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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
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  • Episode aired Jan 10, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Nana Visitor in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Tahna Los, a former Bajoran terrorist during the Occupation, asks Sisko for asylum on DS9. Meanwhile, the station's last Cardassian inhabitant, Garak, possibly a former spy for the Cardassia... Read allTahna Los, a former Bajoran terrorist during the Occupation, asks Sisko for asylum on DS9. Meanwhile, the station's last Cardassian inhabitant, Garak, possibly a former spy for the Cardassian government, proves an interesting mystery to Dr. Bashir.Tahna Los, a former Bajoran terrorist during the Occupation, asks Sisko for asylum on DS9. Meanwhile, the station's last Cardassian inhabitant, Garak, possibly a former spy for the Cardassian government, proves an interesting mystery to Dr. Bashir.
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  • Director
    • Winrich Kolbe
  • 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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  • Director
    • Winrich Kolbe
  • 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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    • 10User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Jeffrey Nordling in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Andrew Robinson in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Barbara March and Gwynyth Walsh in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks and Vaughn Armstrong in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

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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
    • (credit only)
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling
    • Tahnaas Tahna
    Andrew Robinson
    Andrew Robinson
    • Garakas Garak
    Gwynyth Walsh
    Gwynyth Walsh
    • B'Etoras B'Etor
    Barbara March
    Barbara March
    • Lursaas Lursa
    Susan Bay Nimoy
    Susan Bay Nimoy
    • Admiralas Admiral
    • (as Susan Bay)
    Vaughn Armstrong
    Vaughn Armstrong
    • Gul Danaras Gul Danar
    Richard Ryder
    • Bajoran Deputyas Bajoran Deputy
    Scott Barry
    Scott Barry
    • Bajoran Officeras Bajoran Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Coffee
    • Bajoran Civillianas Bajoran Civillian
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Demonbreun
    Brian Demonbreun
    • Starfleet Science Officeras Starfleet Science Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Winrich Kolbe
    • 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
      First appearance of Garak the Tailor.
    • Goofs
      Tahna tells Kira that after he destroys the wormhole, the Federation will leave Bajor. However, the Federation was asked by the provisional government to be there before the wormhole was discovered, so there's no reason they would leave if it went away.
    • Quotes

      Major Kira: Maybe there are still wars to be fought, and I'm just making a fool of myself doing what 'm doing here.

      Odo: It sounds like you're trying to talk yourself into something - or out of something?

      Major Kira: Either way I have to betray someone.

      Odo: The only important thing is not to betray yourself.

    • Connections
      Featured in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
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      Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
      (uncredited)

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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    8/10
    Is this episode 2 or 3? I dunno...
    This episode is listed as episode 2 on IMDb. However, when shown on Netflix, it's listed as episode 3. I really am not sure which is which--perhaps you know for sure.

    When the episode begins, the tailor, Garak, is introduced as he works hard to build a relationship with Dr. Bashir. He's obviously a Cardassian spy--but why would he foster this relationship with the Doctor? At the same time, an old associate of Major Kiera in the Bajoran underground is headed towards Deep Space 9--with the Cardassians in hot pursuit. When he asks for asylum on base, what is Sisko to do? And, why did he arrive here? Well, it gets even more interesting when two Klingons arrive. How will these three players' stories intersect? See the show.

    The main reasons for this episode are to further explore Major Kiera's dilemma of divided loyalties as well as to introduce a semi-regular character, Garak. All in all, rather exciting and worth seeing--and a lot better than the dull and artsy premier episode.
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    • Dec 9, 2014

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    • Release date
      • January 10, 1993 (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
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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