Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

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Season 1
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: David Hiltbrand
    Jun 25, 2013
    91
    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.
  2. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Hal Boedeker
    Jun 25, 2013
    90
    Here is one of the finest new shows of a dismal season. [4 Jan 1993]
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  3. Houston Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Bruce Westbrook
    Jun 25, 2013
    83
    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]
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  5. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jun 10, 2013
    83
    Viewers who don't know a Trekker from a Tribble may nevertheless be drawn into the orbit of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, the latest, darkest, and densest TV Star Trek yet. If the original Trek is the Old Testament of television science fiction and Star Trek: The Next Generation its New Testament, then Deep Space Nine is the Apocrypha — mysterious variations on Trek lore that work as ripping tales in their own right.
  6. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Rick Kogan
    Jun 25, 2013
    80
    Satisfyingly edgier than its cousin "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" premieres ... with a moneyed high-tech look and great special effects, a cast of interesting and weird-looking characters and, wonderfully, a heart and soul. [3 Jan 1993]
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  7. Dallas Morning News
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jun 25, 2013
    80
    A first cabin production with superb special effects, an intelligent script and an intricate plot. [5 Jan 1993]
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  8. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Liam Lacey
    Jun 25, 2013
    80
    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]
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  9. Boston Herald
    Reviewed by: Monica Collins
    Jun 25, 2013
    75
    This collection of characters - with all their quirks, quarks and nose jobs - is a winner. The women are strong. The men are sensitive. The life forms are testy. [5 Jan 1993]
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  10. San Diego Union-Tribune
    Reviewed by: Arthur Salm
    Jun 25, 2013
    75
    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]
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  11. Cleveland Plain Dealer
    Reviewed by: Tom Feran
    Jun 25, 2013
    70
    It may not be the Second Coming, which is how hard-core fans have awaited it, but it's a lavish and inventive spectacle that lives up to "Star Trek" tradition and shows why the franchise has flourished. [7 Jan 1993]
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  12. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: John J. O'Connor
    Jun 25, 2013
    70
    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]
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  13. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Chris Willman
    Jun 25, 2013
    60
    Fast and furious with the exposition and Sci-Fi-losophy 101 expostulation, it may be the briskest two-hour TV pilot on record.
  14. Variety
    Reviewed by: Tom Bierbaum
    Jun 25, 2013
    60
    There's a laid-back nature to the performance that sometimes slows down the proceedings. [4 Jan 1993]
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  15. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Marvin Kitman
    Jun 25, 2013
    50
    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]
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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 85 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 85
  3. Negative: 1 out of 85
  1. Mstango
    Mar 18, 2014
    10
    The very best in Serial Science Fiction, high concept story arks, three dimensional characters, impressive special effects/costumes andThe very best in Serial Science Fiction, high concept story arks, three dimensional characters, impressive special effects/costumes and eminently creative. From the Season 1 master piece "Duet" sessions 7's "In the Pale Moonlight" it is brimming with thought provoking moments, laughs and tears. DS9 Well worth of the praise it gets from the Sci-fi community and of 182 episodes very few fall short.… Full Review »
  2. bcollins39302
    Sep 1, 2013
    9
    DS9 was my favorite Star Trek series. The plot was very consistent, and many episodes related to each other in a way that has not happened inDS9 was my favorite Star Trek series. The plot was very consistent, and many episodes related to each other in a way that has not happened in any Star Trek series before or since. Like Star Trek Voyager, the series had an actual story arc, however unlike Voyager where the ship would pass a region by, and never return, episodes in DS9 would frequently return the viewer to the location of a previously shown place, because something else had happened. The last seasons of the show were also far more dark than the utopian Federation that the other series took place in.

    The only problem I had with it was that DS9, like TNG liked to recycle old plots.

    Note: if you are used to Star Trek taking place on a single spaceship, you might be disappointed by this show.    … Full Review »
  3. Kai82
    Jul 12, 2020
    7
    The first season is weaker than the others but laid the foundations. While there are defiantly must see episodes here there are also weakerThe first season is weaker than the others but laid the foundations. While there are defiantly must see episodes here there are also weaker ones. Lets start at the beginning. After the Bajorans won their freedom by ending the Cardassians occupation they invited the Federation to oversee the Deep Space Nine space station. Shortly after a Wormhole was found leading to the Delta quadrant which was previously far outside the reach. With this the stories started. We got as much political plots as social and moral dilemmas. Like I already said you see the first season starts to show the signs of greatness. You have to start somewhere and the characters become really good later on as the actors and writers got more familiar with them. Also the writing and ideas continuously got better. I know this sounds negative and like a wasted season. It is not. I only say it got better from here and this season is not only watchable but has its moments and must see episodes including two of my favourites for the show. Overall a good start for the show that also gives you the first impressions of greatness. My recommendations are: “Emissary part 1 and 2” for the set up for the show. A good starting point that sets up the situation, mood and characters. “Q-Less” for Q and the one scene in the ring. Maybe the weakest Q episode but still entertaining. “Dax” this is a highlight episode that builds the character of Jadzia Dax and her relation to Sisko including Curzon. Also the whole situation and the resolve are remarkable well thought out. A favorite episode for me. “Progress” this is Kiras episode and you learn a lot about her. She is often struggeling with parts of her past and different parts of herself. She is a deep character. Also for Jake and Nogs side story and friendship. “The Forsaken” for Lwaxana and Odos story and Julians dealing with the ambassadors. “Duet” is maybe the best episode of this season and one of the best of the show. The charcter Marritza and moral dilemma are teardropping. Combine with the resolve and development of the characters it is a must see for the show. Wont spoil details because it would be a crime. Finally “In the Hands of the Prophets” for the character Winn and for the things to come from this. Excellent story and pacing.… Full Review »
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