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: Critics note it is a "thoroughly gripping, intense story" that thrives on O'Brien's isolation as he cannot tell anyone about the possession. The Assignment

: Chief O'Brien returns from a mission to find his wife, Keiko, possessed by a Pah-wraith , an ancient and malevolent enemy of the Bajoran Prophets. The entity threatens to kill Keiko unless O'Brien sabotages Deep Space 9 to destroy the Prophets in the wormhole. Critical Strengths : : Evaluating the methodology, accuracy, and relevance of

This episode is a classic example of the "O'Brien Must Suffer" trope, featuring Miles O'Brien trapped in a high-stakes psychological thriller. : Evaluating the methodology