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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780792189084
Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 0792189086
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 7
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 05, 2003
Running Time: 1183 minutes
Sales Rank: 12099
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: January 04, 1993



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STAR TREK DEEP SPACE NINE is set on a space station orbiting the planet Bajor. Commander Benjamin Sisko (Brooks) is in charge of a diverse crew who must fight off rival alien species who want to control DS9 because of its strategic position close to a wormhole that allows speedy travel to the far reaches of space. Season 4 includes the episodes 'Broken Link' and 'The Visitor,' which TV Guide included in its Top 35 Star Trek episodes ever story (Aapril 20-26, 2002). 'The Visitor' was listed as the #4 favorite.

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The fourth series of Deep Space Nine can be summed up in one word: Klingons! The show's producers apparently felt beset from all sides. Babylon 5 was a huge hit, as was Star Trek: Voyager, the flagship of new channel UPN. Stepping up DS9's action quotient seemed to be the answer. Time would tell, however, whether doing so via Trek's tried-and-tested former bad guys was the best solution. Opening with a special two-hour extravaganza, the new year was immediately unfamiliar. Dennis McCarthy's original theme--despite winning an Emmy--had been deemed too subdued. As its upbeat new rendition kicked off, the station was seen in battle and swarming with activity. Moments later, we met old/new crewmember Worf, whose sudden appearance was the result of a brewing invasive strategy by the Klingons. This initiated the first of many loyalty shifts, as the Cardassians became the victims. With plenty of re-appearances by Gowron, Kor, and Kurn, it was clear that an ongoing space opera was being crafted. Dukat revealed a tragedy-ridden daughter; Odo's relationship with his people (and Kira) became increasingly melancholy; and even the Jem'Hadar foot soldiers were given a sympathetic angle by their drug addiction.



Adding to the layers of ambiguity about Earth's (read: the producers') position over being at war, was the 'outing' of two recurring characters as rebel activists. Lest we forget the homely/spiritual side of the Captain, time was spent with a future version of Jake, with his father (Brock Peters), and on the nature of his role as 'the Emissary.' Avery Brooks worked behind the camera a couple of times, but this year the surprise was LeVar Burton directing five shows. There was still time for comedy: the Ferengi warped back to Roswell in 1947 and Bashir played James Bond. But the year will be remembered predominately for its violence. One of the episodes Burton directed had its fight scenes drastically cut, while the series as a whole won an Emmy for its space battle effects.--Paul Tonks



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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - DEEP SPACE NINE
THIS WHOLE SERIES IS ONE OF THE BEST SCI FI SERIES THAT HAS BEEN ON AND IT SURPASSES ANY OF THE "MOSTLY ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Classic Trek!
Great! I was finally able to afford this since the price was reduced. Love DS9!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Among the best
While I enjoyed DS9 in its entirety, the fourth season is among the best...possibly even THE best. Though ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A great series to see without interruptions
Story and character development are much better without interruptions for commercials. Seeing it this way ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - A True Warrior joins the DS9 Crew.
Season 4 was the start of a major shift not just on DS9, but in the entire Star Trek Universe. A new war was ... Read More

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