SG-1 reviews
Here are the reviews for the past two SG-1 episodes. I found them on this computer, from when I first saw them. In the less-than-legal downloads. I'm take a guess and say it was in early February, possibly tail end of January when I wrote these up.
The Quest, Part 2
So I did the unthinkable, watched a downloaded episode. Which is a rare thing for me, but seriously six months is a long fucking break since other countries get the chance to watch. So, I decided to start with SG-1, since hey, shorter list and I have to watch Buffy at some point for my ficathon entry.
So the episode. I liked that Adria had to play cat-and-mouse, because it showed the Ori aren't all powerful. Sometimes they get left behind too. Though, her ending up with Daniel? So, so not good. Especially with Merlin's information in his head, and in addition to her just being a snot-nosed Brat. Adria? Not on my high list of villains either. Sorry to say.
And this was one time that I actually liked Daniel. I mean this is the one guy I really want to just shoot and bring Jonas back (which might be related to the fact the first SG-1 episode I ever watched was a Jonas one). He wasn't all emo and angsting, which was a nice change. One I wish he did more often. Just saying. I liked that Vala was very concerned for him, wanting to protect from the eventual outcome.
Speaking of Vala. When she was talking to Cam, I about cried with her tears. The fact that personal sacrifice was necessary to be a true member of SG-1 is really, really sad. Which, she has sacrificed before since she's not out window shopping with her daughter, but this was different. More personal maybe since Daniel was who she referenced in Morpheus for believing in her. Poor thing. And she was so determined, willing to stand up against her daughter in order to save his life. The same way he was willing to stand in front of a bullet in Memento Mori, even when it was her with the gun, in order to keep her safe. I ship them, very mildly, but mostly I just like their interactions. They're very awesome like that. There's antagonism, but fondness too. Exasperation as well. They're a unit. It's just nice to see her find someone to depend on, and it work out even for a little bit.
Then there is Ba'al, who makes me giggle so hard when Merlin keeps him quiet and the look of outrage someone could do that to him. It's just so hilarious. Then when he was taunting Sam and her punching him in the nose. Ah, I must say, for a second there I would have shipped those two pretty solidly. He gets under her skin with those taunts of being human and a woman. It's great, in my opinion. I want to see more of that. Of course, him being left for dead and all might put a hinder to that right now. Oops.
Other than that? Not really impressed or unimpressed. Kind of both. I liked the Vala, Cam (he's a damn good leader), Daniel, and Sam/Ba'al moments. Overall, a pretty good episode.
Line In The Sand
Cam has faith, not necessarily in an all powerful god, but faith in people and in someone looking out for him. He sure had faith in his grandma. I'll admit that I adore Cam, and am a fangirl (to a small degree). It's nice to see his views and how they can help when alien knowledge and Tauri knowledge of science (social or not) won't. But he's going to defend Sam to his last breath, and keep her safe, try and save Vala and Teal'c because losing Jackson was already a very bad incident. It left a mark on him, one he won't forget. And Cam baked, which is just so unexpected, but yet, so like him. The important piece of that is the fact he was sharing a piece of what made him with Sam, even if she did hate them. Poor Cam. All that work and for little results. I bet he knew how Grandma felt occasionally.
Sam's rather, well Sueish, on the dying scene. I know, I know. I should like her, but I just can't unless Jacob is around. I kinda pretended she didn't exist, to be honest. It's much nicer on my blood pressure.
Vala. When Tomin hit her, I wanted to spring out of my chair. No one hits her, ever. I mean, she's the mother of Orici and you just hit her? Heck, no. That's just, no. Though, I do so love the growth she's had from Season 9 (I still haven't seen more than 2 minutes of her Season 8 showing) through "Line In The Sand." She went from girl looking out for the best deal to someone who realizes she can't save everyone. Not Jackson, not Tomin, not Adria. All she can do is try her best. You see it, the way she turns down the pretty clothes, tries to save Tomin and realizes that it's just not possible. He believes too much into the hype, unquestionably. She can't save someone like that. And, I think, mourns a little for the man he used to be and who she did love, in some way and form. Of course he does believe in the idea of killing innocent people is not the way at the end, and that's what saves him and the villagers. If not physically, at least emotionally and spiritually. Vala's pure glee to see Teal'c, her jumping into his arms, shows that she knows these people care about her, and all though Tomin loves and saved her (poor guy will probably die, too), he's not the only one.
Tomin talking to the Prior. There are many cracks in the religion (like all), and the Prior proved the point. Tomin's look as the Prior leaves, the doubt, will be his undoing. The Ori will know, they'll feel the lack of believers, of lessening of power and that's why people must be sacrificed. If there is a lack of believers, if they are not turned by fear and deplorable tactics, then they simply cannot live. He is like the villagers. So anxious to stay free (and for Tomin, to belong) they'll believe and listen to anyone. They're so afraid of dying that they're unwilling to see reason - the villagers that is. Is any religion that demands all non-believers to die really a good one to follow? Sorry, that's more of a meta post comment, isn't it? But Tomin sees the Ori Priors are not all they pretend to be. I think it's important. For me, the Priors remind me of peachers that want to you to believe, not because it's on the path of what's right and good, but because it's what makes them bigger and more powerful. Power is a wonderful thing, but the kind of power-hungry behavior the Priors have is not. It's a drug, and eventually, they'll bottom out and be nothing but hollow.
Pretty much the most I have to review. Though, I must admit, I loved that village leader. That she was a strong, wise woman who understood the fear but couldn't let it control her. Though she told the Priors of the weapon, it wasn't an easy choice. It was to save lives. I can see why she was leader and not the weak man that succumbed to very little coercion. Teal'c was stoic and usual. Kinda missed Landry being in so little, though.
The Quest, Part 2
So I did the unthinkable, watched a downloaded episode. Which is a rare thing for me, but seriously six months is a long fucking break since other countries get the chance to watch. So, I decided to start with SG-1, since hey, shorter list and I have to watch Buffy at some point for my ficathon entry.
So the episode. I liked that Adria had to play cat-and-mouse, because it showed the Ori aren't all powerful. Sometimes they get left behind too. Though, her ending up with Daniel? So, so not good. Especially with Merlin's information in his head, and in addition to her just being a snot-nosed Brat. Adria? Not on my high list of villains either. Sorry to say.
And this was one time that I actually liked Daniel. I mean this is the one guy I really want to just shoot and bring Jonas back (which might be related to the fact the first SG-1 episode I ever watched was a Jonas one). He wasn't all emo and angsting, which was a nice change. One I wish he did more often. Just saying. I liked that Vala was very concerned for him, wanting to protect from the eventual outcome.
Speaking of Vala. When she was talking to Cam, I about cried with her tears. The fact that personal sacrifice was necessary to be a true member of SG-1 is really, really sad. Which, she has sacrificed before since she's not out window shopping with her daughter, but this was different. More personal maybe since Daniel was who she referenced in Morpheus for believing in her. Poor thing. And she was so determined, willing to stand up against her daughter in order to save his life. The same way he was willing to stand in front of a bullet in Memento Mori, even when it was her with the gun, in order to keep her safe. I ship them, very mildly, but mostly I just like their interactions. They're very awesome like that. There's antagonism, but fondness too. Exasperation as well. They're a unit. It's just nice to see her find someone to depend on, and it work out even for a little bit.
Then there is Ba'al, who makes me giggle so hard when Merlin keeps him quiet and the look of outrage someone could do that to him. It's just so hilarious. Then when he was taunting Sam and her punching him in the nose. Ah, I must say, for a second there I would have shipped those two pretty solidly. He gets under her skin with those taunts of being human and a woman. It's great, in my opinion. I want to see more of that. Of course, him being left for dead and all might put a hinder to that right now. Oops.
Other than that? Not really impressed or unimpressed. Kind of both. I liked the Vala, Cam (he's a damn good leader), Daniel, and Sam/Ba'al moments. Overall, a pretty good episode.
Line In The Sand
Cam has faith, not necessarily in an all powerful god, but faith in people and in someone looking out for him. He sure had faith in his grandma. I'll admit that I adore Cam, and am a fangirl (to a small degree). It's nice to see his views and how they can help when alien knowledge and Tauri knowledge of science (social or not) won't. But he's going to defend Sam to his last breath, and keep her safe, try and save Vala and Teal'c because losing Jackson was already a very bad incident. It left a mark on him, one he won't forget. And Cam baked, which is just so unexpected, but yet, so like him. The important piece of that is the fact he was sharing a piece of what made him with Sam, even if she did hate them. Poor Cam. All that work and for little results. I bet he knew how Grandma felt occasionally.
Sam's rather, well Sueish, on the dying scene. I know, I know. I should like her, but I just can't unless Jacob is around. I kinda pretended she didn't exist, to be honest. It's much nicer on my blood pressure.
Vala. When Tomin hit her, I wanted to spring out of my chair. No one hits her, ever. I mean, she's the mother of Orici and you just hit her? Heck, no. That's just, no. Though, I do so love the growth she's had from Season 9 (I still haven't seen more than 2 minutes of her Season 8 showing) through "Line In The Sand." She went from girl looking out for the best deal to someone who realizes she can't save everyone. Not Jackson, not Tomin, not Adria. All she can do is try her best. You see it, the way she turns down the pretty clothes, tries to save Tomin and realizes that it's just not possible. He believes too much into the hype, unquestionably. She can't save someone like that. And, I think, mourns a little for the man he used to be and who she did love, in some way and form. Of course he does believe in the idea of killing innocent people is not the way at the end, and that's what saves him and the villagers. If not physically, at least emotionally and spiritually. Vala's pure glee to see Teal'c, her jumping into his arms, shows that she knows these people care about her, and all though Tomin loves and saved her (poor guy will probably die, too), he's not the only one.
Tomin talking to the Prior. There are many cracks in the religion (like all), and the Prior proved the point. Tomin's look as the Prior leaves, the doubt, will be his undoing. The Ori will know, they'll feel the lack of believers, of lessening of power and that's why people must be sacrificed. If there is a lack of believers, if they are not turned by fear and deplorable tactics, then they simply cannot live. He is like the villagers. So anxious to stay free (and for Tomin, to belong) they'll believe and listen to anyone. They're so afraid of dying that they're unwilling to see reason - the villagers that is. Is any religion that demands all non-believers to die really a good one to follow? Sorry, that's more of a meta post comment, isn't it? But Tomin sees the Ori Priors are not all they pretend to be. I think it's important. For me, the Priors remind me of peachers that want to you to believe, not because it's on the path of what's right and good, but because it's what makes them bigger and more powerful. Power is a wonderful thing, but the kind of power-hungry behavior the Priors have is not. It's a drug, and eventually, they'll bottom out and be nothing but hollow.
Pretty much the most I have to review. Though, I must admit, I loved that village leader. That she was a strong, wise woman who understood the fear but couldn't let it control her. Though she told the Priors of the weapon, it wasn't an easy choice. It was to save lives. I can see why she was leader and not the weak man that succumbed to very little coercion. Teal'c was stoic and usual. Kinda missed Landry being in so little, though.