Silvana and Eric watch Stargate SG-1 Season 6 Episode 21 "Prophecy." Jonas isn't well, and he's seeing into the future. What will the SG-C be able to do about it, and can he prevent the deaths of SG-1 in time? Eric and Silvana find it refreshing that they believe Jonas immediately when he provides them with evidence, instead of doubting him, like they normally do. Tegan was sorely missed for this episode but will be back next time! What's the money system for goa'uld? How do these villains not have capitalism? It kind of makes sense the Tok'ra are communists. Check out Silvana's article about the lack of women statues in America on her Substack "To Be Kindled". Eric and Silvana go on a tangent about highly intelligent, capable women that history forgot just because they had vaginas. Eric and Silvana start a nap time cult. Tegan will have to figure out if it's her jam next time. This episode just be vibin'.

Episode Ratings:

Comedic Effect - 3/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 5/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 5/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 5/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 4/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 4/7 Chevrons

Plot - 6/7 Chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Yes relevant, don't skip

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Silvana Substack Article

Silvana and Tegan review the HBO Series "His Dark Materials." The host talk through all 3 seasons of the TV series and compare to the book series. They also talk favorite characters and moments. There was a lot to cover and we definitely missed some things so please tell us what you think and what else you love about the show or other criticisms you may have.

We rated this show a 7 in all of our categories! Highly recommend.

Silvana, Eric and Tegan watch Stargate: SG-1 Season 6 Episode 20 "Memento." It's agreed among the hosts that this episode should have been called "Going To Other Planets."

Stargate goes for a bit of a Star Trek feel with bringing back the Prometheus. Jack isn't acting like himself, again, and isn't respecting the established hierarchy of the ship. An interesting dynamic is established with the Tagreans but isn't really delivered on in a satisfying way. This episode was severely lacking a Daniel!

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Episode ratings:

Comedic Effect - 2/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 3/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 3/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 5/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 2/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 4/7 Chevrons

Plot - 3/7 Chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Not relevant, don't skip

Silvana, Eric and Tegan watch Stargate SG1: Season 6 Episode 19 "The Changeling." This is the second episode written by Christopher Judge and the hosts enjoyed it much more than the first episode he wrote ("The Warrior"). This episode is really a firefighting ad for a bit of the episode as Teal'c is living an alternate life in a dream state as a fireman. Teal's is switching between 2 dream lives, one of being a firefighter waiting to donate his kidney to his stepfather and one where he is a member of SG1, but the truth is much darker.

The hosts have a few ideas for what have been a better dream-world than Teal'c being a firefighter but overall really liked the episode. The hosts also wonder, was this ascended Daniel in Teal'c dream-world all along? Stargate fans may never know!

Episode ratings:

Comedic Effect - 3/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 7/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 6/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 2/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 3/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 5/7 Chevrons

Plot - 5/7 Chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Yes relevant, don't skip

Silvana, Eric and Tegan watch Stargate SG1 Season 6 Episode 18 "Forsaken." Jack apparently forgot he is an amateur astronomer and no longer trusts strangers who have a chain of command (maybe because this alien is hitting on Sam?). You should definitely know to be suspicious of aliens flirting with you right away. This episode features Celtic peoples who have been kidnapped by the goa'uld. It also features VERY SILLY looking weapons.

This episode features a prop from a Macgyver episode!

Ratings:

Comedic Effect - 3/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 4/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 5/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 6/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 2/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 3/7 Chevrons

Plot - 5/7 Chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Yes relevant, don't skip

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Silvana, Eric and Tegan watch the 2003 Film "Timeline." The hosts described this movie as jurassic park for archeologists instead of paleontologists. Eric Bana was dreamy as always in this intellectual movie made by non-intellectual people. The battle scene in this movie also really stood out. Silvana and Tegan educate on the problematic history of the depiction of consent in Hollywood. Overall, the hosts all enjoyed this movie and would definitely recommend it.

Video referenced: Pop Culture Detective: Predatory Romance

Movie ratings:

Comedic Effect - 2/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 5/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 5/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 7/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 4/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 7/7 Chevrons

Plot - 6/7 Chevrons

Silvana, Eric and Tegan watch Stargate SG-1 Season 6 Episode 17 "Disclosure," a truly uninventive recap episode. However, a good jumping off point to talk about the culture and media of the early 2000s.

In this episode, The SGC invites leaders from various nations to disclose to them the Stargate Program. Senator Kinsey is there to try to convince them that the NID would be a better organization to oversee the program. Thor swoops in at the last minute to have a sassy one liner and to convince everyone that keeping control with the SGC is the right call afterall. No need to confront any of the problems with the U.S. military overseeing such a program!

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Episode ratings:

Comedic Effect - 2/7 chevrons

Emotional Impact - 1/7 chevrons

Enjoyability - 1/7 chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 2/7 chevrons

Novelty - 1/7 chevrons

Technical Quality - 2/7 chevrons

Plot - 1/7 chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Yes relevant, but skip - "FUCK THIS EPISODE!"

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Silvana and Tegan watch Stargate SG-1 Season 6 Episode 16 "Metamorphosis," which should switch it's name with the episode "Bane."

Nirrti is up to her shenanigans again but is now changing people's genomes to try to make a Hok'tar. She has convinced a group of people that she is their god and can heal them and give them special powers.

This episode highlights once again that Jack hates Russians, he hasn't learned anything after "The Tomb," episode and we really need Crystal Jack back to deal with these issues. This episode reminds of the Hell episodes where we are going back and forth from a jail cell and being interrogated and tortured outside the jail. Another Russian Colonel dies reinforcing the redemption by death trope.

Jonas catches the attention of Nirrti because his DNA is special in some way we aren't quite aware of yet. Unfortunately for her, this episode marks the demise of Nirrti, so she'll never get to get with Jonas or give him extra special abilities. That's the 9th Goa'uld they've killed so when they kill their 10th they get a free sub!

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Episode Ratings:

Ratings

Comedic Effect - 1/7 Chevrons

Emotional Impact - 2/7 Chevrons

Enjoyability - 1/7 Chevrons

Culture/history/lore - 2/7 Chevrons

Novelty - 1/7 Chevrons

Technical Quality - 2/7 Chevrons

Plot - 1/7 Chevrons

Relevance to the overall story? Yes relevant, but do skip it