In the post-apocalyptic series Defiance , this episode serves as the high-stakes setup for the season finale.
: This episode serves as the true transition from the "prologue" of the Klingon War to the crew finally embracing Starfleet ideals under Acting Captain Saru. [S1E11] Past Is Prologue
: The story follows Datak Tarr’s ruthless quest to become Mayor. He makes a secret deal to sell the town’s valuable mines to the Earth Republic in exchange for power. In the post-apocalyptic series Defiance , this episode
While the title was used for S1E13 rather than S1E11, it is a fan-favorite "story" because it reveals the season-long deception of Captain Gabriel Lorca. He makes a secret deal to sell the
The phrase "Past Is Prologue" is a popular episode title appearing in several series, though it most notably refers to significant turning points in and Defiance . Star Trek: Discovery (Season 1, Episode 13)