Character Analysis
The Orb 118: Devilishly Smart
Rom. When we first met him in “Emissary,” Rom was just another Ferengi; but that quickly changed. We explore how he became one of DS9’s unexpected standouts and key characters.
The Orb 117: A Flash in the Pan Love Affair
Natima Lang. We focus on the Cardassian professor and dissident who appeared in the second-season episode “Profit and Loss,” and how she influenced Quark and Garak.
The Orb 112: The Goodmiral
Remembering Barry Jenner. In only 12 episodes, Admiral William Ross turned the tide of the war through firm yet thoughtful interactions. We remember the man who brought the character to life.
The Orb 110: Sleeping with the Enemy
Kira Meru. When her mother was ripped away to serve as a comfort woman aboard Terok Nor, Nerys’s life changed forever. We discuss the shocking truth revealed in “Wrongs Darker Than Death or Night.”
The Orb 105: Playing Ouija Board with Troi
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 4: Nemesis. We conclude our four-part series by discussing why Worf is back on the Enterprise and why you really can’t go back home again.
The Orb 104: While Running an Errand for DS9 …
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 3: Insurrection. We figure out where on the timeline Insurrection falls, and discuss how Worf’s relationship with Jadzia and Dominion War experience tie into the film.
The Orb 103: A Different Kind of Honor
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 2: First Contact. We discuss Worf’s role in the second TNG film, Sisko’s influence on Worf’s character, how his view of honor has changed, and much more.
The Orb 102: An Emotional Malaise
Worf’s Journey to DS9, Part 1: TNG and Generations. We begin a new four-part series focused on Worf’s journey from TNG to DS9. Connecting the dots that were never meant to be connected, we find moments that were key to preparing Worf for his assignment to DS9.
The Orb 85: Dukat's Little Secret
Ziyal. She came aboard DS9 as Dukat's daughter, but her impact was felt far beyond the initial Occupation-era indiscretion. We discuss Tora Ziyal and how she affected so many others.
The Orb 77: A Nightmare on Odo Street
Odo on Terok Nor. Long before he was chief of security for Captain Sisko, Odo served in the same position under Gul Dukat. We discuss his actions during that time, how he changed, and he had faced them again in "Things Past."
The Orb 76: The Best Massages Kira's Ever Had
The Other O'Briens: Miles and Kira. When Nana Visitor became pregnant during DS9, the writers found a unique way to write the pregnancy into the series. We explore the issues it created between the O'Briens… and the O'Briens.
The Orb 75: The One Where Earl Grey Talks DS9
Worf with Earl Grey. The decision to bring Worf to DS9 was praised by some, rejected by many. Hindsight shows us that not only was the idea a good one, but it allowed Worf to thrive. We get a TNG perspective on the move from the crew of Earl Grey.