In Pale Moon light is my second favorite episode My all time favorite is The Visitor. Tony Todd nails his his role he always does and it was one of the few episodes that I really enjoyed Jake Sisko as a character. My 3rd favorite being Nor Battle to the Strong. Another one that makes Jake relatable and more human and dare I say an enjoyable character if only for a little bit.
I had my dad watch In Pale Moonlight with me and he was just lie "All he does is talk to him self most of the time. What is happening?" God love my dad but DS9 was just not his thing.