Season two of SG-1 got underway on 26 June, 1998 with The Serpent’s Lair. Written by one of the series showrunners, Brad Wright, the episode picks up moments after the conclusion of the season one finale. O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Carter (Amanda Tapping), Jackson (Michael Shanks) and Teal’c (Christopher Judge) are still aboard the goa’uld…
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Stargate SG-1 (1998) – Politics, and Within the Serpent’s Grasp
Politics picks up with Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks) talking about the oncoming goa’uld assault that he witnessed in the alternate reality, but he’s not only going to have to prove himself to O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Carter (Amanda Tapping) and Teal’c (Christopher Judge) and the SGC, but also the government. And that means not only…
Stargate SG-1 (1998) – Enigma, and Solitudes
Enigma introduces a couple of recurring items for the SG-1 team. We are introduced to the Tollan race, and two of their representatives, Narim (Garwin Sanford), Omoc (Tobin Bell), and Colonel Harry Maybourne (Tom McBeath) who will prove to be a thorn in the SGC’s side. Written by Katharyn Powers, this episode was first broadcast…
Stargate SG-1 (1997) – Fire and Water, and Hathor
SG-1 returns to the SGC with sad news, it seems Jackson (Michael Shanks) is dead. Or at least that is the way O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson), Carter (Amanda Tapping) and Teal’c (Christopher Judge) remember it. Fire and Water was written by Kathryn Powers from a story she developed with Brad Wright, one of the showrunners….
Stargate SG-1 (1997) – The Enemy Within, and Emancipation
While O’Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) argues to get Teal’c (Christopher Judge) assigned to SG-1, Kawalsky (Jay Acovone) struggles to keep control as the juvenile goa’uld within him seizes more domination over him. Written by Brad Wright, this episode was first aired on 1 August, 1997. Kawalsky checks in the the doctors, complaining of headaches, and…
Stargate SG-1 (1997) – Children of the Gods
I loved the sense of wonder and adventure that the original Stargate film made me feel when I watched it, but I was reticent to dive into the series until well after the first season was released to DVD. My friend Dennis loved it, and swore by it and said I should give it a…
The Mind Reels & Travelers
The science fiction drama Travelers from creator Brad Wright returns for Season 2 tonight at 9pm on Showcase. And believe me you want to tune in, because wow what a start to the new season! With stunning revelations, and great characters this winner, starring Eric McCormack, Nesta Cooper, MacKenzie Porter, Jared Abrahamson, Reilly Dolman and…
The Mind Reels chats with Brad Wright and Eric McCormack
This fall, specifically, October 17, sees the premiere of this highly anticipated science fiction drama from Brad Wright, the creator of the Stargate television franchise, and producer, star, Eric McCormack (Will & Grace, Perception) – Travelers. The most basic of story explanations, which does not do the stunning opening episode justice, is this: a group…
The Mind Reels 