How about DS9's "The Wire". A powerful story of isolation, suffering, addiction, and the power of friendship coupled with medical professionalism. I have to admit I don't recall anyone else's role other than Dr. Bashir's and Garak's (and some momentary spots with Quark and some random nurse). I don't remember what the B plot was.
Source: personal experience. Usenet was a wretched hive of trolls and flame wars. I will gladly sacrifice a few unpopular takes if that's what it takes to do away with that nonsense. And I can tell you, from experience, works. For every unpopular take at a score of -2 or so, there are probably ten more at -9000 that we can totally do without.
Yes, it means that people expressing an unpopular opinion have to be very careful with tone and phrasing. But they ought to be doing that anyway. Nobody ought to think they can just waltz into a community, say something that completely contradicts their raison d'etre without any attempt at respectful framing, and expect to be welcomed with open arms.
How about DS9's "The Wire". A powerful story of isolation, suffering, addiction, and the power of friendship coupled with medical professionalism. I have to admit I don't recall anyone else's role other than Dr. Bashir's and Garak's (and some momentary spots with Quark and some random nurse). I don't remember what the B plot was.