Review of Afterimage

Ezri meets Morn. Endearing.

Ezri meets Kira. Contemplative.

Ezri meets Quark. Friendly.

Ezri talks to Sisko. Encouraging.

Garek snaps at Quark's. Appropriate.

Sisko sends Ezri to Garek. Encouraging.

Quark and Bashier talk Dax. Predictable.

Ezri meets Garek. Welcoming.

Ezri bumps into Worf. Awkward.

Julian gets Ezri a drink. Warm.

Garek snaps again. Troubling.

Garek and Ezri meditate in the holosuite. Calming.

Bashier removes a feather from Quarks ear. Funny.

Worf threatens Quark and Bashier. Uncomfortable.

Garek humiliates Ezri. Brutal.

Sisko humiliates Ezri. Painful.

Obrien confronts Worf. Honorable.

Ezri confronts Garek. Courage.

Garek finally opens up. Appreciation.

Ezri talks to Sisko. Clarity.

Worf finally talks to Ezri. Resolution.

Sisko makes Ezri station counselor and they throw a party. Acceptance.

This episode holds together remarkable well. Its character driven and while its meant to bring Ezri into the fold Garek steals the show. If you don't like new Dax by the end of this episode you never will.

Verdict: Essential if watching the entire series, but not a top 10.