I am a big fan of outer limits / black mirror so I do appreciate the mind bending star trek episodes and this episode does an effective job of presenting a plausible case for Bashir being a unknowing spy for the dominion.
This is one of those episodes that is improved by knowing what is coming up in future episodes / seasons. Bashir's speech about what level starfleet is willing to go to when it's back is up against the wall is especially delicious given future plot developments in the serialized arc.
One of the main ingredients in a solid star trek episode is the guest star performance and Sloan is excellent in the role throughout the entire episode.
It is also interesting for Bashir to confront his romanticized version of secret agencies (James Bond) with a grittier and plausible one. Lies, Misdirection, Half Truths, a battle of wits and strategy are the weapons of secret agencies and not pursuing a mustache villain on a jet ski while shooting a crossbow.
Solid episode.
This is one of those episodes that is improved by knowing what is coming up in future episodes / seasons. Bashir's speech about what level starfleet is willing to go to when it's back is up against the wall is especially delicious given future plot developments in the serialized arc.
One of the main ingredients in a solid star trek episode is the guest star performance and Sloan is excellent in the role throughout the entire episode.
It is also interesting for Bashir to confront his romanticized version of secret agencies (James Bond) with a grittier and plausible one. Lies, Misdirection, Half Truths, a battle of wits and strategy are the weapons of secret agencies and not pursuing a mustache villain on a jet ski while shooting a crossbow.
Solid episode.