Wow. This show is very well done. The acting is incredable as is the writing. The violence is much worse than other Star Treks and lots of gore in one episode with a very graphicly decomposing charactor. Sexual content isn't graphic butt the series does have some homosexual content. Language is less frequent than TNG but a single N word in the sixth season spoils that.
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(Rated TV-PG, Science fiction , Starring Rene Auberjonois, Avery Brooks, Armin Shimerman, Where to watch: Spike, Syndicated, DVD)
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Strong spin-off is more violent than the others.
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for Ages 10 and Up
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About Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Parents need to know that this Star Trek series is by far the most violent entry in the franchise. One alien race was enslaved and forced into concentration camps, while another has been genetically engineered to become the perfect fighting machine (their masters take over a portion of the galaxy and prove to be brutal dictators). A secret faction within the Federation engages in biological warfare. Later seasons focus on an all-out war against the Dominon, which costs billions of lives and features several battle scenes involving hundreds of starships.
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- Families can talk about dictatorship and rebellion. Two of the show's main alien races were involved in a long war before the series began; considerable tension remains between them, and there are frequent references to atrocities committed during the conflict. Is war ever necessary? When is it acceptable to fight back? What would you do if your homeland was invaded? Families who've seen other Star Trek shows and movies can also discuss how they're different from and similar to each other. Which one is your favorite? Why is the franchise so successful?
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Second only to TNG
This is an absolutely wonderful TV show that explores current issues in the world as well as ventures into the weirdest of science fiction. Strong characters and great effects help to make this space station come to life. Violent scenes in the war and with the Klingons may be frightening to younger kids, but is fine for anybody 11+. Becomes darker and more depressing in the 4th and 5th seasons. Great show!!!
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