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Old 01-06-2004, 09:58 PM   #26
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Originally Posted by Ian
Yes there are storylines which are mentioned throughout, but every episode is a different " Lets go through the stargate and free these less technologically advanced alien's from their oppresive rulers and then have dinner with them " story.
Hence the whole "episodic nature."

Almost every show has storylines throughout. Star Trek: TNG had a story arc that included the first 2 eps and the last 2 eps and precious little else (though it could be argued that any of Q's interventions would be part of that arc), but it was one of the least continuous-feeling series in sci fi. On the other end of the spectrum, Bab 5 sometimes came close to bordering the realm of the "serial."

There's something to be said about both kinds of storytelling: In TV, it's nice to be able to just pick up a show from pretty much anywhere. On the other hand, some genres take this to an extreme. Just look at Sitcoms and how everything always seems to revert to normal in 30 minutes. On the other hand, a long term storyline and plot can be really rewarding, and can keep interest going for more than a single episode.

However, SG-1 is a far cry from that continuous feel. Yes, there are some great side-plots and story arcs. I love Carter's "Tok'Ra" arc, from becoming an unwilling host to Jolanar (SP) to her father becoming a host for Selmek (Again, SP) and becoming an integral part in the fight against the Go'auld and the Stargate "family." I like O'Neill's involvement with the Asgard, from meeting with them after his brain was filled with creamy Ancienty goodness to the revalation that he represented a significant advancement in human evolution, so much so that the Asgard protected his DNA... Teal'c's adaptation to his new home is one of the cooler ones, too. The Teal'c Character himself is pretty fucking awesome. I mean, it takes balls to take arms against your own GODS.
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