The Sheppard/McKay Year in Review, or: How Much Do I Love My Shiny Gay Show?

[thegrrrl2002]

The Defiant One

Oh yeah. This ep originally aired almost a year ago (Jan 28, 2005) and the slashy lights were burning bright. The entire ep, from start to finish, was all about the big gay love. The ending, with Rodney rushing off to John's rescue, was a thing of beauty, but their bickering in the opening scenes is my favorite. Just what did John mean by "Now I know why parents shouldn't teach their kids to drive"?


Then comes the mad love of: Before I Sleep

The one where they stand in each other's personal space...


And talk about size.


The Brotherhood

How come the eps where they're supposed to be interested in other women are the slashiest ones ever?


Because no woman can come between this. I mean, look at Rodney's eyes. ::sighs:: It's all just too lovely for words. The Mensa thing was just the icing on the cake. And one of the cutest Rodney moments ever.


The Gift

Even in episodes like "The Gift", where both characters are more or less in the background, there are still these little moments of awareness between them.


Same with Siege I



And the angstfest of Siege II, (which left me traumatized for months...)

"So long, Rodney"? That line, spoken so softly that Rodney can't hear it, just kills me.




As does Rodney's expression, when he realizes what's going on.


Siege III

An entirely action-filled ep, yet we get the utterly gratuitous balcony scene of love. Just take that extra step and hold hands, okay? You're really not fooling anyone anymore.


The Intruder

That yearning gaze, once again. Or is it his "my boyfriends the smartest boyfriend ever gaze"?


A moment of peril, and all they can do is stare into each other's eyes.


Condemned

I can't believe they're being so flirty in front of everyone.


Trinity

Ah, yes, Trinity. The episode where we see John do his "you're so cute I could kiss you right now" laugh.


The one where they exchange loving gazes in puddlejumpers...(okay, so Zelenka is getting in on the loving gaze action a bit there too.)


And then it goes all to hell. My favorite bit was here, back on the planet, when John bangs on Rodney's computer to get his attention. It's a very unJohn-like move, to be that physical. And it's really hot when he yells.


When the dust settles, John's pissed, but you know he's can't stay angry. He basically says as much.


Instinct

The episode with the head-thwap of love.


Aurora

Oh how I loved this ep. The one where John's face lights up...


And they look all pretty in blue. Rakish! Rodney describes John's hair as rakish. So. Not. Straight.


And their little exchange near the end, where John has to explain why the hot chick knows about Atlantis, is one of my favorites.


And finally, we come to The Lost Boys

Rodney angsting in the field of green.


John being so sweet and comforting! Aw! Touchies!


Oooh, the eye contact as Rodney's being taken from John. Nice.

And that's it, just a few (!) of my favorite moments of 2005. Come on, I know I must have left some out, share your favorite moments, too!

Comments

[raqs.livejournal.com]

wonderful! i am hearting this for reference but also just for the luv.

[isiscolo.livejournal.com]

Oh, lovely lovely retrospective. So shiny and so gay.

One of my favorite moments is the one in Aurora when Rodney says that he and John take turns saving each other's lives, "and it's my turn." I mean, awww.

[kageygirl.livejournal.com]

I love all those moments, of course. Here's some more. *g*

Lessee--not visual, but the banter over the comm in "Hot Zone."

It hurts to watch, but the hallway scene in "Sanctuary"--how the heck am I supposed to read that, if not "jealousy!"

The look John gives Ford in "The Gift," when no one but John is allowed to mess with Rodney. *g*

"Duet," John's breathless, "Rodney, you okay?" when he rematerializes.

Rodney angsting in "Conversion," "Are we really there?"

[amalthia]

You pinpointed some of my favorite moments. :) what a great review. And you are so right, the episodes about the other women just make the slash potential explode out of the TV.

[karendreamer.livejournal.com]

My husband and I didn't look this much in love when we got married 20 years ago. Guh....there will never be enough caps of these two. Thank you so much for these, and your oh so appropriate comments.

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

The look John gives Ford in "The Gift," when no one but John is allowed to mess with Rodney

*dies* Really, not enough is made of that. I mean, John got totally pissed off at Ford for making fun of Rodney's penis! And that's not an interpretation of events!


The "you're cool, I'm fine" exchange in Duet.

John completely checking Rodney out in his fine new outfit in Runner, as demonstrated by riv's icon.

Elizabeth's sharing a look at the John and Rodney show in BIS.

Every single little pouty look John gives Rodney when he's talking to Allina in Brotherhood.

John getting Ford to dial down the dose for Rodney in Lost Boys.

[permetaform]

oh god, yes ::fond memories::

and!

"So long, Rodney"? That line, spoken so softly that Rodney can't hear it, just kills me.

I...wow, you're RIGHT. I hadn't realized that, and that means that John's saying it for *himself*...wow.

[permetaform]

"Duet," John's breathless, "Rodney, you okay?" when he rematerializes.

Second that. And I love how the entire rest of the episode John is BEGGING Ronon to be part of his team to help protect his boyfriend, 'cause like even several marines couldn't keep Rodney safe...

[shetiger.livejournal.com]

John is BEGGING Ronon to be part of his team to help protect his boyfriend, 'cause like even several marines couldn't keep Rodney safe...

Excellent point!

[thepouncer.livejournal.com]

when john asks what mckay would do in the eye - so much love

jealous rodney in sanctuary, especially when john stalks away after his date with chaya.

rodney's look in siege ii. more love!!!

nails are wet - typing is shot

[kellifer-fic.livejournal.com]

Head-thwap of love

Ha!! These are excellent!

[eliade.livejournal.com]

There are some great pictures here. *g* Thank you for posting them--it's fun feeling fannish love filtered through someone else's fannish love.

Also your icon is cracking me up. "The look of love" is the look of John thinking, "Bitch, I am about to slap you upside the head!"

[aurora]

*happy sigh*

Good times!

A few other of my favourite moments:

- the bickering from BIS, when John's all '...but ultimately failing', and Rodney snarking back 'I saved your a..' *cut to Elizabeth*
- the moment right after your 'Condemned' cap.
Rodney: 'Call me a romantic'
John:*cutest smile EVER*
Me: *puddle of goo*

[aizjanika.livejournal.com]

I'm basking in the warm & fuzzy glow of all of your moments. And you included pictures! ::sigh::

I don't have a coherent thought right now. **goes to bask in the warm, fuzzy glow again**

[lamardeuse.livejournal.com]

Love these caps! I never thought of the "So Long" line as being too low for Rodney to hear, but I think you're right.

Other great bits:

-The eyefuck over the 720 permutations in Rising. John's all, "I have math skilz too, yo." :)

-Walking through the field together in Underground, with the whole "We're lost" conversation - "Ah yes, because everything's a straight line in Sheppard's world." - "You don't know what strange means?" "I know what strange means, Rodney."

-The look on Rodney's face when Sheppard materializes on the bridge in The Intruder.

[saba1789.livejournal.com]

I'd say you pretty much covered it. *loves on rodney and john liek whoa* Thanks for sharing :-) .

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

I'm in 100% agreement with all of these.
*sigh*
Aaaah, good memories. :-)
Plus the whole 'playing with the shield' scene at the beginning of 'Hide & Seek' - bless, those two are the cutest little gay boys in love ever!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I am ridiculously full of the love. ::hearts you::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh, oh, that's a fabulous moment, too! Especially since Rodney sounds so scared, but he's doing it anyway, because it's *John*.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, those are all very fine moments. *g* I especially liked that Duet moment, because he is all breathless with worry. So sweet! And then later he has to make sure things are 'cool' between them. So sweet!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

Many fine moments. *g*

I almost included that moment in "Runner", because that was just hilarious. But I couldn't get a good cap that did the moment justice, even though I still had the stills from the icon. So not subtle!

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

It really does, doesn't it? They each act so sulky when another woman is around. ::dies of cuteness::

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

LOL! It is funny to think that if one of the characters were female, everyone would be pointing and saying 'OMG, so hot for each other!'.

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

I know! I mean, to me that says there's something special between them, even without the slash-colored glasses on. (Not that they're easy to take off, LOL!)

[thegrrrl2002.livejournal.com]

"Sanctuary" was definitely all about the slash. I should have included it, but I figure the post was long enough as it was! But that was one hot scene in the hallway, wasn't it?