I know what you mean. I didn't love it and it didn't genuinely excite me. On the other hand it was fun and it always held my attention.
the resolution is just silly
Deeply! However despite the stupid science there was a lot I genuinely loved in this episode - especially the Helo Tyrol stuff. The Chief is a great character and he's well-used here.
still loved it overall
Yes, don't get me wrong - I found the episode highly enjoyable. BG as a whole tends not to push buttons - often it's so naturalistic that it's only in retrospect you see where the characterisation was headed. The story beats aren't pummelled home. Here they were, and so it felt a bit shallow, but there's something to be said for an adversary you can boo. :-)
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Date: 2005-09-25 01:03 pm (UTC)I know what you mean. I didn't love it and it didn't genuinely excite me. On the other hand it was fun and it always held my attention.
the resolution is just silly
Deeply! However despite the stupid science there was a lot I genuinely loved in this episode - especially the Helo Tyrol stuff. The Chief is a great character and he's well-used here.
still loved it overall
Yes, don't get me wrong - I found the episode highly enjoyable. BG as a whole tends not to push buttons - often it's so naturalistic that it's only in retrospect you see where the characterisation was headed. The story beats aren't pummelled home. Here they were, and so it felt a bit shallow, but there's something to be said for an adversary you can boo. :-)