The Kindred: Part 2 (29 Feb. 2008)

Slowly, everyone on Atlantis comes to terms with the sudden re-appearance of Dr. Carson Beckett who, he claims, has been Michael's prisoner for some two years. He tells them what he was ... See full summary »

Director:

Martin Wood

Writers:

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

Stars:

Joe Flanigan, Amanda Tapping, Rachel Luttrell

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Joe Flanigan	...	Lt. Colonel John Sheppard
Amanda Tapping	...	Colonel Samantha Carter
Rachel Luttrell	...	Teyla Emmagan
Jason Momoa	...	Ronon Dex
David Hewlett	...	Dr. Rodney McKay
Connor Trinneer	...	Michael Kenmore
Jewel Staite	...	Dr. Jennifer Keller
Christopher Heyerdahl	...	Halling
Paul McGillion	...	Dr. Carson Beckett
Patrick Sabongui	...	Kanaan
Johann Helf	...	Nabel
Linda Ko	...	Marie
Mylène Dinh-Robic	...	Anika (as Mylene Dinh-Robic)
Ken Kirzinger	...	Bartender
Mark Curtin	...	Guard

Storyline

Slowly, everyone on Atlantis comes to terms with the sudden re-appearance of Dr. Carson Beckett who, he claims, has been Michael's prisoner for some two years. He tells them what he was doing in Michael's laboratory and they set off to find the kidnapped Teyla. Dr. Keller figures out just how he's come to there at all. Sheppard meanwhile has been using all of his contacts to try and locate Teyla but they come across someone from the past. Teyla in turn has found some of the Athosians alive but they are few in number as a result of Michael's experiments. Michael explains to her just what it is he wants from her as well as his own plans for the future.

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Sci-Fi | Adventure

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Details

Release Date:

29 February 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Did You Know?

Trivia

This episode marks the first appearance of Halling (Christopher Heyerdahl) on the series since Stargate: Atlantis: The Siege: Part 1.

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Quotes

Lt. Colonel John Sheppard: I'm tired of getting shot at with our own guns.
Dr. Carson Beckett: I'm generally not fond of it regardless of the weapon.

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Connections

References A Dog's Breakfast (2007)

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Soundtracks

"Main Title"
Composed by Joel Goldsmith

User Reviews

The return of Carson (yay!)

And the show continues galloping toward the season conclusion. In this penultimate two-parter, a plague is spreading across the galaxy, killing both human and wraith. The source is old hybrid nemesis Michael (Connor Trineer, ENTERPRISE). He kidnaps Teyla, having need of her unborn child who has wraith DNA. In a failed rescue attempt, the crew find...Carson! He has no memories of his death, saying he's been Michael's prisoner for two years. He turns out to be a clone, and without Michael's injections, must go into stasis to have any hope of survival. His first moment on screen brings a rush of relief and joy. Paul McGillion's chemistry and character work were a highlight of the first three seasons. Jewel Staite is a fine replacement, but they've brought her along at such a snail's pace, it hasn't been able to fill the gap. A tip of the hat goes out to recurring actor Christopher Heyerdahl, who puts in top-notch double duty as Todd the wraith and the athosian Halling.