Series 7, Episode 1 - "To paraphrase Mystery Science Theater 3000; "that's one butt ugly spaceship you got there"!"

Welcome back to a brand-new series of Hit or Miss: Star Trek! This time, we’re shifting focus to two of Trek’s most complex and compelling races—linked by tragic history and unforgettable storytelling, whether together or apart: the Cardassians and the Bajorans. We’re kicking off with The Next Generation season 4 episode “The Wounded,” marking the very first appearance of the Cardassians. Captain Mike has his briefing notes ready and is prepped to lead this podcast away team. Sadly, First Officer D.K. has been reassigned and won't be returning, as he's off on a top secret mission (rumours involve an unstable wormhole, time travel and a lot of Saurian Brandy). But since this deep dive into Cardassians was a topic she definitely didn’t force—ahem, inspire—us to cover, we’re joined by the Cardassian Queen herself: Lady Vean! And she’s brought backup, introducing new recruit Natalie, a first-time guest with a top-notch Starfleet service record. We kick things off with Natalie’s Trek history and favourites before diving into the now surely legendary Hit or Miss section. Then it’s on to our main episode review, covering early Cardassian fashion blunders, haunting real-world allegory, brilliant performances, Picard’s diplomacy—and much more. So pour yourself a glass of kanar (however you pronounce it), and settle in for a mix of deep analysis and celebratory geek-out.

Apologies for the minor technical glitches with Vean's connection. Rest assured we've edited her audio so that you will hopefully barely notice, and her subspace transceiver has already been repaired ready for the next episode.

Links:

• Follow Vean on BlueSky - @LadyVean

• Check out Natalie's fan fic writing on An Archive Of Our Own (aka AO3) - sadaralo

Follow Mike and the podcast all over the internet via linktr.ee/mikespods

Follow Mike on Discord: MikeOfSteel#2913

Host /Editor/Producer - Michael K. Wilson

Created by Michael K. Wilson

Based on a format by Michael Wilson & Will Templar

"He was on the Cardassian equivalent of bath salts."