Window of Opportunity - A Stargate Rewatch Podcast

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! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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 INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMP EMAIL: [email protected]

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! #stargate #sga INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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. #stargate #sg1 INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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…. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

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. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Before we jump into SG1 Season 8 and Atlantis Season 1, we thought we'd do something a little different. This week, we watched Space Milkshake starring Amanda Tapping and a whole bunch of other awesome scifi actors. This movie is not good. It just didn't go far enough with how funny/silly it should have been. It really needed the Spaceballs treatment. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's our Season 7 Wrap-up!! We get into all the bests and some WTFs. We also discuss recasting the show and what crossovers we would like to see. Make sure you check in on our Discord to vote in the polls! Also, Kerri squeaks when she laughs really hard….. (And mixes up subjective vs.objective. Whoops.) Do we need merch? #stargate #sg1 INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week SG1 try to find the Lost City and save Earth once more from impending doom. These are two of the best episodes Stargate has ever done. But, what is wrong with Kinsey? He's the absolute worst. We love the introduction of the Stargate glyphs having sounds associated with them to give the planets names. Unfortunately, it never comes back into play. How does Anubis know where the White House is and even more so, what it is? How does he know who Hayes is? That whole thing was a little illogical. As we get into the emails, Wagner gives us all a lesson in quarks and zero-point energy. USS Nimitz Incident Report: https://www.explorescu.org/post/2004-uss-nimitz-strike-navy-group-incident-report INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

The newly elected President of the United States is debriefed about the Stargate program in one of the most plot-heavy clip shows, Inauguration. It seems like many of the things Woolsey brings up could have come from discussions among fans about what has happened on the show. Because, at times, he does have a point. LAVA LAMP SECURITY: https://youtu.be/1cUUfMeOijg?si=UDnLVl3nNFWsn9aP INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Daniel once more tries to bond with a young woman in an attempt to save her life this week in Resurrection. Unfortunately, it was all for nothing. This one of those strange episodes that isn't necessarily bad per se. There are definitely things that occurred but nothing really happened and we can't help wondering what the point of it all was. Can we bring back worshipping of Sekhmet? She sounds awesome. All the interactions between Teal'c and Dr. Lee were just the best, though. WHY AMERICANS DON'T USE ELECTRIC KETTLES: https://youtu.be/_yMMTVVJI4c?si=QNfdufsf_IJBrQ0e INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

THIS EPISODE COMES WITH A HANKY WARNING. This one really got to Kerri. So, if you're a sympathetic crier you may want to have some tissues handy and not listen to this in public. The documentary team continues their investigation while the NID joins in with their own in Heroes, Part 2. Everyone definitely brought their A-game in this episode and they sent Janet off with the honor she deserved. There is just so much to love about this episode - Saul's tirade about shoving journalists into the cold; his story about the war photographer; Hammond in every scene he has. There's a reason this is widely regarded as one of the best Stargate episodes of all time. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

A film crew has arrived to document the 1000th trip through the Stargate in Heroes, Part 1. But does anyone really want them there? Some interesting things happen during the interviews they do manage to get. Except for Teal'c's…. Also, Sam's interview session where all they talk about Jack was not necessary and could definitely have been cut. We are a little confused about why the crew can't film current ongoing missions. Is there some military reason that we're not aware of that would prevent those things from being documented? It is an interesting debate, though. If you're interested, this is what superheated water does if it gets agitated: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JOxuS0SBHc INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

The SGC tries to keep the Earth-Tok'ra-Jaffa alliance alive and Sam tries to keep herself alive this week in Death Knell. We do like that they finally address a lot of these dangling storylines throughout the series. It's also interesting that we never find out how exactly Anubis knew where the Alpha Site was and that the SGC was developing an anti-super soldier weapon. And we end this week with learning more about tea than we probably ever wanted to know with our newest segment - Tea Talk. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240201-the-mythos-of-drinking-tea-what-makes-it-essentially-british INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Sam finally gets a boyfriend and Daniel's former girlfriend returns in Chimera. What is the plural of DeLuise? While we like the Daniel and Sarah/Osiris storyline in this episode, we're not as on board with Pete at this time. And there's a really easy fix for the things that bug us. Also, he's a cop! He should totally understand classified things exist that he has no clearance to know about. And him surveilling the surveillance operation? There's no way! IF YOU WENT TO BASINGSTOKE COMIC CON, LET US KNOW!! We'd love to hear all about it! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's the final appearance of Jonas Quinn this week as he tries to save his planet in Fallout. We really like that this episode answers the question of why naquadria is not found anywhere else in the galaxy. The actors who play the three ambassadors are so great at doing all the bickering that's scripted for them. How would you redecorate the Gate Room? Do other planets have flags? What might a Tok'ra flag look like? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Sam is stuck alone on The Prometheus this week in Grace. Or is she? This episode is not one of our favorites. It just seems like it's too little a little too late. No shade to Amanda; she's fantastic with the material she's been given. There are some interesting conversations, but putting them in this scenario where they all happen with hallucinations is a bit of an odd choice. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We finish up Daniel's Central American Adventures and Sam's Outer Space Quest in Evolution Part 2. This is the one episode where we finally see the small, casual intimacy between Jack and Sam that we really should have been seeing all along. Enrico Colantoni as Burke is just the best thing ever. We love him. Why don't Stargates have caller ID? That would be helpful. Annoying from a plot perspective, but helpful for the receiving gate. We're still not entirely sure how ring transporters work, but the scene where the Kull Warrior gets wooshed away in mid-air is just awesome. And thanks to a listener email, we find out whether or not the Stargate could actually exist. And a few more jokes…. We Didn't Start the Fire: https://youtu.be/OyLPa20tziM?si=PwTLUaSKYzIqQP5L (This is not Bri's YouTube channel, for some reason. That can be found at Brihana25 if you want to check out all the other amazing vids she's done.) INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're back and it's time for Evolution, Part 1!! Thanks everyone for sticking with us through this small hiatus. There's so much to get through in this episode with super soldiers and the Fountain of Youth. And so many fun facts! Though, this episode may have been a bit better if those two things tied together a little bit more. What would you call a Goa'uld Boy Band? There's also so many emails! So many discussions! And we're not sure if we remembered what we said in very old episodes, so bear with us… Also jokes! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Christopher Judge takes charge of the writing this week on Birthright, aka Stargate: Warrior Princess. The idea behind this episode is interesting, but the execution falls a little short. It really didn't need the love story element between Teal'c and Ishta. But, hey. You can't keep a horse in a bathtub! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Avenger 2.0 has some major issues for us. Felger is TOO bumbling. How does he still have a job? Why don't the stranded teams manually dial the gate to get back to the SGC? Ba'al has a computer hacker in his ranks? And how would he have even come to the conclusion that there was a virus in the DHD? None of this makes any sense. There's some interesting ideas here (the virus really could be a useful thing), but the execution leaves a lot to be desired for us. And that ending daydream scene was really not necessary. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week Sam takes on the Kessel Run, I mean the Loop of Kon Garat when she joins her new alien friend Warrick for a Space Race. The episode where Sam is suddenly an adrenaline junkie even though we've never seen any proof of that before or since. While this episode is mostly just okay, the sports commentators are fantastic. Rachael thinks this episode could have been more interesting if Sam had been forced into the race against her will. Patrick Currie playing Eamon like he's the Niles to Warrick's Fraiser is amazing. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week's episode on Enemy Mine comes live with sound effects as Kerri was dealing with a major thunderstorm during recording. So, apologies if this sounds a little rushed. Even if the plot of this episode isn't entirely new, it's always nice to see the Unas and Chaka again. Even if this is the last time we see them. Michael Rooker is excellent casting as Col. Edwards, the hard-headed military man present in every show. We also enjoy the double meaning of this week's episode title. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's an acting master class from Michael Shanks (and Teryl Rothery) as Daniel Jackson gets a dozen other consciousnesses downloaded into his brain in Lifeboat. Also, the actor who plays Pharrin does an absolutely incredible job. Would it have worked if all the members of SG1 had also had passengers downloaded into their brains? As much as we do love this episode, SG1 is always at its best when it's The Team vs. The Problem. This episode is definitely one that we would have liked a better wrap-up for. Did they find the other ships? Were they ever able to make it to Ardena? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

People's memories are being altered when SG1 visits a civilization that lives under a dome in Revisions. And Rachael actually remembered this one!! You will also probably learn more about Celtic mythology in this episode than you ever wanted to know. Rachael has a fascinating thought that it's entirely possible the Council never actually held elections and the computer just appointed people to those positions. We really like this episode. As shows go on for longer, it's nice to have these one-off episodes that are outside the huge mythology that's been established. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Teal'c and Daniel both go through their own personal hell this week on Orpheus. We do start this episode with Kerri ranting about something that gets pointed out as a goof that is really not a goof at all. There's also a rather thorough discussion of Jaffa anatomy as it pertains to their symbiote pouch. We are both very glad this episode was made. It was definitely necessary to dive deeper into what Teal'c on tretonin is like, both physically and mentally. The SGC knew many other Jaffa were in that camp besides Bra'tac and Rya'c and yet their plan didn't seem to include any sort of rescue for them. We did want more of the explosions of the ship crashing into the planet. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's Honey, We Shrunk O'Neill when he wakes up a teenager in Fragile Balance. While we do have some issues with this episode, you gotta give it to Michael Welch for being a fantastic Jack O'Neill. He really hit it out of the park. Would you guys like to be 15 again? We are frustrated, though, with the lack of respect Sam gets when giving the F302 briefing. And the whole clone swap thing never really made much sense. But remember, if you ever need to sit up straight, just clench your butt! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Season 7 continues and we say goodbye to Jonas Quinn in Homecoming. It turns out, the cast make the same Yu/You jokes we do! And that's always funny. How exactly do the rings work? They can be moved, which seems kind of weird. And if one stops working, do they all stop working? What do you guys think about Jonas joining Atlantis? Would that have worked? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We're finally back with the season 7 premiere, Fallen. A Naked Michael Shanks is truly one of the best ways to hook a gal on a show. It is a little strange, though, how trusting SG1 are when Daniel just shows up and why they didn't just think it was Ascended Daniel dropping in. Despite the fact that many of the character moments had to be left on the cutting room floor due to the demands of this being a TV show, we still like this. It really sets up what's to come and gets the ball rolling. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

SURPRISE! It's our first very special episode where we have watched the 2011 Michael Shanks Christmas movie, The Christmas Lodge. As far as Christmas movies go, this one is fine. But, we never get to actually see these two people fall in love. They tell us that has happened, but we never get to see it. There are just general timeline issues with this movie that could use some work. Still, it's fine. You don't really need to watch this one, though. If you really want to watch this it is on Amazon Prime, Hoopla, and Tubi. TRAILER: https://youtu.be/fyHKjl8u2C4?si=v6bflwhh-DEyl6wl INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Let's talk season 6! All the highs and lows. Who was the Best Dressed? What are our favorite episodes? And who had the Best Kiss? And remember it'll all be okay because, "Look everybody! He's got Coombs with him!" Don't forget to check back on our Threads account (https://www.threads.net/@sg_rewatch) to vote in the polls and let us know what you think of our choices. What are some of your favorite moments from this season? Drop by the Discord and let us know! We'll be taking the next few weeks off to get through the holiday season and see you back in January as we start season 7 with Fallen. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

We've reached the season 6 finale, Full Circle. An episode that could have been a series finale if need be. The conversation between Jack and Daniel in the elevator at the SGC is the best thing ever because it's how friends actually talk and have conversations. But what exactly has Daniel been doing while he's been ascended because the fact that he hasn't met anyone besides Oma is quite strange. We get confirmation that The Ancients are the ascended beings! And Anubis is an ascended being!! Sort of…. But why does Daniel make Jack give Anubis The Eye? It makes no sense. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Hang on to your butts, folks. Things get a little weird with Prophecy. We're live and in person! And with a special guest(s)! And we had margaritas! As we learn about Lord Mot, it brings back up the question of which came first - the System Lord or the god they impersonated? When a person starts having prophetic visions, the context is very important. Why exactly would Hammond just spill the information about the vision Jonas saw over the radio without confirmation that one of his soldiers is actually listening? Rachael wants to know how you all would feel if the entire episode was just a prophetic vision and none of it ever actually happened. But this episode does bring up the interesting conflict between if someone has prophetic visions of the future, will that future always come to be because that person may change what they do because of what they saw. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

On this week's episode, we have a very special guest to discuss the episode Memento (not the movie). It's Rachael's nephew Adam!! This is only the second episode ever that Adam has seen. And he has opinions on Teal'c. It's interesting that the Prometheus while an Air Force staffed vessel is using Naavl protocol. Why didn't the Prometheus have the necessary parts to repair the thing that makes the ship be able to travel in hyperspace? It's kind of an important part of the ship and its operations. The airship mounted guns that Tagrea has are pretty awesome. Are you Team Ashwan or Team Kalfas? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Is Teal'c the titular Changeling in this week's episode? Either way, this episode is excellent and it's always nice to have Daniel Jackson back on our screens. Do people actually get called Probie in real life or is it a TV thing? The best thing in this episode is all the transitions between the two dream worlds. They are so smooth and so good. It's a crime that Martin didn't win an award for this episode. He directed the hell out of it. And now Teal'c is Junior-less. What will that mean for our favorite Jaffa from here out? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

For some reason, Forsaken is the one episode Rachael actually remembers! But does she? If the people from Hebridan are descended from the Celtic people, what does that mean as far as when that happened? Was Ra the first for the last goa'uld to take people from Earth? They finally take back-up with them!! It's about time. Also, getting Reynard to just send them back to the SGC is such a power move and it's awesome. There's also a listener email that leads to an interesting discussion about the Great Alliance of the Four Races and how the Furlings fit in with them given that we know virtually nothing about them. Do you guys have any headcanons about the Furlings? Let us know! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week we're getting things done commentary style for the season 6 clip show Disclosure. As far as clip shows go, this one is pretty good because there's an actual plot supporting all the clips. There's also commentary on the commentary, just to confuse everyone a little more. So, grab a snack, grab a drink, and get ready to hit play as you watch along with us! INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Turns out The Wilhelm Scream is not yet in the public domain! But that has nothing to do with Nirrti's return in Metamorphosis. There is, however, once again, a severe lack of appropriate quarantine protocols when dealing with aliens. We also end with some discussion about the lack of personality that was given to Jonas. He's fine, but there's not much beyond him being smart and a nice guy. INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Jack and Maybourne get stranded in Paradise Lost because, SURPRISE, Maybourne lied. Again. This episode has that problem Stargate sometimes does where the ending is very abrupt. It all comes down to the circles. They could fix it with one sentence from Jonas, though. And Rachael has the greatest idea ever for a Maybourne-centric spin-off: The Maybourne Identity. Why would Maybourne think an "invitation" that was found in an Ancient Egyptian tomb that is probably 2000 years old would lead to a still thriving utopian civilization? INSTAGRAM: SG_Rewatch THREADS: SG_Rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

This week there are both Smoke AND Mirrors as Jack is accused of assassinating Senator Kinsey. Was anyone else hoping for a quick Daniel cameo when he was mentioned as being one that had a working mimic device? But of course, this whole thing comes down to money. Nobody ever said protecting Earth had to be a non-profit business. And Kinsey's not even dead anyway. Every part of this was just full of smoke and mirrors. While it was great to see the mimic devices come back, they still didn't answer a lot of questions about how stuff like clothing works for these things, and what if the two people have completely different body types? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

And now possibly the dumbest episode of Stargate - Sight Unseen. So many plotholes and stuff that just happens for reasons. They really need to stop bringing stuff back to the SGC without knowing what it is or what it does. Seriously. But this does raise an interesting question - does Jonas have the ATA gene? What was your "First is the worst…" playground chant? There's some interesting ones out there. Also, apologies for the weird audio quality this week. Kerri's laptop had to be sent in for service so we're working off an old machine for a couple weeks. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Why exactly is Unnatural Selection a Part 2 paired with Prometheus? They really don't have anything to do with each other. Why didn't SG1 try to negotiate for a new ship or some tech or something in exchange for helping with the Replicator problem? Where is Al's dead body??? Has everyone completely forgotten that Al was shot in the stomach and died onboard the X303? Why was the Prometheus Project called Prometheus? As Jack says, it's a Greek Tragedy. Not really the best name for a ship. But the best part, the Replicators have now taken human form!! However, if they built themselves in Reese's image, why don't any of them look like Reese? Fifth is really adorable, though. For a Replicator… INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

Earth finally has a ship! It's called Prometheus. And it gets hijacked way too easily. Also, if this reporter thinks Prometheus is a large reactor, why not just show her a reactor? Why show her what Prometheus actually is? Even though background checks were done on the crew, their bags and equipment should have still been inspected. This episode might just cause us to bring back memos! Apologies in advance for the bulging egg sac discussion. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

In Cure, we have some issues with the timeline as far as Pangar's history with the gate and just how much time passes within this episode. The introduction of Tretonin is interesting and does lead to some fascinating plot points in the future, but this episode just has a few too many plot holes and contradictions for us to really enjoy it. How do you guys feel about a goa'uld symbiote being used in medical experimentation? Sure, the goa'uld are evil but they are sentient beings. Would you take Tretonin if it was an actual thing? Also, Riot Fest sucks. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

An invisible assassin finally brings the Tok'ra and Jaffa together in Allegiance. And once they know the assassin is invisible, why does everyone just keep shooting into the air at something they can't see? Don't get us wrong, Jack looks super cool with that massive machine gun in slo-mo. But what he's doing is completely pointless. And just where is the rest of the Alpha Site? INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's time for The Other Guys to get in on the fun this week as they attempt to rescue SG1! Unnecessarily. But it's okay because he's got Coombs with him! Is there actually a goa'uld manufacturing planet somewhere that makes all their stuff? How is there still no password or passphrase for Tok'ra and rebel Jaffa to identify themselves as true allies and not someone just faking it? How much of that final scene is a dream/fantasy? According to TPTB at the show, the entire ceremony was a dream sequence, but we like to think they were awarded for their bravery and Felger just daydreamed the kiss. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]

It's an interesting episode with the SGC on the other side of the table of people asking for technological help to fight a war in Shadow Play. The Kelownans actually convert their units of weight to Earth units! And we love it! But somehow they also know what schizophrenia is. The reveals of all the things that Dr. Kieran is hallucinating are very well done and Corin really does an excellent job acting just a bit off when Jonas isn't actually there. INSTAGRAM: sg_rewatch DISCORD: https://discord.gg/65kMPzBuaN EMAIL: [email protected]