I’ll start.

For Guinan: I loved that her character was that classic trope of the “bartender / therapist” who was always around, but never got too involved in the main plot. She would give casual advice, but wasn’t officially an “advisor”, so it served the show well for the main characters to share what they were thinking.

For Quark: He was unquestionably the better developed character, with his own wants and desires that frequently intertwined with the main plot. He also served as a sort of foil to the values of the federation, which let the viewers see how greed was incompatible with the best interests of the people.

I love both. Which was your favorite? Which approach did you like better for the “bartender” character?

  • Mountaintwig@lemmy.oneEnglish
    15·
    1 year ago

    I enjoy the more humourous tone that Quark gives the show; so my vote goes for Quark!

    However, if I were to live on a Starship or a Deep Space station, I would probably visit Guinans bar more often than Quarks…

    • Data's Cat Spot@startrek.websiteOPEnglish
      13·
      1 year ago

      Scenes in Ten Forward always feel so cozy, and nobody would be trying to rip you off. Lol

      That’s where I’d personally want to hang out too.

        • orbitz@lemmy.ca
          1·
          1 year ago

          Lower Decks has a couple on a date in the lounge when a Red Alert goes off, it’s a pretty good bit as they continue their date. Though don’t think it’s called ten forward on that ship.

      • samus12345@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        1 year ago

        But Ten Forward is on a Starfleet vessel, and therefor far more exclusionary. Anyone can take a shuttle to Quark’s.

        • Data's Cat Spot@startrek.websiteOPEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Now that I think of it, I do really like that aspect of Quark’s bar as a story tool. Since they were located on a station, anyone who’s just passing through could be sitting at the bar.