I think my moment like this was when John, the guy who NEVER gives up on teammates, gave up on Elizabeth for something she didn't do, and let what was the beginning of an entire race die out. For me that was the absolute lowest moment of the show.
I have to admit- I have a hard time with that Teyla moment. And then I think- I don't have to like it. It was a very human thing to do- and we have done a lot of horrible stuff. I felt like I could see into her head- this guy is a mass murderer, but more than that, he threatened my child and almost made me the last of my people, and he won't leave me alone.
So I wanted remorse from her. I understood what made her do what she did, and I would have completely forgiven her, if it had been done in the spur-of-the-moment, all my hatred comes up but I will regret this later way.
But yes, it would have been much more Teyla to have stood there for a second, and then reach for him. And she would have missed, or not gotten there on time, or he would have let go... And we'd both be easier.
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Date: 2008-12-17 01:27 am (UTC)I have to admit- I have a hard time with that Teyla moment. And then I think- I don't have to like it. It was a very human thing to do- and we have done a lot of horrible stuff. I felt like I could see into her head- this guy is a mass murderer, but more than that, he threatened my child and almost made me the last of my people, and he won't leave me alone.
So I wanted remorse from her. I understood what made her do what she did, and I would have completely forgiven her, if it had been done in the spur-of-the-moment, all my hatred comes up but I will regret this later way.
But yes, it would have been much more Teyla to have stood there for a second, and then reach for him. And she would have missed, or not gotten there on time, or he would have let go... And we'd both be easier.