Resurrection
Summary
Hosts Armin Shimmerman, Robert Duncan McNeil, and Garrett Wong review the *Star Trek: Deep Space Nine* episode "Resurrection." They discuss their recent Trek Fest experiences, share birthday greetings, and analyze the episode’s plot involving Mirror Universe Baril. The trio critiques the pacing, character inconsistencies, and direction, offering mixed opinions on the story's execution.
Topics discussed
Intro, Patreon, and Trek Fest Iowa recap
Birthday shoutouts and GoFundMe ad
Etymology of 'Resurrection' and language evolution
Episode writer Michael Taylor and production history
Scene analysis: Dax, Kira, and the transporter accident
Mirror Beryll's arrival and interaction with Kira
Beryll's curiosity, the temple, and Klingon dinner
Sponsors: Home Chef, Blinkist, and Quince
Romantic subplot: Kira and Beryll's evening
The Orb experience and Mirror Kira's arrival
Quark's suspicion and the plan to steal the Orb
Climax: Shrine confrontation and Beryll's sacrifice
Final thoughts, moral of the episode, and outro
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