SGA:4x16 - Trio

[sholio]

That was awesome.

This is what I WANT from this show. Neat little episodes that showcase the Pegasus Galaxy. Danger that doesn't always have to rely on bad guys. Tightly plotted, well-written episodes that make me laugh and squee and gasp. Fun character interactions, and unexpected heroism, and little indications that the characters all have lives outside their work. Girl bonding! Rodney joining in girl bonding! Missions that go wrong in goofy and dorky and unexpectedly dangerous ways. It just makes the place feel real.

This show has been rocking the women this season. I think this is seriously one of my favorite episodes this season, even though none of my usual "favorite" character relationships were showcased. This is the show I want to watch each week -- no big giant space battles (though they're fun from time to time), just ultra-dorky space explorers bumbling around and succeeding in spite of themselves -- moments of real person heroism rather than big grand gestures.

I want more like this. MORE MORE MORE.

Comments

[abyssinia4077.livejournal.com]

YES!

But, as I just put in my reaction, I was very sad because I kept expecting there to be a killer robot behind the door of the abandoned underground chamber.
You've spoiled me!

(but it was so much fun and they did the characters so well)

[friendshipper.livejournal.com]

Hee! I kept thinking of that story, as well! :D There was even a grappling hook! And Rodney had to climb a rope despite hurting his hands! I actually wondered at times if there would be some kind of automated security system, but I was actually kinda thrilled that the only "enemy" in the episode was, basically, being stuck in a box. It was a really nice change from the usual sort of episodes that they have.

[abyssinia4077.livejournal.com]

I swear to you, the second I they sat up and looked around the hole and saw the doors my brain shouted "KILLER ROBOT!"

I agree with you entirely that the episode worked just fine as was and certainly didn't need it. And it really wouldn't fit in with the Genii modus operandi or technological ability we've seen. And was so awesome.

[ticiathethief.livejournal.com]

I had the same thought. Love that story. :D

[friendshipper.livejournal.com]

Hee! Thanks! :D It is kind of hilarious and a little bit scary to see the writers sharing a brain with me!