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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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In Purgatory's Shadow

  • Episode aired Feb 10, 1997
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
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8.7/10
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Michael Dorn and Andrew Robinson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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A coded message from the Gamma Quadrant leads Garak to believe his mentor, Enabran Tain, is still alive. He and Worf seek him out, only to discover something much worse: a Dominion invasion ... Read allA coded message from the Gamma Quadrant leads Garak to believe his mentor, Enabran Tain, is still alive. He and Worf seek him out, only to discover something much worse: a Dominion invasion fleet poised to attack the Alpha Quadrant.A coded message from the Gamma Quadrant leads Garak to believe his mentor, Enabran Tain, is still alive. He and Worf seek him out, only to discover something much worse: a Dominion invasion fleet poised to attack the Alpha Quadrant.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
2K
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  • Director
    • Gabrielle Beaumont
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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  • Director
    • Gabrielle Beaumont
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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    • 5User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Capt. Benjamin Siskoas Capt. Benjamin Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Odoas Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worfas Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Daxas Lt. Cmdr. 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
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Bashiras Doctor Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garakas Garak
    • (as Andrew J. Robinson)
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Gul Dukatas Gul Dukat
    Melanie Smith
    Melanie Smith
    • Ziyalas Ziyal
    J.G. Hertzler
    J.G. Hertzler
    • Martokas Martok
    James Horan
    James Horan
    • Ikat'ikaas Ikat'ika
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Enabran Tainas Enabran Tain
    Carrie Stauber
    • Female Romulanas Female Romulan
    Jim Palladino
    • Jem'Hadar Guardas Jem'Hadar Guard
    Bill Blair
    Bill Blair
    • Various Aliensas Various Aliens
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    • Director
      • Gabrielle Beaumont
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This episode is dedicated to Derek Garth (22 July 1946 - 16 December 1996). Prior to working as a grip (lighting and rigging technician) on DS9, he was also a grip on other Universal productions. He died in a car accident.
    • Goofs
      At one point, Kira and Ziyal are having a conversation where the camera alternates shots from showing Kira in the foreground with the camera angle coming from behind Ziyal, to Ziyal in the foreground with the camera angle coming from behind Kira. When Kira is in the foreground, she is wearing her Bajoran earring on her right ear. When the shot shifts to her in the background, she (perhaps a stand-in) is no longer wearing the earring.
    • Quotes

      Worf: What about Garak?

      Captain Sisko: I want him back too. I suppose I don't have to tell you to keep a close eye on him.

      Worf: At the first sign of betrayal I will kill him, but I promise to return the body intact.

      Captain Sisko: I assume that's a joke?

      Worf: We will see.

    • Connections
      References Cheers (1982)
    • Soundtracks
      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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    Marvelous Setup
    I know that evil and war shouldn't get the top billing, but we must face the fact that while the galaxy is peopled (aliened?) by peace loving, hard working types, the ones who get the most attention are the bad guys: Klingons, Cardassians, Romulans, and now the soldiers of the Dominion. In this first part, Garak talks the Captain into allowing him to search for his old mentor, who may have sent a message. Had they not gone, they would not have been able to warn the station that Dominion soldiers were coming, en masse, to the wormhole and, of course, bringing death and destruction to the entire Quadrant. There are surprises along the way. Worf, who accompanied Garak, proves to be an amazing fighter. Garak, the consummate liar, finally reveals a secret. Also, there is something evil brewing at DS9. I am hooked.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 10, 1997 (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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