5.02 "Threshold" Episode Guide
Précis
Teal'c may have been rescued from the evil Apophis but his mind remains loyal to his old master. Bra'tac suggests an ancient Jaffa ritual called M'al Sharran, a process which could bring Teal'c back to his senses…or end his life!
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MGM Official Summary
Teal'c has been saved from death on Apophis's ship, but mentally remains loyal to his old master. Bra'tac suggests an ancient Jaffa ritual called M'al Sharran—a process which could bring Teal'c back from the abyss, but could also kill him.
SciFi.com Official Summary
Teal'c's mind has been altered by System Lord Apophis, turning Teal'c into a willing First Prime once more. He believes the last four years were spent working undercover for Apophis by infiltrating SG-1. Now he must be deprogammed.
Master Bra'tac is asked to help. With his guidance, Teal'c undergoes the Jaffa ritual known as The Rite of Mal'Sharran. This ritual brings the Jaffa to the very edge of death, forcing him to relive events throughout his life.
At the correct moment, the Jaffa is presented with a choice. In Teal'c's case, that means either acknowledging that Apophis is not a god and regaining self-control, or clinging to the notion of Apophis' deification and dying still trapped in the mindset of a First Prime. Major Samantha Carter, Dr. Daniel Jackson, and Colonel Jack O'Neill take turns at Teal'c's side.
Cast
- Richard Dean Anderson as Col. Jack O'Neill
- Michael Shanks as Dr. Daniel Jackson
- Amanda Tapping as Maj. Samantha Carter
- Christopher Judge as Teal'c
- Don S. Davis as Gen. George Hammond
Guest Stars
- Tony Amendola as Bra'tac
- Eric Schneider as Dr. McKenzie
- Teryl Rothery as Dr. Janet Fraiser
- Peter Williams as Apophis
- Brook Parker as Drey'auc
- David Lovgren as Va'lar
- Karen van Blankenstein as Nurse
Production
- Written by Brad Wright
- Directed by Peter DeLuise
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--Kylie Lee 10:35, 26 Jun 2004 (PDT)