*sigh* Critiquing "The Last Man"

[cherryblosomjen]

I'm left feeling pretty sad about the whole thing, for a number of reasons. Though there were certainly a number of well executed features.

Please, read my ramblings below. Note: SPOILERS for the finale, if you haven't seen it.

The episode certainly had its strong points:

John's little chat with Lorne at the start.

The desert sand engulfing the

Comments

[mychalian]

I don't know what to say... other then I completely agree with you with your thoughts about Michael.
I don't understand how he could leave Teyla to just die like that - it didn't seem like him to do so, although I too am completely biased from a shippy point of view. And he was so evil. I cannot describe him in any other way than evil, at least not now after I had just finished watching that episode. I understand how you feel about no redemption - I was so shocked at how absorbed he became in revenge - and then equally shocked at how powerful he had become. Like supreme ruler of the galaxy really. So supreme that I cannot ... well, I am sure he will come to a stage where he will just go, "NOW WHAT?"

On the good note, which I am trying to think aboout now, I loved Sam and General Lorne. I didn't mind the Rodney/Keller though. I think I secretly like them - even though it seemed... really really wrongSigh. I feel quite sad. However, on a completely shallow note, I noticed that Michael's voice changed, and now it sounds more human than

[cherryblosomjen]

You know what made me feel a little better? tielan mentioned that the episode is, really, a lot like SG-1's 2010. That makes me think that some kind of redemption is at least a little bit more possible.

I am sure he will come to a stage where he will just go, "NOW WHAT?"
Exactly! There has to have been more of a plan in his mind than 1. eliminate the wraiths/ humans 2. populate the galaxy with hybrids. Seriously, there has to have been more to it. Right? Or is that too crazy a thought. (Though in all truth, Michael is nothing if not crazy in that episode).

Aesthetically, I don't know which Michael I prefer: greenish Michael with the platinum hair, or creepy hybrid Michael with the red eyes. I think I like them both, in a way. Honestly, I'd rather they switch-up his looks every episode than his character (consistency of behavior, personality, *insert what you will*).

And yes, definite happy face for Sam and Lorne. :)

[mychalian]

That makes me think that some kind of redemption is at least a little bit more possible.
I currently don't know what to feel. But something tells me that Michael will not be seeing a very happy end. =(

I am still sort of angry at the lack of screentime Michael gets though. Urgh. ONE OR TWO SCENES is not enough. In this episode with that small amount of time he had, he was completely cold. Even with his more boyish!human voice he still sounded just. Well. Cold.

Aesthetically, I don't know which Michael I prefer: greenish Michael with the platinum hair, or creepy hybrid Michael with the red eyes.
I like both two, but I am lame, and love human!michael.

Sigh. I am now off to finish that moodtheme.

[cherryblosomjen]

I currently don't know what to feel. But something tells me that Michael will not be seeing a very happy end. =(

Reiterates sad face: :( *cries*

I am still sort of angry at the lack of screentime Michael gets though. Urgh. ONE OR TWO SCENES is not enough.

Absolutely.

Sigh. I am now off to finish that moodtheme.

Oh goodie. I was worried you weren't going to finish it, and commented on your mood entry to ask. Glad to see your up for the challenge.

[mychalian]

FINALLY. The moodtheme is complete! It's all here!!!!!!