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. 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.
  2. 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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  3. 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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