In this episode the team (Ash, Sam & Tor) discuss 2x17, "Coup D'Etat." Tune in as we talk about this episode's (suprisingly!) well balanced A and B plots, Ronon's comedic timing, and lament the Zelenka backstory we were supposed to get in this episode and then never got. Ever.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction05:00 Overall Impressions04:18 Elizabeth Appreciation Hour14:10 The team is ZPM-whipped20:18 Rodney is the team's security blanket ("why is he going on combat missions???" "'cause we LOVE him.")22:20 Teyla and Ronon B plot29:50 Lorne!41:11 Rank John's nemeses01:19:28 Bechdel test01:20:35 Behind the scenes01:27:55 Fic Recs01:29:25 Grace Under Pressure Poll01:31:15 Episode Rating

FIC REC CORNER:

Five Devices They Really Shouldn't Have Initialized by Domenika Marzione

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