Dax

In the episode, Dax is pursued and captured by three agents. She/He is to be extradited to a planet where a war occurred. Dax is accused of treason and murder. But Dax refuses to tell anything about the events, choosing rather to go to her death than reveal details. These events are on board the station and soon a hearing ensues. But Sisco is getting no cooperation from his friend and client. Meanwhile, Odo goes to another planet and digs up valuable information. It's kind of the eternal triangle.

I like this episode generally, I think it's well written, and I like the episodes where they compare "our" culture with those of other planets. There is one really big plot hole in this episode that always bugs me when I watch it.

There has got to be millennia of Trill jurisprudence regarding this very issue. However, the idea that this question has come up *ever* before is completely ignored, even - particularly - by the Trill Govt. Minister. Of course, the discussion of legal precedent would have eviscerated the premise of the episode. 🤔😉😊

The episode begins with Dr. Bashir once again trying to make the moves on Jadzia Dax. It is interesting that sexual harassment and boorish behaviors are still acceptable in the 24th century. Soon after they part, three strangers set upon Jadzia and kidnap her. However, their plot is foiled and they are brought back onto the station to face Commander Sisko. He then learns that the trio have a valid extradition order for the arrest of Curzon Dax--the name given to the being that held Dax before it was recently paired with Jadzia. He also learns that the crimes he/she is wanted for are treason and murder! This certainly would not be like Curzon Dax-- yet, inexplicably, Jadzia Dax offers no defense at all! So, to stall for time, Sisko appeals to the Bajoran authorities to get them to hold an extradition hearing. Will the truth finally come out in this?

This is a decent episode with an interesting plot and finale. Worth seeing and thought-provoking.

I ended up enjoying this episode more than I thought I would. It explores a very unique legal question about who is at fault when two beings are merged into a union. One could compare it to a type of legal marriage. Is one held responsible for the past crimes of a new spouse upon marriage?

Aside from that TNG episode, there wasn't much explanation of the Trill, so this episode gives us a deeper look that helps further our understanding of the race. It also serves as a good connection episode between TNG, DS9, and Discovery, which is great for those new to Star Trek who are looking to understand the connections within the Star Trek universe.

Terry Farrell and the very nature of her Trill character Dax are the subject of this episode of Deep Space 9 when she is nearly kidnapped off the station. The kidnappers are from another planet where some 30 earth years ago Curzon Dax was involved with some planetary rebels in many ways.

Curzon was a flamboyant rogue of sorts, unusual for prescribed Trill behavior who was a mentor of sorts for young Benjamin Sisko. He is defending Dax past and present though Terry Farrell won't lift a finger in her defense.

Rene Auberjonois goes to the other planet and looks at documents and interviews Fionnula Flanagan the widow of the deceased. All the answers are there.

You know it comes out good for Terry Farrell because she's back for the series run. As for the answer it might best come a classic movie, when the legend becomes fact print the legend.

Nice performance by Anne Haney as the arbiter from Bajor presiding over the extradition hearing.