Creepy, but telegraphed from the previews on. It was only a matter of how, not if.
Mal: Gotta say, doctor, your talent for alienatin' folk is near miraculous. Simon: Yes, I'm very proud.
'Safe'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Consuela - Sep 10, 2004 9:21:27 pm PDT #7374 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
§ ita § - Sep 10, 2004 9:23:29 pm PDT #7375 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I'm not so much of the opinion that it was telegraphed, more that it was inevitable. They're not going home.
That's why I was more concerned with (and impressed by -- I do not like Atlantis, normally) how it was done, rather than what was done -- that was given.
DCJensen - Sep 10, 2004 10:14:19 pm PDT #7376 of 10000
All is well that ends in pizza.
I think Sheppard intentionally thought of the odd decor to see how much came from his thoughts of it.
JenP - Sep 11, 2004 5:01:28 am PDT #7377 of 10000
I enjoyed the Jack and Sam moment in the hallway, with the holding of the shoulders for a skosh longer than necessary and the "Oh, right. Letting go now," reaction. It was light and sweet and funny.
I enjoyed seeing Don Davis again.
I really like the actor who played Sam's Narim and Weir's Simon. He should do more (and maybe he does in other venues; I mean more that I can see).
I think Sheppard intentionally thought of the odd decor to see how much came from his thoughts of it.
Completely agree. He caught on way early. Good for him.
Theodosia - Sep 11, 2004 5:02:13 am PDT #7378 of 10000
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
Best thing for me was the good use of Don S. Davis, whom I do miss.
I do wish that the preview hadn't blown the entire setup -- I'd at least have wondered if they'd gated into an alternate reality, for instance.
Katie M - Sep 11, 2004 5:41:02 am PDT #7379 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
I really like the actor who played Sam's Narim and Weir's Simon.
But but but... creepy! 'Cause, Narim! Who is dead!
JenP - Sep 11, 2004 5:49:57 am PDT #7380 of 10000
True. But my handwaving skills know no bounds. Which is helpful and comforting with these shows.
§ ita § - Sep 11, 2004 5:53:19 am PDT #7381 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
But but but... creepy! 'Cause, Narim! Who is dead!
I know! And they aired Enigma earlier that day too, just in case anyone forgot.
I cherished a brief hope, as I was wondering what else could be creepy, that instead of Garwin Sanford looking up from under the hood, it would have been Sean Patrick Flanery -- but that was just a lust for meta creepiness, not anything that would actually serve the plot.
I admit, I didn't watch the previews past getting the impression they thought they were going home.
They didn't try and convince us they were ever really home (as Theo said -- brilliant use of Don Davis to tip us off), and it never even occurred to me it was alternate -- just because it picked up from precisely what they knew to have been true.
§ ita § - Sep 11, 2004 5:10:42 pm PDT #7382 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I just found ship_manifesto on LJ, and there's a lovely Jack/Daniel essay complete with screenshots to illustrate the synopsis of their more slash-inspiring interactions.
Even if you don't buy the /, it's very sweet.
§ ita § - Sep 11, 2004 5:10:48 pm PDT #7383 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.