The Torment of Tantalus (110)

[General Jeckle]

Also one of my favorites, I think the writers did very well in packing background detail. Ernest served as a decent plot device, but he wasn't my attraction or momento, the library was.
In case some haven't seen it yet I'll wrap the rest in spoilers...

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At the same time though, a lot of that detail went to waste, since they never used much of it elsewhere. I always wanted more of that library, & offer that revisiting stuff like this would dwarf the tok'ra-centric silliness to come. Even if as some mentioned, the Asgard had this info, it wasn't touched upon later. This ep allowed us to stand in awe along with Daniel. I miss it, & always see it as what could've been. The stories became more revolved around one-offs the next few seasons.
I totally loved the methods used to power the gate, as well as the initial presentation of the possibility to dial locations with destroyed DHDs. A good example of Carter using her knowledge to solve a deadly problem outside of the box, instead of what the critics claim became heavy magic wand usage.

[ooryl2]

Getting a new friend into SG1 and we just watched this episode today, first time I had watched it in quite a while. Had a little "hmm" moment (now that I know all that's gone on in the rest of the seasons) when they were reading the journal and Ernest was talking about Catherine being there... I wonder was he really just hallucinating, or could his imaginary Catherine have actually been an Ancient appearing to him?

[gateship15]

i really liked this ep.

[Inquisitor]

This is one of my favourite episodes, but I laugh every time I watch it. Not because of the other parts mentioned in this thread, but because Jackson says "The number of electrons determining the element." You'd think they'd proof those things out?

[Stryker412]

Just watched this episode tonight for the first time. Was surprised to see Paul McGillion as a guest star. Is this where the SG crew discovered him for later?

[mrscopterdoc]

This is one of my favorite season one eppies....it is sad but at least it has a happy ending.

[hawk97135]

This is a very good episode of season one or even the whole series. As it has been said numerous times in this thread already, it would have been nice if they revisited this story later in the series either when

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when they met the Asgard or they built/acquired ships capable of Hyperspace.

but either way, me personally, am happy with the story and they way they concluded it.

[maneth]

Great story! Just too bad they couldn't go back to the planet anymore. I did feel that it was a bit contrived that Ernest was rescued at the last possible moment before the storm buried the gate.

[Supreme Commander Sil]

One thing I always have to say when I watch this.....


PAUL..... MC......GILLION !

[StargateWatcher]

agreed

our fantastic, awe-provoking intro to the 4 GR

Jack deserves much too credit for thinking of lightning to power the gate

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yup in a show that otherwise tries to be as scientifcally accurate as possible

[Vagabond Serpent]

And outstanding, fantastic episode. I always expected to see Terrans return to that planet sometime later, to recover all possible data from that place. Also I was very surprised to learn that young Ernest was played by Paul McGillion. Ah, Ernest... He risked everything, his life, his beloved to enter the StarGate just for the sake of curiosity and science... What a drama...

EDIT: 10/10 One of the best SG-1 episodes, I can rewatch and rewatch it.

[Girlbot]

Always wondered why the stuff Daniel saw and recorded never showed up again. And of course the fact that the place didn't make it through their visit was a bit overdramatic

[magictrick]

Just saw this again the other day. Always nice to see Carson Beckett

[SiNz]

Very cool episode. The originality of it was awesome. The reactions of the team when Ernest comes out naked was hilarious lol

[Tallifer]

This was one of the best episodes of Stargate.

The scenes from 1945 were especially enjoyable. I liked seeing the story from 1928 continued.