Bashir and Dax help a planet in the Gamma Quadrant suffering from a seemingly incurable disease.
This is a very good episode with a strong story and character moments.
It has a simple medical drama plot, but the writers manage to avoid the usual miracle doctor cliché and give it a more interesting resolution. At the same time it tackles issues such as euthanasia and makes some allusions to HIV and AIDS.
As a character episode for Bashir and Dax it is one of the best. Bashir has some compelling moments of strengths and flaws, whilst Dax is portrayed as a rock supporting him during various difficult moments. Alexander Siddig is fantastic and Terry Farrell is on good form. The other standout performance for me is that of Ellen Wheeler as the pregnant Ekoria.
I liked the production values, which included good set design, makeup, and matte backgrounds.
This is a very good episode with a strong story and character moments.
It has a simple medical drama plot, but the writers manage to avoid the usual miracle doctor cliché and give it a more interesting resolution. At the same time it tackles issues such as euthanasia and makes some allusions to HIV and AIDS.
As a character episode for Bashir and Dax it is one of the best. Bashir has some compelling moments of strengths and flaws, whilst Dax is portrayed as a rock supporting him during various difficult moments. Alexander Siddig is fantastic and Terry Farrell is on good form. The other standout performance for me is that of Ellen Wheeler as the pregnant Ekoria.
I liked the production values, which included good set design, makeup, and matte backgrounds.