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The Forsaken

  • Episode aired May 23, 1993
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 46m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
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Lwaxana Troi comes for a political visit and instead hounds Odo for romantic attention. Meanwhile, an alien probe wreaks havoc with the station's computer, leaving Odo and Lwaxana trapped to... Read allLwaxana Troi comes for a political visit and instead hounds Odo for romantic attention. Meanwhile, an alien probe wreaks havoc with the station's computer, leaving Odo and Lwaxana trapped together.Lwaxana Troi comes for a political visit and instead hounds Odo for romantic attention. Meanwhile, an alien probe wreaks havoc with the station's computer, leaving Odo and Lwaxana trapped together.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
Top credits
  • Director
    • Les Landau
  • Writers
    • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
    • Rick Berman
    • Michael Piller(teleplay by)
  • Stars
    • Avery Brooks
    • Rene Auberjonois
    • Alexander Siddig
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    • 12User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Colm Meaney and Andre Benita in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Avery Brooks and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Constance Towers in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Michael Ensign and Jack Shearer in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Alexander Siddig in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and Rene Auberjonois in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
    Majel Barrett and 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
    Nana Visitor
    Nana Visitor
    • Major Kiraas Major Kira
    Majel Barrett
    Majel Barrett
    • Lwaxana Troias Lwaxana Troi
    Constance Towers
    Constance Towers
    • Taxcoas Taxco
    Michael Ensign
    Michael Ensign
    • Lojalas Lojal
    Jack Shearer
    Jack Shearer
    • Vadosiaas Vadosia
    Andre Benita
    Andre Benita
    • Anaraas Anara
    • (as Benita Andre)
    Robert Coffee
    • Bajoran Civilianas Bajoran Civilian
    • (uncredited)
    Judi M. Durand
    • Cardassian Computeras Cardassian Computer
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Ford
    • Star Fleet Crew Memberas Star Fleet Crew Member
    • (uncredited)
    Randy James
    Randy James
    • Jonesas Jones
    • (uncredited)
    Mark Lentry
    Mark Lentry
    • Command Division Officeras Command Division Officer
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Les Landau
    • Writers
      • Gene Roddenberry(based upon "Star Trek" created by)
      • Rick Berman
      • Michael Piller(teleplay by) (showrunner)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      A running gag concerning Lwaxana Troi's love interests recurs here. In one scene, Odo is anxiously looking around as he exits a turbolift, fearing running into her (which he does). Jean-Luc Picard acted similarly on the Enterprise when she was on board at one time (TNG: "Half a Life").
    • Goofs
      Odo reports to Ops that he and Lwaxana Troi are trapped in turbolift 7. Later on, Sisko reports in the station log that they are trapped in turbolift 4.
    • Quotes

      Odo: Frankly, in my humble opinion, most of you humanoids spend far too much time on your respective mating rituals.

      Commander Sisko: It does help the procreation of one's species.

      Odo: Procreation does not require changing how you smell, or writing bad poetry, or sacrificing various plants to serve as tokens of affection.

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

      Written by Dennis McCarthy

      Performed by Dennis McCarthy

    User reviews12

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    'Humanizing' Lwaxana Troi.
    The episode begins with some extremely annoying ambassadors arriving at the station. They are so annoying that the Commander assigns Dr. Bashir to escort them--a task he clearly hates! Among the ambassadors is Lwaxana Troi and this time she has her horny sights set on Odo! She is determined to woo him and they end up spending far more time together than Odo had anticipated--all due to a weird computer virus-like program.

    Strictly speaking, Lwaxana Troi is not a human. However, this episode is among her very best as it softens the character and makes her less an obvious comic foil. Instead, she's very sensitive, decent and likable--something she seldom was in her other appearances up until "The Forsaken". This depth is the reason I rated this particular episode so highly---it's well worth seeing and those very familiar with Troi should particularly enjoy this one.
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    • planktonrules
    • Dec 15, 2014

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 23, 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
      46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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