Stephen of Borg 2 Posted May 24, 2005 This is one of my favorite episodes, we got the inside story of how Bashir became inhanced. Very interesting, if it was ever mentioned before this episode, I must have missed it (I haven't seen every episode of DS9). Even without that, this episode is great. Zimmerman wanting to replace his medical doctor with one who resembles Bashir. Can't go wrong with a Picardo episode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted May 24, 2005 It was a great episode. Learning that Bashir was a mutant really made me think highly of him ever since Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted May 24, 2005 Me after seeing that one: I was thunderstruck with revelation, everything about Him suddenly made sense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted May 24, 2005 They had never mentioned it before that episode, and it did make a lot of things about him make sense. Another episode that goes along with this storyline is Statistical Probabilities from season 6, a really fun and funny episode. A follow-up of that episode is in season 7, Chrysalis. That was another good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen of Borg 2 Posted May 25, 2005 I agree with you both, after I watched this episode, everything about him became very clear. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gul_nodrog 2 Posted May 25, 2005 Bashir was so much less annoying after this episode. I felt so sorry for his parents ... they just wanted the best for their son. I really started liking Bashir a lot from Season 4 on, but this ep sealed the deal. And, of course, having Picardo on hand was highly entertaining. He was the best thing about Voyager and then there he stood on DS9 ... very cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BakulaBabe 2 Posted May 25, 2005 It was a great episode. Learning that Bashir was a mutant really made me think highly of him ever since 325872[/snapback] I'm in total agrement. I used to think that Bashir was a spoiled child prodigy who accomplished things too easily as a kid, and didn't appreciate what he had. What a revelation that episode was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ddillard 2 Posted May 26, 2005 This was definitely a great episode. Finding out that he had been genetically enhanced explained alot of things. It had always appeared to me that he was holding himself back for some reason. I had always attributed it to a lack of confidence but this episode proved that it had been because he did not want to stand out to much for fear of his secret being exposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jadziaezri 0 Posted September 2, 2005 This episode made sense... the thing i wonder about is did the writers plan this from day one? if not they tied up all the loose ends rather well me thinks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sea trooper 0 Posted September 9, 2005 Alexander didn't know of it. When they were doing the episode they just told him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
siddigfan 0 Posted September 19, 2005 As a lifelong Trek Fan who has read just about every Trek novel as well, (I saw TOS in it's original airing), I think it's uncanny just how much this episode reminds me of the TOS "Journey to Babel" . Spock's hidden life and the estrangement from his parents, the angst of feeling like a 'freak' who doesn't fit in and who has to hide his real feelings --all this is so like Julian Bashir. I would like to know if anyone else has noticed this and to read their comments about this. I think it would be so awesome if someone were to write a novel, (or even a fan-fic, as long as they tell me where to find it), about a relationship being formed by Ambassador Spock and Dr. Bashir, (Not slash,PLEASE, a serious study!), where perhaps they must combine their talents to solve a problem and end up learning from each other's experiences. Siddigfan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted September 19, 2005 This is one of my favourite character driven DS9 episodes. It really did a lot for the character, I think Bashir instantly doubled his popularity after this episode, it explained his personality very well. Other than that though it was just a very enjoyable episode - especially with the addition of Picardo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted September 20, 2005 As a lifelong Trek Fan who has read just about every Trek novel as well, (I saw TOS in it's original airing), I think it's uncanny just how much this episode reminds me of the TOS "Journey to Babel" . Spock's hidden life and the estrangement from his parents, the angst of feeling like a 'freak' who doesn't fit in and who has to hide his real feelings --all this is so like Julian Bashir. I would like to know if anyone else has noticed this and to read their comments about this. I think it would be so awesome if someone were to write a novel, (or even a fan-fic, as long as they tell me where to find it), about a relationship being formed by Ambassador Spock and Dr. Bashir, (Not slash,PLEASE, a serious study!), where perhaps they must combine their talents to solve a problem and end up learning from each other's experiences. Siddigfan 352988[/snapback] That's an interesting comparison, I hadn't equated those two episodes myself but I can see where they could be compared. The FanFic idea is a good one, I myself am no writer but I'd be interested to see someone do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 0 Posted September 21, 2005 It's an interesting idea for a story. I'd be interested to see how two such arrogant, yet charming, men could work together. They'd make an interesting team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
