Sun, 1 November 2009 The Gamma Quadrant says goodbye to Kira (briefly). We find out Vedek Bareil is less charming than we originally thought when he tries to put the moves on someone via Bajoran Orb. Comments[2] |
You know, in all the years since DS9 finished its first run, and as much as I sincerely believe that it's the best of the Trek series thus far, I've never watched this episode, nor the ones before or after it.
I can't put my finger on exactly why, but in a general way, the idea of The Circle bored me (the same goes for the Maquis to a more or lesser degree). I've just never been able to muster up enough interest to peek at this arc; this in spite of having every episode on dvd(!).
It's not even that I get the impression that the arc is bad per sa (and lord knows that you guys will soon be reviewing two shows from this seasons that're made from textual vomit, compressed rust, and pewp... just *AWFUL*, yet I've seen those!).
It's just always made me think, "Meh".
Maybe someday...
I can't put my finger on exactly why, but in a general way, the idea of The Circle bored me (the same goes for the Maquis to a more or lesser degree). I've just never been able to muster up enough interest to peek at this arc; this in spite of having every episode on dvd(!).
It's not even that I get the impression that the arc is bad per sa (and lord knows that you guys will soon be reviewing two shows from this seasons that're made from textual vomit, compressed rust, and pewp... just *AWFUL*, yet I've seen those!).
It's just always made me think, "Meh".
Maybe someday...
The Circle continues to deliver in giving some excellent character moments in a fairly complex story line. I say "complex" since it relies on a few points in some previous episodes to understand the history and politics of Bajor and Cardassia.
The first scene in Act 1 delivers a wonderful comedic and punchy set of lines for all of the principle actors that appear one by one as the scene progresses. I didn't realise that this was done in one take and that it was a continuous take - wow!
The character of Kira is stretched in this episode. This former resistance fighter is placed in a monastery type retreat. and is encourages to explore being "useless" for a while by vedek Bareil. It shows growth in her character that she is willing to be in this environment and shows a softer side to her sharp and fiery antagonism shown at the start of season 1.
The character of Vedek Bareil is kind of creepy. His speech is a bit slow and flat - very opposite to the expressive and fiery Kira (is she really attracted to this type of opposite?). Bareil is slightly cross eyed as well, which adds to the creepiness factor.
Odo and Quark's scene of where Odo "persuades" Quark to be a deputy is great. The sparring between these two is enjoyable. "You are a deputy or a prisoner" is Odo's flat ultimatum to Quark.
The cave set is used over and again in DS9 (was housed I think on stage 18) and used to great effect. Though after watching the series a few times, you recognise the same set despite different uses of lighting etc. This was used as the scene for the headquarters of the Circle. and the fast paced rescue scene for Kira as mentioned in the podcast.
The monastery room set is cool. The lighting used to simulate real sun light on this type of set is very effective and it does look like the real thing.
I do dig the "Sydney Opera House" hat as worn by Vedek Winn, shows the bold type of costume designs used through the series.
And as ever, starfleet Admirals that are flying a desk many light years away suck at making important decisions! Admiral Chakotay is no exception in this episode.
Keep up the good work Seth, Valerie and Ryan.
All the best,
Tosk
The first scene in Act 1 delivers a wonderful comedic and punchy set of lines for all of the principle actors that appear one by one as the scene progresses. I didn't realise that this was done in one take and that it was a continuous take - wow!
The character of Kira is stretched in this episode. This former resistance fighter is placed in a monastery type retreat. and is encourages to explore being "useless" for a while by vedek Bareil. It shows growth in her character that she is willing to be in this environment and shows a softer side to her sharp and fiery antagonism shown at the start of season 1.
The character of Vedek Bareil is kind of creepy. His speech is a bit slow and flat - very opposite to the expressive and fiery Kira (is she really attracted to this type of opposite?). Bareil is slightly cross eyed as well, which adds to the creepiness factor.
Odo and Quark's scene of where Odo "persuades" Quark to be a deputy is great. The sparring between these two is enjoyable. "You are a deputy or a prisoner" is Odo's flat ultimatum to Quark.
The cave set is used over and again in DS9 (was housed I think on stage 18) and used to great effect. Though after watching the series a few times, you recognise the same set despite different uses of lighting etc. This was used as the scene for the headquarters of the Circle. and the fast paced rescue scene for Kira as mentioned in the podcast.
The monastery room set is cool. The lighting used to simulate real sun light on this type of set is very effective and it does look like the real thing.
I do dig the "Sydney Opera House" hat as worn by Vedek Winn, shows the bold type of costume designs used through the series.
And as ever, starfleet Admirals that are flying a desk many light years away suck at making important decisions! Admiral Chakotay is no exception in this episode.
Keep up the good work Seth, Valerie and Ryan.
All the best,
Tosk
posted by: Tosk on Thu, 11/5 04:51 PM EST
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