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Defiant

  • Episode aired Nov 21, 1994
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.9K
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Nana Visitor in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Riker arrives on the station to requisition the Defiant in order to fight with the Maquis. Sisko assists Gul Dukat on Cardassia Prime to prevent the ship from entering Cardassian territory.Riker arrives on the station to requisition the Defiant in order to fight with the Maquis. Sisko assists Gul Dukat on Cardassia Prime to prevent the ship from entering Cardassian territory.Riker arrives on the station to requisition the Defiant in order to fight with the Maquis. Sisko assists Gul Dukat on Cardassia Prime to prevent the ship from entering Cardassian territory.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
Top credits
  • Director
    • Cliff Bole
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(showrunner)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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    • 11User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Cmdr. Benjamin Siskoas Cmdr. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    • (as Siddig El Fadil)
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Siskoas Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brienas Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quarkas Quark
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Gul Dukatas Gul Dukat
    Tricia O'Neil
    Tricia O'Neil
    • Korinasas Korinas
    Shannon Cochran
    Shannon Cochran
    • Kalitaas Kalita
    Robert Kerbeck
    Robert Kerbeck
    • Cardassian Soldieras Cardassian Soldier
    Michael Canavan
    Michael Canavan
    • Tamalas Tamal
    Jonathan Frakes
    Jonathan Frakes
    • Thomas Rikeras Thomas Riker
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Computer Voiceas Computer Voice
    • (voice)
    Tory Christopher
    Tory Christopher
    • Maquisas Maquis
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Demonbreun
    Brian Demonbreun
    • Starfleet science officeras Starfleet science officer
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Ford
    • Star Fleet Crew Memberas Star Fleet Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Cliff Bole
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Thomas Riker calls the Defiant a "tough little ship"; William T. Riker later calls it the same thing in Star Trek: First Contact (1996).
    • Goofs
      Commander Sisko folds his arm while trying to convince Gul Dukat that he wants to help disable the Defiant. We see him fold his arms as he says "Then bring me with you..." He leaves his arms folded for several moments as he continues his argument. The camera leaves him for a moment and then when the shot returns to him, we see him fold his arms again as he says "I want to to try and disable it first".
    • Quotes

      Gul Dukat: [about his son] Today is his eleventh birthday. I'd promised to take him to the amusement center in Lakarian City. He always wanted to go. But I never had the time... I told him, 'This year will be different, Mekor. This year, I will make the time.'

      Commander Sisko: I had the same experience with Jake. At that age, they never understand, do they? You just hope that one day later, they'll look back and say: 'Now I understand. Now I know why he did that.'

      Gul Dukat: When my son looks back on this day, the only thing he'll remember is that a Federation officer on a Federation ship invaded his home, and kept his father away from him on his eleventh birthday. And he won't look back with understanding. He'll look back with hatred. And that's sad.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Star Trek: First Contact (1996)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews11

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    Top review
    8/10
    Good mix of politics and characters
    It all kicks off when Star Trek TNG's Riker visits DS9.

    This is a strong episode with an interesting cameo and other great character work.

    The story contains compelling political intrigue between the Federation, Cardassians, and other organisations who I won't name for fear of spoilers. It is all nicely played out in good character exchanges between the likes of Sisko and Gul Dukat, plus Riker and Kira Nerys.

    Performances of Marc Alaimo, Avery Brooks, Nana Visitor, and Jonathan Frakes make the best of a pretty good script.

    All the visuals are impressive, particularly the space scenes, set design, makeup and costuming.

    There are one or two silly moments (Riker's beard etc), but they are still enjoyable.
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    • Apr 21, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1994 (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
    • 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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