This thread is for those of us who don't think Sam Carter is God's gift to crisis situations.
It's not that I hate Sam. Far from it. I just think she had her day at the end of S8. She is by far my least favourite member of the team (and this includes Cam and Vala). I feel she comes over as too perfect. Too strong. She is, in my opinion, very much a Mary Sue character. I didn't so much of have an issue with this in S1-8, but after her initial absence in S9, I've realised how little I actually like her.
I prefer to see McKay's scientific theories instead of Carter constantly being THE science person, solving all situations, when the experts in a particular field can't. "Children of the Gods" for example, saw her say to a Medical Doctor - "I'll take over". What gives her that right?
She demonstrates far too many skills to be realistic.
Before anyone makes this claim, I do not have anything against her because she's a woman, as Jack put it - I like women. In fact I think Weir, Frasier and Vala are excellent characters. Weir especially is a fine leader.
Hell, I'm a Sam/Jack shipper, doesnt mean I liked her presence in S9 and 10.
I'm just sick of everywhere I turn seeing nothing but praise for the woman. IMO, her place is at Area 51.
Anyone want to contribute?
It's not that I hate Sam. Far from it. I just think she had her day at the end of S8. She is by far my least favourite member of the team (and this includes Cam and Vala). I feel she comes over as too perfect. Too strong. She is, in my opinion, very much a Mary Sue character. I didn't so much of have an issue with this in S1-8, but after her initial absence in S9, I've realised how little I actually like her.
I prefer to see McKay's scientific theories instead of Carter constantly being THE science person, solving all situations, when the experts in a particular field can't. "Children of the Gods" for example, saw her say to a Medical Doctor - "I'll take over". What gives her that right?
She demonstrates far too many skills to be realistic.
Before anyone makes this claim, I do not have anything against her because she's a woman, as Jack put it - I like women. In fact I think Weir, Frasier and Vala are excellent characters. Weir especially is a fine leader.
Hell, I'm a Sam/Jack shipper, doesnt mean I liked her presence in S9 and 10.
I'm just sick of everywhere I turn seeing nothing but praise for the woman. IMO, her place is at Area 51.
Anyone want to contribute?
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