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[merelyn]

Okay, when I first heard the idea for this episode, I was pretty horrified. It sounded like a crappy fanfic come to life. I was convinced it was going to be this awful, forced, embarassing romantic piece o' shite.

And then, later, when I found out about the Rodney/Carson make-out-ness, I was kind of excited, because hey, Rodney and Carson make out.

Then, as Season 2 commenced, I went back into dread mode, fearing that this would just be another nail in Rodney's character-assasinated coffin. The way I figured it, the ep could go either way- great or awful, or a combination of both, as only SGA can serve up.


Can I just say that I *loved* it? LOVED IT. It was like a fabulous (slashy!) fanfic come to life. Points:

*Rodney's back to normal! Rodney's back to normal! THANK GOD. *sigh of relief* So granted the entire episode was on crack (at least it's not just the SGA fans who are on something), but I felt like we were finally seeing Rodney again, and he got most of the episode to himself and yay. *huggles Rodney*

*I genuinely liked Cadman, she was cool and competent in the field and totally snarky once she got in Rodney's head ("Seen it." HAH!). She should come back. She and Rodney were just cute, and yay on them for not making it cheesy and romantic. I liked that Rodney came down off his arrogant science pedestal at the end to tell her she was important. That was a good moment.

*DH was v. good at switching back and forth between Rodney and her (the pose DH struck when she woke up after Rodney went to sleep? Priceless.) It seemed like he was having a lot of fun with it all.

*Rodney waking up naked. HAH. Also, fanon has been confirmed, yes, Rodney does drool when he sleeps. It's nice to know. Also, Rodney's bedroom, which we saw for the first time, was the greatest thing ever. He has a picture of himself looking smug with a diploma! *heart* Full of those lovely random touches SGA is great at- like the box labeled "TRANSPORTER BITS" heh. (Also, on another note, I couldn't help but compare Cadman's room, full of pictures of her family and friends, to Rodney's, which only had degrees and asshat-ish pictures of himself. *sad*)

*Rodney's date. The most awkward thing ever. Yesssss. (Seriously though, redheaded girl was cute, and definitely served her purpose in the episode, but I hope she doesn't come back much. I'm not ready yet to start mentally writing out the girlfriend in this fandom. Besides, would Rodney date a botanist? Pul-eeze.)

*Zelenka. Loved him being all jittery in the field, loved him and Rodney fighting. The part where Radek tells him to leave? Most heart-wrenching scene in the episode. Rodney's brain not working for him was just awful to watch; it was far and away a better way to show McKay out of his depth and not in control, you know, as compared to some earlier episodes this season. I also loved Radek and Rodney making up at the end. *happy geeky sigh*

*Carson- You know, from Season 1, he was never exactly my favorite. Even with the Scottish accent, I didn't warm up to him much at all. I don't know why. However, with this season, my opinion has changed. He was pretty cool in Runner last week, and this was a great episode for him. I kinda really like him now. *scuffs foot* Also, anyone else feeling the Zelenka/Beckett from the opening? They're a recent ship to me that occupies a tiny little place in my heart.

*Ronon. I heart him, I must say. He kicks ass. He has great hair. What's not to like? The whole Ronon/Shep/Teyla triangle is interesting. Ronon and Teyla sparring: v. hot. (My prediction is that Ronon and Teyla are *so* gonna get it on, Shep's going to be jealous, but won't really acknowledge it or say anything and then...who the hell knows where it will go. Sort of looking forward to it, actually.)

Although I was amused by the Ronon/Shep interactions (is it just me, or was the dining hall scene totally like Beauty and the Beast?), I'm getting vibes that their relationship is going to overshadow the Sheppard/McKay stuff, of which there has been SO LITTLE this season. Boo. (At least they paid lip service to the fact that John shot down the dart Rodney was beamed into. I felt like that was a hard decision for John to make- though not as hard as my slashy heart would have thought. That bit was the only part that felt a little off to me. Still, of course John feels responsible, and of course Rodney doesn't really care.)

*Lastly: Rodney and Carson making out! Wooo! Wooo! I thought after the date when it didn't happen that they had chickened out, but then right at the end they DID IT! I'm gonna go watch it again. (I *so* wish I was a McKay/Beckett shipper right now.)

This was a really fun episode, fluffy and silly. SGA has generally been darker than this. But hey, no glaring character inconsistencies = happy Mere. I feel better about this show now. :)

Comments

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

By being tied up and used like a rag doll?

I am so behind that theory you would not believe it.

Even in a non-slashy way.

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

By being tied up and used like a rag doll? Ooh, I want to see that fic. Write me that fic?

And you don't have to be a slasher to see the chemistry between John and Rodney, and figure out the reason behind it - it just makes it more fun.

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Ah...I can put it on my list? Though there is a clear risk of me melting my own brain with images.

Actually! Yes, I can write that for you, no problem.

*already ded*

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Also, is this Rodney and Ronan trading off? Because I'm fine with that if you are....

[morena-donn.livejournal.com]

Yay! You'd do that for me? *hugs*

Also, write it however you want. I'm easy. (Maybe not the smartest thing to say when discussing Porn?)

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

I would! Yes, for you. *shifty eyed*

Bwhaha! No, no, the smartest thing to say when talking about porn. People more likely to give you stuff if you offer to put out....

[porntestpilot.livejournal.com]

Okay, I wrote a small part to see what you thought here:

http://www.livejournal.com/users/princess_bunny/248981.html

Let me know?