The Magnificent Ferengi

From a cast of mediocre and cliched characters, Quark has always stood out.

When the Ferengi were introduced on TNG in the first season, they were described as being as powerful as the Federation with starships as powerful as the Enterprise. This would further suggest that they were as powerful as the Romulans or the Klingons or the Cardassians.

Since that introduction however they are now portrayed as a bunch of incompetent misers working as waiters in a Federation space station.

How did these nincompoops manage to create a galactic empire alongside the Romulans, Federation, Klingons, or Cardaddians?

This episode was so much fun! The Ferengi, in particular Quark, have always amused me, but this one lets their greedy little light shine!! This is also the only episode of any show that I've ever given a review on. That should tell you how much I enjoyed watching this.

Star Trek has always had a keen eye for humor. Think of the Tribbles! This spoof on the Magnificent Seven is fun, and I love spunky Moogie, talking up investment portfolios and skin cream with her captor. DS9 also does so much to create more depth with various cultures, so yes, what WOULD happen if six Ferengi went on a rescue mission? Have a blast....watch!

I wonder if someone gave a moment's thought to a spinoff. With this cast of crazy money grubbers, each with a unique personality, it may have worked, especially with a juvenile audience. Quark's mother is taken prisoner by the Dominion and he and Rom come up with a plot to rescue her, employing friends and relatives. Of course, the whole thing is ludicrous, but as a stand alone, it works pretty well.

Throughout the run of "Star Trek: Deep Space 9", the Ferengi were used intermittently as comic relief. In other words, after a few cerebral or galaxy-changing shows, they often tossed in a funny Ferengi one. Now that I am re-watching the series, I have really come to appreciate these Ferengi episodes.

The title of this show is a variation on the movie title "The Magnificent Six" and the idea is strongly inspired by movies like this. It seems that somehow Moogie (Quark and Rom's mother) has been taken prisoner by the Dominion. Why? Who knows. Regardless, the guys are so upset about this that they've decided to mount a rescue mission--something that seems completely ridiculous since the Jem'Hadar are the universe's best fighters and the Ferengi...well...aren't. Can a team of six Ferengi misfits have a chance at all to not only save Moogie but their sorry butts?

This one is about what you'd expect from such a show. It's not the least bit serious and has a few nice laughs--particularly at the end. Overall, like most of the Ferengi shows, it's fun and enjoyable throughout.