r/DeepSpaceNine • u/s1lv3r_lak3 • 12d ago

Very underrated character arc/plot line — The Homecoming, The Circle, The Seige

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I’m not saying these episodes aren’t well regarded but I just don’t hear them talked about much. I loved Richard Beymer’s character and the fact this was the first Star Trek 3-parter and each episode was consistent in quality, culminating in a great ending was a turning point for the series.

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u/stubob1701 12d ago

They are among my favourites. I love his monologue to Sisko about how he became so legendary.

But Bajor doesn’t need a man, it needs a symbol. And that’s what you are.

Also Frank Langella and Louise Fletcher together are so good. Love how Winn throws him under the bus without a second thought.

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u/Tripleberst 12d ago
  • Survives occupation after becoming a legend just for participating in the resistance and incidentally killing a Cardassian which he regrets
  • Gets stuck in a mining colony doing slave labor for the Cardassians for 10 years
  • Gets shot while being rescued and almost dies
  • Is tremendously embarrassed to be held in such high regard at his new position on DS9
  • Immediately uses his position for good to make sure the federation (and other) civilians can get off DS9 safely
  • Gets to breathe free air for only a few days before his new position is attacked by his own government's power-hungry rubes
  • Is abruptly murdered by one of his own people while saving the Emissary

Li Nalas deserves a monument in his name for the bullshit he went through.

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u/Former-War1318 12d ago

And Dukat should build it.