Across seven seasons, DS9 evolved into a layered saga of religion, politics, and family. It became the most daring Trek series, unafraid to tackle issues of faith, inequality, and the cost of war.

"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" has often been treated as the weird stepchild of the "Star Trek" franchise because it deviated quite a bit from the standard, focusing on a space station ...

Kelcie Mattson is a Senior Features author at Collider. Based in the Midwest, she also contributes Lists, reviews, and television recaps. A lifelong fan of niche sci-fi, epic fantasy, Final Girl ...