Reunion (12 Oct. 2007)

While on a regular mission, Ronan runs into some Satedan friends from his past. As old emotions start to return, new thoughts come with them, one of which involves leaving Atlantis. But could danger be lurking just around the corner?

Director:

William Waring

Writers:

Brad Wright (creator), Robert C. Cooper (creator),

Stars:

Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Rachel Luttrell

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Joe Flanigan	...	Lt. Colonel John Sheppard
Amanda Tapping	...	Colonel Samantha Carter
Rachel Luttrell	...	Teyla Emmagan
Jason Momoa	...	Ronon Dex
David Hewlett	...	Dr. Rodney McKay
Christopher Judge	...	Teal'c
David Nykl	...	Dr. Radek Zelenka
Scott Heindl	...	Wraith
Aleks Paunovic	...	Rakai
Kyra Zagorsky	...	Ara
Mark Dacascos	...	Tyre
Arran Landry	...	Townsperson
Rob Avery	...	Lt. Miller
Byron Lucas	...	Replicator

Storyline

Rodney McKay thinks he knows who will be the next leader of the Atlantis expedition - himself. He's heard that they will likely appoint someone with a scientific background and who better than himself than himself to fill the job. He is therefore taken aback when Col. Samatha Carter is named to the post. Ronon Dex meanwhile is happy to find three of his old Satedan friends alive and well. They would like nothing better than to have him join their fight against the Wraith, against whom they seem to have had some success. He would like to bring them to Atlantis but Col. Carter refuses, which he takes as a personal affront. Ronon decides he's going to leave Atlantis but when Sheppard's team goes on a joint mission with the Satedans against the Wraith, Ronon realizes something is very wrong.

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Plot Keywords:

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Adventure

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Details

Release Date:

12 October 2007 (USA)

Company Credits

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Trivia

In the scene in which you see Colonel Carter unpacking in her new quarters, you can clearly see a picture of Stargate SG-1 costar Richard Dean Anderson as his character Jack O'Neill.

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Quotes

Ronon Dex: I hear you're in charge.
Colonel Samantha Carter: [somewhat confused, glances from McKay to Ronan]
Dr. Rodney McKay: Ah... Ronan, this is Colonel Carter. Sam, this is Ronan, he's...
Colonel Samantha Carter: Satedan.
[walking around desk to be closer to them]
Colonel Samantha Carter: And... a member of your team, of course. What can I do for you?
Ronon Dex: Uh, I wanna bring some friends to Atlantis and apparently I've gotta clear it through you first.
Colonel Samantha Carter: Unfortunately, some new security procedures prevent me from allowing any off-world visits to Atlantis for the time being.
Ronon Dex: Under whose authority?
Colonel Samantha Carter: [...]

User Reviews

A return to business as usual for the Atlantis gang

With Samantha Carter now filling the shoes of Elizabeth Weir, there's a return to business for the Atlantis regulars.

This is a satisfying episode with the return of the always-threatening, life-sucking Wraith posing a problem once more.

"Reunion" is a chance for Jason Momoa to demonstrate his acting talents and he delivers a great performance here. Dex is an interesting character and Momoa really makes the most of the script. The early scene with Carter and Dex is an interesting indication of how the series may progress. New characters interacting means new dynamics and Carter's presence will result in changes to the way people operate.

While not really taking the series anywhere new, "Reunion" is a solid episode.

8 out of 10.