Deep Space Nine has a lot of iconic episodes, but these 6 episodes from season 1 are okay if to skip if you choose.

The Federation had to sacrifice some of itself to stop the Dominion. During Star Trek: Deep Space Nine’s seven seasons, fans met just a few other species living under the yoke of the Dominion.

and it struck me then that the “Star Trek” statement is more relevant than ever. The 10th installment in the film-TV franchise, “DS9” was a stark departure from the traditional Trek ethos. But, in ...