And when Dr. Bashir starred in a spy-themed holonovel in the "Deep Space Nine" episode "," he mentions getting one of the other characters a pair of exploding earrings for Christmas.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1475098/do-star-trek-characters-celebrate-christmas-an-investigation/

"Deep Space Nine" delves into tonally darker areas following its inaugural season, and Q's frivolities have no place in the resulting story.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1327988/star-trek-q-best-moments/

However, other than that, the allegories afforded to Star Trek: Deep Space Nine by the Trill were never developed further and the possible attraction between Sisko and Jadzia is one example of these missed opportunities.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-ds9-dax-sisko-romance-dropped-good/

In the Relaunch novels, Ro transfers to Deep Space Nine as the station's security officer, where she clashes with fellow Bajoran Kira due to their different religious beliefs.

Source: https://gamerant.com/star-trek-post-tng-relaunch-novels-diverge-star-trek-picard/

Ro Laren's absence from Deep Space Nine resulted in the loss of a crucial element in the early relationship between Sisko and Kira, and oversimplified the story of Bajor's transition into Federation membership.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-ro-laren-ds9-picard-changes/

Sisko's existence in the moral grey areas of the universe was just one way that Star Trek: Deep Space Nine challenged Gene Roddenberry's vision.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-sisko-worst-crimes/

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine elements back into the universe during their runs.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-animated-series-favorite-arex-starfleet-academy/

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine was a groundbreaking show that broke with tradition by setting the story on a space station instead of a starship.

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-deep-space-nine-cast-character-guide/

The Ferengi from Star Trek were an integral species in Deep Space Nine, but what exactly were their infamous Rules of Acquisition?

Source: https://screenrant.com/star-trek-ds9-ferengi-rules-acquisition-explained/

The showrunner also teased that audiences might have some resolution to the story of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-picard-final-season-kill-harm-tng-heroes/