Stargate SG-1, Season 7, Episode 17

"Heroes: Part 1"

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Overall Rating:  Good

Commentary by:

Andy Mikita — Director
Andy Wilson — Director of Photography

The commentary is very informative and interesting.   Lots of behind the scene information.   The commentary stays on point with what is on screen.

Review:  

A documentary about the stargate program is commissioned by the President of the United States of America.   A film crew is allowed in SGC to get their story.  The reaction by SGC staff to being interviewed is a mixed bag, with some taking the requirement to participate better than others.  Meanwhile, off world, an SG team comes under attack by Jaffa forces.

Failures:

I have a difficult time not mentally tuning out during this episode, despite excellent performances by the regular cast and guest stars.  Primarily due to my lack of interest in watching stargate personnel being interviewed, even by the admittedly charismatic Emmett Bregman as portrayed by the talented Saul Rubinek, a favorite actor of mine.  As far as the story, I’m never sold on the premise of a civilian as part of a documentary team and being allowed so much access to SGC and its past missions.