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 - DS9 keeps getting betterDeep Space Nine goes where the other Star Trek series rarely did. After the first few seasons, DS9 steered away from the techno-babble and "we can solve it with science" approach (which is often the complaint against Star Trek in general), and moved into the darker side of Trek and inter-planetary society. The sixth and seventh seasons of Deep Space Nine are must buys for any fan. If you own one, you have to own the other, they not only go together, but more importantly, it is the point at which the series takes its darkest plot twists, and really becomes all about war, and the social and political issues surrounding it. There are some fun and less heavy episodes of course, as Star Trek has always done so well, but there is no lack of action in this DVD set. If you're trying to decide on only one season, don't make the mistake of passing over season seven. It has by far the most involved and dark storyline, which season six lacks at times. Season six is not on the same level as season seven. Don't get me wrong. This season (6) is still great, but not quite as good as the next one. Still, for any fan of the series, season six is a must buy, (you can get tired of watching season 7 over and over), and it completes the storyline that culminates in season 7 and the last episode. Rating: - A busy, entertaining seasonHighlights and memorable moments of the entertaining sixth season of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" include a big six-episode arc right out of the gate that immerses us in the war with the Dominion (to be clear, we're not talking about a six-parter telling one story, but six episodes- some continued and some stand-alone- that deal exclusively with the war); a fair number of excellent non-war episodes (my favorite is the tribute to 1940's pulp sci-fi writers, "Far Beyond the Stars"); James Darren as holo-crooner Vic Fontaine, who offers both wisdom AND great song stylings to the DS9 crew; and the usual assorted, top-notch, character moments, special effects, and guest stars. Even the obligatory "funny Ferengi episode" this season, "Profit and Lace", is watchable, if more for its bizarre qualities (Quark undergoes a temporary sex change and Rom is apparently revealed to be a closet cross dresser) than for actually being funny. Finally, a well-crafted (though maybe a bit too busy) season finale- laced with huge battles, dark mysticism, and high tragedy- draws the curtain on the season in high style. I liked the way the season finale was genuinely complex: it had a "happy ending" as far as the Dominion War was concerned (the Federation made some major advances) but things are decidedly less happy on the personal front, as doubt, confusion, and death confront our characters. A generous series of interviews and behind-the-scenes features round out the last disc, once again providing an illuminating and entertaining cap to these well-packaged season-long Trek boxed sets. Rating:  - Another Season Of Star Trek ProblemsI like DS9 decently enough but the problem I had with the show was the DOMINION WAR.I thought while watching the conflict to the finale was if the Dominion was a galactic space faring empire for two thousand years why were they having such a hard time with the FEDERATION who's own space faring technology has only been around three hundred years.Seeing the deference in centuries of technological advancement would be like putting todays armies and navies with all their weaponry and having them go against a 9th century army there would hardly be any resistance from the ancient armies.That being said the season was one of the shows most action-packed seasons it seemed it had Sisko retaking the station from the Dominion,th marriage of Worf and Dax,and sadly Jadzia'a Death at the end of the season.The video quality and sound is excellent you seem to hear a lot more background noise and special effects then when you watched it on t.v. All in All if you're a big star trek fan this is one of the more decent seasons but if you can I say wait until a sale goes on or a year or two for the price to go down Rating:  - Possibly the Best seasonFinally the seasons of hints and innuendo come to head and the dominion war finally occurs. This was the climax we had been waiting for. Starting after the amazingly gribbing cliff hanger, the show picks up head done into the war. The show never leaves it behind, but never resolves it either. While I expected the season to wrap it up at some point, much like real wars, it kept going, almost to the point where it was part of their regular life. The show was very dark in spots, but made up for it in a number of very light and fun episodes, involving Worf and Dax's wedding, and several fun ferengi episodes. I really have grown to love this show, and think it can stand toe to toe with any other sci-fi show out there. I recomend this season highly. Rating: - GoodYour typical season of DS9. The war with the Dominion has begun, and they are in control of DS9. Not a bad season over all, but not my favorite. 5 would probably be my favorite.
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