RBDS9 148 – In the Pale Moonlight (S6E19)

Rebinging Star Trek DS9: In the Pale Moonlight Hello Star Trek fans! Welcome to Rebinge Deep Space Nine S6E19: In the Pale Moonlight. In this iconic episode of DS9 Sisko has to come face-to-face with his own conscience as he works with Garak to involve the Romulans in the Dominion War. Strong performances from Stephen McHattie as Romulan Senator Vreenak and Andrew Robinson as the unforgettable Garak. We welcome Attiba Royster back to the pod this week! Attiba has been waiting 3 years for us to get to this episode of DS9! We have a lively discussion about many things including how Picard and Janeway would have behaved in this same situation. See Attiba's website, Instagram and podcast details below. In the Pale Moonlight This episode takes place in flashbacks as Sisko tries to clear his conscience by recounting recent events into a log. We learn he dreads posting war casualty reports and realizes he must find a way to get the Romulans into the war. He dangerously entangles himself in a plan with Garak that he finds soul tarnishing from the drop. But does that stop him from proceeding? It does not. Guest Host Attiba Royster Attiba Royster is an artist and podcaster and frequent guest on Rebinge Deep Space Nine. You can find Attiba's artwork here and on Instagram here. and you can find his podcast here. What's this rebinge thing? It's a re-watch of a thing you've already seen but love to watch and talk about. We go deep with every episode, walking you through every scene and analyzing all of the characters and story lines. Please listen to some of our favorite episodes like Duet, The Visitor or Sacrifice of Angels or our VERY SPECIAL episode: Star Trek First Contact. And be sure to listen to our previous episode S6E18: Inquisition. Next time... Join us next week for Season 6, episode 20: His Way. Be sure and join our Facebook group and Follow Rebinge It on Twitter! Email us at [email protected].