DS9 Response.
Running Time: 42 minutes 40 seconds
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In contrast to the first two series, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was to be set on a space station instead of a starship. In another twist, the main character would be a commander, not a captain; and the show would run concurrently with The Next Generation. How did fans react to this news and the January 1993 premiere?
In this episode of Postcards from The Edge, host Amy Nelson is joined by Brandi Jackola to discuss the announcement of DS9 and hear from listeners about their memories of the lead-up and debut. We share fan thoughts on Avery Brooks as lead, a station instead of starship, the fact that—for the first time—there would be two Star Trek series sharing the airwaves, and why the development of DS9 shares some important parallels with that of Discovery.
Chapters
Intro (00:01:08)
DS9 Story (00:02:09)
Avery Brooks (00:04:04)
Immobile Space Station (00:05:26)
TNG Characters on DS9 (00:07:56)
Fan Response (00:09:04)
Babylon 5 (00:13:03)
Title Issues (00:21:28)
TNG Affection (00:23:55)
DS9 Current Thoughts (00:28:55)
Thoughts from The Orb (00:30:06)
Closing (00:36:44)
Host
Amy Nelson
Guest
Brandi Jackola
Production
Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Tony Robinson (Associate Producer) Lisa Slack (Associate Producer) Tom Puleo (Associate Producer) Shoaib Mirza (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)
Far from Home. We discuss the arrival of the USS Discovery in the 32nd century, how the episode brings the bridge crew to life, the contrast between Saru and Georgiou, and deep dive into rubindium and Coridans.
That Hope Is You, Part 1. We discuss Michael Burnham arrival in the year 3188, the themes and commentary found in the Star Trek: Discovery Season 3 premiere, and deep dive into propulsion technologies and temporal warfare.
Discovery and the Mirror Universe. We discuss the Terran Empire as portrayed in the first season of Star Trek: Discovery.
Tilly. We discuss Star Trek: Discovery’s very interesting and lovable ensign, and how she differs from crew we have seen in past series.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We share our hopes and dreams for the new series featuring Pike, Spock, and Number One.
Discovery Season 1 Special Features. We discuss the three hours of special features from the Season 1 Blu-ray set that honor the work of the show’s creative team.
Disco Klingons. We discuss the reimagined look of the Klingons as seen in Star Trek: Discovery, as well as women of the Empire and Klingon culture.
Magic to Make the Sanest Man Go Mad. We discuss Harry Mudd and Star Trek: Discovery’s only standalone episode during its first two seasons, and also cover some “news” about Season 3.
Discovery: The Missing Story, Part I. begin writing the missing story of what happened while the USS Discovery was away in the Mirror Universe.
Background Bridge Crew. We explore some of the less developed characters seen aboard the USS Discovery.