Window of Opportunity - A Stargate Rewatch Podcast

The Athosians are accused of being wraith spies in Suspicion. Which, things went very extreme very quickly when there were many other avenues to investigate. Why is the immediate answer to this problem that they have a spy in their midst rather than someone being tracked without their knowledge?

We’re also missing a scene where Teyla learns the truth of what’s been happening and they apologize to her. That really needed to be done.

What’s with John and sandwiches? And did the expedition really bring all the fixings for turkey sandwiches?

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Daniel gets trapped off-world (again) this week in Icon. Would this have been better if it was Teal’c stuck on another planet? We think so, because then that would have gotten rid of the unnecessary vaguely romantic subplot.

The SGC establishing contact through an artifact in a museum is an interesting concept, but the overall plot is something that is all too familiar. Also, Soren should have been a goa’uld. We also would have liked to have more scale as to the actual devastation because they mention whole cities being destroyed, but how many people is that actually? Also, a little more showing of the actual carnage would have been welcome.

We finally get an answer from writer and producer Joseph Mallozzi as to why everyone speaks English!

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The puddle jumper gets stuck in a gate and John’s team only has 38 minutes to solve the problem. Despite the many plotholes in this episode, it’s still enjoyable and a very fun watch.

Weir is fantastic in this episode. McKay’s panic is a little much, but understandable. The introduction of Zelenka is wonderful and we’re so glad the writers kept him around.

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RIP Obi Ndefo. You will be missed.

Rachael loves this episode. Kerri likes it well enough but there are quite a few scenes/conversations that really need some more clarification. She is glad that Walter Harriman’s name is finally settled as Walter Harriman and he is no longer the man with two names. We do both love that there are many moments in this episode where characters voice questions and issues we ourselves have mentioned previously.

Pierre Bernard’s Recliner of Rage: https://youtu.be/jvS-_0LMvGQ?si=oopLui3h-68zdsT2

Set Visit: https://youtu.be/EjSP4NOpDRk?si=ux0hhkPPzJrSHtRD

#stargate #sg1

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It’s interesting that Atlantis’ first post-pilot episode, Hide and Seek, has a very similar plot to the SG1 episode that aired the same night. A strange alien entity is haunting the base and eating all their power. Rodney also partakes in an experimental medical trial that will hopefully give him the ability to use Ancient technology.

Apparently, Atlantis needs the memo to stop touching things! If Atlantis was a musical, what would that sound like? This is a good start to the season episode. We’re getting some character growth, learning about the city. We like it.

We end with a discussion about whether or not Teal’c gets paid and how he operates in the world now that he has his own apartment. How did he get ID? Does he have a 401k? Does he pay taxes? Tell us all your thoughts!

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It’s time to get to the business of the new status quo at the SGC but something or someone is throwing a wrench in the works as the base goes into Lockdown. 

Where are the special episodes detailing Murray's Adventures in Colorado Springs? We were robbed!

We’re still not sure we really understand the separating the SGC into different zones plan and how that would make Anubis use his powers to reveal himself to the other ascended beings. Are they just trying to piss him off?

It turns out a lot of people prefer Gateship over Puddle Jumper! Go check out the SGA Season 1 channel on the discord and vote!

Also, everyone go watch season 1 of Anne’s Rice’s Interview with the Vampire which is now on Netflix. It’s amazing. Kerri’s obsessed.

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It’s the conclusion of the pilot as we discuss Stargate Atlantis, Rising - Part 2. The rising of the city of Atlantis from the bottom of the ocean to the surface is one of the most beautiful visual effects shots in the entire franchise. It’s gorgeous.

We really appreciate the fact that people have actual conversations in this and don’t just yell at each other when they disagree. Seeing the wraith for the first showed we have a properly scary villain for the first time.

Do you like Gateship or Puddle Jumper better? We honestly think Gateship is a good name!

This is a really great opener to a new show in a familiar franchise. A good amount of introductory information about this new setting and the people there, but there are still ways to continue expanding what we know.

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It’s time to head to the Pegasus Galaxy as we start Stargate Atlantis with Rising, Part 1. This cast is made up of a lot of people who were previously other characters on SG1. But, we like this. It has a very nice different but same vibe where it’s familiar for viewers of SG1 but is definitely its own entity.

We finally get confirmation of the Ancient Gene being a thing. The aesthetic of Atlantis and the gates found there are really cool.

Also, Rachael didn’t watch the whole episode because the version of the show that exists on Amazon is the syndicated version that has been drastically edited down. How strange….

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We finish up the season 8 premiere with New Order, Part 2. We get our first introduction to Colonel Lionel Pendergast, commander of The Prometheus who might have one of the best character names ever. 

We find it odd that none of Sam’s team members have much of a reaction to learning she is most likely dead. How exactly would asylum for a Goa’uld System Lord work considering they’re basically war criminals? 

While there might be some details we nitpick over (that’s what a podcast is for!), these episodes are a really great start to the season and we can’t wait to see where it all goes. Especially since, starting with this season, we don’t remember these episodes as well as the earlier ones. 

We end with a brief discussion of our preferences for the various Star Stuff medias. 

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It’s time to start the soft reset of Stargate SG1 with the season 8 premiere, New Order - Part 1. There are some big changes right off the bat - Don Davis is out of the credits and Teal’c has hair!! We discuss the recasting of Elizabeth Weir and the probable retirement of all Yu jokes and puns. 

There’s a sound effect that Rachael would now like to investigate - the replicators. And we still don’t know how the symbiote noises are made.

Weir telling the System Lords that the SGC will help them, but only if they get all of Ba’al’s stuff is just *chef’s kiss* perfection. We love that.

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