“Past Prologue” 30th-anniversary reflections.

Running Time: 49 minutes 34 seconds
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As the Federation begins to settle into its presence aboard the former Cardassian station, now dubbed Deep Space Nine, the arrival of a former Bajoran freedom fighter named Tahna Los puts Major Kira in the uncomfortable situation of protecting an old friend and supporting the new alliance between Bajor and the Federation. When she learns that Tahna has not given up his terrorist ways, she must choose between her past and future. Either way, she says, she must betray someone.
In this episode of The Orb, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 30th-anniversary retrospective that will take you through all of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, one episode at a time. In this installment, we discuss, “Past Prologue,” the introduction of Garak, ties to TNG, and how the story showers viewers with character development.
Chapters
Intro (00:00:00)
Meeting Garak (00:03:06)
The Struggle Continues (00:13:51)
We Have to Evolve (00:22:25)
The Nuance of Resistance (00:26:48)
Kira, Sisko, and the Federation (00:29:37)
Lursa and B’Etor (00:34:09)
THERE'S Your Vaughn Armstrong! (00:40:38)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:42:33)
Closing (00:44:46)
Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing
Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)
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