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I really enjoyed this episode. We got to see a bit of Mitchell backstory and (finally) BB got a chance to flex his acting muscles (more of that, please PTB), all within a quite a good little story (so long as you don't look too closely for the plot holes...).
Others seem very disturbed by Mitchell's conduct at the reception in leaving with the Dr for a spot of 'kirking' and drinking whilst on duty - well, I don't feel as strongly as some about it but it is certainly not strictly professional behaviour. However I think this unease with Mitchell's actions is what we're meant to feel as this is doubtless what Cam himself feels about it afterwards. He knows he shouldn't have done it. He knows if he hadn't done it the Dr would still be alive. He feels that responsibility as he does for the convoy of refugees he was mistakenly told to fire upon. Neither were, strictly speaking, his fault but he played a part and feels responsible.
Elsewhere in this thread people have said that they hope that the backstory affects Cam and his choices but I think we have seen an example of that already in the way that he pursued justice, not really so much for himself, but for the innocent victim of violence in this episode. That, IMO, came from his need to never again have innocent blood on his hands or, if he has, to face up to the full consequences in a way he didn't when he killed the refugees. He didn't want to run back to Earth and avoid the issue, he wanted to stay and find out who the killer was even if it they proved it was him.
It's so nice to have a little meat to hang on the bones of Mitchell's character. More please!
Izzy
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Originally posted by macktheknifeAND to all you "kirk haters" HE WAS'NT KIRKING. He was being USED. The girl knew he would be able to help her keep her position and control (similary to how Weir on SGA has her position backed by the international council group), and how better to "seal the deal" for her to give him some lovin.
Not to mention that the idea she would believe that 'giving him some loving' would seal the deal doesn't make any sense. He'd already committed to helping her, for all she knew, he would respect her less in the morning, or wouldn't care any more about impressing her.
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Originally posted by derrickhWhat did they want to happen? Would they have been happy if the husband had been executed in front of them? Did they expect the project to be scrapped because the poor guy couldn't handle seeing Mitchell sleeping with his wife?
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Originally posted by IzzyI really enjoyed this episode. We got to see a bit of Mitchell backstory and (finally) BB got a chance to flex his acting muscles (more of that, please PTB), all within a quite a good little story (so long as you don't look too closely for the plot holes...).
Others seem very disturbed by Mitchell's conduct at the reception in leaving with the Dr for a spot of 'kirking' and drinking whilst on duty - well, I don't feel as strongly as some about it but it is certainly not strictly professional behaviour. However I think this unease with Mitchell's actions is what we're meant to feel as this is doubtless what Cam himself feels about it afterwards. He knows he shouldn't have done it. He knows if he hadn't done it the Dr would still be alive. He feels that responsibility as he does for the convoy of refugees he was mistakenly told to fire upon. Neither were, strictly speaking, his fault but he played a part and feels responsible.
Elsewhere in this thread people have said that they hope that the backstory affects Cam and his choices but I think we have seen an example of that already in the way that he pursued justice, not really so much for himself, but for the innocent victim of violence in this episode. That, IMO, came from his need to never again have innocent blood on his hands or, if he has, to face up to the full consequences in a way he didn't when he killed the refugees. He didn't want to run back to Earth and avoid the issue, he wanted to stay and find out who the killer was even if it they proved it was him.
It's so nice to have a little meat to hang on the bones of Mitchell's character. More please!
IzzyFargater (n.) A Farscape fan who got curious about Stargate SG-1 on learning BB and CB would be joining, belatedly discovered the greatness of Stargate SG-1 in reruns, and who is now a happy fan of both shows.
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Well the big thing with this one wasn't so much the murder on the planet (tho it was important), it was more for the backstory on Mitchell, for those of you who had been complaining because all we had gotten was the Antarctic story (I'm not being antagonistic or anything, just calling 'em as I see 'em).Yes, I really do look like (a younger) Daniel. Don't believe me? Look for yourself.
Hey, Mitchell! You want a turn?
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The last issue of TV Zone ranked this episode as the best of the Season so far. I believe they had reviewed all the eps up until Ripple Effect, or maybe the one after that. But they liked this ep enough to give it a special sidebar and to do a longer write-up about it. They especially liked that it was different, I believe. And they really liked learning about Mitchell's backstory. I have to agree with that. Learning about his backstory was the best part of th episode.
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Originally posted by rac76I thought this was good..a bit dark, but enjoyable. I guess the who did it a few seconds before it was revealed. Prion, now I remember the episode of Star Trek TNG, that was one of my faves. I did miss about the first 15 minutes because my daughter was crying in my ear, so I missed what they were talking about. My daughter is asleep now, she doesn't feel good. I'll just watch it again at 11 o'clock.
Quick Question: who is Jeff Upton? They had a in memoriam for him at the end of the show. I'm just wondering who that is.
I just found this post and it seems no one has answered your last "quick question". Jeff Upton was a gaffer/lighting technician who worked on the crew of this episode and a couple of movies. He is listed on imdb but there's very little information about him. When I saw the dedication at the end of the episode, I looked carefully in the credits and found his name listed there under the crew.
Denise
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Originally posted by Denise[/B]
I just found this post and it seems no one has answered your last "quick question". Jeff Upton was a gaffer/lighting technician who worked on the crew of this episode and a couple of movies. He is listed on imdb but there's very little information about him. When I saw the dedication at the end of the episode, I looked carefully in the credits and found his name listed there under the crew.
Denise
Here are 2 Aussie based threads.
Discussion on Season 9 http://forum.gateworld.net/showthread.php?t=29839
General Off Topic stuff http://forum.gateworld.net/showthrea...=1097&page=602
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the story seemed too quick for me. although i was surprised it tunred out to be the ex, i thought it was gonna be his friend. oh well.
and i've said this before in the aussie thread, but it kinda rubs me wrong when people saying mitchell was being unprofessional for leaving with the girl. while this is true, all other members of the crew have done sometihng similar and had relationships with ppl offworld, or at least kissed and been with them. jack did it in season one (the one where he went old), although it turned out better than it did for mitchell"victimsofninjasayidsaywhat?"My blog: kathysnumber1blog.blogspot.com
"what?"
*throat punch*
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