The Return, part 2
1) Do you think the second part picked up at a good 'cliffhanger' point? What suggestions would you have made to make it better, or was it perfect for you?
It was a good point. You weren't sure what was going to happen and I like the way they rewound a little bit.
2) The decision to blow up Stargate Operations was a rather risky one--do you think it was a good decision?
It was a bold decision but not what I was expecting. I liked it as a "whoa!" moment. I didn't think about how the Replicators could repair it so quickly.
3) 'Elizabeth's plan' involved using Niam as a remote control of sorts--but it didn't end up working. Why do you think the writers gave us the roundabout of 'Plan A' when it ended up failing? What about the 'plans B-D' humor--annoying or did it work?
Partly humor and partly so that it wouldn't look too simple. I liked Elizabeth's plan and especially the way John defended her. It made it look like she was more a part of the team and made me wonder why that sort of thing didn't happen more often. She obviously had a lot to offer.
4) Richard Woolsey is seen as weak, annoying and a little inept. Was this a good characterization of him? Season 5 watchers, how did it affect your perceptions of him as a leader in Atlantis?
I liked him like this. They needed a good annoying character that was not quite as hateful as Kavanaugh. You were never really sure about Woolsey after Misbegotten, so he was used well here. And he was someone familiar that we loved to hate in SG-1. This episode was the reason I was glad they made him base commander after Carter. Unfortunately, this characterization of him disappeared all too quickly and he became very bland and just another boss that John could ignore.
5) Were the replicator enemies this go around 'scary' to you? What about in comparison to other enemies the expedition has faced--including other Replicators?
Not in the least. As I mentioned in The Return I answers, it was hard to tell the Replicators from the Ancients. They were just kind of mannequins without much personality. Killing them didn't have any meaning. Now Oberoth, he was a little scary but I guessCharles Emerson Winchester David Ogden Stiers wasn't available.
6) Some of the special effects in "The Return, part 2" are really amazing. Were you impressed? Did you notice? Do you think it was worth the budget money it cost to make them?
I loved the city shots and the part when John was flying the jumper through the towers. It was definitely worth it.
7) Why do you think the writers/creators included the long underwater sequence in the story?
Haven't a clue. I thought it was too long, but in these things that sort of action never works the first time. You had to worry about Jack. I'm still bummed that we didn't get wet!Shep.
8) The scene with Carson destroying the Star Drive--do you think that was important? A chance for Paul to play the hero? What was the reason to include it?
Well in hindsight, they hadn't mentioned the Star Drive in a long time. This brought it back into play and as we know, later on it works. It also showed us that Carson is handling the chair better. I think some people who are complaining about EaTG
Probably in reality it was just to give Carson something to do. And I loved his scenes here with Teyla.
9) TR, part 2 also gave the characters the opportunity to 'mix it up' and hang out with/comment with people they don't normally hang out with. Did you like that? Did anyone seem OOC?
I liked it very much. They all did what they do best and even though Sparky was split up I still liked seeing her with Ronon. He seemed a lot more comfortable with her. Teyla and Carson were great also. Although I didn't like her little gangsta gun action. That was just stupid.
10) At the end, it's alluded that Jack will snap his fingers and everything will be status quo. Believable?
In reality, no. But who cares about reality. Jack is the loop.
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11)Did you like the hug Elizabeth gave to Jack? How did it feel different from the one she gave John in The Siege, III?
Loved it. It was polar opposite from the Sparky hug. The only emotion Jack showed was tolerant fondness and he didn't lick his lips once. Elizabeth was also more relaxed. No UST of any sort. But great screen chemistry.
1) Do you think the second part picked up at a good 'cliffhanger' point? What suggestions would you have made to make it better, or was it perfect for you?
It was a good point. You weren't sure what was going to happen and I like the way they rewound a little bit.
2) The decision to blow up Stargate Operations was a rather risky one--do you think it was a good decision?
It was a bold decision but not what I was expecting. I liked it as a "whoa!" moment. I didn't think about how the Replicators could repair it so quickly.
3) 'Elizabeth's plan' involved using Niam as a remote control of sorts--but it didn't end up working. Why do you think the writers gave us the roundabout of 'Plan A' when it ended up failing? What about the 'plans B-D' humor--annoying or did it work?
Partly humor and partly so that it wouldn't look too simple. I liked Elizabeth's plan and especially the way John defended her. It made it look like she was more a part of the team and made me wonder why that sort of thing didn't happen more often. She obviously had a lot to offer.
4) Richard Woolsey is seen as weak, annoying and a little inept. Was this a good characterization of him? Season 5 watchers, how did it affect your perceptions of him as a leader in Atlantis?
I liked him like this. They needed a good annoying character that was not quite as hateful as Kavanaugh. You were never really sure about Woolsey after Misbegotten, so he was used well here. And he was someone familiar that we loved to hate in SG-1. This episode was the reason I was glad they made him base commander after Carter. Unfortunately, this characterization of him disappeared all too quickly and he became very bland and just another boss that John could ignore.
5) Were the replicator enemies this go around 'scary' to you? What about in comparison to other enemies the expedition has faced--including other Replicators?
Not in the least. As I mentioned in The Return I answers, it was hard to tell the Replicators from the Ancients. They were just kind of mannequins without much personality. Killing them didn't have any meaning. Now Oberoth, he was a little scary but I guess
6) Some of the special effects in "The Return, part 2" are really amazing. Were you impressed? Did you notice? Do you think it was worth the budget money it cost to make them?
I loved the city shots and the part when John was flying the jumper through the towers. It was definitely worth it.
7) Why do you think the writers/creators included the long underwater sequence in the story?
Haven't a clue. I thought it was too long, but in these things that sort of action never works the first time. You had to worry about Jack. I'm still bummed that we didn't get wet!Shep.
8) The scene with Carson destroying the Star Drive--do you think that was important? A chance for Paul to play the hero? What was the reason to include it?
Well in hindsight, they hadn't mentioned the Star Drive in a long time. This brought it back into play and as we know, later on it works. It also showed us that Carson is handling the chair better. I think some people who are complaining about EaTG
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9) TR, part 2 also gave the characters the opportunity to 'mix it up' and hang out with/comment with people they don't normally hang out with. Did you like that? Did anyone seem OOC?
I liked it very much. They all did what they do best and even though Sparky was split up I still liked seeing her with Ronon. He seemed a lot more comfortable with her. Teyla and Carson were great also. Although I didn't like her little gangsta gun action. That was just stupid.
10) At the end, it's alluded that Jack will snap his fingers and everything will be status quo. Believable?
In reality, no. But who cares about reality. Jack is the loop.
bonus:
11)Did you like the hug Elizabeth gave to Jack? How did it feel different from the one she gave John in The Siege, III?
Loved it. It was polar opposite from the Sparky hug. The only emotion Jack showed was tolerant fondness and he didn't lick his lips once. Elizabeth was also more relaxed. No UST of any sort. But great screen chemistry.
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