Entity
Stargate SG1
Entity
A routine MALP transit to P9C-372 does not go well when the remote device suddenly begins to float away and high energy discharges are observed, a feedback signal is also detected which grows in strength at which point Jack manually shuts down the systems but people are still hurt as the overload peaks.
Sam and Walter are taken to the infirmary but are not badly injured and in a later briefing they confirm that a signal from P9C-372 has “infected” the computers and a decision to shut down, purge and reload code is decided upon. However the “entity” has been watching and makes plans to isolate itself in a MALP running off the emergency power, a clever idea which is successful. When the events in the MALP storage area is discovered Sam interacts with the workstation and is taken over by the malicious code but we learn that this visitor was responding to the “attack” on its world and alas it can not return to the machine now it is housed in the brain of Carter. Daniel is keen to keep negotiating but Jack is more belligerent, he threatens to launch more MALPS to the planet unless the entity releases Sam and when backed into a corner it flees in Sam’s body forcing Jack to shoot her twice with a Zat….
Entity was chosen by first time guest Bryn who really enjoys Amanda’s performance in the episode which on the surface doesn’t require a lot of effort but when you watch the episode you realise she is interacting without talking and with minimal facial expressions. Granted Jack in particular provides a sounding board but no denying for such little dialogue the “entity” persona works well. The episode overall has the feel of a bottle show, main cast and existing sets but give this was also the first HD filming experiment the investment could have been significant. A good stand alone episode of SG1 with the main cast front and center and some spooky Terminator 3 / Farscape vibes were felt but that could just be me.
Many thanks to Bryn for getting in touch via twitter and agreeing to come on the show, we had some technical issues but resolved them and ended up chatting for a couple of hours with her episode front and center. If anyone fancies coming on the podcast then please get in touch via any of the usual social media portals, pick any episode from any of the live action series and we can chat over skype (or other app) and it is that easy.
Ratings and Reviews are most welcome but as always keep watching Stargate and don’t be afraid to shout your love of the fandom from the highest tower, one day we may just get more Stargate.
