But I so wanted to decline the invitation.After the emotional roller coaster of the last six episodes, I understand the powers that be would want to give the audience a light hearted breather that has nothing to do with the ongoing Dominion War. But why did it have to be an episode focused on the wedding of Worf and Dax? Worf is not a favorite character, but I can handle him. But Dax, uggh. I loathe Dax.
“You Are Cordially Invited” has the same problem DS9 frequently has when it tries to do slice of life episodes--it comes across as a bad sitcom. If you had never seen this episode before and I asked you what comic fodder would be present, what would you guess? Family squabbles nearly canceling the ceremony, but all working out in the end, right? You would have hit the nail right o the head. Stop watching so many silly sitcoms.
I think there was supposed to be a lesson about accepting interracial marriages in Martok’s wife, Sirella’s, initial attitude about letting a Trill into the family and eventual acceptance, but you have to dig for it, so what is the point?
I understand scheduling conflicts and money are an issue, especially with a syndicated show, but worf having a wedding without the Enterprise is strage indeed.
Another point that irritates me about the episode is the continued tension between Odo and Kira over his actions during the occupation are resolved--off camera. While I disliked the changes in Odo over the course of the last few episodes because of my skepticism he would go so over the line just to be with the Female Changeling, the resolution of it needs to be more significant. I wanted Odo’s new attitude to go away, yes, but not swept under the rug an hereafter ignored just so he and Kira can pursue a relationship.
I would sip this one. It might be more poignant if I cared about Worf and Dax, particularly considering how short lived their happiness is going to be, but it does not do a thing for me.
Rating: ** (out of 5)
