Mark Donaldson is a writer, podcaster, and film programmer specializing in Star Trek and Doctor Who.
Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's writers hardened their Cardassian villain, Gul Dukat , because, as one actor put it, he was "Hitler". Given Gul Dukat's dark past during the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor, it was unlikely that he could ever be fully redeemed.
"To Kira, Dukat is Hitler. She's not ever going to get over that. She can never forgive him, and that is important to me. Kira may have started to see Cardassians as individuals, but she will always hate Dukat ." Why Star Trek: DS9 Made Gul Dukat More Of A Villain Close Nana Visitor's assessment of Gul Dukat was in line with Star Trek: Deep Space Nine showrunner Ira Steven Behr's desire not to turn Marc Alaimo's character into "the friendly neighborhood Cardassian." Even before Gul Dukat arrives in the flesh in "Civil Defense", the recorded message reminds viewers of his role in the Cardassian Occupation of Bajor.
Given the extensive list of Gul Dukat's crimes, it's understandable that Ira Steven Behr was concerned about softening the character too much. Previous episodes like Star Trek: Deep Space Nine's Maquis two-parter depicted Dukat as too amiable, lacking the edginess he had in season 1. "Civil Defense", therefore, marked a significant moment by reminding viewers just how despicable a tyrant Gul Dukat was.
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