my opinion.
Great acting, casting, directing (LeVar Burton), photography, lighting, set design, props, everything.
We finally get to see how Deep Space 9 (or Terok Nor as it was called then) was run during the time of the occupation by the Cardassians when Gul Dukat was the station commander. All dark and gritty and dirty, with Cardassians abusing Bajorans for the slightest mistake.
Quark is also in his natural element here. We see him here as he was before, and makes us understand in some way how he is 'today' and how he has changed a bit since the Cardassians were kicked out of the station.
The main cast in this episode does an excellent performance, especially Rene Auberjonois. He is of course always good, but here he is incredible.
Our favorite recurring guest actors in the form of Gul Dukat and Garak also perform above par here. Kurtwood Smith - one of my favorite actors since the first RoboCop (1987) movie - also helps to lift this episode up a few notches.
The reason I didn't give it a 10 is that I found it a bit confusing and hard to follow at times.
Overall, a 'must see' episode for anyone following the story of DS9, in my opinion.