PATRON TIER LIST - DS9 S2E22 - The Wire
TIER RATE Star Trek DS9 S2E22 - The Wire
Open to ALL Patrons
Comments (11)
When I watch this I feel like it's an S. But then I remember how much better so many of the episodes that come after and I'm like, "Ehhh, maybe a high A".
A. I can understand people voting S though.
DS9 is in a good place where they can have long multipart stories, threat of the week, but they also can do episodes like this where it is 100% just exploring characters. No, it's not space opera or setting new max speed limits like other (non)S-tier episodes, but omg these actors are incredible when they are given the focus.
Others are giving this an S, but let me explain why I didn't not think it's an S: this is a really good, solid episode, that gives us a great look at both Bashir and Cardasian society(through Garak). However, it isn't doing anything that pushes star trek to the next level, and that's what S-tier is to me. Definitely A-Tier, but it isn't raising the bar.
You have a good point, but I think the other way is if the episode is a personal favorite. This is the episode that truly defines Garak, and because of the way DS9 world builds, the impact of the episode is greater than the sum of its parts. I feel like there are going to be a lot of episodes like this due to the semi-serialized format.
Plain, simple S tier
Surgically Sedated Spy Suddenly Stopped Smiling, Shaking Severely. Starfleet Soulmate Subsequently Started Snooping, Saving Secretive Seamster. Station Sweater Shortage Solved!
Brilliant comment.
I don’t think the endorphins had changed Garak’s personality. His body had become accustomed to the increased levels so he couldn’t actually feel them anymore only when they were cut off. The Obsidian Order is the Gestapo of the Cardassian Empire. As with any other totalitarian regime for every agent they have watching for external threats they probably have ten watching their own people.
I agree. Besides there was an adjustment to Robinson's performance in 'Past Prologue', so that episode can't be used to assess Garek's real personality. Additionally, Garek's charm, humour and gregariouness can be dialled up and down by him as needed. This was to be a Kira story. So we can disregard the implant for any prior appearance of Garek.
Andrew Robinson, chef’s kiss. You give the man the opportunity to show off and he does not disappoint. One of my favorite top tier episodes.