A Simple Investigation. Perry and David return to character development and discuss why this episode is oh so cringeworthy in “A Simple Investigation.” Plus: Trek Spoilers!
What to expect from episode 124: A Simple Investigation?
Briefing
A Simple Investigation, a weird love story.
Odo has a new kind of problem.
The film noir in the 24th century.
Bedroom Eyes and the perception of the soul.
Odo is on the case.
Idanians….and their special spice pudding.
Orion Syndicate rears its ugly head once again.
Casual murderers.
Nothing is what it seems.
Kira seems to be bothered by Odo’s new friend.
Dax and Kira gossip.
Worf is not amused.
Sisko thinks it’s “very nice….”
What we are to learn from Odo’s first time.
The true abilities of the changelings.
Dataports in your neck are nasty business.
This woman is more than meets the eye.
A Story begins to unravel.
Odo suspects.
Carpet burns and melting hands of love.
Perry hates this episode, here’s why.
David attempts to find redemption in it all.
Classic tropes and why they don’t work in the 24th century.
The importance of an Odo love story.
Perry notices things about Kira that David failed to pick up on.
Greater implications for Star Trek Deep Space Nine.
A different kind of Filler episode.
A simple investigation, a messy ending.
Moving forward.
Where to watch.
Where to listen.
Any more contests?
Books we are reading.
Up next for The Fire Caves.
Advocating Against Halo.
A brief new trek update, and some Easter Eggs.
Dune.
The End.
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