Maybe I've missed something, but have we ever seen a Wraith/human with Wraith DNA that had the ATA gene try to use Ancient Tech and fail? Or has it been said that Wraith DNA is definitely blocked (not like the Fifth Race assumption about the Goa'uld being blocked) by Ancient tech? Cause until that is seen, the only thing canon is that the ATA gene is required.
Ford may have received the ATA off-screen during "Hot Zone". He could have also received it as part of the preparations for the then-impending Wraith siege. Unfortunately, it was not explained, and we only know that at sometime he successfully received the ATA gene.
I thought the episode went wonderfully. I was anticipating it far more than the SG-1 premiere, and was not disappointed. The Sheppard save was a little bit fast, but considering what they had to squeeze into this episode, it was done well enough. The effects were astounding; the mushroom cloud was particularly menacing. We now know that all the Wraith castes we've seen so far can feed. The Wraith also have a nice pistol version of their stunner (don't recall seeing that last season).
The Ford storyline was definitely "B" plot, but quite sensible and well written. Spoilers had me expecting it would be some kind of freak reaction to feeding that only a small group have, but it is in fact something that could happen to anyone. There's a solution in sight (wean him off of the enzyme), but we have to catch him first. Perhaps they should have prepared better for Ford, but I think the pressure of being attacked and dealing with all the wounded just caused Beckett to underestimate just how powerful the addiction was. Also, they were trying to keep Ford from feeling threatened. Strapping a man down is not a way to prevent him from feeling threatened. Not sure what's up with the eye, but it's probably some kind of side-effect of long-term exposure to the enzyme. We'll probably get more details on that later in the season.
Caldwell seemed perfectly willing to take advice from the Atlantis expedition while keeping his command, although at times he seemed a little too willing. He has future episodes to flesh this out, so it should turn out well.
The hug seemed to be very friendship, but left romance open. If TPTB don't Jack/Sam this one up, it could work out as well. Only future episodes will determine it for certain. McKay and Teyla look like they could develop a nice friendship. Too bad they didn't have this much interaction in S1.
Now to wait 2 more weeks to see if Dex will add wondrous things to the show. Fortunately we get "Intruder" next week, which I'm sure will include lots of Hermy.
Ford may have received the ATA off-screen during "Hot Zone". He could have also received it as part of the preparations for the then-impending Wraith siege. Unfortunately, it was not explained, and we only know that at sometime he successfully received the ATA gene.
I thought the episode went wonderfully. I was anticipating it far more than the SG-1 premiere, and was not disappointed. The Sheppard save was a little bit fast, but considering what they had to squeeze into this episode, it was done well enough. The effects were astounding; the mushroom cloud was particularly menacing. We now know that all the Wraith castes we've seen so far can feed. The Wraith also have a nice pistol version of their stunner (don't recall seeing that last season).
The Ford storyline was definitely "B" plot, but quite sensible and well written. Spoilers had me expecting it would be some kind of freak reaction to feeding that only a small group have, but it is in fact something that could happen to anyone. There's a solution in sight (wean him off of the enzyme), but we have to catch him first. Perhaps they should have prepared better for Ford, but I think the pressure of being attacked and dealing with all the wounded just caused Beckett to underestimate just how powerful the addiction was. Also, they were trying to keep Ford from feeling threatened. Strapping a man down is not a way to prevent him from feeling threatened. Not sure what's up with the eye, but it's probably some kind of side-effect of long-term exposure to the enzyme. We'll probably get more details on that later in the season.
Caldwell seemed perfectly willing to take advice from the Atlantis expedition while keeping his command, although at times he seemed a little too willing. He has future episodes to flesh this out, so it should turn out well.
The hug seemed to be very friendship, but left romance open. If TPTB don't Jack/Sam this one up, it could work out as well. Only future episodes will determine it for certain. McKay and Teyla look like they could develop a nice friendship. Too bad they didn't have this much interaction in S1.
Now to wait 2 more weeks to see if Dex will add wondrous things to the show. Fortunately we get "Intruder" next week, which I'm sure will include lots of Hermy.
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