Children of Time
Summary
Hosts Terry Farrell, Robert Duncan McNeil, and Garrett Wong discuss Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s "Children of Time." They share behind-the-scenes trivia, including prop secrets and Armin Shimerman’s dual role on Buffy. The episode features poetry, birthday shoutouts, and a detailed analysis of the time-travel plot and Odo’s romance with Kira.
Topics discussed
Intro, sponsor reads, and host banter
Birthday shoutouts for Tristan, Victor, and Laura
Poetry segment and behind-the-scenes stories
Episode trivia: Writing history and casting notes
Discussion on Star Trek hygiene and waste disposal
Review: The crew arrives at the planet
Debate on time travel paradoxes and timelines
Review: Meeting the descendants and sponsor read
Review: Odo's human form and Worf's family
Review: The conflict with Yedrin and the feast
Review: The decision to leave and Odo's confession
Review: The ending and Odo's sacrifice
Final thoughts, moral themes, and outro
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