Familial

[annundriel]

I know that there's been some talk about exploring Sheppard's backstory on SGA, but last night while I was watching random bits of season three I realized that it's really Rodney's backstory I'd like to know more about. Partly because leaning Sheppard's has the potential for being really disappointing and McKay's background has already been a little more seeded throughout the series.

Watching parts of "McKay and Mrs. Miller" and "Tao of Rodney," I noticed that Rodney specifically mentions his father and what his father would think/do. But there's no mention of his mother. Which later got me wondering about Rodney's childhood and family life. In "Redemption," he does tell Sam that his parents hated each other and blamed him, which holds with Rodney telling Zelenka (and the rest of the group in "Tao") that his father blamed him for things Jeannie would do. Sounds like Rodney got blamed for a lot of things as a kid. So it's not a complete surprise that he would turn out defensive (and offensive) in his handling of people. Barrel through them and what are they going to do? Can't blame you if you're always right.

I'm just a lot more curious about Rodney's childhood than I am about John's. And that's probably because we have gotten little glimpses into it. With John it's a blank slate so far.

I guess what this strange sort of flipping back and forth between McKay and Sheppard and trust/no trust in the writers really comes down to is my desire for new SGA and my fear that it won't be any good.

Comments

[trademybike.livejournal.com]

I'm really excited to watch McKay and Mrs. Miller, mostly because then it reminds me of exploding children or children choking on blocks :D I think seeing Rodney's background would be very intriguing. Might add a little insight into really why he is the way he is, but in a way, I like the mystery behind his big head. So maybe it's best that's not the rumor going around.

Maybe with some background on John, it might shed some new light on why he's so boring as a non-militarized guy - he even said in "Home", home has been the base in Antarctica for, what, 9 months? But didn't you say you find out at one point he was married?

Also, as a minor aside - watching the season finales of season one made me forget all the angst when Peter dies. My dad didn't even seem phased because he kept getting Peter and Miller mixed up. "The one with the accent died." "There was a guy with an accent?" "Yes, the one you asked if he was from England." "There was a guy from England?" "Dad, the guy who talked more than the other one." "But I just saw Rodney!" Way to be dad, way to be. Now I'm excited to introduce him to Ronon.

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

"McKay and Mrs. Miller" is one of my faves, even though some of it makes me uncomfortable to watch. And none of that even has to do with exploding/choking kids. ;)

See, I'm so torn between wanting to know more background stuff about both of them. Like I said, on the one hand I really want to, but on the other I'm afraid I'll be disappointed. Which isn't really likely since I've really only been disappointed by the show, oh, twice. Plus, it's just like when I flip-flop over who I love more, Sheppard or McKay. Who do I want to know more about? Depends on the day. :) So maybe I should just say that I want to know equally about both of them and call it good.

Oh, EB and I watched "Letters From Pegasus" last night and not only did I get all sappy over everyone, I completely forgot about Peter and then when they finally brought him up I want, "OH NO."

[ginnith.livejournal.com]

Now, now, ask yourself, how many times have the writers really let you down? There have been a couple hit or miss episodes, but you can always find things within them that you adore. I'm pretty sure that so long as they don't drastically change any characters, SGA has such a strong place in your heart that all will be well. And who knows. Maybe John comes from a long line of bakers.

♥ you!

[annundriel.livejournal.com]

Bah. Why do you have to be so convincing and reasonable? ;) You're right, of course. I just have to go with the flow because chances are I'll like whatever they do. With some exceptions.

Baking!

♥ you, too!