Star Trek - Deep Space Nine, Episode 18: Dramatis Personae [VHS] Review
The "frontier town" aspect of Deep Space Nine always promised more conflict than previous Star Trek series, and "Dramatis Personae" presents a what-if scenario that pits all of the main characters against each other in a cauldron of deceit, betrayal, and conspiracy, brought on by a mysterious, telepathic energy that brings out the worst in everyone involved. At one extreme is Kira, who plots a Bajoran takeover of the station, and at the other is Dax, who sits passively in Ops, content to indulge dreamy reveries while chaos explodes around her. Even as a manipulated "play" caused by an alien force, this scenario allows the cast of DS9 to cut loose and shatter the barriers of proper decorum, and the result is a rare case of Star Trek anarchy, in stark contrast to the dutiful efficiency of a "normal" Federation crew. Edgy and fun, this is Trek with its hair down, leaving everyone embarrassed but admirably nonplused. --Jeff Shannon
No comments:
Post a Comment