Far Beyond the Stars

I was floored by this episode. For Sisko to go back in time and play a character with such integrity and grit, showing his chops, is wonderful. Of course, the real attraction is to see virtually the entire crew in 1950's street clothes. The one I couldn't get over was the guy who plays Quark. The characters in the magazine office maintained their personalities, even though they were not on a space station. Plus, the ugly portrayals of racism are so real. I loved the use of the normal bad guys as power hungry police. It all worked so admirably.

Simple and quick. I love the episode and everything in it. Anyone who doesn't like it I truly believe were just offset by the subject matter. Unlike previous Trek episodes, were racism is dealt with a soft touch. Were racism is bad, we've evolved, we don't do it anymore; Avery Brooks dealt with the topic intellectually and creatively. And I truly believe had they pulled a "Quantum Leap" and had Patrick Stewart in the roll of Benny, perceived by everyone around him as a black man, it would have been far more popular and may have won the Emmy it deserved. Not because Mr. Stewart is a better actor but because it would have delivered the message with a softer touch to a questionably receptive audience. I am by no means saying you are a racist because you didn't like, but I have learned the topic of race automatically puts some people on the defensive, on many sides of the issue, and they become less receptive to discussion and debate.

If you go in angry, complaining about how this is just another race baiting episode written by the stereotypical black man or liberal Hollywood, you probably will not enjoy it. However, if you go into it intellectually and receptive you will see it for one of those rare masterpieces in science fiction television we love so much.

This is a show about racism in the 50s. The script was well written. Although there are some racial words used (I doubt they'd make or show this episode now). Try to recognize the actors without makeup. You'll guess all of them, I'm sure. I'll bet the actors had a blast making this episode. But if you're racially sensitive, be prepared. I think they portrayed the era accurately. I rated it a 10.

Excellent, story far beyond a TV Show. Truth mixed with Star Trek. Excellent story. That is covering the issues we still face today in 2018. It was a no holds barred episode. With excellent acting and writing. Thank you Mr Brooks and writers. It went from a hateful past to a hopeful future. Great Story telling.

I missed this one the first time around. Watching it now, as I go through the entire Star Trek catalog during the COVID-19 pandemic on the eve of an historic Presidential inauguration and the events that have preceded it was particularly poignant.

DS9 doesn't get enough credit. It has amazing talent, storytelling, and imagination. Episodes like this one make you see the world we live in in a different light, and I think this is one of my favorites.