Part 5/11:
Tales of Redemption and Revenge
The writing team also explored themes of accountability, as illustrated by the pitch for “Carter Rashomon.” This episode, inspired by Akira Kurosawa’s classic film, would place Colonel Carter under investigation for a disastrous op gone wrong. It underscored the potential for character depth and moral quandaries within the Stargate framework.
Carl Binder envisioned a harrowing perspective in another installment that would portray events from the viewpoint of a nameless red shirt—a character representing the countless expendable souls in the Stargate universe. As the team seeks to rescue this captured comrade, the stakes rise, emphasizing the bond and commitment of the Atlantis crew.