In this episode of Essential Stargate, we discuss the worst Stargate SG-1 episode so far, "Hathor" from Season 1. We reflect on its storytelling and impact, finding it regressive and just plain lazy. Later, we highlight films and TV series that depict great female characters. Concluding, we announce plans for the future of the podcast.

Chapters

0:00:08 Oh boy, Hathor is bad

0:12:14 Choosing Essential Episodes for Season Two

0:15:27 Disappointing Lack of Progressiveness in the Episode

0:22:24 Cringy Episodes and Cheap Production Values in Stargate

0:27:17 Sci-fi catering to sexual fantasies of cis het white men

0:29:45 Critique on the portrayal of sexual themes and consent

0:32:17 Comparisons to Samantha Carter's episodes in Stargate Atlantis

0:38:16 General Leia and Great Female Characters in Star Wars

0:40:22 Samantha Carter's Evolution in Stargate SG-1

0:43:15 Introducing New Series on Essential Sci-Fi Movies

0:45:19 Recap and Next Episode Preview: Enigma