"On the other hand, either the gates or the remotes have the ability to detect and list all gates within range (Eli mentions it'll take a minute for the list to refresh, but it's not clear whether the handheld is detecting gates on it's own or if it's talking to the gate they're at). In either event, that's an ability the Ancients seem to have lost, since none of the other series showed an ability to just "lookup" adjacent gates."

It would follow that the Ancients explored their universe first (original stargates), and would know all of their addresses already, making it pointless, and possibly more useful for their adversaries (who needs a minesweeper if you laid the mines and have a map of it?), while a "gate-sensing" feature would fit a system where the habitable, gated planets are still unknown.

As for Chloe reading "meaniese", it could be a result of some knowledge transfer through those telepathy devices - Rush seemed to understand a ton with a directed effort, but maybe some thoughts "leaked" across the system earlier, too. Also, was the symbolic system of "meaniese" like that in the labyrinth?

As for our three stranded main characters, perhaps they will somehow re-encounter our friends left behind on the artificial planet. There's no gate, but a giant beam of light shooting out from an alien obelisk seems awfully portentous.

One issue I noticed with tonight's episode is that they're a bit inconsistent when it comes to the Stargate's capabilities.

On the one hand, they make a point of saying these are older models that have shorter ranges than the gates they're used to (never mind that they look much closer to the new-model Atlantis gates than the older SG1 versions).

On the other hand, either the gates or the remotes have the ability to detect and list all gates within range (Eli mentions it'll take a minute for the list to refresh, but it's not clear whether the handheld is detecting gates on it's own or if it's talking to the gate they're at). In either event, that's an ability the Ancients seem to have lost, since none of the other series showed an ability to just "lookup" adjacent gates.

"For a reviewer supposedly to watch a show you'd think they would get the general background of a show. They can't use the gate unless they are out of FTL transite."

Oh, I thought Stargate Universe was a fictional series and that the writers could stop/turn around/not stop the Destiny whenever they wanted. But if it's real (as I interpret your comment) it makes perfect sense - the writers don't have the access code to Destiny so they can't take it out of FTL.

"For a show called 'Stargate Universe,' the characters don't really seem to use the actual Stargate very much."

For a reviewer supposedly to watch a show you'd think they would get the general background of a show. They can't use the gate unless they are out of FTL transite. Think of it this way as the system is pretty much like a crappy cellphone like a iphone you won't be able to triangulate between towers(other gates) for a signal lock to your destination gate. The relative speed of the ship takes you out of range of possible existing local gates.

Greer sort of reminds me of the "Mission Impossible" character Barney, played by Greg Morris (in the 1960's).

The best thing that could have happened is that Young and Rush were the ones stranded and left behind. Then, they could have shared flashbacks with each other and perhaps learned from their dearth of disiplinary and/or moral attributes. Seriously though, I don't believe anyone who watches this show thinks Eli and company are not going to find a way back to the Destiny. I mean....you have a genius on one side and the other to figure things out.

In spite of the carelessness and lack of responsible actions on Young and TJ's part, they must accept it and be adults from here on. On the reflect, if a man is to screw up like that, he can sure do a lot worse than with TJ. On TJ's part I'm not so sure. But now they owe that child the best they can give.

Yes, I agree with Ellen. It was a good episode, and I felt sorry for Greer. He thought he would have to go it alone, and here he was the only one rescued.

I adore "Lost" and have watched every single episode since the beginning, but I think there's room for flashbacks that do different things other than the ones "Lost" employs. SGU is its own show and I am very happy with it, especially this week's episode. Learning more about Greer was a good thing. He's stops being a potential crazy man we don't understand and takes on more humanity. Loved this episode!

Mike, this isn't "Lost". It doesn't have to be "Lost". This is "Stargate Universe". Enough about how "Lost" does everything right and other shows don't.