The Fifth Race (215)

GateWorld · #1 April 28th, 2004, 12:06 AM

DISCUSS ...
THE FIFTH RACE
EPISODE NUMBER - 215

O'Neill becomes the unwilling receptacle for a library of alien knowledge, and ends up at an unlikely meeting with the Asgard.

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aAnubiSs · #2 May 1st, 2004, 05:19 PM

Best Episode Ever!

Dani347 · #3 May 1st, 2004, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by aAnubiSs

Best Episode Ever!

Amen!

Major Clanger · #4 May 2nd, 2004, 01:40 AM

Anyone, in the spirit of discussion, want to say exactly why they think this?

zebrok · #5 May 2nd, 2004, 02:35 AM

First let me agree, 5th Race, best ep ever.

As for why..of the top of my head I would say because this ep deals with all that Stargate is striving towards.

A child like curiosity and trust led to a challenge beyond our wildest dreams. In dealing with that challenge we had to expand our knowledge, have faith in ourselves and make new friends. And at the end of the day we see that there is hope for even more such adventures and knowledge while we find our place in the universe as the Fifth Race.

aAnubiSs · #6 May 3rd, 2004, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by zebrok

First let me agree, 5th Race, best ep ever.

As for why..of the top of my head I would say because this ep deals with all that Stargate is striving towards.

A child like curiosity and trust led to a challenge beyond our wildest dreams. In dealing with that challenge we had to expand our knowledge, have faith in ourselves and make new friends. And at the end of the day we see that there is hope for even more such adventures and knowledge while we find our place in the universe as the Fifth Race.

that and humor.

Anubis · #7 May 3rd, 2004, 01:10 PM

A great episode. I think it was interesting just watching O'Neill build this big and powerful device

sidious618 · #8 May 3rd, 2004, 01:20 PM

Probably the best Season 2 episode.

Lugal · #9 May 5th, 2004, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zebrok

First let me agree, 5th Race, best ep ever.

As for why..of the top of my head I would say because this ep deals with all that Stargate is striving towards.

A child like curiosity and trust led to a challenge beyond our wildest dreams. In dealing with that challenge we had to expand our knowledge, have faith in ourselves and make new friends. And at the end of the day we see that there is hope for even more such adventures and knowledge while we find our place in the universe as the Fifth Race.

That about sums it up.

Asgard-VA · #10 May 21st, 2004, 12:28 AM

It's difficult to identify another episode in the series that better illustrates the promise of the Tau'ri as future leaders in the galaxy while at the same pointing out that there is still a long road ahead. It provides hope for the future while keeping the people of the Tau'ri humble.

The change in Jack's character is intriguing--if not downright disconcerting. The cryptic drawing, the creation of the advanced power source, the use of alien terms, and the accelerating rate of the metamorphosis combine to produce a strong level of anxiety for Jack's well being. Despair is never reached, however, as the team continues to fight and continues to have faith that somehow Jack will survive.

Combine a novel story line with a hopeful future, haunting background music, and great direction, and it is easy to see why this episode is one of the all-time classics of the series.

And if it wasn't clear from my opinions above, The Fifth Race is MY all-time favorite.

Sicarius · #11 May 23rd, 2004, 03:52 AM

Yeah, this one and WoO are my all-tine favorites. For all the reasons above, and because Jack actually gets to be the smarty pants in this one, heh heh.

Anubis · #12 May 23rd, 2004, 03:55 AM

It's great that Jack actually got to be *smart*. It's just the way he acted in the episode. He even drew a entire plan of the DHD

MadJaffa · #13 June 9th, 2004, 12:56 PM

So, um one thing I always wondered, and this the only place I can think to post it.

The ninth Cheveron?

What is it used for, and why have the Humans or Go'ald never wondered?

I can think of two possibilities.

1.) Other Galaxy clusters? How far did the Ancinet civilization reach?

2.) Alternate universes? Could it be used somehow in conjunction with the quantum mirror? Could the creators of the Stargate meet themselves by dialing out with a ninth symbol? And by no means do I say that it could be limited to 39 universes, no, if it automaticly dialed the same gate in the alterthe it could have 39^8 differnt universes.

Just my two bits.

Elwe Singollo · #14 June 9th, 2004, 12:58 PM

I think the nineth cheveron is used for stargates that are so far away, its in a whole different galaxy.

Anubis · #15 June 9th, 2004, 01:00 PM

Nobody knows what the ninth chevron is for. Anything is possible. My guess is another universe as the eight is another galaxy so it must be universe!

MadJaffa · #16 June 9th, 2004, 01:00 PM

That's what the Eighth Cheveron is for.

Elwe Singollo · #17 June 9th, 2004, 01:03 PM

Oh yes, hehe, maybe the ninth cheveron is for Atlantis gates, i dont knwo so i'll stop commenting

Anubis · #18 June 9th, 2004, 01:05 PM

I still think seven chevrons are used in Atlantis

MadJaffa · #19 June 9th, 2004, 01:17 PM

Me too. There only going to a different galaxy, not to an .... dare I say it .... alternate universe. But maybe the Atlantis team might find a use for it, who knows, it may activate a weapon of unheard of power. Or, maybe, it triggers the self destruct of all gates, everywhere. Show me how to make a season nine now!

Ok, I know I'm evil, and crazed, and well insert you adjective of badness here.

Anubis · #20 June 9th, 2004, 01:21 PM

Maybe it may be a weapon, maybe not. I'm not sure. But they should find a use, otherwise it is a pointless chevron!