30 days of TV meme: Day 07
Day 07 - Least favourite episode of your favourite TV show
To be fair, Stargate Atlantis has a few very offensive episodes--the two with Lucius Lavin, for example, though "Irresistible" could have at least been salvaged if Lucius had been castrated and sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple rapes.
But the ep that really offends me in terms of characterisation is "The Game" (SGA 3x15). I know some people think it's a cute episode, with John and Rodney playing the Ancient equivalent of Civilization for three years in secret. But I'm sorry, this episode makes me see red, just thinking about it. In particular, the Lorne and Zelenka scene in which they knowingly and wantonly wreak havoc on two societies makes me want to PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE. Hard. A lot. (And I generally like Lorne and Zelenka. This episode is so OOC for them, grrr.)
Furthermore, the solution Sheppard comes up with, to basically mess with these people's heads even more, to essentially hold their balls to the fire until they behave like good little primitive societies, is infuriating. God, I'm getting annoyed just thinking about it. I feel the writers could have given Elizabeth a chance to shine, but alas, once again her skills as an experienced negotiator and diplomat are given lip service in favour of the John & Rodney Show, and their guest-stars, the Lorne & Zelenka Show. Just--fuck the whole, "Oh, boys will be boys!" vibe, seriously.
Plus, this episode just spits in the face of the characterisation of the Ancients up until now. I know the Ancients aren't popular, with the SGA crowd in particular, but they have a moral code! Yes, they seeded life in two galaxies, and yes, there has been the odd rebel, like Chaya and Oma Desala and Morgan Le Fay--but generally the Ancients are Trek-like with their whole Prime Directive, no interfering with human development shtick.
Thankfully, even Mallozzi and Mullie seemed to recognise that this episode SUCKED EPICALLY, because Don Whitehead and Holly Henderson never wrote another episode of Stargate Atlantis.
*deep breath* Sorry, I really should have skipped this question, instead of getting riled up about it. Well, on the plus side I've been watching a bit of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and reminding myself that good sci-fi exists. In fact, I just watched "Playing God" this afternoon. YAY. SMART SHOW IS SMART.
Day 01 - A show that should have never been cancelled: Stargate SG-1
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Bruce Timm's DC Animated Universe
Day 03 - Your favourite new show (aired this TV season): White Collar
Day 04 - Your favourite show ever: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Day 05 - A show you hate: Seinfeld
Day 06 - Favourite episode of your favourite TV show: "Restless", Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4x22
Day 07 - Least favourite episode of your favourite TV show: "The Game", Stargate Atlantis 3x15
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
Day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favourite childhood show
Day 14 - Favourite male character
Day 15 - Favourite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favourite mini series
Day 18 - Favourite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favourite kiss
Day 21 - Favourite ship
Day 22 - Favourite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
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To be fair, Stargate Atlantis has a few very offensive episodes--the two with Lucius Lavin, for example, though "Irresistible" could have at least been salvaged if Lucius had been castrated and sentenced to life imprisonment for multiple rapes.
But the ep that really offends me in terms of characterisation is "The Game" (SGA 3x15). I know some people think it's a cute episode, with John and Rodney playing the Ancient equivalent of Civilization for three years in secret. But I'm sorry, this episode makes me see red, just thinking about it. In particular, the Lorne and Zelenka scene in which they knowingly and wantonly wreak havoc on two societies makes me want to PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE. Hard. A lot. (And I generally like Lorne and Zelenka. This episode is so OOC for them, grrr.)
Furthermore, the solution Sheppard comes up with, to basically mess with these people's heads even more, to essentially hold their balls to the fire until they behave like good little primitive societies, is infuriating. God, I'm getting annoyed just thinking about it. I feel the writers could have given Elizabeth a chance to shine, but alas, once again her skills as an experienced negotiator and diplomat are given lip service in favour of the John & Rodney Show, and their guest-stars, the Lorne & Zelenka Show. Just--fuck the whole, "Oh, boys will be boys!" vibe, seriously.
Plus, this episode just spits in the face of the characterisation of the Ancients up until now. I know the Ancients aren't popular, with the SGA crowd in particular, but they have a moral code! Yes, they seeded life in two galaxies, and yes, there has been the odd rebel, like Chaya and Oma Desala and Morgan Le Fay--but generally the Ancients are Trek-like with their whole Prime Directive, no interfering with human development shtick.
Thankfully, even Mallozzi and Mullie seemed to recognise that this episode SUCKED EPICALLY, because Don Whitehead and Holly Henderson never wrote another episode of Stargate Atlantis.
*deep breath* Sorry, I really should have skipped this question, instead of getting riled up about it. Well, on the plus side I've been watching a bit of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and reminding myself that good sci-fi exists. In fact, I just watched "Playing God" this afternoon. YAY. SMART SHOW IS SMART.
Day 01 - A show that should have never been cancelled: Stargate SG-1
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Bruce Timm's DC Animated Universe
Day 03 - Your favourite new show (aired this TV season): White Collar
Day 04 - Your favourite show ever: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Day 05 - A show you hate: Seinfeld
Day 06 - Favourite episode of your favourite TV show: "Restless", Buffy the Vampire Slayer 4x22
Day 07 - Least favourite episode of your favourite TV show: "The Game", Stargate Atlantis 3x15
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch
Day 09 - Best scene ever
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favourite childhood show
Day 14 - Favourite male character
Day 15 - Favourite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favourite mini series
Day 18 - Favourite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favourite kiss
Day 21 - Favourite ship
Day 22 - Favourite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
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