The Next Generation teased serialisation with plots involving the Klingon and Romulan Empires, but Deep Space Nine embraced it wholeheartedly.ĭeep Space Nine was consciously experimental, perhaps reflecting its position as a “secondary” Star Trek series. Deep Space Nine built an ensemble out of alien characters like Dukat, Martok, Damar, Rom, Zek, Winn, Bareil, Garak, Shakaar and many more. The Next Generation teased the idea of recurring alien guest stars like High Chancellor Gowron, Captain Kurn, Commander Tomalak, Commander Sela. In many ways, Deep Space Nine is a more faithful extension of The Next Generation than Voyager, in that is boldly pushing forward.ĭeep Space Nine built off the successful narrative experiments conducted by The Next Generation, using them as a springboard for newer and bolder storytelling. Indeed, while Star Trek: Voyager ran for seven years running off the same narrative template established by The Next Generation, it was Deep Space Nine that extrapolated from The Next Generation. Nothing that Deep Space Nine accomplished would have been possible without the framework and support provided by The Next Generation. In discussing Deep Space Nine, it is important to acknowledge the influence and success of Star Trek: The Next Generation. In both a literal and metaphorical sense.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine marks the edge of the frontier.
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