Stargate Universe - Subversion (s1ep18)
Is Telford a spy? Is Rush lying? Or is something else going on? By the episode's end it seems we have an answer, along with a tense cliffhanger.
SG:U is one of, if not THE most po-faced shows on TV at the moment. I never watched the original Stargate series or Atlantis, but understand several fans haven't liked the change in tone. The episode in particular highlights the disparity with Richard Dean Anderson's jokey lines feeling woefully out of place. SG:U is attempting to take the situations it puts its characters in seriously, something I applaud. Science fiction is often dismissed as frivolous or silly, so it great to see a TV show treat it like straight drama. I enjoy the fun and funny SF shows too, but am glad someone out there is trying to do things differently.
Back to the show. TJ is worrying about bringing g a baby onto the ship, Camille and the scientists want to know what Young is up to, and Rush finds himself at the mercy of a band of literally cut throat individuals. It's a packed, gripping episode and I can't wait to see how it all turns out next week.
4/5
