S1E2
Emissary, Part II
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
In 2369, Cardassian forces finally withdraw from 70 years of Bajoran occupation — on the edge of explored space, a new crew takes command of a former Cardassian space station and makes an incredible discovery that will change the galaxy.
Our Take
The back half of the pilot spends a lot of time in the wormhole with Sisko and the Prophets, and those scenes drag more than they should, though Avery Brooks sells the grief angle well. The Odo and Kira material on the station is livelier and hints at why this crew would gel. A shaky but decent setup hour, worth it if you’re committing to the series.