SGA: Duet

[thegrrrl2002]

I'm starting my love letter to Martin Gero right now. Because he rocks like a big rockin' thing. Maybe I'm blinded by the McKay love (and THIS is the McKay that I love), but I thought this ep was the most fabulous thing ever. DH nailed it, the man is simply briliant. There were scenes that could have gone over the top, but didn't, as opposed to last week's ep. I love that we got to see Kate again, I loved that everyone was involved--how great was it that every time something was being tested, or Rodney was in the infirmary, Weir, Sheppard, and Zelenka were hovering around in the background?

And, of course, the kiss. I'm not a Carson/McKay shipper, but I thought the kiss was great. Nicely done, and Rodney's reaction to it was funny and understated, thank goodness.

How sweet were McKay's scenes with Sheppard, though? Sheppard wanting to make sure "they were good". Awww. And that cute little moment at the end where Sheppard tells Cadman it would be his worse nightmare ever to be stuck in McKay's head--what a flirty little look he gave McKay during that. *g*

I even enjoyed McKay's "date".

But my mind is still buzzing over the hotness. I mean, McKay was red-hot in this ep. The unzipped shirt? Killer. Naked in bed? Sheer torture. Damn those sheets. And all those lovely rumpled in the infirmary closeups...

Oh, and there were some bits with Ronan, weren't there? I'm still liking him.

There's so much to say about this ep, (Zelenka! Zelenka! Zelenka!) but I just want to wallow in the pretty right now. And the sheer joy of having watched a great episode.

Comments

[misspamela.livejournal.com]

Oh, and there were some bits with Ronan, weren't there? I'm still liking him.

Ronon AND Teyla. Mmmmmmmmm, yummy.

[fabularasa.livejournal.com]

Maybe between them, they can afford to buy a whole shirt!

[mmmchelle.livejournal.com]

It was a wonderful ep!! DH was so very hot, and he did do a fabulous job. Rodney was Rodney, but he wasn't OTT. In fact he was downright cute. His toast was perfect. I wanted to take him to bed just watching it. /g/

So bumbling, so sweet, so in need of some really good sex.

John thinks so too. You just know he's going to tease Rodney about that kiss. And then they're going to end up kissing. And then...

they'll end up in another universe having sex with other versions of themselves. /g/

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

He needs sexin'. In a big way. ::volunteers::

I was so afraid of things going over the top with this ep, but I thought it was just perfect. I'm going to end up screencapping every single frame, you know that. *g*

[drlense.livejournal.com]

Yes and yes, on the hotness. Thank God.

I thought there was some weirdness here and there. Some of the stuff with Zelenka seemed unnecessarily harsh, and Shepperd still seems way too weird to me. Last year he seemed more open and earnest- I feel like I'm missing that.

This felt like an actual episode, rather than the "David Hewlett Special". I was thinking how much better this came across than "Lifeboat", for example. Having Cadman's actual voice there from the beginning made it a lot easier to see her as a person.

I also liked how they showed all those different parts of Atlantis- it almost felt like a day in the life type episode. And that bit at the end where they were all waiting for him to wake up! I just can't get enough infirmary!McKay.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Sheppard seems weird? Really? He reminded me here of how he was in "BIS", just a little dorky but sweet. I agree about McKay being so harsh with Zelenka, but I chalked that up to him being totally freaked out. And Zelenka gave as good as he got, before giving the concerned look, so I was thinking that underneath it all, he was feeling sympathetic.

I so agree that it was much better than "Lifeboat", even though I liked that ep, too. This had much more of a team feel to it.

And Yay for Infirmary!McKay! So cute! So rumpled! And drooling!

[mythdefied.livejournal.com]

Is it just me, or are the SGA producers/writers starting to get a few ideas from fanfic? I could swear I've seen so much of this ep over two or three rather good fics.

Regardless though, you're right, DH was so incredibly good! (On the eyes as well as the acting.) This ep could justify so many ships -- or Rodney could just be doing everyone. Hell, I'm happy either way. ;)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I giggled when Rodney told John "No, you're cool, I'm okay."

That felt very fannish to me. *g*

And it's entirely possible Rodney is doing everyone. Just to make Sheppard jealous. Naughty boy.

[magickaldreamer.livejournal.com]

Am I being lazy if I simply say that I agree with you? 'Cause I do. I'm especially waiting for the screencaps just for the naked in bed part. Guh.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

LOL! Oh yeah, those are going to be great screencaps. That sheet was too big, though.

[iphignia939.livejournal.com]

(It occurs to me that I need a better McKay icon. This one's oddly confrontational.)

I just. I didn't think I could love DH any more, and...man. *Man*. I am flailing and making dolphin noises, and this will not be on DVD for over a year, which makes my soul weep. I don't even care that he kissed *Carson*.

Also, I would pay good money to know where Rodney got that shirt. Because if he brought that *with* him? Um. Excuse me, Dr. McKay, but I have some questions. (Not complaints, mind you. *Yow*.)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Yup. That shirt is really workin' for me. And DH is fabulous. As if I wasn't a big enough drooling slobbering fangirl.

[tex.livejournal.com]

I am so filled up with David Hewlett love right now, I'm vibrating. Which is another way of saying I want him. Bad.

He was brilliant, especially when he was speaking and acting as Cadman. Like you said, This was the Rodney McKay we love so much.

Having said that, I'm a little confused by my "spoiler" icon, which isn't a spoiler after all.

[cetpar.livejournal.com]

Huh, you're right. I remember this promo picture, but it definitely wasn't in the episode. Do you think we'll get lucky with the DVD release?

[spubba.livejournal.com]

Ok, here's where I get flamed like a big flamey thing, but, I say Sheppard is so in love with Ronon. Ronon must have given him hot hot mansmex or something to make him act all googly around him like that. He's reminding me of the way O'Neill was around Teal'c when they first met. Back when SG-1 was still SG-1, I was a T/J shipper, so, I'm feeling the alien love tonight.

Grubby is a good look for Carson. Also, is he learning to be more assertive? Maybe he's taking lessons from Zelenka. (Much, much love for my little Z'linky. LOVE LOVE LOVE.)

Ok, on to McKay. The mincing is over the top. I don't mince that much even when my mom drags me up, shoves a purse in my hand, and makes me go to church with the fam on Christmas. I mean, are women *supposed* to walk like that? (If so, that explains a lot about my life...) I know it's a visual cue to let you know who's in control, but please. Also, screaming at a guy while he's trying to fix your MUTUAL problem is COUNTERPRODUCTIVE!!! If you're stranded in the desert with no water and only a mechanic and a box of tools to fix your Land Rover, are you going to sit there and knock the wrench out of his hand every time he goes to work? NO! You're going to sit back and count buzzards and give him his space! Fortunately, they had the Emergency Backup Brain (huggles Z'linky) to fix things because McKay couldn't work with Cadman or whoever she is nattering away at him in his head. And why would she approach Carson as McKay, making him believe that she's McKay, and then FLIRT with him???? That makes absolutely no damn sense at all.

I DID like McKay's awkwardness during the dinner, and with women in general. In this episode, I felt like we got the old McKay back- funny, but without being a damn stooge, and yes, slightly dark at times. That's how I like him.

The kiss? Anticlimactic, and not good slash material at all (although I'm sure I'll see my share of OMGWUB sigs, avatars and wallpapers coming soon to a hinternet near you.) McKay's reaction was appropriate. I almost half-expected girly screaming or something, was much happy about the lack of hysterics.

Overall, this ep was good. So much better than "Runner" for sure, and I have more fodder for my McKay/Zelenka obsession, not to mention some Ronon/John bits floating around in my head here and there.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I didn't see it as mincing, actually. I was worried that aspect of it would be way overplayed, so maybe my interpretation is colored by my expectations. But I thought DH played it well. Mind you, I'm such a fangirl that I may not be totally objective. *g*

He was harsh with Zelenka, who was so wonderfully unaffected by it. I love how he treats McKay. Plus, we got to hear Zelenka speaking Czech again. Why the hell is that so damn sexy?

And it's entirely possible that Sheppard has a little crush on Ronan.

[jenlev.livejournal.com]

i agree, it was all very well done. not overplayed, but full of layers, humor and shadows. and yeah for zelenka. ronan is also intriguing and well played. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It was such a relief after watching "Runner". This ep worked for me, in all the ways Runner didn't.

[sp23.livejournal.com]

I thought DH looked so hot tonight that my tv was sizzling Oh my god, the prettah! This was a laugh-out-loud episode, although I was a little worried they were going to let Cadman die, but Rodney saved the day! And at the end when he thought that Cadman hadn't made in and then his relief and the little smile they shared, oh the precious. I hope we see more of her. And if not on tv, she definitely needs to become his friend and confidant in fic.

Really, this episode just kicked ass.

Oh, and did I mention, that DH was so pretty tonight I almost drowned in my own drool? *g*

Looking forward to the caps from this one.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I was actually surprised when I realized they were talking about one of them having to die. Granted, I was probably distracted by the hotness, too, but I fully expected them to come up with a plan to recover her.

I liked the character a lot, too. And that smile! ::squees:: Utterly sweet.

[cheights.livejournal.com]

OMG, I'm still not coherent after watching this episode. I'll admit to normally having a bit of leaning toward Sheppard *g*, but McKay was so damn hot in this episode. DH is a fantastic actor. I laughed so hard my side still hurts. LOL, I made the mistake of drinking while watching, and my laptop almost got a bath. This episode was awesome.

I also loved that we got to see Kate again too.

Awesome, awesome episode. I need to go watch it again. *g*

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Awwww...you love McKay! ::squeals::

I was laughing out loud, too. All by myself in the livingroom. So much wonderful McKayness. He played it beautifully.

[bluster.livejournal.com]

I loved this episode *so* much! Wonderful Rodney, sweet Carson, adorable Zelenka, John being John. And I even found myself really liking the Teyla and Ronon interaction. Martin Gero wrote a fabulous episode and David Hewlett brought it to life.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Martin Gero is fabulous. He needs to write every episode. Just lock him in a room, slide food in under the door, and don't let him out until he's done. *g*

I liked the Teyla/Ronan scenes, too. It was nice to be reminded again that she's not from earth. I really wish they'd explore her alien-ness some more.

[wickdzoot.livejournal.com]

I was so relieved. Totally squicked at the dinner party scene and had to get up and leave the room, but the rest? Really happy.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

The dinner party scene was a little uncomfortable, but in the end it worked for me. I'm glad it ended when it did, though.

And DH is the hottest thing ever. ::nods::

[nightsister.livejournal.com]

I loved how even Cadman, while *in* Rodney, recognized the awesome importance of his nipples...

And maybe I was struck deaf by the awesomeness, but did Weir, when talking to Ronon, refer to John as Major Sheppard?? I thought I heard that. I guess I'll just HAVE to watch it again. *heavy sighs* :D

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I loved how even Cadman, while *in* Rodney, recognized the awesome importance of his nipples...

::dies:: She so did, didn't she? I really wanted her to look down his shirt when she unzipped it.

I saw someone else mentioned that "Major" Sheppard bit. Too funny! I'll bet there's a lot of forehead slapping going on over there right now.

[miera-c.livejournal.com]

I think I want to have Martin Gero's offspring.

This episode had something of everything. I'm just overwhelmed.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It could have been four hours long and I would have been happy. It was just so good.

[destina.livejournal.com]

I did think some of the scenes where Cadman was in control were...not overplayed, but too swishy, definitely. But other than that, I thought it was a very good episode, and I really enjoyed DH's acting chops. And I enjoyed the subtext, too. *g*

(I like the new guy, too. A lot.)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Well, as taf said, Sheppard was swishier than McKayasCadman in this ep. *g* I liked it, but it's entirely possible I just enjoyed watching McKay with that femine edge to him. I'm that shallow.

And oh, there was subtext. Even though they didn't have a lot of scenes together. I so love Martin Gero.

[allhoneyboo.livejournal.com]

I loved it too. I squeed so loud when Rodney and Carson kissed.

I like the way DH modulated his voice when he was being the woman (I've already forgotten her name) and his mannerisms when he was playing her. Fantastic!

I should've taped this ep so I could watch it over and over. I will have to download it.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

The voice, the mannerisms--everything. He as perfect.

I just capped the ep, and it was mesmerizing. *g*

[wistful-fever.livejournal.com]

And the eyelashes! Don't forget the eyelashes! They were supernatural this episode.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes. I have a *huge* eyelash fetish with this man. Supernatural, LOL, that definitely describes them. I think that's why I just love capping these eps.

[tinny]

I was *SO* surprised by this episode. I thought I'd have to prepare for big embarrassing moments and lots of bad storytelling, but no! I'm still trying to wrap my head around how *good* it was!

The infirmary shots are ideally suited for manipping. Rodney with his head tilted back and his eyes closed.... *HMMMMMM*.

Now I just have to find the time to actually cap it. ;/

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, it was an amazing episode. I was expecting some clunky moments, too, but there weren't any. And DH was hot like a great big hot thing.

::waits patiently for manips::