Progress (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)
"Progress" | |
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode | |
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 15 |
Directed by | Les Landau |
Written by | Peter Allan Fields |
Featured music | John Debney |
Production code | 415 |
Original air date | May 10, 1993 |
Guest appearances | |
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"Progress" is the 15th
Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures on
Plot
Kira reports her findings to Sisko and to Minister Toran, who is overseeing the project. Toran sends her back with two security guards to remove Mullibok. Kira attempts to reason with Mullibok while he goes about finishing a kiln he has been building. The guards arrest Mullibok's friends (Baltrim and Keena, who have been unable to speak since the Cardassian occupation). Mullibok becomes furious and attacks one of the guards; the other shoots him.
Bashir arrives to treat Mullibok's wound, and Baltrim and Keena are evacuated to Bajor. Sisko, knowing Toran will be furious, recommends that Bashir report that Kira must remain on the moon for several more days for humanitarian reasons, at Bashir's recommendation.
In a parallel story, Jake Sisko and Nog acquire surplus sauce that Quark has been unable to sell. The two make a succession of trades, eventually ending up with a strip of land on Bajor. When they overhear that the government is trying to secure the land for a building project, the pair offer it to Quark for five bars of gold-pressed latinum.
Back on the moon, Kira continues to bond with Mullibok. Sisko visits to remind Kira that her job is in jeopardy for supporting Mullibok. The two talk as Kira works on Mullibok's kiln, and she comes to realize that after years of fighting for the underdog she is now working for the other side. Sisko tells her a
After a night spent caring for Mullibok, Kira awakens to find him putting the final touches on his kiln. Kira tells him he has finished his work and she must finish hers. As long as his cottage stands, Mullibok says, he will remain on the moon. Kira destroys the kiln with her
Production
The self-sealing stem bolt
Critical response
Doux Reviews gave "Progress" 4 out 4, and praised the character development for Kira Nerys.[2]
In 2018, SyFy recommend this episode for its abbreviated watch guide for the Bajoran character Kira Nerys. They note how this former resistance leader turned diplomat must struggle with her emotions and sense of duty. She is faced with a challenging case of forced relocation pitting the new Bajoran government's plan for development against some citizens.[3]
In 2019, ScreenRant ranked this one of the top ten episodes for the character Nog, noting his friendship with Jake.[4]
References
- ^ a b 40 Years of Star Trek: The Collection. Christie's. 2006.
- ^ JRS. "Star Trek Deep Space Nine: Progress". Retrieved 2021-02-15.
- ^ Krishna, Swapna (2018-01-16). "A binge-watching guide to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Kira Nerys". SYFY WIRE. Archived from the original on 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2021-01-01.
- ^ "Star Trek: 10 Best Nog Episodes, Ranked". ScreenRant. 2019-09-29. Retrieved 2019-10-28.
External links
- "Progress" at IMDb
- Progress (episode) at Memory Alpha
- "Progress" at Wayback Machine (archived from the original at StarTrek.com)