The Dan/Cam Dynamic (Not slash!)
Here I am, looking through all these wonderful threads, and I realized that there isn't one to discuss Mitchell's working friendship with our wonderful Dr. Jackson.
Going back to the first episode, Mitchell seemed like the "let's go! Let's do it! I want to see what all's out there" type. He's the go-getter, the guy who wants to get out there, explore, and if there's a fight, YAY! And if not, then at least he gets to go somewhere cool! He's an energetic "rookie" in terms of being on SG1, and to be honest, he's also very likable. Very real. You respect him for what he's been through and just how cool it is to get assigned the leader of SG1. There's no way Landry or Jack would've done it if they didn't think Mitchell could handle it.
Daniel at this time, is very aloof. He's also excited, but for a different reason: he gets to study the Ancients at Atlantis! He's anxious to go out there and learn about the beings who accepted him into their throng late Season 5-All of Season 6. He's tempered, he's been on SG1, and he's looking for something new.
The fact that both of them are looking for a change of pace really made me think about how different Season 9 is in general, as well as how their companionship will come about in time. This is a fresh start to SG1, and a key point is how one of the oldest and wiser characters (Daniel) will get along with the eager rookie (Mitchell).
With respect to their differences, they compliment each other in a different way than Jack and Daniel did. While the J/D dynamic was more of an "opposites collide" dynamic, C/D is more of an "opposite-Neutral" dynamic. There's enough between the two to keep them completely apart, but there's also quite a bit that's similar, starting a friendship that happened immediately; unlike the one that had to develop for years between Jack and Daniel. I always thought Cam and Daniel meshed well from the beginning because of common respect, and that's carried through and grown throughout the first half of Season 9.
I love the fact that Mitchell has grown to rely on Daniel, like Daniel's his older brother. In my opinion, though Mitchell co-leads SG1, Daniel's the one who mentors his decisions, and helps him decide where to go when he needs guidance. Cam relies on Daniel for information and advice, trusting him to do what needs to be done and watches his back. If Daniel thinks a certain place needs to be explored, I know Mitchell will support the decision and start dialing the gate. As time goes on, Cam will become less and less impetuous, less and less like the "little kid, wanting to do anything and everything at once", and grow a bit more cautious, with Daniel right there to help him along the way.
I also thought that Cam was a little in awe of Daniel, and what he's accomplished as well. I mean, Daniel's the "FAMOUS" Dr. Jackson! I know I would be a little starstruck if i ever met him too!
One of the most memorable moments in this dynamic is one of my personal favorites from this entire season: the banter in 4th Horseman Pt. 2, when Cam and Daniel are trading jibes with "Cigarette-Smoking Prior". The jibes were spot on, and BB and MS really did a really great job with their comedic timing. They played off each other beautifully, from looking up at the "all seeing Priors" to listing off the effects of the Prior weapon. I often end up quoting those same lines by heart whenever I'm depressed, because they're so memorable and so funny!
Now, for those of you who think "Eh, but the jibes tween Jack and Daniel were better", I won't say you're wrong. All those years of being on the same team (with the exception of most of Season 6), built up one of the most memorable dynamics I have ever seen on a scifi show to date. But that's just it, the keyword YEARS. Ben's still "the new guy" in some respect, and although he's got a good grip on his character now, he's got a LOT of catching up to do in terms of what MS and RDA were able to establish.
So, for those of you in favor of the Dan/Cam friendship, what do you have to say?
Going back to the first episode, Mitchell seemed like the "let's go! Let's do it! I want to see what all's out there" type. He's the go-getter, the guy who wants to get out there, explore, and if there's a fight, YAY! And if not, then at least he gets to go somewhere cool! He's an energetic "rookie" in terms of being on SG1, and to be honest, he's also very likable. Very real. You respect him for what he's been through and just how cool it is to get assigned the leader of SG1. There's no way Landry or Jack would've done it if they didn't think Mitchell could handle it.
Daniel at this time, is very aloof. He's also excited, but for a different reason: he gets to study the Ancients at Atlantis! He's anxious to go out there and learn about the beings who accepted him into their throng late Season 5-All of Season 6. He's tempered, he's been on SG1, and he's looking for something new.
The fact that both of them are looking for a change of pace really made me think about how different Season 9 is in general, as well as how their companionship will come about in time. This is a fresh start to SG1, and a key point is how one of the oldest and wiser characters (Daniel) will get along with the eager rookie (Mitchell).
With respect to their differences, they compliment each other in a different way than Jack and Daniel did. While the J/D dynamic was more of an "opposites collide" dynamic, C/D is more of an "opposite-Neutral" dynamic. There's enough between the two to keep them completely apart, but there's also quite a bit that's similar, starting a friendship that happened immediately; unlike the one that had to develop for years between Jack and Daniel. I always thought Cam and Daniel meshed well from the beginning because of common respect, and that's carried through and grown throughout the first half of Season 9.
I love the fact that Mitchell has grown to rely on Daniel, like Daniel's his older brother. In my opinion, though Mitchell co-leads SG1, Daniel's the one who mentors his decisions, and helps him decide where to go when he needs guidance. Cam relies on Daniel for information and advice, trusting him to do what needs to be done and watches his back. If Daniel thinks a certain place needs to be explored, I know Mitchell will support the decision and start dialing the gate. As time goes on, Cam will become less and less impetuous, less and less like the "little kid, wanting to do anything and everything at once", and grow a bit more cautious, with Daniel right there to help him along the way.
I also thought that Cam was a little in awe of Daniel, and what he's accomplished as well. I mean, Daniel's the "FAMOUS" Dr. Jackson! I know I would be a little starstruck if i ever met him too!
One of the most memorable moments in this dynamic is one of my personal favorites from this entire season: the banter in 4th Horseman Pt. 2, when Cam and Daniel are trading jibes with "Cigarette-Smoking Prior". The jibes were spot on, and BB and MS really did a really great job with their comedic timing. They played off each other beautifully, from looking up at the "all seeing Priors" to listing off the effects of the Prior weapon. I often end up quoting those same lines by heart whenever I'm depressed, because they're so memorable and so funny!
Now, for those of you who think "Eh, but the jibes tween Jack and Daniel were better", I won't say you're wrong. All those years of being on the same team (with the exception of most of Season 6), built up one of the most memorable dynamics I have ever seen on a scifi show to date. But that's just it, the keyword YEARS. Ben's still "the new guy" in some respect, and although he's got a good grip on his character now, he's got a LOT of catching up to do in terms of what MS and RDA were able to establish.
So, for those of you in favor of the Dan/Cam friendship, what do you have to say?
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