Originally posted by EvenstarSRV
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I think they were hampered by several factors, mainly that Kinsey insisted the negotiations continue and that only Carter could accompany Joe, and that SG-1 didn't have solid proof of their suspicions about the Aschen without the complete translation. I thought Daniel's plan to have Sam trick Borren into translating the word was the best they could do under the circumstances.
I think we're meant to assume it was the bio-weapon the Aschen were about to send, or at least that's what I thought when watching that scene.
Some thoughts for the challenge thread:
I saw this episode before 2010, so the dramatic reveal of the Aschen as the potential allies in the teaser was rather lost on me at the time. But I think this was a nice follow-up to 2010, with a similarly nice sense of team.
I really liked the teamwork shown between SG-1 and the SGC. Loved the way SG-1 delivered the briefing in their own unique ways, Sam with the technobabble, Daniel about their culture, Teal'c bluntly pointing out Jack's misgivings, and Jack stating them in his own quirky way. And much love for the gateroom scene with SG-1, Joe, and his shoes.
I also really liked how the team worked well together when paired up on the planet. Like Teal'c immediately knowing Daniel's real intentions when Daniel tells the Volian guy that Teal'c staff weapon could take care of his iron root. I also really liked seeing them piece together the planet's past, with Daniel sensibly taking the lead in the investigation, but with Teal'c providing his own insights.
I also liked Sam and Jack working with Joe in the negotiations, though both were unaccustomed to the role. But I especially liked seeing SG-1 and Hammond figure out together a plan to catch the Aschen off guard and confirm their suspicions, Hammond seeing the opportunity to force their hand, Daniel coming up with a subtle way of doing it, and Sam immediately agreeing to their plan.
But what really struck me about this episode was how much SG-1 and the SGC seemed to have learned from their experience with the Eurondans in the Other Side. This had a similar set-up of feeling out a potential ally that could really help them fight the Goa'uld, but this time you have Hammond pre-emptively ordering Daniel and Teal'c to dig deeper and ask questions, and trying to have other SG teams confirm if the Aschen were the people the note warned about. And I noticed Jack, otherwise bored with the negotiations, do a slight double-take a Mollem asking them if they've used military means for population control on Earth, and getting the bad feeling about them before they find out about the note's importance.
And on a final note, I just love the final scene with Sam flying through the gate and rolling down the ramp. Definitely one of the most dramatic exits and I wince in sympathy every time.
I think we're meant to assume it was the bio-weapon the Aschen were about to send, or at least that's what I thought when watching that scene.
Some thoughts for the challenge thread:
I saw this episode before 2010, so the dramatic reveal of the Aschen as the potential allies in the teaser was rather lost on me at the time. But I think this was a nice follow-up to 2010, with a similarly nice sense of team.
I really liked the teamwork shown between SG-1 and the SGC. Loved the way SG-1 delivered the briefing in their own unique ways, Sam with the technobabble, Daniel about their culture, Teal'c bluntly pointing out Jack's misgivings, and Jack stating them in his own quirky way. And much love for the gateroom scene with SG-1, Joe, and his shoes.
I also really liked how the team worked well together when paired up on the planet. Like Teal'c immediately knowing Daniel's real intentions when Daniel tells the Volian guy that Teal'c staff weapon could take care of his iron root. I also really liked seeing them piece together the planet's past, with Daniel sensibly taking the lead in the investigation, but with Teal'c providing his own insights.
I also liked Sam and Jack working with Joe in the negotiations, though both were unaccustomed to the role. But I especially liked seeing SG-1 and Hammond figure out together a plan to catch the Aschen off guard and confirm their suspicions, Hammond seeing the opportunity to force their hand, Daniel coming up with a subtle way of doing it, and Sam immediately agreeing to their plan.
But what really struck me about this episode was how much SG-1 and the SGC seemed to have learned from their experience with the Eurondans in the Other Side. This had a similar set-up of feeling out a potential ally that could really help them fight the Goa'uld, but this time you have Hammond pre-emptively ordering Daniel and Teal'c to dig deeper and ask questions, and trying to have other SG teams confirm if the Aschen were the people the note warned about. And I noticed Jack, otherwise bored with the negotiations, do a slight double-take a Mollem asking them if they've used military means for population control on Earth, and getting the bad feeling about them before they find out about the note's importance.
And on a final note, I just love the final scene with Sam flying through the gate and rolling down the ramp. Definitely one of the most dramatic exits and I wince in sympathy every time.
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