Crossfire

"Crossfire" is a relatively quiet episode, as it's based entirely on the space station and has little in the way of action. Still, it's a super-important episode because it does a lot in the way of character development and is definitely worth seeing for fans.

When the show begins, First Minister Shakaar is visiting DS9. However, there are rumors that someone will be making an attempt on this new Bajoran leader's life--and so it's up to Odo and Worf to protect the guy. There are BIG complications, however, as Odo is extremely distracted. Instead of his steady and efficient demeanor, he is silently pining for Major Kira--and the only one who seems to realize this is Quark. Much of this distraction is because apparently Kira is a Bajoran hottie. First Vedek Bareil wants her and now Skakaar is smitten by her--and he confides in Odo about his desire to become more than just friends with her.

Believe it or not, this is an episode that might necessitate a Kleenex or two. Well worth seeing.

Another love affair story about Kira and it is annoying and boring again. All the scenes with Vedek Bareil were bad already. Luckily this dude is no more. But here we have another fellow resistance fighter and Kira falls in love yet again. And this new dude asks Odo, a complete stranger - about advice on how to approach Kira, because he is into her as well. I mean what the heck actually, who would do that? And I don't know: Major Kira just isn't the character I'd like to know more about her love life.

The only saving grace in this episode is Quark. He reads Odo like a book and immediately figures out that he has a crush on Kira but she is more interested in Mr. Cool while Odo behaves like a teenager. Quark in PJs talking to Odo when he destroyed his own room (which is above Quark's) preventing him from sleep is the only interesting and fun part in this episode.

I suggest to not watch this episode in bed. Otherwise you might fall asleep unlike Quark.

Kira is asking Sharkar if he wants to see the worm hole open. They go to an upper pylon to look a her worm hole. He wants to kiss her but odo is watching them. Odo must keep Kira's worm hole safe. Then Odo shows what a bad ass he is while they are going down together. The turbo lift must have been on an express trip to the bottom of the shaft. So it let loose his special powers and fisted the turbo lift hard. Later Worf is annoyed as per usual about the incident. Odo begins to creep on Kira, listening at her door. Shakar exits her quarters to go wash the stank off of his hang-low. Then Kira blows her sex breath right in Odo's face hole. Worf continues to be grumpy and flex his forehead at Odo. Then Worf goes to whittle an award for Odo about his training or something. Quark is butting in Odo's business about getting some hot Kira Va-jay-jay. So Quark is really playing with fire here. Odo doesn't really like Quark so he could do a fist pounding death punch into Quarks stinky whizzle teeth. So Quark gives Odo some advice and Odo look at him like he wants to make out with him. Odo is seriously confused now. He's just gotta stop fiddling around and just spit the bit. Kira is probably down for some shape shifting love making. She enjoyed their morning coffee and going over the who's been bad list. They were really taking great delight in the shortcomings of others on the station. They really enjoy when somebody gets caught doing something. So Quark just won't stop and pretty soon Odo is going to turn himself into a giant Q-tip and ram himself into Quarks brain. I'd say the entire entire episode is kind of boring. But hang in there the show gets better.

This episode made me feel so sad for Odo, based on Rene's acting. This is a top ds9 episode. I think there is a time when everyone has felt this way. And the way that it's represented to us so human. Normally it's not the type of reaction you might expect from a tv show. But it's... Just so real... It reminds me of years ago in my youth.

Quark really has some affection for Odo. They are both loners, caught up in their own worlds. But Odo is carrying a torch for Kira and this almost destroys him. This episode involves his Rostand-like fixation on her as he watches her become more and more involved with another man. It is good to see the "human" side of this guy and how dangerous he could be, given the right circumstances.