Ep 21. When It Rains...
- TVPG
- May 5, 1999
- 44 min
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8.1 (1,746)
When It Rains... is the 21st episode of the seventh season of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The episode revolves around a mission undertaken by station commander Benjamin Sisko and his crew to destroy a major Dominion sensor array located in the Gamma Quadrant. The sensor array is responsible for detecting all incoming ships, enabling the Dominion to maintain a strategic advantage in the war.
The episode begins with Sisko and his team coming up with a plan to infiltrate the sensor array and use a specially designed virus to destroy it. The operation is fraught with danger, as the team must avoid detection from the Jem'Hadar, the Dominion's elite soldiers, who guard the array.
Meanwhile, on the station, Kira Nerys and Odo continue their investigation into the leader of the Bajoran extremist group, the Circle. They discover that the Circle's leader has teamed up with the Dominion and is planning an attack on Deep Space Nine. Kira and Odo must race against time to thwart the attack and save the station.
As the mission to destroy the sensor array gets underway, the team faces numerous obstacles and setbacks. The Jem'Hadar prove to be formidable opponents, and the virus's effectiveness is called into question. However, the team persists, and with the help of some unexpected allies, manages to succeed in destroying the array.
Back on the station, Kira and Odo's investigation leads them to a shocking discovery about the Circle's leader, which has significant implications for the future of Bajor. The episode ends with the station crew reeling from the events of the day and preparing for what they know will be a long and difficult road ahead in the war against the Dominion.
Overall, When It Rains... is an action-packed and suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. It also explores deeper themes such as loyalty, sacrifice, and the difficult choices that must be made in times of war. The episode sets the stage for the dramatic finale of the series and leaves viewers eager to see how the story will conclude.
