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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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Captive Pursuit

  • Episode aired Jan 31, 1993
  • TV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
2.4K
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
ActionAdventureDrama

For the first time an alien comes from the other side of the wormhole. He has ship trouble and seems very reluctant to accept any help. Chief O'Brien quickly finds out he has a secret.For the first time an alien comes from the other side of the wormhole. He has ship trouble and seems very reluctant to accept any help. Chief O'Brien quickly finds out he has a secret.For the first time an alien comes from the other side of the wormhole. He has ship trouble and seems very reluctant to accept any help. Chief O'Brien quickly finds out he has a secret.

  • Director
    • Corey Allen
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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    7.6/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
    • Stars
      • Avery Brooks
      • Rene Auberjonois
      • Alexander Siddig
    • 15User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Colm Meaney and Scott MacDonald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney, Gerrit Graham, and Scott MacDonald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Nana Visitor and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks, Gerrit Graham, Ken Lesco, and Dennis Madalone in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney and Scott MacDonald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Scott MacDonald in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks and Kelly Curtis in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Colm Meaney and Armin Shimerman in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Commander Benjamin 'Ben' Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Constable Odo
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Julian Bashir
    • (as Siddig El Fadil)
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quark
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kira Nerys
    Gerrit Graham
    Gerrit Graham
    • The Hunter
    Scott MacDonald
    Scott MacDonald
    • Tosk
    Kelly Curtis
    Kelly Curtis
    • Miss Sarda
    Scott Barry
    • Bajoran Officer
    • (uncredited)
    David Paul Christian
    • Bajoran Deputy
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Coffee
    • Bajoran Civillian
    • (uncredited)
    Judi M. Durand
    • Cardassian Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Ford
    • Star Fleet Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Kevin Grevioux
    Kevin Grevioux
    • Security Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Lentry
    Mark Lentry
    • Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Corey Allen
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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    • Trivia
      Michael Westmore and his makeup department won an Emmy for their work on this episode.
    • Goofs
      In the previous entry Babel (1993), Quark was trying to use the computer to locate the functioning replicators, but the computer's security prevented him from doing so until he changed some data rods, in effect, hacking into the computer. Yet now, when Tosk asks the computer where the weapons are stored, the computer shows him without any resistance whatsoever. It would seem the location of the stations weapons would be much more security sensitive than the food replicators.
    • Quotes

      Tosk: [on holosuite programs] I have no use for fantasy adventure. I live the greatest adventure one could ever desire.

    • Connections
      Referenced in After Trek: O Discovery, Where for Art Thou? (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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    8/10
    The Most Dangerous Game
    Here is a slightly new twist on the continuing idea that there are alien races that hunt others for sport. A being, a Tosk, has had his ship disabled and is brought into the space station. He is secretive and while he develops a relationship with O'Brien, he doesn't reveal his role. What happens seems cruel to reasonable beings. But there are options. Miles does a good job of balancing the Prime Directive and the realities of the situation. This basic plot will be reprised in Star Trek: Voyager.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 31, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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