Solitudes

DVD, Stargate SG-1 S1 (Solitudes)

Another thing every sci-fi/fantasy/drama series has to have is the one where two characters get trapped somewhere together, and the drama comes from the revealing of the two characters to each other, while the rescuers try to work out the missing piece that will guide them to the inevitable rescue. While the episode has a good ice set, and admirable, if brief snowy mountain location shoot, it lacks the character building that should be the goal of putting two characters together in such a life and death situation.

Carter and Jack should have told stories about themselves which brought them closer together, or had some exciting escape attempts, but they take the route of giving Jack a broken leg so he can't do much. The twist that they aren't quite where they think they are is the only glimmer of good plotting, along with the occasional funny line, but it's by the numbers, and a missed opportunity.

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