I have been trying to stay spoiler-free for S10, but I have had my moments of weakness. And I had one this morning. And I just have to ask myself, "Self, why did you do that? You knew better than to do that. You have no self-control."
Anyway, I did. And I'm reeling from what I read.
As reported on Gateworld and on michael-shanks list:
Mitchell, Carter, Teal'c, and Vala visit another world, where yet another village of humans has been approached by a Prior of the Ori. They talk with the village leader, Tevaris, who explains that a Prior has recently visited them and spoke persuasively about the Ori religion.
The team is curious to learn from Tevaris that this particular Prior has yet to make any threats that the village will face death and destruction if they refuse to follow Origin. Instead, he is using a "soft sell" method of evangelism, sharing only the benefits and positive merits of Origin as the one true path to salvation.
When it is announced that the Prior has returned for their answer, SG-1 takes cover to hide from him. The shrouded man walks into the village and asks Tevaris for his answer. At first SG-1 cannot see his face, but when they do they are stunned: With the white hair, a pale face, and milky eyes of a transformed Prior, it is Daniel Jackson.
Guest characters include Tevaris and several villagers.
While the full details of the episode's storyline have yet to be revealed, this stunning turn of events may be what executive producer Joseph Mallozzi was hinting at several months ago when he said that the writers were "kicking around a potentially very controversial Daniel arc for Season Ten."
"The Shroud" is expected to air early in 2007, as part of the second half of SG-1's tenth season.
Okay.... um, yeah. On the one hand, I'm excited to see the acting challenge for Michael. I know he loves to be challenged, and he always rises to the occassion. But, on the other, a Prior?! WTF? Surely this isn't REALLY Daniel right? This has got to be Adria? (yes, I've been bad and read a few other spoilers ;) She's tricking everyone, right? And then there's the question to be answered.... "Can you turn someone back after they become a Prior?"
I'm reeling. Really I am. And I'm torn between excitement and anger. If they frack up Daniel I'm really going to be pissed.
I'm curious as to what the other spoiler ho's around here think. Speak up! But stay away from this entry if you don't want to be spoiled.