SG-1: s01-04: Emancipation

[aeryn_b]

Ok, now I remember more of my issues with "Emancipation." One of the things is the cliche-ness of the story, which I guess shouldn't bother me since I write in cliches too. Another thing is that when the kid who kidnapped Sam stops to rest and let her eat, she should've taken the chance to get away. She's a captain in the Air Force, why can't she

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[lc59]

At that point in his life, his insatiable need for knowledge trumps everything...hence why he unburied the Stargate on Abyodos and then lost Sha're because of it. Actually come to think of his insatiable curiosity continued to always trump everything...isn't that why he fell for Vala's tablet that got him trapped with the bracelets? And why they got transported to the Ori galaxy?

[aeryn_b]

And that's what sometimes turns me off Daniel in the early seasons. I mean, I understand it, his curiosity moves the episodes and plots along, but as everyone knows, "curiosity killed the cat." He's a smart guy, he should realize that curiosity is gonna get people in trouble. So the fact that he behaves opposite of his intelligence gets under my skin a little. I'd have liked him to show more regard for his teammates and their safety, that's all.

[lc59]

No he's not behaving opposite to his intelligence...really smart/genius people may be 'full of thought" but they are not necessarily "thoughtful" of other people, they are too caught up in their own interests...and Daniel especially since he'd been on his own for so long wasn't used to considering the well-being of other people.
I got "poo, poo-ed" back when Universe premiered for suggesting that Rush in the first episodes reminded me of Daniel in the early episodes of SG1 because Daniel, in those first episodes, was just as willing to put people in danger in his quest for knowledge as Rush was when he advised that everyone should gate to Destiny.

[aeryn_b]

Hmm... I can see why people would react negatively to that comparison. Daniel by that time had won a lot of fans over. He had grown and was much more sympathetic about his teammates, friends, and coworkers. Fans wouldn't want to remember how unfeeling Daniel was in the beginning. How oblivious he was to other people's plights. After rewatching some of these early episodes, I think I'd definitely agree with your assessment. Rush was a lot like Daniel was in the early seasons of SG-1.

And I see your point about Daniel behaving as most intelligent/genius types do. I guess I have to remember that he really has lived most of his life alone, in the foster system, in libraries, with his books. Not ideal situations for thinking about anyone else but yourself. I guess I should just be glad that he's evolved in his 10+ (almost 15 years) with the Stargate Program. I can tell you without a doubt that if he hadn't learned a little compassion and sympathy along the way, I would not consider him my favorite character in the show.