Rite of Passage

Was it just me or did Cassandra seem a lot older than she should have been? I think she was the perfect example of why all guys fear the idea of having a daughter. She was extremely grouchy and smooched a cheesy boy who gave her a two-dollar trinket. It’s no wonder Dr. Fraiser was so edgy.

It turned out Nirrti was experimenting on Cassandra’s planet in an attempt to create super humans. The team found Nirrti’s lab, but they were unable to cure Cassandra. In the process, they accidentally allowed Nirrti to sneak into the SGC while she was cloaked.

The team eventually discovered and captured their unwanted visitor. They made a deal with Nirrti. She saved Cassandra in exchange for her release. I was surprised they let her go so easily.

Bonus point for Jack’s magnet speech.

Rating: 6/10

Fair Game

In the opening scene, Sam was promoted to the rank of major. Jack started to give a brief congratulatory speech, but he was beamed to Thor’s ship, which was orbiting Earth, before he could finish. Thor informed Jack that the Goa’uld System Lords would launch an attack unless an agreement could be reached to allow Earth into the Protected Planets Treaty. 

When the negotiations started, we met three new snakeheads. Cronus, who was the most influential of the System Lords, killed Teal’c’s father years ago and ordered the assassination of Jolinar. Nirrti was responsible for the genocide on Cassandra’s planet and kind of looked like a drag queen. The SGC never crossed paths with Yu before, but he was the object of several bad puns. “Thank Yu.”

I think what I liked most about this episode was how it added extra layers to Goa’uld society. We also learned more about the Asgard and how the politics of the galaxy worked. Basically, the Goa’uld could wipe us out if they ever called the Asgard’s bluff. 

Earth was eventually allowed to join the treaty after Nirrti was caught in a plot to kill Cronus. Those silly Goa’uld are always trying to stab each other in the back. When will they ever learn?

My Rating: 9/10

Singularity

I know it makes me a heartless bastard, but I laughed when Sam kicked the elevator and started weeping. There might be something wrong with me. 

This episode revolved around Cassandra, a young girl with a bomb in her chest. She was brought to Earth after a Goa’uld named Nirrti killed everyone on her planet. Nirrti secretly planted the bomb hoping the girl could destroy Earth’s stargate. Luckily, the nefarious plot was discovered before Cassandra went kaboom. 

Along the way, Cassandra formed a strong bond with Sam. I think this was the first time we really saw Sam’s softer side. She has to be the most huggable character in television history. Even her stick figures are cute. 

This episode is also responsible for countless theories about a relationship between Sam and Dr. Fraiser. I don’t see it, but whatever floats your boat… 

My Rating: 6/10