Disclosure (617)

GateWorld · #1 April 30th, 2004, 02:22 PM

DISCUSS ...
DISCLOSURE
EPISODE NUMBER - 617

General Hammond and the Pentagon reveal the existence of the Stargate to other world governments, and must defend the fact that the program is operated by the United States military.

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bcmilco · #2 June 12th, 2004, 09:12 PM

It's a clips show what can we say?

I actually did like the plot of the episode I just wish they had done it with fewer clips.

The idea of Kinsey manovering the whole situation to his advantage was a nice touch.

I also liked the fact that the other members of the UN security councle were told about the Stargate, the only thing I find a little annoying is that now that they know I would think we'd see a few international SG teams, even if it's just passing in the halls, but we haven't

Madeleine · #3 June 13th, 2004, 12:32 AM

There was a nice little moment where the Russian explains to the Chinese that the reason they let the US have the Stargate is cos that way the US has to fund it.

Mostly though I didn't like this one. I found it totally incredible that two such high-achieving employees of the US government would have a spat in front of foreigners, and play the 'pick me, pick me' game like that. Also, dear as Major Davis is, he clearly hasn't had much experience in giving briefings

omnian · #4 June 13th, 2004, 08:57 AM

Loving the part when Thor beams in (sitting in his chair of course

) and then corrects Kinsey on how he should be addressed. The look on Kinsey's face is priceless, lol. All in all though, this episode had its bad points but some good.

Also, I can't help but feel that this episode was somewhat pointless.

Mr Prophet · #5 June 13th, 2004, 09:04 AM

Ah; the annual clip show, allowing cast and crew to take a well-earned break; or more likely to catch up on what they got behind on so they're ready to get on with getting behind on what they should be ahead of in the rest of the shooting season.

I feel that this is a pretty important episode, as it officially marks the point when Kinsey loses it and becomes completely insane. I mean, he's a US senator with plans for the White House, standing up and telling the ambassadors of every nation with a permanent seat on the Security Council that the USAF and the Pentagon are a bunch of dangerous loons. Frankly, I can't see how he expects anything to come of this but a fast moving car next time he crosses the street!

Moreover, what the heck is Mr 'God Bless America' doing, effectively trying to get the UN to dictate policy to the United States? Clearly the man has lost his marbles and abandoned whatever crazed-yet-sincere idealism he might have had left and gone utterly nuts.

And yet he still gets picked for the VP's ticket and elected.

Crazedwraith · #6 June 13th, 2004, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Prophet

Ah; the annual clip show, <snip>

It's not annual there only been 4 over seven years.

Mr Prophet · #7 June 13th, 2004, 10:10 AM

Ah; the biennial clip show...

SGSlugger · #8 June 13th, 2004, 10:13 PM

It was an okay episode for me. I'm not sure though that I like the idea of telling the other leading nations. The whole Kinsey/Thor correction was priceless.

I also think that they had a little bit too many clips.

Mr Prophet · #9 June 14th, 2004, 12:08 AM

Oh, come on; like the other countries didn't know. I mean, maybe not those ambassadors, but there's no such thing as secrets these days.

SGSlugger · #10 June 14th, 2004, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Prophet

Oh, come on; like the other countries didn't know. I mean, maybe not those ambassadors, but there's no such thing as secrets these days.

I'm not sure about telling about the whole stargate thing per se, but perhaps the Promethous and the X-302's along with contact with aliens would have been enough. The Russians seemed to agree with us on the matter.

Selmak · #11 July 11th, 2004, 10:55 AM

Thor saves the day again.

Anubis · #12 July 11th, 2004, 10:56 AM

Thor is one of our best allies. Always there to help us out. I hope he never gets hurt

greytop · #13 July 14th, 2004, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by omnian

Loving the part when Thor beams in (sitting in his chair of course

) and then corrects Kinsey on how he should be addressed. The look on Kinsey's face is priceless.

I loved that part also. Kinsey seemed to have that look down when surprised at anything, especially in Lost City. When the prez told him to shutup.

aAnubiSs · #14 July 14th, 2004, 02:50 PM

Thors fingers were kinda sexy

VirtualCLD · #15 July 14th, 2004, 02:54 PM

That's odd, I could have sworn there was a clip show in every season, oh well. Well, they needed it for S6, because that last little effect for the season finale cost TPTB a nice little bundle. POSSIBLE SPOILER

AKA the large pyrotechnic effect!!!

Thor coming in to save the day is classic deus ex machina, especially with Thor!!! Yeay Thor!

Elwe Singollo · #16 July 14th, 2004, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aAnubiSs

Thors fingers were kinda sexy

What kind of freaky fetish is that?! Oh well

I didn't understand how Kinsey's scenario was good, and how the delegates thought his was reasonable, i didnt!, but of course, i never want to haha...