I just finished my DL of sg1, and finished watching it. Although not a huge episode, the concept itself, I believe, is laying the foundation for more to come. They finally flushed Mitchell out a little, and his character is becoming a little more bearable. I think a few more mitchell episodes will really define the character well.
I really liked the episode, it bore an obvious relation to the last samurai, with Mitchell in the Tom Cruise role. But overall, I give it a 1 1/2 thumbs up. Nothing big happened in the episode, but it was entertaining, and I hope that the Sodan become a solid allie for the Towrie in their struggle to keep the Free Jaffa from an allegiance with the Ori.
I think the episode could have used some flashbacks, to further detail Mitchell's struggle to overcome his injuries recieved in Antartica. The references were there, but I think a little bit of subplot could have helped to define his character to a further degree.
Lastly, I can't understand why Teal'c was interrogating the captured Sodan Warrior. If anyone, Daniel has the edge. As a once ascended being, Daniel would have been in the position to mediate, and explain the state of current affairs in the galaxy. Moreover, I believe that Mitchell should have told Haikon that SG-1 had already rediscovered Keb, in order to gain his trust. One would think that the Sodan would be interested in a discovery like that.
Anyhow, good episode, and I hope that the Sodan Warriors become a staple on SG-1, as a core of Free Jaffa to set the new Free Jaffa nation on a course of virtue and honour.
Gotta wait a couple of hours for my SGA to finish, be back then