Rocks and Shoals
The poor Defiant crew, they just can’t seem to catch a break! I was not expecting any of the main characters to get hurt during the encounter with the Jem'Hadar, so I was a bit shocked when Dax was hurt. I'm glad she wasn't hurt too bad.
I felt kinda sorry for Aron Eisenberg. It must have been so hard to swim with all that make-up on.
This may sound really bad, but I thought the scene where they show the ship sinking looked pretty damn cool. I also really enjoyed how, in such a trying situation, they were able to laugh over something as simple as pants being ripped.
I like Garak and Nog's scene. I laughed just watching Garak freak out a little while Nog purposely stayed behind him.
You get to really see the slight breaks within the Jem‘Hadar in this episode. They are beginning to question more and more. They are breaking more orders and it feels like the Vorta and the Founders are losing control over them. I’m hoping the reliance on the white will help to cause a bigger rift between the Founders and the Jem‘Hadar. Especially since their main supply was just blown up. Obedience brings victory. Or not.
I love how Sisko handles situations. Sometimes I find myself holding my breath when he talks. I just get so caught up. The way he handled the Third Jem’Hadar was just awesome.
I feel sorry for Kira. This must seem very similar to the Cardassian occupation and she feels so helpless. I can’t imagine how she must feel...especially after what the Vedek did. My mouth fell open and I had to pause the episode. I'm not very good with suicide scenes.
The damn Vorta are evil. Keevan knew exactly what he was doing- asking Sisko to set aside his morals in order to protect his men. That must be so hard. Kind of creeps me out how Garak was so willing to do what he was told without a second thought. I wish the Jem‘Hadar weren’t bred to be so loyal. There was no need for them all to die. It makes me so sad and damn angry. Sisko showed such restraint not killing Keevan, and true character when he ordered a burial for all the Jem’Hadar soldiers. Good man. This may make me a bad person, but I kinda hoped that Sisko would shoot Keevan. I actually wanted him to but at the same time knew that he wouldn't. I was so angry at that point though, I just wanted to punch Keevan in the face. More than once.
I really liked this episode. No, actually, I loved it.
LLAP
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"It is not my life to give up, Captain. And it never was."
ReplyDelete"Rocks and Shoals." My favorite episode of the Season 6 arc. There is so much going on in this episode: the plight of the Starfleet crew, the nobility of the Jem'Hadar unit, Kira's revelations about what is really going on around her... Ronald D. Moore is a terrific writer, and his talent really shows through in this episode.
The Vedek's suicide was very reminiscent of Buddhist monk protests, in which they light themselves on fire. As horrible as Yazim's actions were, they clearly had a profound effect on Kira.
By the way, since you got to point out Bashir's "deliciousness" in "A Time to Stand," I wish to take this opportunity to admire the redheaded cutie, Lt. Neely. I was always disappointed we didn't see much of her.
A little bit of trivia: the location scenes of this episode were filmed in Bronson Canyon, and temperatures were extremely high at the time. If you look at the Jem'Hadar in the final scene, you'll notice that their eyes are very red. When Remata'Klan is talking with Sisko, it's especially noticeable. This was because their make-up was running into their eyes. It was apparently quite torturous for the Jem'Hadar actors.
Also, as much as I hate Keevan, the actor playing him (Christopher Shea) was top-notch. He made you really want to hate him. Similarly, the actor playing Remata'Klan brings such a nobility to the Jem'Hadar. This is why I love Deep Space Nine so much: the principal enemy is a species literally bred to fight and kill, yet a story can be written about them that makes the audience sympathetic to them. Brilliant. One of my favorite, and often overlooked episodes.
Was this the episode you wanted us to watch together???
ReplyDeleteHa!! You know what? I was actually thinking while I was watching the episode, that you probably thought she was cute. Ha!
That is some really neat trivia. I miss that stuff while watching! I'm glad you still have time to give me those little tidbits. I really appreciate it :).
I couldn't agree more about Christopher Shea's acting. What an amazing performance!
Heh heh, nope, not this one. But, of course, if I had my way we'd watch all of them together!
ReplyDeleteThat would be my way too! So, then which one is the one you wanted to watch together???
ReplyDeleteYou'll get to it! Don't worry!
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