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?

  • TotalElipse@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    2 years ago

    I think it’s a pretty open and shut case for Quark. I love Guinan, but Quark is just a much more developed and interesting character for me.

    • atlasraven31@lemm.eeEnglish
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      2 years ago

      He also fills the smuggler role. He pairs nicely with Garek’s information brokering.

      • Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social
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        2 years ago

        Garek deserves a prequel series. What was tailor school like? Did he get grief for being into fashion instead of war games like other Cardassians? Did his family support his decision?

  • Mountaintwig@lemmy.oneEnglish
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    2 years 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…