I've sworn off some places after my vent the other day, but I just had to go check fan reaction for this one. I couldn't resists even though I knew exactly what i would find.

Mind you, I had some issues with some writing and directorial decisions. (I would have not liked to see Vala's fate after communications broke off--I think that would have been a great cliffhanger--and some parts were slow, but I looked at this not as a regular Stargate episode. I saw it more as exposition/lead-in material.) This was not just a set up for the finale, but also the writers way of softening Vala and giving us some character growth so that she can ease into next season as a regular.

As a Daniel fan, I don't need for every episode to feature him overly. I don't have an issue with less of him as long as it's done well. And it was. I have the same attitude for all of the characters.

Now, let's keep hoping for more of this Vala and a more balanced Daniel. :)

Oh, and best line ever? When Teal'c thought of Darth Vader when everyone else was thinking the Bible ;)

I would have not liked to see Vala's fate after communications broke off--I think that would have been a great cliffhanger

Yanno, that would have added to the tension. I'll agree on that point. Wish They'd left us mor ein the dark as to Vala's fate.

--and some parts were slow, but I looked at this not as a regular Stargate episode. I saw it more as exposition/lead-in material.

I think that I was typing virtually the same thing over at your LJ while you were typing this. lol!

As a Daniel fan, I don't need for every episode to feature him overly.

I feel very strongly that Season 9 has been a good one for Daniel screentime. I don't mind his absence in this light and in light of the fact that this wasn't a storyline that begged for his linguist/archaeologist/anthropologist skill set.

As for Teal'c, I'm beginning that this may, in fact, be the best season ever for him. I laughed so hard I missed the next few lines when he came up with Darth Vader. I heart Teal'c!