What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a 2019 documentary film that celebrates the 25th anniversary of the television show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. The film explores the creation and evolution of the series, and how it came to be regarded as one of the best iterations of the Star Trek franchise.
The documentary features interviews with the cast and crew of Deep Space Nine, as well as various industry professionals and fans of the show. The film is hosted by Ira Steven Behr, who served as the showrunner for Deep Space Nine during its later seasons.
What We Left Behind delves into the reasons why the show was initially overlooked by some fans of the franchise, and how it developed a loyal following over time. It also examines the impact that Deep Space Nine had on future science fiction television series, particularly in its use of serialized storytelling.
One of the highlights of the documentary is a segment where Behr and the original writers of the show discuss what a hypothetical eighth season of Deep Space Nine could have looked like. They pitch ideas for new storylines and explore how the show's characters might have evolved over time.
Overall, What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine is a thoughtful and entertaining tribute to a beloved television series. It offers insight into the show's creative process and legacy, and provides fans with a unique opportunity to see what might have been if Deep Space Nine had continued beyond its seventh season.