It’s a classic bit of “Stargate SG-1” dialogue.
“That’s the bright side?” sighs Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson), who’s discussing the finer points of some of Earth’s interstellar adversaries with scientist Dr. Daniel Jackson (Michael Shanks).
“Mmm, more of a slightly less dark side,” answers Jackson dryly.
Wry overstatement is the domain of O’Neill, who, when he finally defrosts, does so much heroic stuff that he gets a big promotion.
“I’ve spent my whole life sticking it to the man. . . . I don’t think I can be the man,” O’Neill says. “I don’t even have a desk.”
“For the record, sir, you do have a desk,” Carter deadpans.
Read the rest of the review of Season 8’s premiere “New Order” and some hints of what is in store for the characters in the rest of the season at the Chicago Tribune online edition.
Read the rest of the article at the Chicago Tribune online edition ‘Metromix’ entertainment section