Our Man Bashir

I've said it so many times, but the writers of a science fiction series often have carte blanche to do as they wish. The James Bond bit here is set up nicely with the malfunction that occurs at the start. Of course, because this is a series, we are more interested in how things are done rather than the result (unfortunately, we know that all will turn out OK). Bashir makes a good spy and Garak is a good sidekick. Watching each of the principle characters assume roles in the program is great fun. There is also a kind of a neat thing going on with Rom, who actually has the responsibility for saving the day with his technological expertise. This was a nice diversion. Purists will hole their noses, but, in the world created, it is quite good.

This episode begins with Dr. Bashir in the holosuite--playing a James Bond-like character. However, his fun is interrupted by Garak--who was apparently jealous of Bashir's many lady friends...and adventures. So, they stay and enjoy the program together. However, at the same time, there is a transporter malfunction and five crew members are somehow sent into the memory of the holosuite and they begin appearing in Bashir's little fantasy. There is a problem, though, as he cannot close the program or perhaps the crew members will be forever lost. So, he's forced to play out the program and avoid letting any of these five die.

"Our Man Bashir" is both funny (like watching him in an Austin Powers movie. But, on the other hand, it's very embarrassing and stupid because it's like watching Dr. Bashir in an Austin Powers movie--especially with the names of the female characters!! Like so many of the holo episodes, this one is one you'll probably love or hate. It does nothing to advance the show and seems like fluffy filler.

This one is reasonably entertaining I must say, although it loses points for Nana Visitors terrible russian accent and acting. Though in fairness I'm just not a fan of her acting in general, so that might just be it. I understand some people are big fans, so opinions etc...

Worth watching for the laughs, but doesn't advance the plot atall.

I really enjoyed it, you'd never believe it was all set in the holosuite. Loved the sneaky and not so sneaky Bond references. The now what would be seen as sexist request by Bashir that Honey Bare take off her glasses and loosen her hair I didn't mind at all, that was then. I would have liked to know if Julian told Ben and co about 'their' adventures. If, as was suspected, Sisko and the others were floating about in the ether somewhere could it be part of them were acting out what they would do give the chance. Kira as a Russian spy, Dex as a top scientist etc? Rom came to the rescue again.

Bashir and Garak get trapped in a holodeck James Bond fantasy.

This is a reasonably entertaining episode.

These type of stories employee the clichè that something goes wrong in the holodeck to raises the stakes, but for me the writers would be better off just immersing the characters in the fantasy and just following it for laughs.

The script is okay, but for me it relies on the actors to elevate the material. It is fun seeing them playing these roles, but I think it feels a bit of a stretch for an entire episode.

I like the set design, costumes and the bond-style fight sequences. My favourite moment is when a certain character appears quite theatrically on a bed.

All performances are great but the standouts for me include Andrew Robinson, Nana Visitor, and Avery Brooks.