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After a Cardassian arrives on DS9, suffering from a rare disease that could only have been contracted at a Bajoran labor camp during the Occupation, Kira tries to determine if the man is a notorious war criminal.
But the truth is more complicated than anyone initially understands. An investigation into the Cardassian reveals a story of stolen identity, whistle-blowing, and a desperate attempt to atone for the failures of the past. But will Kira be able to adapt to new information, or does her hatred of the Cardassians prevent her from ever escaping her past?
Frequently heralded as the first great episode of DS9, Duet features terrific performances and a script that finally attempts to make use of the establishing setup that developed in the pilot of the series. But… is it great or just better than the dregs of season one? Clay and Zack join me to discuss the brutality of the Cardassians, the value of being a good actor, and the ethics of apologizing!