Sons and Daughters

Episode aired Oct 13, 1997
TV-PG
46m

IMDb RATING

7.0/10

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Nana Visitor, Marc Alaimo, and Melanie Smith in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)

Action Adventure Drama Sci-Fi Thriller

Serving with his recruit son aboard a Klingon vessel, Worf finds his relationship with his son strained. Meanwhile, strained relationships abound on DS9 between Major Kira and Gul Dukat.Serving with his recruit son aboard a Klingon vessel, Worf finds his relationship with his son strained. Meanwhile, strained relationships abound on DS9 between Major Kira and Gul Dukat.Serving with his recruit son aboard a Klingon vessel, Worf finds his relationship with his son strained. Meanwhile, strained relationships abound on DS9 between Major Kira and Gul Dukat.

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IMDb RATING

7.0/10

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Alexander appears older than expected in this episode, given that he was still a young boy when he last appeared on Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987). Producer Ira Steven Behr admits that the show took some liberties with Alexander's age. They felt that if Alexander was too young Worf's treatment of him would seem overly aggressive. Also, by casting an actor over the age of eighteen they avoided the strict labor regulations regarding how many hours minors are allowed to work in a day. Writer Bradley Thompson defended Alexander's sudden growth spurt by pointing out that it has never been established how quickly Klingon children reach maturity.

Goofs
After their fight has ended, both Alexander and Ch'Targh have blood on their daggers. However, while Alexander did manage to slice Ch'Targh on his right bicep, Ch'Targh never cut Alexander. He only struck him with his empty hand.

Quotes
Martok: We keep falling back. The Dominion keeps pushing forward. I tell you, Worf, war is much more fun when you're WINNING! Defeat makes my wounds ache.

Alternate versions
The UK DVD and video versions of the episodes "To The Death" and "Sons And Daughters" have been cut. A neck-break, and the accompanying sound are removed from the former, due to it being regarded as too strong. A Klingon ritual involving two people exchanging blood is removed from the latter. Given the risks of HIV transmission - and the established teenage audience for Star Trek - it was felt by the BBFC that this should be removed regardless of category to prevent any viewers emulating this. As DVDs are printed in the UK only, this affects other countries as well.

Connections
Referenced in Inglorious Treksperts: The Best of All Worlds: Trek's Greatest Seasons w/ Michael Sussman (2022)

Soundtracks
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy

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Featured review

7/10

Good character episode that sets up events to come

Dukat attempts tries to establish a bond with Kira, whilst Alexander Rozhenko serves aboard the Rotarran.

This is a solid character episode that develops certain individuals quite well.

The titular characters in this story mainly function to drive the arcs of established characters like Worf, Kira, and Dukat. It works well for their development and fits into the Dominion war story.

Personally I preferred the plot involving Ziyal, as it sets up some compelling future plot lines. Also, some of the Klingon honour related shenanigans and machismo on board the Rotarran feel a bit clichéd at times.

For me though out of all characters it is Martok that comes across as the most likeable. The writers and J G Hertzler strike the perfect balance between the Klingon warrior mentality and a relatable person.

All actors are on good for, especially Hertzler, Michael Dorn, Marc Alaimo, and Nana Visitor.