Stargate SG-1 (TV Series) Enemy Mine (2003) User Reviews

The First Ones... a second time.

[owlaurence · 8/10 · 16 June 2010]

I just love it when I get to play along. From the very first scene --a perfect repetition of what happened in The First Ones, down to the camera angles-- we long-time viewers are put in the confidence. Then there are lots of little scenes and details that keep reminding us of Daniel's past encounters with the Unas --by the way, it's good to hear from Chaka again after more than two years, and to discover that he's been quite busy in the meantime. So once more we can have endless fun watching Daniel deal with the Unas. (Clearly, this also allows the plot to take several shortcuts. But we are all fluent in Unas now, aren't we? )

However, the episode also has its serious side and moments of tension. And once more, it raises a valid ethical question: do the humans' needs, however vital, justify interfering with or even destroying, an alien civilisation --even a primitive one? And the episode adds a little twist by making Daniel deal with another officer than O'Neill, who would be too easily convinced. Richards is not a bad guy either, he's just very practical, rather wary of savage aliens, and totally bent on completing his mission. His difficult relationship with Daniel reminded me a lot of the first season, before Daniel and Jack got used to working together (which was exactly the point, as the episode insists on this).

So Daniel has to find a way to bridge the gap between both sides, none of which is willing to help. And may I mention here that his solution is both brilliant and really, really ironical?

Homage or hack job? Either way, well executed.

[cjlilla · 9/10 · 19 July 2016]

Pulled the title directly from a movie, recirculated a lot of the complicated cultural exchanges from the earlier Unas plot lines. All that being said, Enemy Mine delivered a thought-provoking tale of a larger scale. Reminded me a lot of the allegories of TNG and came to an end with a satisfying plot twist. This episode betrays Hammond's thoughtful and sympathetic side a bit and puts him in a place of "just following orders", but moves on pretty quickly. Love seeing Michael Rooker make an appearance, albeit a role that is way too "Rookeresque". This is a filler episode that doesn't feel like one, playing into the larger themes of the fight against the goa'uld.

SG-1 story continuity shines here

[jpl31 · 8/10 · 6 March 2021]

The command tasked with retrieving naquadah has the classic colonialist mentality, but Daniel draws on his history and friendship with the Unas to try to reach a peaceful compromise. This is such a great use of SG-1's story continuity across seasons. It ends up being a moving version of how interaction with native peoples could have been on Earth.

Best!!

[VeggieBurger1 · 10/10 · 5 July 2021]

I Iove the Unas episodes.. scary as they are their interactions with Dan'eI and the u-mans are very touching to me..and..of course.. action packed..

Among the best of SG1!

Unas Uman Skanat Ka Nay

[DragonFireBreather · 10/10 · 8 April 2023]

Translation...Unas and Human preserve friendship. I love it! This is so far my favorite episode in the series. I can watch it over and over and never tire if it. The Unas are seen in a new light here, free of the goul and in their natural surroundings and it's very satisfying. #TeamUnas

Kor Asek Zo aka Ironshirt turns out to be a pretty fantastic Unas leader. He turns out to be smarter and more patient than most. And what a treat to see Chaka again, who helped broker a deal between the Unas and humans. I absolutely loved it.

I also liked seeing Daniel have to deal with Lt. Colonel Edwards rather than our resident Lt. Jack O'Niell. It was nice interaction from both men. Big treat to see Michael Rooker in this episode too, he was great.

The only problem I had was a plot hole that didn't make sense with the Stargate mission statement. When Stargate teams go to other planets they don't get involved with the established civilization, but here they are ready to round up the Unas to get the naquida they wanted. Seemed out of character for the organization. But in the end it worked out great for everyone so all turned out well.

Overall... this is one of the BEST episodes. I guarantee you'll want to watch it a few times.

Chaka

[Calicodreamin · 7/10 · 20 March 2022]

A great episode bringing back one of the best aliens in the series. The acting was decent from the whole cast. The effects and creature work were well done.

The Unas

[claudio_carvalho · 7/10 · 11 December 2017]

While exploring Naquadah in a planet, one member of the team commanded by Colonel Edwards goes missing. The SG-1 travels to the planet to help the search party and soon Daniel finds that there are Unas in the planet. They also find the missing soldier dead. While Colonel Edwards seeks revenge believing they are animals, Daniel brings Chaka to help him to negotiate an agreement with the leader of the Unas. Will Daniel and Chaka succeed?

"Enemy Mine" is a reasonable episode of "Stargate Sg-1" led by Daniel. Jack, Sam and Teal'c have minor participation. The good thing is Michael Rooker as guest star. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Enemy Mine"

derivative in so many ways

[roofusdc · 21 February 2006]

This episode is so derivative in many ways that it staggers the imagination. What is amazing is that the producers are honest enough to name it "Enemy Mine" and thus credit one of their sources for material -- the Lou Gossett movie of the early 1990s.

Second, the name Chaka for one of the alien characters is disappointing too. Disappointing as it reminds us of the horrible 1970's kiddie Saturday morning show, "Land of the Lost." The character in question is about as interesting as that first Chaka.

This is certainly not filler. SG1 has too many psychobabble character study episodes that are ALL worse than this episode.