Echoes, part V
As I said, Echoes is one of my favorites. I poke fun at the science moments because I'm no scientist--and because I don't really have any other criticisms of the story. I think it is an episode that was well-written, well done, and I enjoy every minute of it. Do I think it is one of the strongest episodes of the series? Probably not--from a developmental standpoint it doesn't have the impact of stuff like "The Eye" or "The Siege", or even, perhaps, "The Return", and I don't pretend it does. I think that's what makes it great for me. Despite not being incremental to S3 developments with Wraiths and Replicators, it's not a throwaway episode, a wasted span of 42 minutes where we have to suffer through stufflike Irresponsible, coming up. It has great character moments and interactions, humor, and even some pretty cool SFX and action. A perfect episode to lay back, enjoy, digest, and look forward to the next week.
And one of the best things about it is the end. I think this has one of the tightest wrap-ups of the series. Three great scenes, both character-deep (or humorous) and completely significant.
In the first, we get a chance for Torri to stretch her comedic wings, as Weir circles back to a humor device used earlier in the story, the inability to register volume control. Between her misinterpreting what John says, her own volume/expression, and the subsequent expression of John makes to Zelenka because of her, it's a great scene.
The second wrap-up resolves the Ronon/Teyla connection. Feeling 'much better' Teyla has returned to meditating. Ronon, a poor student to begin with, is so glad to see her back he asks if he can try again. When Teyla chastizes him about falling asleep (that makes me giggle, too) he hands her a sword to beat him with.
This is one of my all time favorite moments between any two characters. I think it's perfectly in character, adorable, and just a solid story moment. Thank you, Carl Binder, for understanding how people, actors and characters work.
We wrap up with McShep, as Rodney bids goodbye to 'Sam.' It's a nice wrap up to an episode that is so packed with stuff--and a good John/Rodney moment as well. Or even just a Rodney moment.
And so ends probably the longest recap I'll ever do!
So what did you think? Do you share my enthusiasm? Or not? What criticisms of the story do you have? Or is it one where you pop it in when you need an SGA pick-me-up? Share your thoughts!
As I said, Echoes is one of my favorites. I poke fun at the science moments because I'm no scientist--and because I don't really have any other criticisms of the story. I think it is an episode that was well-written, well done, and I enjoy every minute of it. Do I think it is one of the strongest episodes of the series? Probably not--from a developmental standpoint it doesn't have the impact of stuff like "The Eye" or "The Siege", or even, perhaps, "The Return", and I don't pretend it does. I think that's what makes it great for me. Despite not being incremental to S3 developments with Wraiths and Replicators, it's not a throwaway episode, a wasted span of 42 minutes where we have to suffer through stuff
And one of the best things about it is the end. I think this has one of the tightest wrap-ups of the series. Three great scenes, both character-deep (or humorous) and completely significant.
In the first, we get a chance for Torri to stretch her comedic wings, as Weir circles back to a humor device used earlier in the story, the inability to register volume control. Between her misinterpreting what John says, her own volume/expression, and the subsequent expression of John makes to Zelenka because of her, it's a great scene.
The second wrap-up resolves the Ronon/Teyla connection. Feeling 'much better' Teyla has returned to meditating. Ronon, a poor student to begin with, is so glad to see her back he asks if he can try again. When Teyla chastizes him about falling asleep (that makes me giggle, too) he hands her a sword to beat him with.
This is one of my all time favorite moments between any two characters. I think it's perfectly in character, adorable, and just a solid story moment. Thank you, Carl Binder, for understanding how people, actors and characters work.
We wrap up with McShep, as Rodney bids goodbye to 'Sam.' It's a nice wrap up to an episode that is so packed with stuff--and a good John/Rodney moment as well. Or even just a Rodney moment.
And so ends probably the longest recap I'll ever do!
So what did you think? Do you share my enthusiasm? Or not? What criticisms of the story do you have? Or is it one where you pop it in when you need an SGA pick-me-up? Share your thoughts!
But less shallow maybe... I think Echoes is quite good because it's in Atlantis, and everyone (almost the whole of the expedition) is involved one way or another. They use all their characters somewhat equally. And that's what Atlantis is to me... It's not just about the team of four, but the team of expedition members.
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I was wondering if anyone would comment on that - it's always kind of thrown me out of the story for a moment. Not a major gripe, but yeah, if she were really unconscious, she wouldn't be holding onto his shoulder. 
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