This is one of my posts where I “review” Star Trek episodes. I will be giving each one a star rating. I sometimes will make some comments about non-political parts of them that I like or don’t like. I’ll sometimes use the issues raised in the episode to discuss similar issues in real life. And I will sometimes simply high-light the progressive politics of ST. ST is in-line with the three original themes of this blog, as I explain in the first ST post where I offer some general thoughts about ST.
I’m not very familiar with The Original Series and there might be some small amount of material there that would affect what I say about Star Trek (i.e. how often religion is mentioned)
Lastly. multi-culturalism is such a pervasive theme in ST that I only comment on it when it goes beyond the norm (i.e. inter-species partners).
“Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night” See this for a plot summary.
This illustrates an aspect of the Cardassian occupation of Bajor. It also illustrates an aspect of the genocidal nature of the occupation, as women were taken from their families and began new lives as “comfort women” for Cardassian officers. I agree with Kira’s attitude about it at the end.
“Inquisition” See this for a plot summary.
This episode is largely about witch-hunts of one kind or another, including political and McCarthyist ones and how intelligence agencies should have to answer to politicians. I discuss a related matter here when reviewing the two-parter “Homefront/Paradise Lost.” I would add that Section 31’s freedom from oversight and the fact that it’s existence is a closely-guarded secret are not good for democracy. We must not let democracy be destroyed in the course protecting it.
“In The Pale Moonlight” See this for a plot summary.
This episode raises some ethical questions about Sisko’s behavior. Considering that the Dominion were clearly imperialist and were almost definitely planning to attack the Romulans, I’m pretty much okay with what he did. I’m not sure about what Garak did, especially killing the guy who made the fake holo-recording.
“His Way” See this for a plot summary.
A non-political episode, but a good one, I give it two stars out of five.
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