I'm a huge Daniel fan, as you know, and I'm absurd about collecting an entire series but these sorts of things make me relieved that I won't be questioning whether nor not to buy more seasons.

Even as a Daniel fan, I've never mistaken him for the leader of SG-1. He didn't need to be to be a great character.

Okay - understanding your love of the character, can I ask a question re: the finale?

What was your take on the pre-smoochy conversation/confrontation between Daniel and Vala?

Hated, hated, hated. That wasn't the Daniel I know and love. What I love about Daniel, other than his being an archaeologist, is that he is able to deal with extreme provocation and take his ego out of the situation. That was not the Daniel I know and love. To be truthful, though, I haven't seen much of that Daniel in later seasons -- just as I didn't see my much loved Sam or Jack in later seasons. Only Teal'c was reasonably consistent though I tend to think that's due to neglect of the character.

Also? As a woman, I find the "no, no, no, YES!" message of the scene to be consistent with the Boys at Bridge's complete ignorance of gender issues.

Heh. Thank you for the perspective. I honestly couldn't believe what I was seeing - and couldn't decide whether my abhorrence to it was due to my predisposed character leanings or not. :)

I know some Daniel fans liked it but I was aghast, appalled, astonished, horrified, stunned...well, you get the idea. It was pure crap in my opinion.

Amen!