DS9 "Starship Down"

About this episode

The episode discusses Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's 'Starship Down' and its thematic connections to other Trek episodes.

It's All Been Trekked Before #461 Season 14, Episode 14 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine #4.06 "Starship Down" Sean returns for another recorded in-person episode, pleased that this feels more like other Trek s. Stephen geeks out for the "Balance of Terror" and red kryptonite similarities. Olivia James appreciates that the lack of villain dodges Wrath of Khan comparisons. Edited by Olivia James, with assistance from Resound.fm It's All Been Trekked Before is produced by IABD Presents entertainment network. http://iabdpresents.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ItsAllBeenTrekkedBefore Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iabdtrekked/ Support our show on Patreon for exclusive episodes, extended video versions weekly, and more: https://www.patreon.com/IABD

People in this episode

Host: Sean

Guests: Stephen, Olivia James

Topics covered

• Star Trek
• Deep Space Nine
• episode analysis
• character discussion
• similarities in Trek

Keywords

• Star Trek
• Deep Space Nine
• Starship Down
• Balance of Terror
• Wrath of Khan
• episode discussion
• Trek similarities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: It's All Been Done Presents

Books & works: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Balance of Terror, Wrath of Khan, Starship Down

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