Great analysis of Gemini Golfbooy! Maybe you can post that on the other thread if that debate starts up again.
I'll add some of my quick thoughts as well. I also liked Gemini!
I'll add some of my quick thoughts as well. I also liked Gemini!
Spoiler:
Do I think Carter made a mistake? Yes one they have all made. And I don't see all the negativity towards it or the crys about how Sam's character was destroyed in that episode (I just don't see it)!! I think she was dubbed by the one person who knew her well enough to trick her. RC used Sam's memories, thoughts, and fears against her. What better villain than a Sam gone bad! More powerful than the Goa'uld with an army at her beckon call. It also hinted at Sam's dark side, one that thrives on power and uses her genius brain to essentially take over the galaxy. It would have been awesome to pursue that avenue for more than two episodes. A chess game if you will between matching opponents that are exceptional players. Sam out smarting RC, only to have RC out smart Sam. Back and forth until … check-mate.
Here is another thought. If they had used the Asgard Satellite before RC finished. Then the Asgard & Earth would have set out and destroyed all the replicators, which is great and a goal the Asgard have been trying to accomplish as long as SG-1 has been battling the Goa'uld. However, it would not have eliminated the Goa'uld. That particular battle would still be raging on, and the Asgard would not be able to help because of their treaty with them. TPTB were essentially trying to close all the story arcs with the SGC and their allies becoming victorious. Therefore the Replicators destroyed the Goa’uld and then SGC destroyed the Replicators. Gemini was just setting the scene for the finally battle. IMO.
Here is another thought. If they had used the Asgard Satellite before RC finished. Then the Asgard & Earth would have set out and destroyed all the replicators, which is great and a goal the Asgard have been trying to accomplish as long as SG-1 has been battling the Goa'uld. However, it would not have eliminated the Goa'uld. That particular battle would still be raging on, and the Asgard would not be able to help because of their treaty with them. TPTB were essentially trying to close all the story arcs with the SGC and their allies becoming victorious. Therefore the Replicators destroyed the Goa’uld and then SGC destroyed the Replicators. Gemini was just setting the scene for the finally battle. IMO.
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