TNG is great, chronologically it comes right before DS9 and the two intersect in DS9’s first episode. Knowing the events leading up to that point adds a lot of subtext both to the episode, and the world-building and political landscape later on. I can’t say it’s absolutely required, but if you do watch it, you won’t regret it.
Just… again, tough it out for the “pre-beard” first season. It’s rough.
TNG is great, chronologically it comes right before DS9 and the two intersect in DS9’s first episode. Knowing the events leading up to that point adds a lot of subtext both to the episode, and the world-building and political landscape later on. I can’t say it’s absolutely required, but if you do watch it, you won’t regret it.
Just… again, tough it out for the “pre-beard” first season. It’s rough.