Turns out Deep Space 9 is quite good after all. There are a little
to many similarities with TNG, but that's also good in a way since the
TNG seasons was fantastic. Ben Sisko is the station commander and is
in many ways comparable to Picard. Except he doesn't have the same
interesting personality and charisma that Picard had. He is kind of a
light version of Picard.
I almost wrote black version of Picard. It wouldn't have been
accurate because he fits the role well and his skin color neither adds
nor subtracts from it.
I like Julian Bashere as the stations doctor. He manages to convey
his role very well and isn't as bland as Bevery Crusher was. My guess
is that he will play even better in the next seasons of the series
(I've only watch the first one so far).
Even the child actors are bearable. Nogg and Jake. They bring some
mischevious funnyness into the series. Definitely not my type but
since they are good actors it manages to become decent. That's in
stark contrast with TNG in which
all child actors without
exception were horrible. Especially Wesley Crusher, yuck. I believe
one of their reasons for existance is also to give Odo some "lighter"
scenes.
Odo is a shapeshifter, grumpy and seem to dislike everyone and is
the chief of security on DS9. I don't know who the actor is but I know
it's someone famours. I just can't remember where I've seen him
before. His character is in many ways like Worf, but I'd say his
acting is a tad bit stronger than Worf. Or maybe like Data in that he
is a non-human and have special powers.
I miss Data. There is no Data on Deep Space 9. And also no Geordie
LaForge, which is a shame. Those were the best actors in TNG.
Then we come to Commander Kiera, Sisko's right hand. She is not bad
and not good. Kind of bland so far and cries to much. Apparently one
of the main storylines will be the Bajoran independence (DS9 is a
Federation outpost in the Bajoran system). Since she was a member of
the resistance movement during the Cardassian occupation. Undoubtedly
there will be more sad, emotional and heart breaking scenes to come
for her. Which is BOOORING.
Not to forget, Chief O'Brian were transferred from Enterprise to
DS9 and now serves as chief of technology on the station. He is
exactly like he was on Enterprise but now he gets more scenes. Good
move by the produces, I like him.
And then to forget, Liuetenant Dax. Totally boring, emotionless and
perfect in every way. She has a nice ass, firm tits and tight
costume. I hope the producers were smart enough to include some shower
scenes with her.
Quark is the ferengi bartender. Not in the least similar to
Guinan. He has already got lots of scenes and been able to build up a
lot of character. In the DS9 universe, ferengi apparently aren't as
disguisting as in TNG. Nogg is even wearing some kind of "cute
ferengi" costume. Like fewer wrinkles and better teeth. I can live
with that.
Who ever is playing Q is playing well. But it just makes no fucking
sense that he would stop harassing Picard and begin harassing
Sisko. It's just silly and unrealistic. I always had a hard time for
the Q episodes even the good ones (e.g. the trial against humanity),
the DS9 ones will be worse.
All in all, I've enjoyed the episodes so far. I'll give it four out
of five comm badges.
