[s4e1] (1-2)the Way Of The Warrior-the Visitor -

: Despite being a "what if" timeline story, it feels essential because it validates the deep love at the center of the Sisko family. It’s a quiet, devastatingly beautiful counterpoint to the explosions of the previous hour.

This feature-length premiere reinvented the series by introducing Worf to the cast and shifting the primary conflict to a breakdown in relations with the Klingon Empire. [S4E1] (1-2)The Way of the Warrior-The Visitor

: The story focuses on an elderly Jake Sisko (played brilliantly by Tony Todd) reflecting on a life spent trying to "save" his father from a subspace accident. It shifts the focus from sci-fi mechanics to the raw, universal experience of grief and the bond between a father and son. : Despite being a "what if" timeline story,

"The Way of the Warrior is the perfect soft-reboot. It brings in the Klingons and Worf to up the action, but keeps the DS9 political complexity." : The story focuses on an elderly Jake