This episode hits every right note, from its humour and parodies to its emotional rawness. It balances an exploration of two societies and their ethics systems, Human and Ferengi, with the interpersonal conflict between father and son. Jake and Krax find it challenging to live up to the expectations of Sisko and Zek, with a literal challenge spurred by the fake death of his father being imposed on Krax.
The interactions between Jake and Nog as well as Jake and Sisko are beautiful, inspiring examples of friendship and loyalty. This is superbly juxtaposed with the interactions between Quark and Rom as well as Rom and Nog.
It is always a nice reversal when the kids teach the adults a lesson and this episode's lesson is star trek's MO: the benefit of cross-cultural experiences.
The interactions between Jake and Nog as well as Jake and Sisko are beautiful, inspiring examples of friendship and loyalty. This is superbly juxtaposed with the interactions between Quark and Rom as well as Rom and Nog.
It is always a nice reversal when the kids teach the adults a lesson and this episode's lesson is star trek's MO: the benefit of cross-cultural experiences.