DS9 1x06: "Captive Pursuit"

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Episode Notes:
+ I take it that Quark has a prostitution clause in his contracts? Well.
+ I like that O'Brien's sleeves are pre-rolled-up. How mechanicy of him.
+ Sisko is so sneaky in this episode.

Overall Reaction: Way to Kirk it up O'Brien. I mean that both in that I think you have an inappropriate relationship with this new alien and that you have a surprisingly intuitive grasp of alien psychology.

Um, or something.

Anyway, it was nice to see Miles O'Brien get an episode -- he hasn't really become any sort of major player over in TNG, at least not as far as season two -- and to have some rollicking space adventures with a new friend. He was really great here, and he's not often given a chance to shine. I wasn't overly surprised to learn that his new friend was taking part in some sort of intergalactic Deadliest Game, but it was still fun to see the crew all become complicit in keeping him in the running.

Star Rating: ***

Quote of the Episode:
"Don't call me barkeep, I'm not a barkeep, I am your host." (Quark, being pleasantly persnickety about titles)