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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
S3.E18
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Distant Voices

  • Episode aired Apr 10, 1995
  • TV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
1.9K
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Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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After being attacked in the infirmary, Dr. Bashir has a dual mystery on his hands: what has happened to the station while he was out and why is he aging so rapidly now?After being attacked in the infirmary, Dr. Bashir has a dual mystery on his hands: what has happened to the station while he was out and why is he aging so rapidly now?After being attacked in the infirmary, Dr. Bashir has a dual mystery on his hands: what has happened to the station while he was out and why is he aging so rapidly now?

  • Director
    • Alexander Singer
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Alexander Singer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
    • Stars
      • Avery Brooks
      • Rene Auberjonois
      • Alexander Siddig
    • 8User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Victor Rivers and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Andrew Robinson and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Andrew Robinson and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Andrew Robinson and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks and Ann Gillespie in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Alexander Siddig 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
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garak
    Victor Rivers
    Victor Rivers
    • Altovar
    Ann Gillespie
    Ann Gillespie
    • Nurse Jabara
    Nicole Forester
    Nicole Forester
    • Dabo Girl
    Mary D. Mascari
    • Bajoran Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Irving Ross
    • Bolian Starfleet Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Michael Wajacs
    Michael Wajacs
    • Bajoran Civilian
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Alexander Singer
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(showrunner)
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    • Trivia
      This episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Makeup for a Series.
    • Quotes

      Doctor Bashir: I am aware that aging is part of the natural process of life; it's just that I don't wanna be reminded of it, that's all. And look, Garak - in two days I turn thirty. If I choose to be grumpy about it, that's my prerogative!

      Garak: Oh, by all means, Doctor, be as grumpy as you like.

      Doctor Bashir: Well, thank you for the support!

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      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews8

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    6/10
    The build up to turning 30 is depressing, but when you get there it's fine
    Dr Bashir is attacked and finds DS9 in a strange situation.

    This is an okay episode with a decent performance from Alexander Siddig.

    The start is excellent with a great opening exchange between Garak and Bashir, that is followed by a very promising set up of the 'what's going on' type of narrative where everything and everyone seems weirdly changed.

    When the big reveal comes it is not too bad, but from then on (quite early) it goes downhill for me. I find the characters generally annoying and it seems a rather pointless way to explore aspects Bashir's backstory. His reflective mood on turning thirty is well portrayed though I must say. I was close to this level of early midlife crisis myself!

    The actors do a good job with the material they have, especially Siddig who conveys a lot of feeling beneath makeup.
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    • Release date
      • April 10, 1995 (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
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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