DS9 s2e5 “Cardassians”

    • ummthatguy@lemmy.worldOP
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      • Poor chemistry between two of the best actors on the show
      • the most prominent example of a married couple in Trek, which includes some communication issues and as such appears more negative
      • she’s often seen as shrill or unwilling to compromise toward O’Brien’s duties to Starfleet
      • more than 1 instance of pushing her dietary preferences despite his not liking it (he does try though)

      There’s probably more, but it boils down to weak writing and characterization. But mostly, it’s for the memes.

      • ch00f@lemmy.world
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        My wife and I always blame O’brien (at least in TNG. Haven’t watched the other series he’s in).

        Dude marries a woman and proceeds knows basically nothing about her family/culture.

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          Yeah, never understood where the attraction originated. Her first appearance on TNG is for their damned wedding! No build-up, just blam. Now, I’d be remiss if I didn’t recommend watching DS9, which is the series where O’Brien gets his spot in the sun. From where we leave them in TNG and pickup at the station, is a whole other story. Through the good and bad, worth its weight in latinum.

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      My guess, it’s because they don’t have a lot of chemistry in DS9, and he acts “O’brien is always sad” when around her.

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      To be fair it was something like plankton and kelp salad, I can see how one might yearn for some taters instead