Crossfire (29 Jan. 1996)

First Minister Shakaar visits the station, despite a threat of assassination. He falls in love with Kira much to Odo's dismay.

Director:

Les Landau

Writers:

Gene Roddenberry, Rick Berman (creator),

Stars:

Avery Brooks, Rene Auberjonois, Michael Dorn

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Avery Brooks	...	Captain Sisko
Rene Auberjonois	...	Odo
Michael Dorn	...	Lt. Commander Worf
Terry Farrell	...	Lt. Commander Jadzia Dax
Cirroc Lofton	...	Jake Sisko (credit only)
Colm Meaney	...	Chief O'Brien
Armin Shimerman	...	Quark
Alexander Siddig	...	Doctor Bashir
Nana Visitor	...	Major Kira
Duncan Regehr	...	Shakaar
Bruce Wright	...	Sarish
Charles Tentindo	...	Jimenez

Storyline

Odo's highlight of the day is when Kira visits his office to discuss the latest crime report with a cup of raktajino. It's very obvious to at least Quark he is in love with her. The Bajoran first minister Shakaar is coming for talks with the Federation to the station. It will be a very busy time for Odo, especially after a death threat is received. It's very serious since it's coming from a Cardassian extremist group called True Way, that already succeeded in killing two Bajoran officials. Sisko ups the protection. Odo tries his best to ensure Shakaar's safety, but in the process finds out he has feelings for her. Shakaar even asks Odo if he thinks it is mutual. While he denies it, love seems to blossom nonetheless. He takes her for a stroll, she arrives late at the daily crime report meeting and spends the night in Shakaar's quarters. Odo is devastated and is starting to have a very hard time concentrating on his important duties.

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Plot Keywords:

24th century

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 January 1996 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Shakaar: You know, I've been a soldier, and I've been a politician. And I have to say, I'm beginning to think that being a soldier was easier.

User Reviews

Odo's unrequited love

When Bajoran first minister Shakaar comes to Deep Space Nine Odo is placed in charge but gets more and more distracted as it becomes clear Shakaar has feelings for Kira. Odo is jealous but can't bring himself to tell her just what he feels about her and instead trashes his quarters. The only person to see that Odo has a thing for Kira is Quark who tells him to either tell Kira how he feels or get on with his life.

This was a good character led episode, the highlight of which were the scenes between Odo and Quark; Rene Auberjonois and Armin Shimerman do a great job in the roles of the two who won't admit just how much they really respect each other. While there is little action in this episode there is one scene where an assailant tries to kill the first minister by crashing the turbo lift.