S4E18
Rules of Engagement
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
When Worf is accused of destroying a civilian transport ship during an engagement with the Klingons, a hearing is held on DS9 to determine if Worf should be extradited to Qo’noS on charges of murder.
Our Take
This is a solid courtroom episode that leans on Dorn’s performance, and he carries it well. The hearing format gets a bit talky in the middle and the twist lands more with a shrug than a jolt. Still, the Klingon politics and Worf’s honest reckoning with his own judgment give it enough weight. Worth watching, just not essential.