"Pain" (117) Pre-Airing Discussion/Speculation Thread

[major davis]

Or maybe the

Spoiler:

Alien attack is a halucination. Maybe its Chloe's, considering how much she hates the smurfs.

[MattSilver 3k]

Or maybe the

Spoiler:

Alien attack is a halucination. Maybe its Chloe's, considering how much she hates the smurfs.

True fax. *nodding*

[major davis]

True fax. *nodding*

I stinking hope it isnt though. It would irritate me. Its a plot that derserves more than just a dream sequence or whatever it is.

[reddevil18]

Spoiler:

I'll put 20 bucks on the hallucinations being a precursor to their invasion. Add in the fact that they know the Stargate systems from Rush's mind... and it seems likely. Sabotage and Lost seem to have self-contained plots, and the Subversion-Incursion arc deals with different baddies entirely.

So yeah. Pain = blue alien attack, part 3. Watch this space!

I'm watching.

[MattSilver 3k]

For the curious, I've got a nice little current list on all the tidbits we've learnt on Pain, to go with the new summary we've seen:

Spoiler:

The Initial Precis from JM's blog: "Brad then pitched out his revised notion for an idea he’s been batting around for a while now. A great premise with an intriguing mystery at its core, a wonderful opportunity for one of our characters, all wrapped up in an ultimately touching theme."

- "Gold star for Patrick Gilmore today. Great, creepy, unsettling work." — Carl Binder, episode's writer, Twitter

- "Today, Visual Effects Supervisor Mark Savela was in to show us temp shots for Pain, Incursion I, and Incursion II. Let’s just say that those of you yearning for space-faring action are in for a treat" — JM's blog

- "I was particularly impressed with the moody and unsettling score for Pain. It really ratchets up the tension. And, speaking of tension, what happens to Volker…it’s enough to give me nightmares. Actor Patrick Gilmore’s performance was terrific – in a creepy, frisson-inducing way. Also – it’s the little things. While you’re watching Pain, make a point of noting Wray’s wardrobe." — JM's Blog

- "Thornyrose writes: “And Pain sounds deliciosuly grusome.” Answer: "Oh a couple of scenes come to mind."" — JM's Blog

- "I mention Julia (Benson - Lt James's actress) because we were watching the director’s cut of Pain the other day, an episode in which she delivers one stunner of a scene" — JM's Blog

And there was also a mention in Brian J. Smith's Q and A at JM's blog that Scott's "at his worst" in Pain.

All of this put together looks to be an interesting outing (And with the Visual Effects guy there, mayhaps the aliens will be appearing again?). I'm rather excited.

[reddevil18]

Sounds good, but Mallozzi's known to blow things out of proportion.

[MattSilver 3k]

Well he blew quite a few episodes out of proportion that I still enjoyed a bit, so no harm no foul.

[reddevil18]

Meh.

[The Swarm]

Im excited about this episode becouse one of my favorite characters (Dr. Volker) gets to do something important.

That and i want Scott to get whumped!

[morjana]

SGU - TV Guide Online: 'Pain' Episode Synopsis:

At TV Guide Online:

5/14/2010: Pain Episode 17

Episode Detail: Pain - Stargate Universe

Spoiler:

When the crew suffers from vivid hallucinations that tap into their personal fears, Tamara Johansen isolates the affected from the rest and then tries to seek out the cause of the affliction as it spreads and becomes life-threatening.

[EllieVee]

Synopsis:

Spoiler:

When the crew suffers from vivid hallucinations that tap into their personal fears, Tamara Johansen isolates the affected from the rest and then tries to seek out the cause of the affliction as it spreads and becomes life-threatening.

Link

Spoiler:

Reminds me of Doppelganger.

Interesting.

Spoiler:

I hope it's not too Doppelganger-ish. I liked that episode a lot but ultimately, I felt it was a wasted opportunity for Sheppard.

[The Swarm]

Another disease centered episode in the same season...however im still excited about it.

[EllieVee]

Another disease centered episode in the same season...however im still excited about it.

Except Time wasn't disease centred.

[Carter1994]

[...] That and i want Scott to get whumped!

Because you like him or dislike him? I never can tell anymore...

[jelgate]

Another disease centered episode in the same season...however im still excited about it.

You expect them to be fine and healthy in an alien enviroment?