S7E26
What You Leave Behind, Part II
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
In response to the Dominion destruction of Cardassian cities, the Cardassian military switches sides. Damar, Kira, and Garak launch an assault on Dominion Headquarters. The Federation Alliance makes a final push for victory. Sisko’s role as the Emissary of the Prophets reaches its conclusion.
Our Take
A mostly satisfying finale that wraps the war well but stumbles when it turns to prophecy. The Cardassian turn and the final battle land with real weight, and Garak gets a quietly devastating sendoff. The Sisko storyline, though, feels rushed and vague, like the writers ran out of room. Worth it for longtime fans, even if the last ten minutes don’t quite earn the emotion they’re going for.