I've noticed that Teyla has been overlooked here, and she doesn't seem to be a favourite. With rodney mckay and carson beckett being really cool characters, coupled with the low profile that teyla's had in S1 of Atlantis, it's easy to see why she's being overlooked, but I actually quite like Teyla.
one thing I've noticed, and it is quite noticeable, is that Rachel Luttrel is actually quite short. Quite a random observation, but when she's stood next to joe or torri, you notice it, as well as in some full-body shots. I'm wondering if anyone else has actually noticed his. It's not important, but I'm curious. Height seems to be looked at quite critically in casting. I've heard that some actors struggle because of their height or stature, but i think it's quite cool that they've gotten someone quite short for the part. (maybe I have a thing for short women - Who knows?)
Now, onto some actual discussion: teyla's been quite underused, but she knows the pegasus galaxy quite well, and she has wraith connections, I believe (In the UK, we're about to see the gift, and judging by the gateworld quick summary, it looks as though this will be addressed.) So she could be quite an interesting character. maybe it's good that they've left her fallow for the first series, as it conveys the whole sense of apprehension when meeting a new culture quite well.
having watched letters from pegasus, I'm quite impressed with the progress of the character of teyla. She's got a distinct moral code, and it'll be good looking into why she joined the earthlings of atlantis. She's obviously somewhat uncomfortable with them, so that would be interesting to explore.
I find her to be a unique character. She seems to take the diplomatic route quite well. She's much like daniel jackson in a way - She's good at communicating with people offworld. (Do bear in mind that neither shappard, mckay or ford have been offworld before atlantis, whilst teyla has been doing it all her life.) She is friendly and polite, and that's something i admire. She's very well spoken.
I think she might get on very well with dr weir. They seem to have a similar kind of moral grounding. her relationshp with the Atlantis team seems strained somewhat, and i think weir might be someone who she feels confident in talking to. I also have a feeling that her and dr beckett would be quite good together. (i'm not shipping, or at least I don't think I am. I just think they'd make good pals.)
there's been much talk on her hair, and i must admit, it is an odd hairstyle for a warrior to have. I'm wondering if she'll change her hairstyle in the future?
But i think that teyla is a really interesting character, and i'm hoping that we see a lot of her in season 2. She's been kinda obscure so far, as Shep has taken all the "hero" stuff, and mckay's had his comic moments.
So teyla doesn't seem to be a popular character, but i think she's really cool, and that she'll go far. She doesn't seem to get discussed in the same way that Shep, Mckay, beckett, and even Ford, grodin and Zelenka seem to get discussed, so I think that Teyla deserves her own thread. i'll also say that i think Rachel is quite hot. (even though the hairstyle is a bit off.)
Anyway, I think Teyla had some grat moments in: Sanctuary, letters from pegasus, and the eye.
one thing I've noticed, and it is quite noticeable, is that Rachel Luttrel is actually quite short. Quite a random observation, but when she's stood next to joe or torri, you notice it, as well as in some full-body shots. I'm wondering if anyone else has actually noticed his. It's not important, but I'm curious. Height seems to be looked at quite critically in casting. I've heard that some actors struggle because of their height or stature, but i think it's quite cool that they've gotten someone quite short for the part. (maybe I have a thing for short women - Who knows?)
Now, onto some actual discussion: teyla's been quite underused, but she knows the pegasus galaxy quite well, and she has wraith connections, I believe (In the UK, we're about to see the gift, and judging by the gateworld quick summary, it looks as though this will be addressed.) So she could be quite an interesting character. maybe it's good that they've left her fallow for the first series, as it conveys the whole sense of apprehension when meeting a new culture quite well.
having watched letters from pegasus, I'm quite impressed with the progress of the character of teyla. She's got a distinct moral code, and it'll be good looking into why she joined the earthlings of atlantis. She's obviously somewhat uncomfortable with them, so that would be interesting to explore.
I find her to be a unique character. She seems to take the diplomatic route quite well. She's much like daniel jackson in a way - She's good at communicating with people offworld. (Do bear in mind that neither shappard, mckay or ford have been offworld before atlantis, whilst teyla has been doing it all her life.) She is friendly and polite, and that's something i admire. She's very well spoken.
I think she might get on very well with dr weir. They seem to have a similar kind of moral grounding. her relationshp with the Atlantis team seems strained somewhat, and i think weir might be someone who she feels confident in talking to. I also have a feeling that her and dr beckett would be quite good together. (i'm not shipping, or at least I don't think I am. I just think they'd make good pals.)
there's been much talk on her hair, and i must admit, it is an odd hairstyle for a warrior to have. I'm wondering if she'll change her hairstyle in the future?
But i think that teyla is a really interesting character, and i'm hoping that we see a lot of her in season 2. She's been kinda obscure so far, as Shep has taken all the "hero" stuff, and mckay's had his comic moments.
So teyla doesn't seem to be a popular character, but i think she's really cool, and that she'll go far. She doesn't seem to get discussed in the same way that Shep, Mckay, beckett, and even Ford, grodin and Zelenka seem to get discussed, so I think that Teyla deserves her own thread. i'll also say that i think Rachel is quite hot. (even though the hairstyle is a bit off.)
Anyway, I think Teyla had some grat moments in: Sanctuary, letters from pegasus, and the eye.
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