SGA: Enemy at the gate
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tenayaIt was okay. As I had avoided all spoilers, I was relieved that Bridge didn't screw it up too badly.
So, things I liked:
I liked seeing all the supporting characters: Zelenka, Lorne, Carson, Major Davis, Walter, Caldwell, Ellis, and Kavanaugh (how long as it been since he was last seen?) And the only reason I can think of that Davis is still a major is that O'Neill is punishing him for wanting--or succeeding in--nailing Daniel. Said seduction can probably be narrowed down in the timeline by figuring out when Davis should have been promoted and wasn't. I really liked seeing him again, in any case. I was glad to see that Ellis survived the episode as Bridge likes to kill off any toys remaining in the toy box at the end of the show (like the Ancient's chair.)
Amelia was there, too. I don't get her. Seems like she and Ronon were thrown together because Bridge thinks that's the way it should be. TBAB are dipshits but we knew that already. It felt wrong to have her in the final shot but not Zelenka or Lorne.
I like that a moment was taken to mention Don S. Davis' passing by making it canon that Hammond had died. That was sad. It makes me sad to even write this. Having said that, shouldn't the ship be called the George Hammond? There was a new aircraft carrier was commissioned recently and it's called, the USS George H.W. Bush. And why did they say that Hammond was off world when he died? He rarely went off world.
I also liked the throw way line that SG-1 was on the "Odyssey" and it was on a secret mission. Odd that Carter isn't there with them. I would be hopeful that this means there won't be much J/S ship in the next film but it probably just means they will go AU or something. Blah!
Onto the 'well, that could have been better' catagory:
Killing off Ronon sucked (though Momoa died very well.) And he did it saving Rodney. There was lovely stuff there for the McKay/Ronon shippers. I was glad he was brought back, but honestly, that sort of writing shenanigans is like painting by numbers. Mullie wrote this but I think there must have been extensive outlining and even more in depth detailing because he usually turns in lack luster scripts and this was better than that. The plot was choreographed, particularly over this plot point. Ronon gets killed, Ronon gets revived. Writing by the numbers. I did like the acting when the Teyla tells Sheppard he was dead, and McKay's very tense "I'm on it!" Rodney's got big issues with this.
Once Atlantis had established a wormhole to the Wraith ship, just throw a nuke in! But if they had done that, the show wouldn't have lasted the full hour.
Once Sheppard gated to the SGC, I turned and said, "Looks like Sheppard will go on a suicide mission and McKay will fiddle with technology and save him." I was close, very close. John needs therapy for his suicidal tendencies.
Wormhole drive, eh? That certainly changes travel for this universe. I had both my eyebrows raised, Teal'c style, that Zelenka and Beckett would attempt something that McKay hadn't fully vetted and would require the skill of Sheppard to pull off. I guess this is where the hand wave comes in and all those silly little details dissipate like smoke. On the other hand, I imagine the Beckett fans are full of pride that their guy--that they brought back from the dead--was essential here in the last episode. Well done, SaveCarsonBeckett!
After that big space battle, I imagine that the folks of Nevada and California noticed all the fireworks though the schematics have them re-entering over Japan and landing off of Hawaii.
Carter's puffy wig and her way too generous makeup. Ronon's wig is and has been horrible.
Things that make me want to throw a shoe at the tv:
Keller. Could she looked any more feckless or incompetent? Her insecurity is paralyzing. I suppose she can't be the "little woman" that needs a shoulder to lean on if she is a competent CMO. Oh well, as long as she gave the writers wood, that reason enough to keep her on the show.
And speaking of the writers and their worthlessness at writing women characters...how about that Carter? Okay, the law of Super Sam says she can handle anything, so I suppose that's why Bridge didn't bother getting in Landry or O'Neill. Still, it makes my head hurt that she was in charge of Earth's defenses. Later, when Sheppard explains how he will take the nuke to the enemy to save the Earth from untold destruction, Carter 'can't order him to do that.' Then when he asks for her to tell his team goodbye for him, she's all big eyed and barely holding back her emotions. I have to say, if that had been O'Neill, or Landry or Hammond, they would have solemnly thanked him and told him that they would pass along his message, maybe even thrown in a "god speed." They had no choice and he would and could do this act to save the planet. He should be acknowledged for his bravery.
Lastly, on that last shot with most of the cast at the railing, couldn't they at least have given Teyla and Beckett a line to say? I think Teyla was a bit shafted in this episode. Very sad.
Well, at least the writers can't screw it up any further. I hate it that, all things considered, it was time to put this show to bed. That's really too bad.
So, things I liked:
I liked seeing all the supporting characters: Zelenka, Lorne, Carson, Major Davis, Walter, Caldwell, Ellis, and Kavanaugh (how long as it been since he was last seen?) And the only reason I can think of that Davis is still a major is that O'Neill is punishing him for wanting--or succeeding in--nailing Daniel. Said seduction can probably be narrowed down in the timeline by figuring out when Davis should have been promoted and wasn't. I really liked seeing him again, in any case. I was glad to see that Ellis survived the episode as Bridge likes to kill off any toys remaining in the toy box at the end of the show (like the Ancient's chair.)
Amelia was there, too. I don't get her. Seems like she and Ronon were thrown together because Bridge thinks that's the way it should be. TBAB are dipshits but we knew that already. It felt wrong to have her in the final shot but not Zelenka or Lorne.
I like that a moment was taken to mention Don S. Davis' passing by making it canon that Hammond had died. That was sad. It makes me sad to even write this. Having said that, shouldn't the ship be called the George Hammond? There was a new aircraft carrier was commissioned recently and it's called, the USS George H.W. Bush. And why did they say that Hammond was off world when he died? He rarely went off world.
I also liked the throw way line that SG-1 was on the "Odyssey" and it was on a secret mission. Odd that Carter isn't there with them. I would be hopeful that this means there won't be much J/S ship in the next film but it probably just means they will go AU or something. Blah!
Onto the 'well, that could have been better' catagory:
Killing off Ronon sucked (though Momoa died very well.) And he did it saving Rodney. There was lovely stuff there for the McKay/Ronon shippers. I was glad he was brought back, but honestly, that sort of writing shenanigans is like painting by numbers. Mullie wrote this but I think there must have been extensive outlining and even more in depth detailing because he usually turns in lack luster scripts and this was better than that. The plot was choreographed, particularly over this plot point. Ronon gets killed, Ronon gets revived. Writing by the numbers. I did like the acting when the Teyla tells Sheppard he was dead, and McKay's very tense "I'm on it!" Rodney's got big issues with this.
Once Atlantis had established a wormhole to the Wraith ship, just throw a nuke in! But if they had done that, the show wouldn't have lasted the full hour.
Once Sheppard gated to the SGC, I turned and said, "Looks like Sheppard will go on a suicide mission and McKay will fiddle with technology and save him." I was close, very close. John needs therapy for his suicidal tendencies.
Wormhole drive, eh? That certainly changes travel for this universe. I had both my eyebrows raised, Teal'c style, that Zelenka and Beckett would attempt something that McKay hadn't fully vetted and would require the skill of Sheppard to pull off. I guess this is where the hand wave comes in and all those silly little details dissipate like smoke. On the other hand, I imagine the Beckett fans are full of pride that their guy--that they brought back from the dead--was essential here in the last episode. Well done, SaveCarsonBeckett!
After that big space battle, I imagine that the folks of Nevada and California noticed all the fireworks though the schematics have them re-entering over Japan and landing off of Hawaii.
Carter's puffy wig and her way too generous makeup. Ronon's wig is and has been horrible.
Things that make me want to throw a shoe at the tv:
Keller. Could she looked any more feckless or incompetent? Her insecurity is paralyzing. I suppose she can't be the "little woman" that needs a shoulder to lean on if she is a competent CMO. Oh well, as long as she gave the writers wood, that reason enough to keep her on the show.
And speaking of the writers and their worthlessness at writing women characters...how about that Carter? Okay, the law of Super Sam says she can handle anything, so I suppose that's why Bridge didn't bother getting in Landry or O'Neill. Still, it makes my head hurt that she was in charge of Earth's defenses. Later, when Sheppard explains how he will take the nuke to the enemy to save the Earth from untold destruction, Carter 'can't order him to do that.' Then when he asks for her to tell his team goodbye for him, she's all big eyed and barely holding back her emotions. I have to say, if that had been O'Neill, or Landry or Hammond, they would have solemnly thanked him and told him that they would pass along his message, maybe even thrown in a "god speed." They had no choice and he would and could do this act to save the planet. He should be acknowledged for his bravery.
Lastly, on that last shot with most of the cast at the railing, couldn't they at least have given Teyla and Beckett a line to say? I think Teyla was a bit shafted in this episode. Very sad.
Well, at least the writers can't screw it up any further. I hate it that, all things considered, it was time to put this show to bed. That's really too bad.
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Date: 2009-01-12 03:27 am (UTC)