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Deep Space Nine is located near the planet Bajor, which is recovering from years of brutal occupation by the Cardassian Union. Bajorans look to the Federation for help and support, and the Federation sets up a space station to aid the planet, which is still trying to find its feet.
Captain Benjamin Sisko (Avery Brooks), is assigned to command the station, in a role where he is tasked with diplomat duties and relationships with Bajor and the surrounding regions. The arrival of Captain Sisko is significant because he is the first-ever African-American captain in the Star Trek universe.
Deep Space Nine has a diverse cast with René Auberjonois, Colm Meaney, Armin Shimerman, Nana Visitor, Terry Farrell and Michael Dorn, among others. A meta-premise of the show sees some popular Star Trek staples altered, like the Federation not just being perfect but as flawed and imperfect as any human organization. Deep Space Nine puts emphasis on character development, so audiences will see Charles Haid, who plays the wise Dr. Julian Bashir, blossom from a first-season caricature quickly into someone much more fantastic, deep and three-dimensional.
In Paramount's previous series, the primary action revolved around spaceships, and Deep Space Nine's setting provides many opportunities to build brand new alien civilizations and introduce new characters to the Star Trek universe. The presence of several alien species adds to the depth and originality of the show.
Deep Space Nine also takes time to explore the gray areas in morality and ethical decisions, prominently through the character of Odo, Chief of Security, played by Rene Auberjonois. Odo is a shape-shifter who can take any form or shape desired, but there is a past he can
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a series that ran for 7 seasons (179 episodes) between January 1, 1993 and on Syndicated
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Premiere DateJanuary 1, 1993
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IMDB Rating8.1 (72,999)

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