Commentary
The Orb 128: Not Impossible, Just Highly Improbable
”Rivals” commentary. We discuss the genesis of the bromance between Miles and Jules, as well as an attempt to out-con Quark.
The Orb 116: Untitled Bashir
"Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges" Commentary. We discuss what happens to the rule of law when nations go to war, as Bashir is once again tapped by Section 31.
The Orb 106: Removable Sideburns Are Kind of Awesome
Defiant Commentary. What happens when Riker visits DS9? Sisko’s new toy goes missing. We discussion Tom’s motives, Kira’s needs, and Dukat’s self-absorption.
The Orb 87: I'm Gonna Need Some Brain Bleach Now
Profit and Lace Commentary. The sixth season of DS9 brought us perhaps that best episode of the series; but it also brought us the worst. We take a tongue-in-cheek look at Quark’s day as a woman.
The Orb 73: Refreshed and Mildly Entertained
"In the Cards" Commentary. Just before it all hit the fan, station Deep Space 9 played host to an auction that gave birth to a wild chase for a rare baseball card. We take you through this fun story that sets up some very serious story elements to come.
The Orb 65: Song, Ritual, and Unbridled Passions
You Are Cordially Invited Commentary. From the very moment Worf and Jadzia met in Quark's, it was clear that there was a spark between them. We take you through the ultimate outcome of that spark, the wedding that not even Lady Sirella could stop.
The Orb 53: Destroy the World to Win the Game
Our Man Bashir Commentary. During DS9's fourth season, Ronald D. Moore and Bob Gillan brought us a delightful holodeck story with life or death stakes for the crew. We explore the background, what it says about Jules, the brilliance of Avery Brooks, and why everyone wants a honey bear.
The Orb 41: Leeta’s Assets, I Presume
Doctor Bashir, I Presume Commentary. Deep Space Nine picked up the concept of the EMH and extended it to the logical next step—the LMH or Long-term Medical Hologram. We bring you a commentary for the episode and discuss the major course change for Bashir’s characters.
The Orb 38: A Nanook of the North Thing
His Way Commentary. We discuss how Odo went from square to cool cat, how easy holograms make practice perfect, and how Vic Fontaine’s premiere on the show was not only the perfect fit for DS9 but also helped the Constable break our of his shell.
The Orb 34: The Bats of Love to Hang By
Looking for par'Mach In All the Wrong Places Commentary. We bring you a commentary for the episode that put a Star Trek spin on a classic tale of chivalry and wit—sprinkled with a few of Cupid's misplaced arrows—and planted the seeds for so much to come in the lives of our characters.
The Orb 30: Trying to Control the Game
Sacrifice of Angels Commentary. It's the culmination of a six-part arc that is some of the best DS9 ever produced. We take you through the episode with a full commentary.
The Orb 23: The Finer Points of Morality
In the Pale Moonlight Commentary. It’s widely held as the darkest moment of not only Deep Space Nine but all of Star Trek. We take you through the episode with a full commentary.