Star Trek DS9’s Earliest Problem Was Also Its Biggest Strength

The earliest problem facing Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was also its biggest strength, hinting at bigger successes to come. DS9 is best known for two things, its uneven first season and its hugely successful Dominion War arc. However, these two elements are more entwined than fans may think, as DS9 was already experimenting with arc-based storytelling from its very beginning. Set during a transitionary period for Bajor, DS9 depicted Commander Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks) overseeing the tricky political negotiations involved in moving from Cardassian occupation to home rule, and the conflicting visions for the planet’s future.