Dax

The episode begins with Dr. Bashir once again trying to make the moves on Jadzia Dax. It is interesting that sexual harassment and boorish behaviors are still acceptable in the 24th century. Soon after they part, three strangers set upon Jadzia and kidnap her. However, their plot is foiled and they are brought back onto the station to face Commander Sisko. He then learns that the trio have a valid extradition order for the arrest of Curzon Dax--the name given to the being that held Dax before it was recently paired with Jadzia. He also learns that the crimes he/she is wanted for are treason and murder! This certainly would not be like Curzon Dax-- yet, inexplicably, Jadzia Dax offers no defense at all! So, to stall for time, Sisko appeals to the Bajoran authorities to get them to hold an extradition hearing. Will the truth finally come out in this?

This is a decent episode with an interesting plot and finale. Worth seeing and thought-provoking.

I like this episode generally, I think it's well written, and I like the episodes where they compare "our" culture with those of other planets. There is one really big plot hole in this episode that always bugs me when I watch it.

There has got to be millennia of Trill jurisprudence regarding this very issue. However, the idea that this question has come up *ever* before is completely ignored, even - particularly - by the Trill Govt. Minister. Of course, the discussion of legal precedent would have eviscerated the premise of the episode. 🤔😉😊

I ended up enjoying this episode more than I thought I would. This episode explores a very unique legal question about who is fault when two beings are merged into a union. One could compare it to a type of legal marriage. Is one held responsible for the past crimes of a new spouse upon marriage?

Aside from that TNG episode there wasn't much explenation of the Trill so this gives us a deeper look which helps to further our understanding of the race. It also gives us a good connection episode between TNG, DS9 and Discovery which is great for those starting out new to Star Trek in general and looking for connections between the Star Trek universe.

This episode (simply titled: "Dax") gives the viewer a lot of information on Trill bonding, the science of Trill's joining with their host body and explores the ethics of who would be responsible for a long-ago crime if the accused was the Trill's previous host.

It all sounds very weird and twisted but welcome to the world of situational ethics and Star Trek.

Cosmic Principles: oh yes! This episode is laden with issues to talk about, discuss and argue over. The central focus is responsibility for crimes committed. The modern day applications, again, are everywhere we care to look.

The episode resolves in true Star Trek fashion.

How you gonna have the same actress play a different character in the Star Trek Universe? The same woman who plays the widow of the murdered man in this episode plays Dr. What's-Her-Name (Data's "mom") in Next Gen. I'm guessing this is not the only time this happens in the franchise, but on principle I'm not cool with it. Entertaining episode though!