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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine S1E17 — Dramatis Personae
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine•Season 1•Episode 17

Dramatis Personae

7.0/10 · 2,687 votesMay 30, 199345 min

Ranked #10 of 19 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Stardate: 46922.3. An alien "telepathic matrix" causes the DS9 crew to re-enact an ancient power struggle, leading Kira to attempt mutiny and overthrow Sisko.

Directed byCliff Bole
Written byJoe Menosky
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Cast8

Avery Brooks

Avery Brooks

Benjamin Sisko

Nana Visitor

Nana Visitor

Kira Nerys

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Miles O'Brien

Terry Farrell

Terry Farrell

Jadzia Dax

Alexander Siddig

Alexander Siddig

Julian Bashir

Cirroc Lofton

Cirroc Lofton

Jake Sisko

Armin Shimerman

Armin Shimerman

Quark

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Odo

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Marvin V. Rush

Marvin V. Rush

Director of Photography

Dennis Madalone

Dennis Madalone

Stunt Coordinator

T

Tom Benko

Editor

Cliff Bole

Cliff Bole

Director

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Joe Menosky

Writer

R

Robert Della Santina

Unit Production Manager

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Episode Summary

"Dramatis Personae" is episode 17 of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine season 1. It scored 7.0/10 from 2,687 votes, ranking #10 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Cliff Bole and written by Joe Menosky, it aired on May 30, 1993.

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