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Stargate Atlantis #501 - "Search & Rescue" SPOILER review

Jul 11, 2008 22:23

Spoiler review under the cut.

SEARCH & RESCUE #501

Finally! I saw this via, er, uhm, *cough* other means, but nothing compare so watching it on the TV, lying down on the couch, munching M&Ms (even if Rodney McKay did roll around in 'em, they're still edible).

Overall, a pretty decent episode, but I give it a 7, due to quibbles.

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Comments 41

highonstargate July 12 2008, 03:07:33 UTC

Ahh! I already watched it, but still, I want to see it on the big screen(or small one:P) Can't wait to watch it again!
(+ I'll try to put a ad on the net from Movie Network)

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 03:11:00 UTC

Ooh, yes, would like to see a Canadian ad, see how they vary.

highonstargate July 12 2008, 03:13:02 UTC

I have a summery ad too, which was really weird, but I can't find any cds compatible with my DVR, so I'll find something to put it on the net.

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 03:14:01 UTC

Not so weird about incompatible DVDs. I have that problem with the computer. have found Memorex DVDs good for the DVR so far.

Thread 5

witchofthedogs July 12 2008, 03:13:49 UTC

Sheppard said, did I hear it correctly? - that he doesn't drink beer?

I thought he said, "They don't drink beer or watch the Simpsons" referring to the Hybrids. Because anyone who did either would know that "Duff" is the beer that Homer Simpson drinks and "Oprah Ale" is obviously fake.

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 03:16:52 UTC

I've been trying to catch that. Still like "I" but he's talking into a beam... I'll just keep rewatching that scene..which is so tough... ;)

crysothemis July 12 2008, 03:22:24 UTC

I can definitely hear "they" -- and besides, that's the only way it makes sense. The point is, they don't get the "Duff Beer or Oprah Ale" joke, so he knows they aren't his people.

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 03:29:32 UTC

It is the only way that makes sense, definitely, but huh, still sounds more like "I" than "they" to me. Weird.

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negolith2 July 12 2008, 03:49:02 UTC

I thought it was perfect having Rodney be the one to catch the baby. Just think, if he was that grossed out by the baby, can you imagine when she delivers the placenta?

He'd just keel over and twitch for a few hours....

So, did they just blow all the altered Athosians out of the sky, or were those some darts I saw escaping just before the big boom? I couldn't really tell.

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 15:30:35 UTC

Yeah, that pesky placenta stuff was forgotten... yup, think all the hybrid-athosians are toast.

negolith2 July 12 2008, 16:06:54 UTC

Well, bummer.

I have a funny story for you. I worked with this total ditz who was hyperactive, on Phenphen (sp?), and was notorious for screwing up words. She was talking on the phone one day (very loudly), and meant to say, "Everyone needs a good placebo now and then." Well, what came out was, "Everyone needs a good placenta now and then." I froze, blinked, and being cursed with a very visual imagination, all I could think was, Huh. What would you do - wear it as a hat? Then I and the other gal in the mail room just busted out laughing and couldn't quit. Ditzoid got mad at us.

Dunno why....

wraithfodder July 13 2008, 00:00:05 UTC

Ha! Yeah, that does sound funny.

ga_unicorn July 12 2008, 03:53:13 UTC

So many things I must ignore (I think you covered them all) about this episode in order to remain squee-ful about all the wonderful whump and team bonding (reminds me happily of 38 Minutes). I don't think it will be too hard to do.

And I have a new favorite McKay line: (after Teyla tells him she will push the baby out and McKay must catch him) "Can you underhand it? I was never much good at baseball." I think I bruised something when I rolled off the couch, laughing.

Although it is very sad that Teyla (and the stupid writers who don't bother to check for continuity) can't remember her own father's name.

leesa_perrie July 12 2008, 13:06:20 UTC

In defence of the writers (I know, please don't hit me, but I can't help myself!), she doesn't actually state that Tegan is her father, only that she is the daughter of Tegan (apols if I've spelt the name wrong, btw).

After that, all references to her father don't include his name. As someone somewhere else has pointed out, the fact that she is the daughter of Tegan does not mean that Tegan is her father ... it could be her mother! After all, what do we know of their customs? Very little (thanks writers *is sarcastic*) Maybe their society is more matriarchal than patriarchal?

Anyway, unless they contradict it (which is possible *sighs*), I'm going to assume Tegan was her mother.

Um, okay, shutting up now. Well, other than to say it was a great episode despite it's few glitches.

reen212000 July 13 2008, 05:00:33 UTC

Ya know, you bring up a very interesting point. We all assume there are patriarchal societies, but this is Pegasus. Which could explain Halling's deference to Teyla when he's around her; not just respect for her as a leader, but also as coming from a long line of women leaders.

wraithfodder July 12 2008, 15:31:32 UTC

I think the web is full of fans pointing out the name error ;) When I saw it, I went, wait a sec, wasn't his name.... yeah, poor McKay ... 'underhand it.' Bwahahahah!

flingslass July 12 2008, 03:53:55 UTC

I finally waatched an ep before you :)
Next week back to normal, don't read wraithfodder's review until watched the episode.