SLIDERS Retro REVIEW #30 | Episode 3x07 | "Dragonslide"

Retro Review #30: “You Got Your Fantasy in My Sci-Fi!” or “Narnia on Ice”

FANDOM ENTANGLEMENT is back with another retro review of the 90s sci-fi series SLIDERS. This time, we’re taking a look at Season 3, Episode 7, “Dragonslide” (original airdate: November 8, 1996 on Fox).

On a world of magic and dragons, Quinn is mistaken for a wizard and kidnapped by an evil warlock bent on immortality. Meanwhile, Wade tries to help Rembrandt’s love troubles with a love potion, but it backfires and makes Rembrandt fall in love with her.

This episode was written by Tony Blake & Paul Jackson, directed by David Livingston, and guest-starred Max Grodénchik (a.k.a. “Rom” from STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE)!

Co-hosts Mike Bloxam & Damon Sugameli welcome back authors Jan Fennick (contributor for “Outside In Can Live With It” from ATB Publishing, and “Fantastic! A Celebration of Fans Discovering Doctor Who” from Zepo Publishing) and Christina Gist (Puck the Penalties, the first book in the Vancouver Gladiators series).

The Sliders head into full-blown fantasy territory in an episode chock full of magic, sorcerers, druids, love spells…and a really bad CGI dragon…which shows up very briefly despite the fact that “dragon” is prominent in the episode’s title. The four of us express our dismay and disappointment over said lack of dragons, as well as the potential for a rather interesting foray into a magical world that just doesn’t quite live up to its promise. We do give some praise to the character development between Wade and Rembrandt but frown upon the seeming lack of intelligence from the story’s “big bad,” Gareth. But at least we get the actor behind fan-favorite DS9 character Rom, who…doesn’t do much. And the return of Jerry’s real-life brother Charlie playing someone who is not a Mallory…even though the central plot revolves around the Mallory clan. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Hope you enjoy our analysis and review!

Next up: “The Fire Within,” with returning guest Devin Sugameli (Damon’s sister).

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Jan’s work and contributions can be found at:
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Christina’s works can be found at:
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Check out these resources for a veritable who’s who and in-depth information about the series:
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Recorded on October 27, 2025.
Episode edited by Damon Sugameli.
Opening narration by Mike Bloxam.
Main theme produced and composed by Danny Lux.
Screen captures provided by slidecage.com and Albie Burdge.
No copyright infringement is intended.