The Prodigal - Review

The Prodigal is the 14th episode in S5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

I loved it.

And while I guess I could leave the review at that, perhaps I should expand on my opening line. There are a few times in all TV shows where every aspect comes together and gels in such a way to produce a truly classic episode. One that automatically makes the top ten list of favourites and which stands multiple viewings that always reveal something new and interesting. The Prodigal makes that category of classics in a beautifully understated way, with a story filled with character moments, action and drama.

 

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Remnants - Review

Remnants is the 15th episode in S5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

On the surface Remnants has everything it needed to be a spectacular success; the return of one of Atlantis’s best loved villains, Sheppard facing his demons and Woolsey’s command under review. Unfortunately, the mix of elements results in a schizophrenic mish-mash of threads which all come together in an unoriginal ending. The actors do their best, the direction and production quality is as good as ever but, in the end, the basic raw material – the story – is just not good enough.

 

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Brain Storm - Review

Brain Storm is the 16th episode in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

Stargate Atlantis takes a step into quirky romantic comedy to highlight green issues with the latest episode Brain Storm. With the focus reduced to the romantic pairing, an Earth-based story and only the thinnest of links back to the wider Atlantis story, the episode bears little resemblance to the usual Stargate Atlantis fare. As a result, it needed to be brilliant in every respect to counteract the audience disappointment in their usual expectations not being met. Unfortunately, while Brain Storm is not a bad episode, it is not brilliant enough to offset the lack of, well, Stargate Atlantis.

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Infection - Review

Infection is the 17th episode in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

Good team episodes are hard to find but Infection falls into that category with a neat side dish of Sheppard and Todd interaction. Not only is the core team together (even if they are navigating yet another damaged ship), but the inclusion of Keller and Woolsey is appropriate and widens the ‘team’ zoom. The story itself is a solid continuation of the arc, provides some good additional back-story on the Wraith but occasionally slips into clichéd horror. Its real gem is the sub-plot between Sheppard and Todd as in some regards they come full circle.

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Identity - Review

Identity is the 18th episode in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

In all seasons there is usually that one episode which I dread; Harmony held that honour in Season Four and Identity holds that honour for Season Five. The brief synopsis that I saw before the episode ‘sexy thief changes places with Keller’ was enough that I sat down to watch Identity with low expectations but just as with Harmony, this actually surprised me with how much I enjoyed it. It is fair to say that Neeva is something of a cliché – far too reminiscent of Vala in Prometheus Unbound – but the concept of the story is intriguing, it has a good pace and tight writing. That said, tracking Keller on a forested planet has been done before this season…

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Vegas - Review

Vegas is the 19th episode in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis.

Review

Vegas is not just a step outside of the box entitled Stargate: Atlantis but an entire leap. On one hand, this is a clever and stylishly told alternate reality story with Sheppard at its centre yet on the other it leaves behind just about everything familiar about the show that the audience has tuned into see beyond the Atlantis mythos itself.

 

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Enemy at the Gate - Review

Enemy at the Gate is the 20th episode in Season 5 of Stargate Atlantis and the final episode of the series.

Review

A season finale is always a hard thing to judge but combine it with being the 100th episode and the series finale and it almost becomes impossible. Sentimentality is so mixed up with a wish list of expectations; a great story, action, drama, and a happy conclusion for the characters that we love. Enemy at the Gate makes a fair attempt at delivering a season finale and at delivering a showcase 100th episode, but ultimately, like so many shows where the timing of cancellation results in a restricted timescale to respond, it fails to deliver a satisfying series finale even if the story provides a fortuitous conclusion.

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Stargate Fanfiction

This post will act as an index page for all my Stargate fanfiction.

Aftershocks: The Aftershocks series of TAGs tracks what went on between the episodes and the developing relationships between Sam, Jack, Daniel and Teal'c in between the episodes.  Some of the TAGs are gen/friendship, some are ship; pairings vary but are generally in line with canon (and Sam/Jack is canon to me).  Currently TAGs available for S1-S7 with S8 in progress. List of Aftershocks TAGs

Sam/Jack Stories: Note: Some of these are team fics with Sam/Jack.

Action:

Jack O'Neill and the Seven Fairies: Set post SGA S4.  Jack goes missing on a mission leaving SG1 and Sam in a race to find him.  Action/adventure/romance.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.

Let Go and Hold On: Winner of the Stargate Fan Award Best Overall Ship Story 2008.  Set between SG1 S8/S9.  SG1's last mission together as Sam and Jack realise they need to find a way.  Action/adventure.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.  *Novel length.*  

Lost and Found: Set during SGA S4.  Sam goes missing in the Pegasus galaxy and Jack heads out to find her.  Action/adventure/angst/romance.

Rifts and Chasms: Set SG1 S6.  As Jack recovers from his time with Ba'al, a visitor from an alternate reality creates issues for him and Sam.  Action/adventure/UST.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.

Universal Conspiracies: Set post Continuum.  An old enemy interferes with Sam and Jack's Thanksgiving plans.  Action/adventure/romance.

AU:

A Pond With No Fish: An alternate SG1 S9. Sam and Jack have to deal with the return of old enemies as they try and find a path to each other.  Action/adventure.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.  *Novel length.*

Bedtime Story: Future fic/AU.  Jack waits for Sam to return home.  Romance/angst.

Invisible Green Monsters: AU but set post SG1 S9's Beachhead/EDM.  The SGC plays host to a galactic conference of their allies as Sam deals with her return to SG1.  Action/adventure/romance.

Rain Storm: AU set early S9.  The replicators attack and Sam is lost.  When she appears to Jack in a rainstorm, can he trust that it is her or is it nothing more than another replicator trick?  Angst/romance.

Drama:

Lucky: Set mid/end SG1 S9.  Jack is trapped in a cave-in with a badly injured Daniel with nothing to talk about but his relationship with Sam.  Drama/romance.   

Hammond Tribute: The Unsung Hero: Set SGA S5.  SG1 mourn the loss of General Hammond.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.  Drama.

Time Box: Set post Ark of Truth/SGA S4.  Jack ends up facing his worst nightmare as he tries to come to terms with Sam's new assignment.  Angst/drama.  *Novel length*.

Humour:

The Perfect Gift: Set SG1 S9.  Jack searches for the perfect Christmas gift for Sam.

Flower Series: The Flowers series follows Jack's attempts to give Sam flowers from the beginning of SG1 S9.  Humour/romance.

Flowers, Flowers Remembered, Flowers in Atlantis, Flowers in Washington

Theoretically Possible: Set post show. Jack is looking forward to spending Thanksgiving with Carter so of course he wakes up in an alternate universe...

Romance:

Moonlight Series: The Moonlight series follows the progression of Sam and Jack's feelings for each other through each year at the SGC (SG1 S1-S8) with a bonus epilogue.  Angst/romance. 

In the Moonlight

Companion piece: In the Shadows

Sam in Atlantis Trilogy: The "Sam in Atlantis" trilogy follows Sam's departure for Atlantis, the events of The Last Man (SGA S4 finale), and her return.  Angst/romance.

A Fluctuation in the Event Horizon, Destiny, An Unexpected Homecoming

Thinking of You: These two fics are stand alone but can be considered counter-points to each other.  One has Jack ruminating on his life with Sam; the other Sam on her life with Jack.  Romance/adult themes.

Chaos Theory, Cherish The Moment

Valentines Trilogy: The Valentines trilogy follows Sam and Jack's relationship as they make the transition from friends to more; set through SG1 S9-to post Ark of Truth.  Romance/adult themes.

Distance, Plan B, Happily Ever After

Valentines Duet:

A Valentine's Wish: 5 times Sam received a Valentine from Jack.

A Valentine's Wish Reply: 5 times Jack received a Valentine from Sam.

An Unexpected Christmas Present: When Sam's plans for Christmas change, Jack needs a new strategy.  Set post S8.  Romance/adult themes.

Blessed: Jack runs into trouble offworld and only Sam can save him.  Set early S9.  Romance.

Deny, Endure, Embrace: Jack contemplates his love for Sam.

Just A Kiss: Four times Jack and Sam didn't kiss and One time they did.

Twelve Days: Twelve days in Sam's command as she deals with missing Jack during the holidays and strange coincidences with a certain Christmas song...

TAGs/missing scenes:

Always: TAG to SG1 S10's Unending.  Sam and Jack wonder about the fifty years she spent in the bubble.  Romance.

Conversations to an Empty Room: Missing scene to SG1 S10's The Road Not Taken.  SG1 confide to their missing team-mate but are they just talking to an empty room?  Drama.

Chain Reaction: SG1 S4's Chain Reaction. Sam visits Jack after he's forced to leave the SGC.

Fishing: TAG to SG1 S9's Uninvited.  Jack meets up with Sam at the cabin. Action/adventure/romance.

No Team Like SG1: TAG to SG1 S9's 200.  Teal'c contemplates a strange dream with the rest of SG1.  Team fic with Sam/Jack.  Humour.

Solitudes: AU/set SG1 S7 instead of S1 Solitudes.  Sam and Jack contemplate regrets.  Mention of Sam/Pete.

Talion: SG1 S10's Talion.  Jack doesn't let Teal'c leave without him leading to a reunion with Sam when SG1 catches up with their Jaffa team-mate.

Threads: SG1 S8's Threads.  Jack talks with Jacob.

Friendship/Gen:

Carolyn & Vala:

A Surprise Addition to the Family: Carolyn considers Vala's place in her life as the two women conspire to surprise Landry. Written for sg1friendathon 2011.

Cassie:

One Small Step: Set post-SG1 Continuum.  Cassie goes in search of a missing SG1 with the help of old friends.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.  Drama/adventure with team.

Elizabeth

Before I Ascend: Spoilers for all SGA.  Maybe humans were not ready for Ascension but nobody ever said Elizabeth lacked ambition.  Written for the Women of the Gate 12 in 12 Challenge.  Spiritual/character study. (Possible Elizabeth/John if you're wearing shippy vision).

Elizabeth & Teyla:

In Defence of Self: Set SGA S1 post-The Storm/The Eye.  Elizabeth discusses self-defence lessons with Teyla.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

Jonas:

B is for Betrayal: Set post-SG1 S10/pre Ark of Truth.  Jonas mounts an ambitious mission to take back a piece of Langara from the Ori.  Written for the Jonas Alphabet Soup.

John & Rodney:

Worth Saving: TAG to SGA Miller's Crossing.  Background Sam/Jack.  John and Rodney have to face up to what happened when Jack visits Atlantis to investigate Wallace's death.

Kate Heightmeyer:

Therapy in Chocolate Set S1-S4 SGA, Kate provides therapy as the ladies of Atlantis face up to their individual challenges, fears and concerns. Written for the Women of the Gate 2013 February Challenge.

Sam & Elizabeth:

Goddesses: Set SGA S3/SG1 S9.  Sam takes Elizabeth back to Atlantis but their journey gets slightly diverted.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

Sam & Jack:

Five Minutes: Missing scene/Continuum.   Colonel Jack O'Neill considers how much difference five minutes can make to a life.

Food Diary: Set SG1 S3. Sam, Jack and Jacob on a mission.  What could go wrong?  Humour.

Three Wishes: Set SG1 S1.  Sam and Jack are captured off-world but can Jack's three wishes come true? Humour.

Sam & Janet:

No Regrets: Sam and Janet consider their relationship with Cassie on a camping trip.

Sam & Teyla:

Walk Beside Me: Set SGA S4.  Teyla and Sam deal with their personal demons as they try to make it back to Atlantis.  Action/adventure/drama.

Sam & Vala:

A Shot in the Dark: TAG to SG1 S10's Company of Thieves.  Vala comforts Sam in the aftermath of the mission.  Drama.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

One of Us: Set early SG1 S10.  Sam and Vala get into trouble off-world.  Action/adventure.

Survival is Highly Overrated (or Not): Set SG1 S10.  Sam and Vala face a new enemy after the destruction of Earth - but is everything really what it seems?  Apoco fic/action/adventure.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

Sha're & Gairwyn:

Gift from the Gods: AU.  Sha're convinces Ammonet to go to Cimmeria and faces Thor's Hammer but will her new friend Gairwyn be able to help her find Daniel and reclaim the child she has lost? Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

Vala:

Scars on the Inside: Set post Ark of Truth.  Vala has to deal with her past when she receives unexpected visitors.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.  Drama/action/adventure.

SG1 Ladies:

Begin at the Beginning: How it all began for the ladies of SG1.  Written for the Women of the Gate January 2013 Challenge.

Team:

Broken Wings: When Sheppard joins Mitchell on a cross-country flying vacation, the two men battle personal demons as enemies close in, and the combined efforts of both of their teams may not be enough to save them.  Sheppard & Mitchell friendship focus with lots of team-y goodness.  Action/Adventure.  *Novel length*

T is for Team: Five teams but always SG1.  SG1 through the ages.  Friendship/adventure.  Written for the Team Alphabet Soup.

The To-do List: Set post Ark of Truth.  The team gets into hot water off-world as Ba'al interferes with their plans to win an intergalactic motorcycle race.  Humour.  Written for the Women of the Gate ficathon.

Five Things Series: Fics written with the 'five things' meme. Usually written for the sg1_five_things community.  Mostly gen with some ship: List of Five Things

Other Pairings:

Jacob Carter/Mrs Carter:

Trouble on the Home Front; Set pre-Stargate.  Jacob returns home after a mission.  Drama/romance/adult themes.  Written for the rarepairings ficathon 2009.

Jennifer Keller/Rodney McKay:

Crossroads: Set post-S5.  Jennifer considers her personal and professional choices as life forces her to make decisions on both.  Written for the WOTG community.

John Sheppard/Ziva David:

Running Mates: Crossover with NCIS.  Ziva notices a new runner on her usual jogging route. Adult themes.

Fanfiction: An Unexpected Homecoming

Fandom: Stargate SG1
Summary: Sam reels from an unexpected change of assignment.
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: Major spoilers for SGA's S5 'Search and Rescue' and the movie Continuum. Sam/Jack.
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Written for entertainment purposes only.
 

An Unexpected Homecoming

Maybe she hadn’t stepped through the wormhole, Samantha Carter mused bewildered; maybe she had fallen down a rabbit hole instead because the last few moments since her arrival back on Earth seemed bizarre. Either that or maybe the last ten years of her life had finally caught up with her and she had cracked because she just couldn’t believe what had happened. Had she really just been fired from her job? Well, not fired fired because the IOA didn’t have the authority to kick her out of the USAF but they did have the authority to relieve her of the Atlantis leadership and that’s just what they had done.

Apparently.

New skill set needed, her ass. Sam almost snorted out loud.

 

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Fanfiction: Bedtime Story

Fandom: Stargate SG1
Summary:  In a AU future, Jack waits anxiously for Sam to return.
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: AU. Set in the future. Sam/Jack.
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Written for entertainment purposes only.

Bedtime Story

Time. The sound of the clock ticking seemed to fill the house. No matter what room he was in, no matter where he stood, he could hear it ticking. Jack O’Neill was seriously considering shooting the Grandfather clock in the den where he sat and there was only one thing stopping him; she loved it. Samantha Carter had discovered the wrecked antique on their honeymoon in Europe. He had sneaked back to the shop the next morning, bought it and arranged for it to be shipped to their new home in Washington as a surprise for her. It had been worth it to see the happiness in her blue eyes when she’d seen it. Sam had restored the clock to its former glory, the loud tick kept precision time.

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Fanfiction: Chaos Theory

Fandom: Stargate SG1
Summary:  Jack considers the chaos in his life.
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: Sam/Jack. Thanksgiving fic.
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Written for entertainment purposes only.

Chaos Theory

The moments when the world slowed down long enough for Jack O’Neill to take a breath were rare.

His life seemed to exist in chaos especially since he had moved to Washington and had been appointed Head of Homeworld Security. Each day moved with the speed of a whirlwind: meetings with people who wanted something from him, people he wanted something from and people who just seemed to want to meet people. The politics frustrated him but the challenge of devising the strategy that kept Earth safe engaged him. He might not be the type of General that Washington was used to but Jack did his job well and he had become a power broker in the country’s political capitol just by being his normal taciturn, plain speaking self. It was quickly becoming known that he had the President’s ear, that the Secretary of Defence had him on speed dial and the Joint Chiefs made a point to lunch with him, a lowly two star.

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Fanfiction: Destiny

Fandom: Stargate SG1
Summary:  In an alternate timeline, Jack and Sam's destiny rests on Rodney McKay's risky plan to save John Sheppard.
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: Sam/Jack. Spoilers for SGA's S4 'The Last Man.'  It probably would help to have seen the episode before reading the fic. Some references to adult situations.
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Written for entertainment purposes only.
 

Destiny

Part 1: Destiny Denied

Two months after John Sheppard went missing, and just over a month before he was due to take his long awaited retirement, Jack O’Neill watched as Samantha Carter paced his office.

‘…and the worst of it is the IOA act like it’s not our problem.’ Sam waved her hands in a gesture that reminded him a lot of their friend Daniel Jackson. ‘We’re responsible for what’s happening out there and we have a duty we just can’t walk away from…’

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Fanfiction: Distance

Fandom: Stargate SG1
Summary:  Sam contemplates her relationship with Jack on Valentine's Day.
Rating: PG-13
Author's Notes: Sam/Jack. Spoilers for S8 and early S9. Some references to adult situations.
Disclaimer: No copyright infringement intended. Written for entertainment purposes only.

Distance

Aliens had no appreciation for Earth holidays, Samantha Carter grumbled to herself as she made her way out of the confines of Cheyenne Mountain and Stargate Command. She checked her watch anxiously. By her reckoning she would just make it back to the small apartment she rented in time to take Jack O’Neill’s nightly call to her. She knew she could have stayed and taken the call from her lab at the SGC but it was Valentine’s Day and she wanted to take this particular call in private.

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