Episode review and reaction post for Atlantis 1.8 - The Furies

[deinonychus_1]

Okay, so it’s no secret that I’ve been looking forward to that episode ever since we heard there was going to be a Pythagoras-centric episode. Having watched it a few times (actually, four times in three days at this point!), I thought I’d share a few thoughts about the episode and the characters in general. Oh, and there might be a little bit of

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[fififolle]

Well, of course, you are absolutely right about a mismatch of deep plot and any continuity or sense to the whole thing, but Robert (and Mark) did a damn fine job of it.

I do recall the Oracle saying something like 'What question did you really come here to ask?" or something, basically making a mockery of him asking about there safety. I don't know if I just misheard that, but it made perfect sense to me. Okay, yes, it was just an excuse for the Oracle to cast more mystery, but when Arcas turns back up, its natural for Pythagoras to be unsettled and want reassurance or guidance from her about, well, anything. So that didn't bother me too much.
But then I'm rubbish at foretelling what's going to happen, so I loved all of it, LOL.
But Nilas getting taken randomly really did piss me off!!!! WHY!??!!

[deinonychus_1]

The whole thing with the Oracle was a bit odd. She did get a bit snappish when he complained the answer wasn't clear, and she said, 'well, the question wasn't clear either!', or something to that effect.

I'm inclined to agree with what halftime1030 said further up, that Pythagoras probably intended to ask something else entirely, but then changed his mind and chickened out at the last minute and just asked whether they were going to be safe instead.

Nilas getting taken was nasty, but even worse was the fact that there was sod all reaction to it, and it was never even mentioned again! Grrr!

[fififolle]

Oh, absolutely! She knew he was fudging the real issue, but I guess you don't have to be an Oracle to see it, LOL. They are good actors, the script needs to be tighter but it serves its purpose. We want higher purpose of course, but then that's what fanfic is also for! :D
Poor Nilas. His death was even more pointless than Cyrus'. *mourns*