Review of Defiant

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine: Defiant (1994)
Season 3, Episode 9
8/10
Good mix of politics and characters
21 April 2022
It all kicks off when Star Trek TNG's Riker visits DS9.

This is a strong episode with an interesting cameo and other great character work.

The story contains compelling political intrigue between the Federation, Cardassians, and other organisations who I won't name for fear of spoilers. It is all nicely played out in good character exchanges between the likes of Sisko and Gul Dukat, plus Riker and Kira Nerys.

Performances of Marc Alaimo, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, and Jonathan Frakes make the best of a pretty good script.

All the visuals are impressive, particularly the space scenes, set design, makeup and costuming.

There are one or two silly moments (Riker's beard etc), but they are still enjoyable.
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