I did not catch this show in its first run, but I am watching the entire series now. Most episodes are interesting or enjoyable to watch. This one is the exception.
The Tollans have appeared previously, and they have a beautiful, technically advanced world. They are allies of Earth, and where previously believed that Earth would misuse their tech, they now want to share it. Narim, who would like nothing more than to run off with Samantha and his cat, thinks that a leader has been murdered, and that Earth is in danger. Turns out, he is right.
Tanith, who SG-1 unwittingly enabled becoming a system lord a few eps back, has forced the Tollans to create a weapon that will destroy anything or anyone in its path. Their weapons that they refused to share before are now ineffective against the Goa'uld. Why didn't they just use the weapon that they built for Tanith against him? Why just give their allies (Earth) weapons that they knew would not work any longer?
At the end, Narim destroys the new weapons warehouse before Tanith can acquire them, and so Tanith destroys the Tallons. SG-1, who has pulled off some astounding acts of defense and offense against the Goa'uld, just saunters off towards the gate after wishing them good luck. Why weren't they taking as many civilians with them as possible? There was no way they could win. They asked Narim to come and he declined saying that he caused this war by destroying the weapons, so he would stay to fight, but what about all the panicked citizens running about the city? Back on Earth, SG-1 sits in the briefing room talking about the entire incident like it was nothing more than finding a new plant species on some remote planet. They later get a garbled goodbye message from Narim, basically confirming the worst.
We have seen SG-1 save and bring back people from various planets. They knew Narim as he was once one of those rescued people. Even the average Tollan on the street was more intellectually advanced than any prominent Earth scientist and would have much to contribute, in addition to Earth being a friend and saving them. In this episode though, it was like, "Thanks for saving Earth, but we're going to leave you to it," as SG-1 sauntered off into the sunset.
It is a confusing episode, even in the context of the series not being based in reality, and did nothing to advance the storyline. It presented no evidence of remorse for losing an entire planet of allies either, with the exception of Amanda trying to look sorrowful while listening to Narim's farewell. This episode is not one of their better efforts.
The Tollans have appeared previously, and they have a beautiful, technically advanced world. They are allies of Earth, and where previously believed that Earth would misuse their tech, they now want to share it. Narim, who would like nothing more than to run off with Samantha and his cat, thinks that a leader has been murdered, and that Earth is in danger. Turns out, he is right.
Tanith, who SG-1 unwittingly enabled becoming a system lord a few eps back, has forced the Tollans to create a weapon that will destroy anything or anyone in its path. Their weapons that they refused to share before are now ineffective against the Goa'uld. Why didn't they just use the weapon that they built for Tanith against him? Why just give their allies (Earth) weapons that they knew would not work any longer?
At the end, Narim destroys the new weapons warehouse before Tanith can acquire them, and so Tanith destroys the Tallons. SG-1, who has pulled off some astounding acts of defense and offense against the Goa'uld, just saunters off towards the gate after wishing them good luck. Why weren't they taking as many civilians with them as possible? There was no way they could win. They asked Narim to come and he declined saying that he caused this war by destroying the weapons, so he would stay to fight, but what about all the panicked citizens running about the city? Back on Earth, SG-1 sits in the briefing room talking about the entire incident like it was nothing more than finding a new plant species on some remote planet. They later get a garbled goodbye message from Narim, basically confirming the worst.
We have seen SG-1 save and bring back people from various planets. They knew Narim as he was once one of those rescued people. Even the average Tollan on the street was more intellectually advanced than any prominent Earth scientist and would have much to contribute, in addition to Earth being a friend and saving them. In this episode though, it was like, "Thanks for saving Earth, but we're going to leave you to it," as SG-1 sauntered off into the sunset.
It is a confusing episode, even in the context of the series not being based in reality, and did nothing to advance the storyline. It presented no evidence of remorse for losing an entire planet of allies either, with the exception of Amanda trying to look sorrowful while listening to Narim's farewell. This episode is not one of their better efforts.