With a lot of these episodes I can certainly feel the dialogue between the cast and the bonds starting to form etc, but being devoid of much backstory to refer too, the plots in most of these are necessarily weaker than what will come. I can definitely see where Stargate will find itself in a season or two, but for now it is a collection of episodes with us humans just flailing around and seeing what happens. This episode should be a nice plot related one as I know who Thor will be...
Episode 10: Thor's Hammer
I remember Thor, he was a cool character. Om nom Asgard. Don't think they are actually seen in this episode though...
Oh right, they don't know who actually built the stargates yet. Wow. That makes sense...man being in season 1 sucks.
I mean...erm...d'ohohoho that crazy Jackson. Of course aliens visited Earth in the past, everyone knows that! But DOUBLE aliens? Lock this guy up! (Spoilers: We were also the aliens...sorta, whaaaat a twiiiiiizt)
I gotta say though, Jackson's presentation leaves something to be desired. "So there was this God Thor, right? He protected humanity by using something called...Thor's Hammer -_________-
Nevermind that there are a bajillion gods many of whom have self named weapons, Teal'c has some confirming exposition. Kawoooooosh~
So, viking world. Shame "Daniel, you're on" has no meaning now that everyone speaks Common. Poor chap, half his character neutered because of narrative convenience.
Maybe it is a little overdone, but I like this lady's speech. Yay fantasy scifi <3
Nice chat with a former goa'uld too. This place is full of surprises :D
Oooh...being influenced by the host and leading the goa'uld that took her over to Thor's Hammer. Niiice.
Unas...I vaguely remember this guy. I am pretty sure there are some later plot points down the line, but they escape me atm. Outside sources tell me he is voiced by Darth Vader. Huh.
Poor Unas, bullets hurt him. Shame there is an unwritten rule about not aiming for the head because lol hero (this is probably a trope). The thing revives and decides to be a little more diplomatic...turns out bullets still hurt.
Man that is damn convenient thunder that happens every time Kendra needs to make a decision....maybe Thor has the hots for her and is stalking her from above and aiding her with her choices. "Should I have a bologna sandwich or a salad for lunch?" *rumble* "Thor asks that I make a salad and...no...that is not how a carrot is used Thor...gosh"
The big bad monster is defeated and Daniel has to put aside his feelings for his wife to save Teal'c. Because as we all know, the staff weapon could not possibly cut through the rock from the outside and leave the hammer intact. Nope. Certainly wouldn't make a circular hole either.
But yes, very nice episode that does good by furthering the mythos of the series some and it is always nice to find allies who are antigoa'uld.
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