The Final Chapter
The Orb 79: Your Time of Trial Has Ended
The Final Chapter, Part 10 of 9: What We Left Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as DS9 cannot be done with a single podcast. We had way too much to say, so here's an additional 86 minutes of our look back at DS9's finale and legacy.
The Orb 78: The Emissary's Task Is Nearing Completion
The Final Chapter, Part 9 of 9: What You Leave Behind. Wrapping up a series as complex as Deep Space Nine cannot be done with a traditional finale. We conclude our look at the monumental task and how well the writers succeeded.
The Orb 74: Stategery
The Final Chapter, Part 8 of 9: "The Dogs of War." We discuss the penultimate episode of DS9's final arc, the replacement of the Defiant, Odo's betrayal, Bashir and Ezri's endgame, Grand Nagus Rom, Damar, the Dominion, and more.
The Orb 70: The Reality of the Mind
The Final Chapter, Part 7 of 9: "Extreme Measures." With the end of the DS9 story looming, a surprisingly positioned bottle show gave us one last adventure with Miles and Jules. We discuss the ethics and relationships of this story.
The Orb 67: The Metanarrative
The Final Chapter, Part 6 of 9: "Tacking Into the Wind." The sixth part of DS9's endgame throws you right into the middle of the story with one of the longest cold opens in Star Trek. We discuss Kira, Gowron, Damar, and more key elements.
The Orb 63: Your Crazy Uncle Gowron
The Final Chapter, Part 5 of 9: When It Rains… We continue our look at DS9's final arc as we discuss Kira's twist of fate, Odo's plight and Starfleet's role in genocide, Garak's return home, and why Gowron is like your crazy uncle at the family reunion.