Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(1993–1999)
First Minister Shakaar visits the station, despite a threat of assassination. He falls in love with Kira much to Odo's dismay.
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Title: Crossfire (29 Jan 1996)
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Cast
| Episode complete credited cast: | |||
| Avery Brooks | ... | Capt. Benjamin Sisko | |
| Rene Auberjonois | ... | Odo | |
| Michael Dorn | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Worf | |
| Terry Farrell | ... | Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax | |
| Cirroc Lofton | ... | Jake Sisko (credit only) | |
| Colm Meaney | ... | Chief Miles O'Brien | |
| Armin Shimerman | ... | Quark | |
| Alexander Siddig | ... | Doctor Bashir | |
| Nana Visitor | ... | Major Kira | |
| Duncan Regehr | ... | Shakaar | |
| Bruce Wright | ... | Sarish Rez | |
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Charles Tentindo | ... | Jimenez |
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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 Shakaar has feelings for Kira. 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. Written by Arnoud Tiele (imdb@tiele.nl)
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budding romance | romance between friends | assassination attempt | security force | turbolift |Parents Guide:
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This is NOT what good security personnel would do. A predictable routine would allow criminals and such to know where the officer would be - and not be - to plan their activities. See more »
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Written by Dennis McCarthy
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The sequence with Shakaar's ship docking Deep Space 9 was a re-use of the Wadi starship that first appeared in "Move Along Home". See more »Goofs
Both Odo and Worf talk about having established routines, such as Odo mentioning his patrol of the station as being so predictable that shopkeepers could set their watches by it.This is NOT what good security personnel would do. A predictable routine would allow criminals and such to know where the officer would be - and not be - to plan their activities. See more »
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Quark: I must say, I really didn't think you had it in you. It takes passion to do something like this. And I always thought you were colder than a Breen winter.See more »
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
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29 January 1996 (USA) See more »Company Credits
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"Crossfire" is a relatively quiet episode, as it's based entirely on the space station and has little in the way of action. Still, it's a super-important episode because it does a lot in the way of character development and is definitely worth seeing for fans.
When the show begins, First Minister Shakaar is visiting DS9. However, there are rumors that someone will be making an attempt on this new Bajoran leader's life--and so it's up to Odo and Worf to protect the guy. There are BIG complications, however, as Odo is extremely distracted. Instead of his steady and efficient demeanor, he is silently pining for Major Kira--and the only one who seems to realize this is Quark. Much of this distraction is because apparently Kira is a Bajoran hottie. First Vedek Bareil wants her and now Skakaar is smitten by her--and he confides in Odo about his desire to become more than just friends with her.
Believe it or not, this is an episode that might necessitate a Kleenex or two. Well worth seeing.