Episode 54 Past and Present

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Sep 182010
 

A world with no children and the entire population have no memories beyond the last few months, this is what greats SG1 on a routine exploratory mission. Daniel soon becomes close to the leader of the people while researching the condition and upon returning to the SGC they discover the truth and the return of a familiar character.

Past and Present is an episode the franchise does well, returning to a theme or character that has worked well in the past and this case with a twist to make it more viable. There were some issues with exactly how large this population was or how advanced but it’s the character of Kera that’s important and the question of wrongs done in the past by essentially a different person. The complication of Daniel falling for her adds spice but does suffer from simply being the next episode on from when he lost his wife.

All in all an entertaining and well written/performed episode.

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Season 3 Poll

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Sep 122010
 

We are well into the third season now so voting is open and will continue to the end of the season and the results included in the wrap up show. Additional comments (email, mp3 etc) will be most welcome on specific episodes or the season in general.

Episode 53 Forever In A Day

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Sep 112010
 

A rescue mission leads to a pitched battle with the Jaffa of Amonet who is holding a number of Abydonians including Kasuf prisoner. Daniel reaches the elaborate tent of Amonet who proceeds to fry his brain but all is not as it seems as Daniel flashes between realities where Share dies and another where she lives.

Forever in a Day is a marvellous episode which ties up the Sha’re story in a very creative way and allows for Daniel to have closure while setting up a valid reason why he and the SGC continue to search the stars.

Vaitiare Bandera and Erik Avari both return to the show reprising their roles and Jason Schombing guest stars as Dr Rothman.

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Episode 52 Rules Of Engagement

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Sep 042010
 

On a routine mission SG1 witness a firefight between what looks like a SG team and a Jaffa contingent, unsure who the SG team they decide to intervene but get more than they bargained for and uncover a long term plan put into place by a system lord.

This is a split shoot between the standing set and location (yeah trees are involved) but they do get their monies worth out of some pretty basic setups and it’s curious that we see better military tactics from SGX then we do many times for the genuine SG teams.

This episode does provide continuity sources in as far as the Intar weapon features in a future episode and two of the actors (Aaron Craven & Dion Johnstone) go onto other roles within the franchise.

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SG1 Series Boxset

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Aug 302010
 

The full series boxset which includes the two TV movies is currently (as of August 30th) being offered for a very attractive price of £79.99 from multiple online retailers here in the UK.

TV Spot _ Christopher Judge

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Aug 302010
 

It’s always good to keep tabs on the work of the actors involved in our favourite franchise so lets talk about the American World Pictures adaptation of the comic series “Paradox” starring Kevin Sorbo but featuring a good role for Chris Judge.

The story centers around a murder which takes place on a version of Earth where magic underpins the entire world, everything is done with magic including cell phones, forensics, weapons etc etc and it’s science that is considered the “fringe” belief.
When the murder is committed with no trace of magical input Sean Nault (Kevin) investigates and uses his belief in science to explore avenues others would not consider, aided by his Captain (Chris Judge) and the coroner Helen played by Alisen Down (SGU, BSG, Smallville) and a science practitioner played by Steph Song (Smallville) he discovers a conspiracy which goes beyond his own reality!

I enjoyed this movie and I think any fan of SG1 and SGA (maybe not so much SGU) will enjoy it as well as seeing Chris in a more recent production still looking badass:)

Episode 51 Demons

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Aug 282010
 

SG1 discover the first Christian community off world indicating they were taken from Earth after the death or Ra using the second stargate. The people are mired in a religion heavily slanted towards the Devil and Hell created by Sokar and unknowingly administrated by the clergy of this world.

Tealc is called a Demon and fails the dunking test leading to SG1 and one of the villagers (Mary) to be condemned to hell through the gate of darkness while Simon a young monk and more open minded member of the village wrestles with going against his societies rules.

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Episode 50 Deadman Switch

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Aug 212010
 

 While searching for a crashed UAV the guys are captured by an a bounty hunter who intends to trade them to a system lord or use them to capture a more valuable prize whose identity causes more complications.
The episode features Sam Jones who is perhaps most well known for playing Flash Gordon in the movie a couple of decades ago and he plays the bounty hunter Aris Boch to perfection.  We are also introduced to our first look at the Tel’tak cargo vessel which features strongly as the workhorse of the Goauld and independent fleets and we meet a new Tokra by the name of Korra played by Mark Holden.

Sokar is once again an element of the story which fuels his role as this season big bad.
This was a decent episode, a good character played well by Sam was the key and it was clear that SG1 has been very lucky in the past, a dedicated professional took them out easily while the more emotional and head strong system lords and followers continually fail.

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Episode 49 Point Of View

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Aug 142010
 

Area 51 has unexpected guests thank to the Quantum Mirror as Sam and Kawalsky visit our reality from theirs which is being invaded by Apophis and his first prime Tealc. Tip toeing around the realities of merging two different lives proves difficult for both new Sam (married to her Jack) and Kawalsky (distrust of Tealc) but a chance to save their world by returning and calling for Asgard help is worth the risk.

Jay Acovone played Kawalsky

Peter Williams as Apophis

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Episode 48 Learning Curve

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Aug 072010
 

The SGC and the people of the planet Orban agree to exchange tech and information but a stumbling block is discovered thanks to the unique way the Orban educate their people. Their representative Merrin and expert on power generation happens is only a young girl and other children are the focal point of information exchange leading to a clash of cultures.

A good episode to watch but not ideal to comment on since it was very visual with a lot of picture tells a thousand words scenes, still a good working of a plot that quite common in Trek, humans putting their own view points ahead of those of another people.

Merrin played by Brittney Irvin was excellent and has gone onto a very good career in television and Andrew Airlie (Defying Gravity, Reaper) is one of those actors you always recognise if not always able to name:)

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Episode 47 Legacy

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Jul 312010
 

The discovery of dead Goauld in a sealed complex remains a mystery until Daniel believed to be suffering a mental breakdown reveals the true fate of the former Goauld and the resulting impact on members of SG1. Legacy is a very atmospheric episode relying on good cinematography and score to heighten the suspense and foreboding not to mention a chance for Michael Shanks to stretch himself.

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Episode 46 Fair Game

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Jul 242010
 

The System Lords come a calling, well three of them and along with Thor they offer a deal to the SGC which will ensure the safety of the people of the Earth but for a price, perhaps too high a price.This episode was awash with good guest roles from the three Goauld (Yu, Nirrti and Cronus) along with SOD Simms.

More information on these characters can be found on the SG Wiki

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Episode 45 Seth

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Jul 172010
 

A visit from Jacob reveals the presence of a former system lord on Earth from the time of Ra. He has taken various guises over the millennia and currently is a leader of a Cult and as you would expect with the technology at his disposable he pulls off the disguise pretty well after all the System Lords are doing the same thing just on a bigger scale.

SG1 along with Jacob co-opt an ATF stake out and attempt to capture Seth while preventing the massacre that will occur if force is directly applied.

Seth is played by Robert Duncan and Jacob by Carmen Argenziano

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Episode 44 Into The Fire

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Jul 102010
 

Season 3 kicks off with a rescue attempt comprising of 4 SG teams armed with information from the Tokra, it fails and meanwhile Jack is blended with a mature Gouald. It all looks bleak especially for Tealc who does not get the reception he expected after returning home but duty calls and he can combine both his loyalty to SG1 and the needs of his people by leading an attack on Hathor.

A solid return for SG1 but does more to conclude the season 2 finale than prime a new season of adventures but it’s always good to see Bratac and Major Davis and not to forget Walter returning to the Generals side.

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