PATRON TIER LIST - DS9 S1E13 - Battle Lines

Much better than the boys thought and I believe Kira's reaction. The Kai is not a random, she's like Zelensky to Ukrainians or Churchill to Britain PLUS like the Queen in belovedness.

C. Worth watching once. Probably just once, though.

For me joint worst of an overall decent Season (despite what most other people think of Season 1) along with The Storyteller. I give it low C.

TNG season 1 2364, season 2 2365, season 3 2366, season 4 2367, season 5 2368, season 6 2369 and season 7 2370, DS9 season 1 2369 this is when the Cardassians withdraw from Bajor completely though some of the withdrawl may have begun 2367 as peace came between the Federation and Cardassia, coincidence, I think not

I would rather watch the comedy version of this episode where Sisko explains where the Kai is to both the First Minister of Bajor and Starfleet Command, and what shenanigans he pulls to keep his job.

B tier for me. I didn't like this episode. It so very sad to watch the first time I watched it the first time it aired and still makes me sad every time I see it. That's why I don't watch this episode a whole lot. I can't say more without giving the plot away, which I won't do. I hope there will be others like me who will feel the same way after watching this episode.

Honestly I really like this one. One of my favorites as a kid. Iconic episode.

Interesting (TOS-like) scifi concept, but badly executed. With Kai Opaka shoehorned in for some not-so-heartfelt drama, because for some unfathomable reason we haven't seen her since the pilot. And now she's 'dead', so the connection Sisko built with her in the pilot was a total waste of time. C-.

Yes Josh,....the Command Personnel leave the station that is responsible for watching over a strategic spot in space. Never forget that you made that observation. It might happen again.