Thanks for this. I skip mirror EPs on DS9. I can see how writers might enjoy doing anything they want with the characters, but it’s not fun to sit through a bunch of rapid fire no consequence ‘‘what if’’ plotlines. I don’t mind eps where it’s a thought out plot with characters that are in character, where everything gets status quo’d at the end, is OK as long as the story is worth it, but 20min of Major Kira as a sex offender for no reason is a big no.
personally, I think DS9 used the Mirror Universe well. As you say, it’s enjoyable for the writers. I also think the cast had a lot of fun with them - cut loose and go full camp.
Staying in the mirror universe is what kills me. I liked the first half of STD’s season 1 well enough. But after revealing that Lorka was from the mirror universe and then spending the rest of the season there? That’s not fun at all. Just boring.
Elon Musk must have been a decent guy in the Mirror Universe.
No, he was a normal guy in the normal universe. We’re in the mirror…
Thanks for this. I skip mirror EPs on DS9. I can see how writers might enjoy doing anything they want with the characters, but it’s not fun to sit through a bunch of rapid fire no consequence ‘‘what if’’ plotlines. I don’t mind eps where it’s a thought out plot with characters that are in character, where everything gets status quo’d at the end, is OK as long as the story is worth it, but 20min of Major Kira as a sex offender for no reason is a big no.
fair enough
personally, I think DS9 used the Mirror Universe well. As you say, it’s enjoyable for the writers. I also think the cast had a lot of fun with them - cut loose and go full camp.
Staying in the mirror universe is what kills me. I liked the first half of STD’s season 1 well enough. But after revealing that Lorka was from the mirror universe and then spending the rest of the season there? That’s not fun at all. Just boring.
Mirror universe Musk would probably be a humanitarian on the scale of Norman Borlaug, if the pendulum swings just as hard the other way.