I really don’t think that they understood how deeply offensive aspects of this episode are to women in general and to those of us who admire Sam’s character and feel that it damaged the integrity her character.
So his wife was supposed to accept him and his job, but even early on we see that Pete isn’t inclined to give Sam the same respect.
I agree with all the points you made about how Pete is a bit manipulative and impatient and insensitive, but I do not understand why this should reflect on Sam so badly (or even why I as a woman should feel offended by this portrayal).
Although I have to say, the first time I watched Seasons 7&8 was on DVD in like three days, so the Sam/Pete thing was really short lived for me and probably more insignificant than for you who watched it over two years on TV.
And: yes, there was some bad writing there. Some of the choices they made in Chimera seem random and not really thought through.
Aside from the poor writing and character choices, I really can’t see it. Maybe it’s because I have been watching years of AT and RDA who can sizzle up a screen with a single look across the briefing table and that has jaded me. But as much as DD and AT may have gotten along personally, any romantic chemistry just didn’t come through on screen for me. In fact, it always looked to me just like someone dating her brother’s friend (as a favor) and it was quite uncomfortable to watch.
Especially since I agree with others who have said that Pete or any other relationship for Sam was not a necessary catalyst in ultimately bringing Jack and Sam together.
Of course we all agree here that everything happening in and around Threads and all the changes are factors for them to get together afterwards: Grace, Janet's death, Jacob's words, Jacob's death, Daniel dying (again), the Goa'Uld being almost defeated, (yes: Pete&Kerry in some way, too ). I'm sure I forgot loads of stuff, but there you go.
Whoa, that was rather longwinded. I hope it all makes sense. A little bit. Thanks for your insight hlndncr, it was a really interesting read, especially after a few days of nothing on this thread.
One more thing I have to add: I LOVE how no one here seems to doubt that they did get together after Threads. And I don't understand how anyone doesn't see it. Ts ts ...
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