Colonel Carter
02-12-2005, 02:02 AM
Title:Sanctuary
Directed by:James Head
Written by:Alan Brennert
Original Air Date:November 29, 2004 (The Movie Network)
Synopsis:Searching a new planet, the Wraith find the team, only for them to be shot down by a mysterious weapon. On the surface, they find a primitive world that would make ideal sanctuary for those fleeing from the Wraith, but the inhabitants believe their goddess won't permit it.
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I liked the episode except for the very end because they really did nothing to express to us what Sheppard was experiencing. What they did was way too typical or cliche for a tv show - they show a character having a phenomenal experience rather than devise a way for the audience to experience it as well. So unimaginitive I think. So I was annoyed with that part because I wanted to experience what he was experiencing.
At first Rodney was becoming a bit irritating to me, probably because I would have reacted much like him, especially since I don't really like the Ancients since they have such a snob, superior attitude and think they're too good for everyone else. You know, you would think they would use their ascended status to rid the universe of the evil which nearly wiped them out. Talk about not having a conscience. And the fact they punished one of their own for having a conscience - man.
I find the Ancients confusing as to how they can possibly punish other ascended beings. We know they have the power to force someone who is ascended to become mortal again - but how? That's never made sense to me. I could understand with Daniel considering how long they had been ascended and how new he was to it. But those who ascended at the same time - how is it that they are weak enough to be overpowered in such a way.
Actually, I think it's just a mechanism the writers use for a lifeform which only exists in the imagination, so they can make up whatever rules they want to, but still. It really doesn't seem to leave much room for any opposition, does it?
I got a very strong feeling from this episode that Sheppard has more than just the "Ancient gene." I got the impression that he's much more Ancient than anyone realizes.
Totally loved seeing Carson! I love it whenever Carson is on. I just love hearing him talk. He has a very cute accent. And how sweet of him to call her "love." He needs a girlfriend, I don't see why he wouldn't have one with as sweet as he is, and he's good looking too.
Rodney I identified too much with because I would have been just as skeptical and perhaps as beligerant if I felt Shep wasn't thinking clearly.
But the Star Trek comments have got to go. Seriously. There's too much about the show that's like Star Trek for them to be making reference to it in their speech. Obviously those in charge of the show are huge Star Trek fans, but come on. Give it up already. Try to be your own science fiction show without having to frequently make references to another one.
Yeah, that's my gripe. They need new uniforms that look less Trekkish and need to stop talking about the show.
I was wondering something when I watched this episode. The Stargate was in orbit around the planet. This is not the first time we have seen a Stargate in orbit. Do you suppose that back in our galaxy, the Ancients had once planted Stargates in the orbits of planets rather than on the planets themselves? And the the Goa'uld simply took those gates and planeted them on worlds?
Though that leads to another question. SG-1 seems to have encountered very few alien races. Most episodes seem to deal with humans who were placed on those worlds centuries ago. Why did they build so many Stargates then if there weren't so many people? Just to study the land?
Directed by:James Head
Written by:Alan Brennert
Original Air Date:November 29, 2004 (The Movie Network)
Synopsis:Searching a new planet, the Wraith find the team, only for them to be shot down by a mysterious weapon. On the surface, they find a primitive world that would make ideal sanctuary for those fleeing from the Wraith, but the inhabitants believe their goddess won't permit it.
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I liked the episode except for the very end because they really did nothing to express to us what Sheppard was experiencing. What they did was way too typical or cliche for a tv show - they show a character having a phenomenal experience rather than devise a way for the audience to experience it as well. So unimaginitive I think. So I was annoyed with that part because I wanted to experience what he was experiencing.
At first Rodney was becoming a bit irritating to me, probably because I would have reacted much like him, especially since I don't really like the Ancients since they have such a snob, superior attitude and think they're too good for everyone else. You know, you would think they would use their ascended status to rid the universe of the evil which nearly wiped them out. Talk about not having a conscience. And the fact they punished one of their own for having a conscience - man.
I find the Ancients confusing as to how they can possibly punish other ascended beings. We know they have the power to force someone who is ascended to become mortal again - but how? That's never made sense to me. I could understand with Daniel considering how long they had been ascended and how new he was to it. But those who ascended at the same time - how is it that they are weak enough to be overpowered in such a way.
Actually, I think it's just a mechanism the writers use for a lifeform which only exists in the imagination, so they can make up whatever rules they want to, but still. It really doesn't seem to leave much room for any opposition, does it?
I got a very strong feeling from this episode that Sheppard has more than just the "Ancient gene." I got the impression that he's much more Ancient than anyone realizes.
Totally loved seeing Carson! I love it whenever Carson is on. I just love hearing him talk. He has a very cute accent. And how sweet of him to call her "love." He needs a girlfriend, I don't see why he wouldn't have one with as sweet as he is, and he's good looking too.
Rodney I identified too much with because I would have been just as skeptical and perhaps as beligerant if I felt Shep wasn't thinking clearly.
But the Star Trek comments have got to go. Seriously. There's too much about the show that's like Star Trek for them to be making reference to it in their speech. Obviously those in charge of the show are huge Star Trek fans, but come on. Give it up already. Try to be your own science fiction show without having to frequently make references to another one.
Yeah, that's my gripe. They need new uniforms that look less Trekkish and need to stop talking about the show.
I was wondering something when I watched this episode. The Stargate was in orbit around the planet. This is not the first time we have seen a Stargate in orbit. Do you suppose that back in our galaxy, the Ancients had once planted Stargates in the orbits of planets rather than on the planets themselves? And the the Goa'uld simply took those gates and planeted them on worlds?
Though that leads to another question. SG-1 seems to have encountered very few alien races. Most episodes seem to deal with humans who were placed on those worlds centuries ago. Why did they build so many Stargates then if there weren't so many people? Just to study the land?