Episode Spotlight DS9

[VaBeachGuy 12]

 

Captain Sisko begins having visions that take him back to 1950's Earth where he is a science fiction writer. As this vision plays out we see all of the DS9 crew among him in different roles. We eve see Dukat and Weyoun as corrupt human police officers.

 

As the vision progresses Benny Russell (Captain Sisko) writes the story of a space sation in deep space. In this story the hero is a black captain named Sisko and of course is the story of DS9.

 

I consider this episode to be one of my favorites, I find it very interesting to see the crew portraying other characters and find it even more interesting to see Quark, Martok and Dukat out of make up. I would suggest watching this episode for anyone that hasn't yet seen it.

 

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After a friend's ship is destroyed and Sisko considers leaving Starfleet, he begins having visions of his crew as 1950s Americans.

 

Bashir's examination reveals unusual synaptic patterns, but before Sisko can discuss treatment, he finds himself in 1953 New York City as Benny Russell, a writer for a science-fiction magazine. Fellow staffers resemble O'Brien, Kira, Bashir, Dax, and Quark in human form, and their editor, Pabst, looks like a human Odo. Writing assignments are given as illustrations, and each writer creates a story to fit their drawing. Benny's illustration is a crude version of Deep Space Nine.

 

Benny writes of Captain Benjamin Sisko and his space station, Deep Space Nine. He shows the story to his girlfriend, Cassie (Kasidy Yates) and to the others at work. While everyone is impressed, Pabst refuses to publish it, telling Sisko that his readers will not accept a Negro man as the head of a space station.

 

That night, Benny encounters a preacher (Joseph Sisko) who urges him to "write the words." He pens another story starring Ben Sisko, forgetting all about his date with Cassie. Later, she arrives at Benny's apartment and coaxes him to dance with her. Suddenly, he is Sisko again, dancing with Kasidy on the station. Back as Benny, he tells Cassie he fears he is becoming Captain Sisko.

 

Benny returns to work determined to see his stories published. Albert (O'Brien) suggests making the first story a dream, and Pabst agrees that a young Negro man's vision of a better future is acceptable. That night, Benny's celebration with Cassie turns ugly. First, the preacher warns him of trouble ahead. Then, after two malicious police officers (Dukat and Weyoun) kill a Negro teenager (Jake Sisko), they turn on Benny and beat him mercilessly.

 

Weeks later, the day Benny's story is to be published, Pabst breaks the news that the magazine's owner refused to distribute the issue — and that Benny has been fired. Devastated and at the breaking point, Benny tearfully declares that Ben Sisko and his future are real and cannot be destroyed. He is taken away in an ambulance, where he finds the preacher comforting him, then he wakes up on Deep Space Nine as Sisko again. Told he was unconscious only a few minutes, his brain readings have now returned to normal. Encouraged by his dream and its message, Sisko decides to stay with Starfleet and Deep Space Nine.

 

[Sam The Smuggler 1]

This was a Spectacular Episode In My Opinion. Seen it a few times. I Loved It.

[~Crims~ 0]

I loved this episode. The entire concept was great... whoever pitched the idea should be given some kind of medal.

[cyphrx 0]

This was my all time favorite Ds9 episode. Were the episode's science fiction writers based on real writers? I believe Nana Visitor's was loosely based on Dorothy Fontana (aka DC Fontana.) And Armin's short tempered writer some what reflects Harlan Ellison. Am I wrong? What do you guys think?

[Admiral Kirk 1]

I loved that episode also. It was completely original. It also touched own Earth's past issues that had been ignored for quite a while.

[Bakula Bird 0]

Funnily enough i just watched that episode the other day and i also love it, it is so engaging and interesting the way it all fits together, i love seeing all the characters in different guises, it was fun and yet very emotional, 10 out of 10!

[Makurosu 0]

I finally saw this episode a few months ago. It ranks up there with the better ones.

 

Don't particularly care for the Benny breakdown towards the end, though.

[VaBeachGuy 12]

I finally saw this episode a few months ago.  It ranks up there with the better ones. 

 

Don't particularly care for the Benny breakdown towards the end, though. 

But the breakdown does show the kind of emotion Avery Brooks can put into the characters he plays.

[Makurosu 0]

I finally saw this episode a few months ago.  It ranks up there with the better ones. 

 

Don't particularly care for the Benny breakdown towards the end, though. 

But the breakdown does show the kind of emotion Avery Brooks can put into the characters he plays.

Yeah, Avery Brooks is good. That scene was just a bit overdone for my taste.

[Sam The Smuggler 1]

But the breakdown does show the kind of emotion Avery Brooks can put into the characters he plays.

 

Heh heh, I figured that out before seeing this Episode.

 

Avery Brooks Is A Brilliant Actor.

[VaBeachGuy 12]

For anyone that hasn't seen this episode you should as soon as it's on next. Very good episode!

[Crewman_Parrish 0]

I loved this episode. The entire concept was great... whoever pitched the idea should be given some kind of medal.

You said it,~crims~."Far Beyond the Stars" was super.Great concept,great writing,awesome performances from all of the regulars (especially Avery).

[Mike 5]

Just recently saw this episode on 6th DVD season set. I had never seen it before. I just want to add my 2 cents and say that I totally loved the episode. 1 of the best ones that I've seen. Avery Brooks was fantastic in it. It was good seeing the main cast out of uniform and makeup playing different characters. intriguing question posed by Sisko at the end. Which one was the dream?..Benny's world or Sisko's World..? I thoroughly enjoyed this episode..I give it a 10..

[trekzone 0]

hmm....i wrote an essay on the episode....got 8 out of 10! verygood ep!

[VaBeachGuy 12]

Just recently saw this episode on 6th DVD season set. I had never seen it before. I just want to add my 2 cents and say that I totally loved the episode. 1 of the best ones that I've seen. Avery Brooks was fantastic in it. It was good seeing the main cast out of uniform and makeup playing different characters. intriguing question posed by Sisko at the end. Which one was the dream?..Benny's world or Sisko's World..? I thoroughly enjoyed this episode..I give it a 10..

Yes, one of my favorite season 6 episodes too. The final question kind of reminded me of the final question posed in TNG's "Ship in a Bottle" also.