Sons of Mogh (12 Feb. 1996)

Worf's brother Kurn asks him to perform a death rite to regain his lost honor. Meanwhile Kira and O'Brien investigate Klingon activity near the Bajoran border.

Director:

David Livingston

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
Tony Todd	...	Kurn
Robert DoQui	...	Noggra
Dell Yount	...	Tilikia
D. Elliot Woods	...	Klingon Officer (as Elliot Woods)

Storyline

Worf hasn't heard anything from his brother Kurn since chancellor Gowron brought the glory days of the house of Mogh to an end. All of the sudden he arrives on the station and asks Worf to perform the Mauk-to'Vor-ritual. He wants to regain his honor in the next life. Since suicide is out of the question, Kurn believes only Worf is capable of giving him his honor back by killing him. Meanwhile Kira and O'Brien are on their way home. Near the Bajoran border they are startled by a sudden high energy discharge. It looks like a cloaked ship exploded, but there's no debris. When the two want to take a closer look, a Klingon ship stops them. They claim to be conducting military exercises. Kira doesn't trust it, neither does Sisko. He gives permission to take the Defiant for a better look.

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Plot Keywords:

depression | stabbed in the chest | erased memory | 24th century | suicidal thoughts | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 February 1996 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Paramount Television

Technical Specs

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Goofs

Kurn's prosthetic nose comes loose from his Kingon make-up. When he talks in the infirmary, you can see it wiggle freely.

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Quotes

Kurn: You know what... my one regret is, Worf? That we weren't raised together. In the Empire, on Earth, it wouldn't have mattered. But the sons of Mogh should have never been separated.
Lt. Commander Worf: On that, we both agree.

User Reviews

"I came for Mauk-to'Vor"

The cultural ethics in this episode raises many questions in the morals and ethics that are different in our own world. Is murder ever not murder? Is rape ever not rape? Is theft ever not theft? Kurn comes to Worf as a man who has lost his life, his honor, and his future. He has come to die, and he wants Worf to kill him in an accepted Klingon ritual. We have an impeccable ability to explain why what we do is right. The question is, is there a right and wrong that transcends all cultures and determines what is really right and really wrong? This is Worf's ultimate moral dilemma.

This is a great story because it connects to Kurn, a great character from TNG. The plot about the Klingon's mining space outside the Bajoran sector is intriguing. The acting is impeccable, and the ending of the episode may not be the most expected. This story also brings great character development for Worf and his continued journey as a dishonored Klingon.