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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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In Purgatory's Shadow

  • Episode aired Feb 10, 1997
  • TV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
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.

  • Director
    • Gabrielle Beaumont
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Michael Dorn
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Gabrielle Beaumont
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller
    • Stars
      • Avery Brooks
      • Rene Auberjonois
      • Michael Dorn
    • 6User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks
    • Captain Benjamin 'Ben' Sisko
    Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois
    • Constable Odo
    Michael Dorn
    Michael Dorn
    • Lt. Cmdr. Worf
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Lt. Cmdr. Jadzia Dax
    Cirroc Lofton
    Cirroc Lofton
    • Jake Sisko
    • (credit only)
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Chief Miles O'Brien
    Armin Shimerman
    Armin Shimerman
    • Quark
    Alexander Siddig
    Alexander Siddig
    • Doctor Julian Bashir
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kira Nerys
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garak
    • (as Andrew J. Robinson)
    Marc Alaimo
    Marc Alaimo
    • Gul Dukat
    Melanie Smith
    Melanie Smith
    • Ziyal
    J.G. Hertzler
    J.G. Hertzler
    • Martok
    James Horan
    James Horan
    • Ikat'ika
    Paul Dooley
    Paul Dooley
    • Enabran Tain
    Carrie Stauber
    • Female Romulan
    Jim Palladino
    • Jem'Hadar Guard
    Bill Blair
    Bill Blair
    • Various Aliens
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gabrielle Beaumont
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry
      • 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)
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      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
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      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews6

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    9/10
    Watch both parts in one sitting If you can
    Garak and Worf go on a mission to the Gamma Quadrant.

    This is a very strong start to a classic two-parter.

    It provides a great set-up to an adventure story that includes plot lines that makes the overarching DS9 narrative more interesting and gives certain characters high quality material.

    I cannot give details without spoiling but it's safe to say that characters like Garak, Worf, Dr Bashir, Kira, and Gul Dukat all have memorable scenes and some great lines of dialogue.

    The situation certain characters find themselves in towards the latter part of the episode is very compelling and makes you want to find out what happens next.

    All actors are on fine form. Michael Dorn, Nana Visitor, Andrew Robinson, and Marc Alaimo stand out for me.

    The overall story flows better if you watch 'By Inferno's Light' immediately after.
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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(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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