S5E21
Soldiers of the Empire
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
Dax and Worf accompany Martok on his first command since being held by the Dominion. But the ship they are given hasn’t seen victory in months and the crew is near mutinous, forcing Worf to decide between loyalty to his commander and loyalty to his crew.
Our Take
A solid Klingon bottle episode that leans on atmosphere and character over action. Martok’s struggle to shake off his time in the Dominion prison camp gives the hour real weight, and the rotting ship full of demoralized warriors is a nice change of pace. It drags a bit in the middle, but the ending pays off. Worth a watch for Klingon fans.