Ep 10. Bane
- TVPG
- September 25, 1998
- 44 min
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7.1 (1,377)
In season 2 episode 10 of Stargate SG1, titled "Bane", the team journeys to a newly discovered planet in search of a substance that could potentially cure Teal'c's chronic kelno'reem, a state of deep meditation required by Jaffa warriors to keep their symbiotes alive.
Upon arrival, they come across a group of humans who are being terrorized by a mysterious creature that is attacking their livestock. The team quickly realizes that the creature is actually a mutated Unas, a race previously encountered in season 1, who has been affected by a parasite that has greatly enhanced its strength and abilities.
The situation becomes more complicated when members of SG1 are also infected by the parasite, causing them to become aggressive and uncontrollable. As they struggle to find a cure and battle the creature, the team must also contend with the potential threat of a group of bounty hunters who have arrived on the planet with the intention of capturing the Unas for their own purposes.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise as the team races against time to find a cure and avoid being captured by the bounty hunters. Along the way, they also discover the true nature of the Unas and the terrible effects that the parasite has had on its body and behavior.
Overall, "Bane" is an action-packed and intense episode that explores the consequences of experimentation and the dangers of unchecked scientific curiosity. It also delves into the complex nature of the creatures and beings encountered throughout the series, highlighting the importance of empathy and understanding in dealing with unknown and potentially dangerous situations.