Heart of Stone
- Episode aired Feb 6, 1995
- TV-PG
- 46m
After chasing a fugitive into a cave, Kira gets stuck and is slowly encapsulated by a growing crystal stone while Odo tries to figure out how to free her.After chasing a fugitive into a cave, Kira gets stuck and is slowly encapsulated by a growing crystal stone while Odo tries to figure out how to free her.After chasing a fugitive into a cave, Kira gets stuck and is slowly encapsulated by a growing crystal stone while Odo tries to figure out how to free her.
- Doctor Julian Bashir
- (as Siddig El Fadil)
- Computer Voice
- (voice)
- Bajoran Woman
- (uncredited)
- Bajoran Civilian
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe scene where Nog talks to Sisko about his father is actor Aron Eisenberg's all-time favorite piece of his own acting, and this is his favorite DS9 episode.
- GoofsOdo's appearance is based on his inability to mimic humanoid features. The other changelings appear to share that limitation, yet, the female changeling is able to mimic Major Kira perfectly.
- Quotes
[Odo tells Kira about the origin of his name]
Odo: As you know, when Doctor Mora first brought me to his laboratory, it was under Cardassian supervision. All specimens had to be clearly labeled in Cardassian, so the overseers would always know what the scientists were working on. Since no one was exactly sure what I was, Mora labeled me 'Unknown Sample', which the overseer translated into Cardassian as 'Odo'ital'.
Major Kira: So your name is 'Unknown Sample'?
Odo: No. No. 'Odo'ital' literally means the word 'nothing'. Even after it became clear that I was sentient, the Bajoran scientists kept calling me that. As a joke, they split it into two words, like a Bajoran name: Odo Ital. Which eventually got shortened...
Major Kira: ...to Odo.
Odo: But, now, the thing is, for the longest time, whenever anyone would use my name, the first thing I would think of was what it meant, 'nothing'. What better way to describe me? I had no family, no friends, no place where I belonged. I thought it was the most appropriate name anyone could give me. And then I met you.
[pause]
Odo: ...And the others - Sisko, Dax, even Quark. And now, when I hear one of you call me Odo, I no longer think of myself as nothing. I think of myself as me.
- ConnectionsFeatured in What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (2018)
- SoundtracksStar Trek: Deep Space Nine - Main Title
(uncredited)
Written by Dennis McCarthy
Performed by Dennis McCarthy
This is an enjoyable episode with some great character-defining moments.
The plot is centred around exploring aspects of two different characters and it does this very well with a good A/B plot structure and a number of great dialogue exchanges.
I cannot say much about the Kira and Odo plot without spoiling. However, the Nog plot is just as good and nicely develops the character beyond what has come before.
It's success hinges on the performances of Rene Auberjonois, Nana Visitor, Avery Brooks, and Aaron Eisenberg, who are all excellent.
- snoozejonc
- May 3, 2022