Jelgate's Two Cents-Incursion Part I
Anyone who writes reviews about shows will say while its rewarding and a fun thing to do but at the same time it can be a mentally exhausting task. So I was kind of glad that I got Memorial weekend off to relax before diving into Incursion. But at the same time I was hoping the rest would bring one jaw dropping of a season finale. And if part two is anything like Incursion part I then I say it will be a high note for Universe. Yes it doesn’t have that many character moments and is mostly action orientated but I think the action has an emotional impact behind it making the episode that more interesting to watch. Let’s start at Telford’s death, shall we?
I saw so much debate at what Young did at the end of Subversion and yes hindsight is 20/20 as they say but given the final results we have from the venting of the atmosphere of Telford’s room I think Young made the right choice. Looking at the results that long term no one is hurt and they gained their intel on the Lucian Alliance coming for Destiny it seems that the torture was justified. I’m not saying that it’s right but just that it gagged positive results in the protection of Destiny.
Speaking of Young’s questionable act I liked seeing him butt heads with Scott. Here is a person who blindly followed Young’s order irregardless of how Scott felt about them. I liked seeing the young lieutenant finally reaching. It shows the more human side of him.
Now to the actual fight of the episode. There is not a whole lot to react to because it’s self-explanatory. I will say that I liked the pace of Young over the intercom and showing the various personnel taking their position through out Destiny. Although I do have to say the fight on the Milky Way end was somewhat lacking. It seemed the writer of this episode was in a rush to get the Lucian Alliance to Destiny he did not want to show the fighting as the 9th chevron was dialed.
What I found interesting was the fact Young didn’t vent the atmosphere in the Gate room when he found out that Rush was now with them. I don’t know. Maybe it points that he doesn’t hate Rush as much as he did in Justice. But the fact that Young wasn’t willing to sacrifice Rush to save the rest on Destiny clearly means something in the terms of characterization of Young. Their has to be a reason that he would risk all the lives on the Destiny for one man. Something Young would have done a few episodes ago. I’m just not sure what it is yet.
The actually fighting and shooting was so fast paced on Destiny. Coupled on how dark the ship was I could barely tell who was who. It was hard for me to tell who was shooting who as Earth and the Alliance fought for control of the ship. For example I did not know Chloe was shot until after the fighting was over and Eli had sent them clear across the ship in that vertical elevator. Speaking about Chloe and Eli, does that B plot have any purpose? Yes I understand Chloe is critically injured and Eli has to get her back to the center of the ship. But what is the whole point of that? It seems like it will have little impact or relevance to the rest of story. It just feels like some added time was needed.
I think we finally found a use for that *censored words Wray. She is good at negotiating and stalling for time so Young and the rest of the military can provide another counterstrike. Although her comment about civilians having control in out society was really cold. It sounds like she was trying to preach to Young again about her rights. As for the other side of the negotiation just like the last episode Kiva has this feel of being cold and ruthless. I got chill when she ordered TJ to patch up one of her men. One can only imagine what she will do if TJ fails. It kind of reminds me what Peter DeLuise said in a SG1 DVD special feature. Its one thing to say you are evil. It’s a lot more frightening to act and show your evil. I think Kiva personifies the latter.
Call me an optimist but I think that Telford is back on our side with the way he allowed those Lucian Alliance soldier fall into that trap in one of the Destiny corridors and showed Young and the crew where the group was going. I’m probably too hopeful but would Kiva be in on this turning of Telford. It just does not make logical sense. Speaking of logical sense there are quite few mysteries aboard Destiny. I want to know what on Destiny is causing people to burn into ashes. That ability was never seen in past episodes. I am baffled and curious of why that is happening. But I bet you it has something to do with the ship not jumping into FTL
And the climax for the episode felt very anti-climatic which seems to be an exact opposite from the last episodes end. Their was tension last time right before the end credits. This time Young just admits Rush is right and that sacrifices will need to be implemented for them to retake Destiny. It just seems to lack the punch to get viewers interested next week. Don’t get me wrong the episode was great but their was little tension for the ending