There's No Place Like Terra: A Stargate Podcast

266 SGA S3E17 Sunday

·1 hr 46 min·5 clips

Nixie and Grace brace for the Stargate Atlantis episode that kills off the show's sweetest character, Carson Beckett.

Nixie and Grace introduce the episode as the one where Carson Beckett dies, expressing their shock and sadness. They mention the episode's controversial reception, including fan protests at the studio. The hosts discuss their upgraded podcast microphones thanks to Patreon supporters. They share what they've been reading, notably both listening to 'Educated' by Tara Westover. The episode 'Sunday' is summarized: it's a mandatory rest day in Atlantis, showing characters like Weir, McKay, and Sheppard in personal moments. An explosion occurs, caused by an Ancient weapon that creates explosive tumors in humans. Dr. Carson Beckett is killed while trying to remove such a tumor from a patient. The hosts analyze character dynamics, like Weir's flirtation with Simon (called Scruffy) and McKay's awkward date with Katie Brown. They discuss the non-linear storytelling, jumping back in time to show the lead-up to the explosion. Nixie and Grace react to Carson's death scene and the emotional impact. They compare the episode's structure to a Grey's Anatomy episode. The conversation includes tangents about golf history, Ronon's fighting style, and personal stories from college. The hosts end by processing the loss of Carson Beckett and how it affects the show.

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A bruised, funny Stargate chat where golf, fishing, and grief all lead back to Carson.

Episode 266 treats Stargate Atlantis' "Sunday" as a jolting mix of hurt feelings, jokes, and sincere attachment. Nixie comes in as the superfan, Grace as the newer viewer, and their reaction tracks the episode's own whiplash: feeling tricked, bruised, and angry before somehow…

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