The Seed, Episode Reaction

[greyias]

Woolsey rocks my freaking socks off! Seriously... seriously. He has day planners, and imported mahogony desks, and oh, look at that, a leader that pulls someone into private area for a private talk instead of announcing it to the entire expedition! And OMG, yes, I love his hesitation, and his uber bureaucratic dorkiness.

Dear god...

I think I have some sort of strange crush on Woolsey.

...ah, I'll get over it I'm sure.

(However, I totally need a Woolsey icon now... possibly with pens and pocket protectors.)

And Carson! Squee! Nice to not be reminded that he's a clone every five minutes, because unlike "The Kindred" he felt like Carson. Although the haircut has to go, I'm sorry. It's not the fifties anymore Carson. The rooster look was better. Maybe it's a really bad case of Stasis Hair?

And Rodney (quietly) volunteered to brave tentacle land to play hero. Oh, Rodney. Sad that you disappeared for all those minutes without butting in, because some running snarky commentary would have been funny, but probably interfered with the mood, so granted, that's just the fangirl in me talking. However, the scene in the beginning with Teyla and Keller? More of that, please. That was nice, as well as a nod to the fact that Kanaan did not die horribly and is indeed becoming human again. Oh, and the ATA/Jumper thing was addressed and... and... oh writers, bless you for giving us continuity!

Oh, and thank you jcjoeyfreak, when Radek was attacked by the crawly stuff, do you know what I was thinking? Of course you do! And Ronon so got tentacle pwn'd.

Next week looks fun, but in deference to those not wanting to be spoiled, I'll save any thoughts/speculation for another post.

Oh, and one more thing.

Five years into the show, and finally we've been shown the freaking lightswitches!

Er, I don't have any particular attachment to Ancient Lightswitches for any reason. And I totally didn't order a shirt for ComicCon last night that might deal with the same subject matter.

And finally... squee! I <3 my show!

Comments

[wildcat88.livejournal.com]

How sad is it that I squeed at the light switch? Hee! And I loved the continuity as well - the missing jumper, Kanaan, the baby (who was taking care of him during the crisis?), Carter in isolation, a mention of Weir, iratus bugs, turning into a bug, the retrovirus to cure the hybrids (finally a good use!).

And I thought Woolsey was perfect!

Don't get me started on the Shep whump. I'll be here all night.

[greyias.livejournal.com]

<-- Shep whump, just for you.

How sad is it that I squeed at the light switch?

Not sad because I totally squeed and like high fived myself for that one! Just show me mundane everyday Ancient tech, I'm good. Man, if they show us a toilet I'll probably just have some sort of mental breakdown of happy... that would be a little sad, come to think of it.

And yes, to every single continuity thing mentioned! I also had the thought of who got elected for babysitting duty... maybe it was Chuck! I don't recall seeing him at the console this eppy, just his female counterpart. So not only is he the Chucknician, but he's also the Chucksitter!

Man... I wish I could explain my fascination/obsession with Woolsey. I think it stems from the fact that when they first announced Weir leaving the show, he was my main pick for her replacement... and also possibly because I already have an awesome fic idea that can totally be S5 canon now.

\o/

[twit1217.livejournal.com]

Oh, I wish I had read this before I posted my review...then I would have named you as the other person I knew who wanted Woolsey last year when it was announced Weir wouldn't be back.

HA! Chucksitter! Wish I had thought of that term.

And, yes, you need to go with that awesome fic idea.

[greyias.livejournal.com]

I think the Woolsey as expedition leader was a joint brain child. I'd have to go search through our e-mails to be sure. I just know that it made a heck of a lot of sense at the time! Great minds, right?

HA! Chucksitter! Wish I had thought of that term.

I can totally pretend like you made it up, especially since I'm so stealing some of your prose for the bar scene edits. It's an even swap ;)

And, yes, you need to go with that awesome fic idea.

Soon... soon my fic obligation plate will be free. Then I shall conquer the world! (Or sleep some more)

[jcjoeyfreak.livejournal.com]

*snicker*

Poor Zelenka, good thing rambo!Teyla saved him! As I do not really want to think about Zelenka and tentacles crawling up his pant leg, trying to get into his pants.

Stupid tentacles. All I could think when it speared John like shish kabob was that IT MISSED. We're not supposed to make new holes, you stupid tentacle. Just.. use the ones.. that are... there. I kinda want to write fic now. oO

[greyias.livejournal.com]

Rambo!Teyla and her tentacle slaying powers were awesome!

As I do not really want to think about Zelenka and tentacles crawling up his pant leg, trying to get into his pants.

*winces at mental image* You're just doing this on purpose now, aren't you? And poor shish-kaJohn. Whumped two episodes in a row. He's got like matching scars now!

I kinda want to write fic now. oO

Do it! I mean, everyone has to write a tentacle fic sometime in their life. Possibly even a SGA tentacle fic.

...and your icon.. *dies*

[nebbyjen.livejournal.com]

Rodney going to visit Carson and talking with him while he was in stasis. I feel a missing scene ficlet coming on! And the light switch, so glad to see that I'm not the only one who went "So that's how they turn the lights on!". Lots of little holes filled in and that was nice. Still, the talking alien bit? Yawn...
And finally, Carson's hair...yeah, what's up with that? Maybe he just needs someone to muss it up for him. Overall, it was good to watch a new episode!

[greyias.livejournal.com]

Rodney visiting Carson in stasis is so sweet, and so canon! I mean, fandom figured that's what was happening, but it's nice to see TPTB came aboard on that one!

Still, the talking alien bit? Yawn...

Kind of have to agree with you there... although it does give "if these walls could talk" a whole new meaning.

And finally, Carson's hair...yeah, what's up with that? Maybe he just needs someone to muss it up for him.

His Mum will do a fine job of that, I think! Of course, providing that the poor woman doesn't have a stroke being told her son has risen from the grave. Poor Carson's Mum. It's always the off screen characters who suffer the most.

[leesa_perrie]

Loved Woolsey. I loved the way Rodney pushes him in the conference room (quick aside - mahogany table? Snerk! What did Caldwell think about having to bring that on his ship?) with the hybrids and Woolsey pushes back!! I also loved the end scene with Sheppard and his 'welcome to the Pegasus Galaxy' bit! Ah, poor Woolsey, he's not sure he can lead them, but he did good in this episode, listening to his people, and talking to them about his dilemma with whether to kill Keller or risk another life to try and save her etc...

Carson - squee!! And Rodney talks to him in stasis - how many fics have I read with that in? At least two spring to mind, and I'm sure there are others (or will be now!!)!!

Keller and Rodney are sweet - looking forward to seeing what happens with that...and don't forget Ronon likes her too... Uh oh, do I sense trouble?! And for someone who's not normally into ship, why am I so excited about this?!

And Ancient lightswitches - and making hiveships - and ATA genes and hybrids - and mentions of turning into a bug...!!

Um, think my thoughts are a bit scattered - sorry!!

Mustn't forget when Rodney tells Carson his 'symptoms' and Carson's response of 'nothing unusual then' (or words to that effect) cracked me up!! Ah, how well Carson knows Rodney!! But one day, Carson or Jennifer are going to assume Rodney's just being Rodney when something really is wrong with him...Hmm, fic idea, anyone?!

EDITED: 'Cos I've got myself a Woolsey icon now!!!

[greyias.livejournal.com]

Rodney pushing Woolsey in the conference room was awesome, and so very Rodney. I think because of his personality, was probably the only one who might really be able to get away with getting that snotty with Woolsey. I loved the rest of the team's little reaction on that.

also loved the end scene with Sheppard and his 'welcome to the Pegasus Galaxy' bit!

I did too! Oh, John. They don't necessarily like him or his style, but they're all adults about it. I love that there will still be friction, but hopefully it's friction that will lead somewhere. I think Woolsey proved himself to his command staff by listening to them, which while scary, will only help everyone in the long run.

And for someone who's not normally into ship, why am I so excited about this?!

I think because there's not a huge potential for it to take over teh show and mess with team dynamics, like actual shipping between team members would. I'm seeing it more of a storytelling opportunity than an excuse to hook people up. But maybe that's just me ;) Ask me in a few more episodes and my answer might change.

Mustn't forget when Rodney tells Carson his 'symptoms' and Carson's response of 'nothing unusual then' (or words to that effect) cracked me up!!

That was so cute! I've so missed Carson. Keller has a completely different dynamic with the team (not better or worse, just different). I've always seen Carson kind of as a big brother type to everyone, and I've kind of missed that. I really hope we get to see some more interaction between him and Keller, if only so they'll play to my little fanon that he took her on as a protege before the whole "Sunday" thing happened.

But one day, Carson or Jennifer are going to assume Rodney's just being Rodney when something really is wrong with him...Hmm, fic idea, anyone?!

I know I read one like that by someone recently. It was either Ellex or LdyAnne. But a few more wouldn't hurt ;) Poor Rodney and his "hypochondria".

(I put it in quotes because I don't really think he acts like a hypochondriac, but then again, my perception of hypochondria is based on someone in real life, and Rodney's worrying over his health doesn't resemble it by any stretch of the imagination.)

'Cos I've got myself a Woolsey icon now!!!

Lucky! I need to stop being lazy and get one myself.

[tipper-green.livejournal.com]

Bwa! Same reaction! when she turned her light off I jumped with total technogeeky glee! ROFL! Yay for not being the only TOTAL GEEK! LOL!

And I agree with everything you said. Natch.

[greyias.livejournal.com]

Technogeeky glee! That's exactly what it was! I'm holding out this (probably in vain) hope that we get maybe one mundane Ancient mystery solved per fortnight. Can't have it be every episode otherwise we'd just start to get spoiled.

[aelfgyfu_mead]

Five years into the show, and finally we've been shown the freaking lightswitches!
I know! I was so glad to see that!

Yeah, Stasis Hair is a problem--but I won't complain as long as we get to keep Carson, even if we don't see him every week. Well, I won't complain much.

[greyias.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking a little visit to his Mum back in Scotland will fix that hair. And I'm so glad that we get to keep Carson! Maybe we don't get him every week, but he's there, maybe off-screen, but he's there and not a distant memory.

(And maybe it's just a fic writer's guilty pleasure, but this also means I don't have to set things pre-"Sunday" all the time if I feel like having a scene with Carson!)