Primal was an interesting story to watch unveil itself, with the ongoing season's story arc (or is it triangle...) about Nathan, Jack, and Allison front and center and seamlessly woven in. Sometimes the season arcs feel appended to the begining or end of episodes, but this one advanced the arc in an interesting, emotional, and titilating way. There was also plenty of humor driven by the exploits of both Fargo and Taggert and some fun creepiness as the mystery/crisis was worked. Enjoyable episode.
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Trouble with nanotechnology
Tweekums2 December 2018
This episode sees Stark test Fargo's latest invention; a device that lets the user connect directly with a computer. Before it can properly operate it has to analyse Stark's emotional responses. At the same time as this is being done Lowjack, the town's stray dog that has been hit by a car, is taken to Taggart for treatment. He uses nonobots but then fails secure the container and the remaining nanobots escape into the computer system where they attack a maintenance worker. Carter is called in to find him but soon discovers there is much more of a problem after they interact with Stark with surprising results.
I thought this episode was rather fun as it provided tension, humour and even an element of romance. I doubt anybody will be surprised when the two stories end up linked but what happens when they do connect was nothing like I suspected. The scenes where Carter and Taggart enter the shafts around the computer are pretty tense, especially for anybody with a degree of claustrophobia. There are a few decent laughs; Taggart is always pretty funny. The special effects are impressive; particularly towards the end as the nanobots are dealt with. Overall a fun episode which had a good story and provided character development.
I thought this episode was rather fun as it provided tension, humour and even an element of romance. I doubt anybody will be surprised when the two stories end up linked but what happens when they do connect was nothing like I suspected. The scenes where Carter and Taggart enter the shafts around the computer are pretty tense, especially for anybody with a degree of claustrophobia. There are a few decent laughs; Taggart is always pretty funny. The special effects are impressive; particularly towards the end as the nanobots are dealt with. Overall a fun episode which had a good story and provided character development.
Lost potential
skribs7 January 2023
In past episodes, I've accused the writers of trying too hard to be "good writers" and wrap everything in a bow. In this episode, it works. The A plot, B plot, and C plot actually do wrap up into a nice bow.
However, there are missed opportunities along the way. A great monster movie doesn't show the monster in full until the end of the movie. Look at Jaws, Alien, or even how we didn't see the full endoskeleton of the Terminator until the surprise final act.
Unfortunately, there is a lot that happens off-camera on this episode, which is never realized in any way. People are attacked, and their remains are discussed, but not seen. Others are attacked, and we don't even know their fate.
The B plot has Stark implanted with an emotion chip. The chip has charts for anger, happiness, depression, and fear. Unfortunately, we don't ever see happiness or fear explored, only anger (and a little bit of depression). An interesting concept, but not explored as well as it should be.
A fun episode, but left a lot on the table. Or should I say, left a lot off the screen.
However, there are missed opportunities along the way. A great monster movie doesn't show the monster in full until the end of the movie. Look at Jaws, Alien, or even how we didn't see the full endoskeleton of the Terminator until the surprise final act.
Unfortunately, there is a lot that happens off-camera on this episode, which is never realized in any way. People are attacked, and their remains are discussed, but not seen. Others are attacked, and we don't even know their fate.
The B plot has Stark implanted with an emotion chip. The chip has charts for anger, happiness, depression, and fear. Unfortunately, we don't ever see happiness or fear explored, only anger (and a little bit of depression). An interesting concept, but not explored as well as it should be.
A fun episode, but left a lot on the table. Or should I say, left a lot off the screen.
Hot!
timcpa104030 September 2006
Warning: Spoilers
The romantic interaction between Carter and Allison is some of the steamiest ever! Clearly the chemistry between their characters makes interesting viewing.
The story development is progressing as we begin to understand each character. Henry and Joe bring the actions of Carterand Allison a tension breaker with some comedy relief. The army of Starks were quite scifi and their mechanical responses to Carter and Allison. This was great! The reaction of Stark to Carter surprises Allison but the closing scene where Allison seems to be re-attracted to Stark makes you really feel Carter's pain.
The story development is progressing as we begin to understand each character. Henry and Joe bring the actions of Carterand Allison a tension breaker with some comedy relief. The army of Starks were quite scifi and their mechanical responses to Carter and Allison. This was great! The reaction of Stark to Carter surprises Allison but the closing scene where Allison seems to be re-attracted to Stark makes you really feel Carter's pain.
Days of Our Lives in Eureka
lynnwengland15 April 2015
Warning: Spoilers
Ho-Hum. This is the turning point for this series where it leaves being a quirky, science fiction/fantasy and arcs into a soap opera. Unlike it's sister series WH13 where characters have relationships outside of the Warehouse, here the characters get involved with each other. Has that ever ended well? No, never. Taggart is a vet graduating "Magna (cum Laude)" but he can't even repair a simple laceration and has to use nano-bots? He talks about how careful he is but leaves the can open so they can escape? They feed on carbon-based living things so what has Taggart been feeding them? All in all this was the silliest and most pointless episode yet aired. No effort was made to advance the story line except for the Jack-Allison-Nathan love triangle with hints at Taggart and Jo. Who cares?
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