This show was painful to watch, but probably not in the sense that most people mean it. It was one of the most disgustingly terrible episodes of any television show I have ever seen in my life.
Let's begin with Colonel Everett. Besides starting off one of the dumbest character arcs in the history of Stargate, this episode firmly establishes that the people on Atlantis have problems finding guest stars who can play a character. Everett starts off as an asshole. That's his entire character. He's the asshole, and he adds to the show exactly what it doesn't need in this episode: another bad guy. Every single line he said, every single action he took, every single expression on his face was trite and uninteresting. And, of course, by the end of the episode, he has completely come around to the main character's way of thinking with no realistic steps on the way to it. Great character arc, thank you.
And then there's this whole thing between Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major John Sheppard. It's ridiculous. The dialogue between them is so completely flat I can barely listen to it. On top of it, neither of the actors have any chemistry with each other at all. They might as well be acting to an empty room for all the connection I felt with them. Maybe the creators will get the message and stop trying to pair up these two romantically.
Speaking of Major Sheppard, his character was incredibly spastic during this episode. His function was as the stereotype of the 'incredibly stupid heroic type', which, of course, meant that he ran off immediately at the end of the episode to put his life in danger.
Teyla Emmagen was also quite spastic in this episode. As a telepath, she's next to useless. Also, she can't act. At all. Not to mention there is no character definition there--she's just the token female on Sheppard's team. She never even acts like a leader to her people, just like another subordinate to Major Sheppard.
There were a couple positive points about this episode. The banter between Zelenka and McKay was fun, for the most part. And the special effects were incredible. Beyond that, though, this episode was painful--very painful--to watch.moreless
A new military contingent from Earth is sent through the Stargate to take command of Atlantis and defend it from the impending Wraith attack.
 Joe Flanigan |
Major / Lt. Colonel John Sheppard |
 Torri Higginson |
Dr. Elizabeth Weir |
 Rachel Luttrell |
Teyla Emmagan |
 Rainbow Sun Francks |
Lt. Aiden Ford |
 David Hewlett |
Dr. Rodney McKay |
 Clayton Landey |
Colonel Dillon Everett |
Guest Star |
Chris Britton |
Prenum |
Guest Star |
David Orth |
Captain Radner |
Guest Star |
 Paul McGillion |
Dr. Carson Beckett |
Recurring Role |
David Nykl |
Dr. Radek Zelenka |
Recurring Role |
James Lafazanos |
Wraith |
Recurring Role |
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TRIVIA (6)
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Nitpick: When the second wave of Wraith Darts descend on the city, the chair had not yet been powered up, and it was established that all the drones were expended. However, during that scene you can see many drones flying up into the fray.
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This episode marks the first time Atlantis' Ancient Control Chair is used. It was only able to be activated once the Mark II Naquadah Generators, brought by Colonel Everett's men, were hooked up. Unfortunately the city was down to only a few dozen drones.
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This is the first appearance of the Mark II Naquadah generator, which is capable of a 600% power increase over Atlantis' Mark I reactors. It was designed to power the City's Weapons Chair.
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When the first wave of Wraith-Darts Close up on the city one of the soldiers says "Remember: Short and Steady Bursts." First of all every soldier knows that you fire a weapon with short bursts (3 to 10 shots at a time) since this gives a more controlled and steady shot. Also when they start shooting, either the soldiers have a poor discipline or they just weren't listening, because they just keep the trigger pressed.
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Goof: The Atlantis staff knew from a previous experience that the Wraith beamed into the city. This should have been mentioned to Col. Everett.
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Goof: In this episode, we learn that the lifesigns detector can not determine what type of life it detects. However, in the episode "Rising (2)", we can clearly see humans as white dots and Wraith as red dots. This capability has apparently stopped functioning.
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Ford: How about next time you can be the bait?
Sheppard: Yeah, maybe. Next time. OK -- this way. -
Everett: Is that a yes?
McKay: No, it's a possibly.
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Sheppard: They haven't detected my approach. Weapon is armed and ready. I'm goin' in.
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Zelenka: I don't think they need us.
McKay: Yeah, they don't think they need us, right up until the point that they need us, and then, they need us. -
McKay: Well. That's that. Your mines make one hell of a bang, Colonel, I'm sure the Wraith's ears are ringing.
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McKay: Concentrate on powering up the chair. Nothing else, nothing more, nothing but. Don't start thinking about...
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McKay: I knew this was going to happen.
Everett: Is that a fact?
McKay: Yes, it's a fact! Look, you show up here with your guns and your brush cuts, but when it comes to actually saving the city, you turn to the scientists. And every time, what you ask is impossible.
Everett: When was the last time you slept, Doctor?
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Beckett: You want to see me, Rodney?
McKay: Yes, yes, I need something to keep me awake.
Beckett: I've already given you something.
McKay: Yeah, well, we're building nuclear bombs here. Staying awake is sort of a prerequisite.
Beckett: Snappy. All right. I'll get you another stimulant. Carry on. -
Everett: You have three Wraith Hive ships bearing down on your position and precious little to defend yourselves with. That about sum it up?
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NOTES (6)
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The scientist that directs Zelenka to the nukes is the winner of Sci-Fi Channel's Get in the Gate contest.
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Rachel Luttrell voiced the "previously on Stargate Atlantis" line.
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Due to time constraints, a scene was cut in which Sora (Erin Chambers), one of Kolya's (Robert Davi) strike force in "The Storm" and "The Eye", was part of the exchange for the Genii's nukes.
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Of the five original Stargate SG-1 cast members, Christopher Judge (Teal'c) is the only one who did not appear in the first season of Stargate Atlantis.
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International Airdates:
-This episode aired in Canada on January 31, 2005 on The Movie Network and Movie Central.
-This episode aired in the UK on March 8, 2005 on Sky One.
-This episode aired in Australia on September 1, 2005 on Channel 7.
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At the end of the episode the following in memoriam was displayed: In Memory of Bob Scarabelli.
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