Get ready for an exciting new season of Because That’s What Heroes Do. In this season, they take a deep dive into their favortie 15 episodes of Deep Space 9. In this exploration they are joined by DS9 maven, Alex Murphy, (Murphy) from Montreal, who is a local historian, cinema and tv fan with a love for weird foreign films, all things horror, and obscure media. He has been watching Trek since he was a tiny punk, and it’s been a lifelong love. In this episode, the discussion centers around what might appear to be a humorous episode of DS9, Bar Association. The gang finds several larger truths in this episode.
The gang appreciates the episode for its exploration of labor movements within the DS9 universe, drawing parallels to real-world historical events like the 1902 anthracite strike. They discuss the character developments, including Rom’s growth and the evolving relationship dynamics between Lita and Rom, contrasted with the cultural traits of Bajorans and Ferengis. The role of different characters, including Cisco, O’Brien, and Bashir, in the episode’s narrative and their varying stances on unions is also examined. Both union history enthusiasts and DS9 fans find much to appreciate in the show’s portrayal of labor rights and its deeper insight into Ferengi culture.
Key Highlights and Themes
- Union Story in DS9
- Ferengi Culture and Family Dynamics
- Rom’s Growth and Future
- Bashir’s Character Development
- Ferengi’s Role in DS9
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