I've watched the first 5 Season 9 episodes now, and I think the writers have done a great job to keep the story going. I don't really get the negativity that some other reviewers have shown.
The story of three main characters, and one secondary character, came to an end with the end of Season 8. There's a scene in this first episode that made me think, "Hang on, Where's Janet?" and then I remembered why she isn't there anymore.
I like having Vala instead of Sam. It's not that I didn't like Sam, but Vala is different from Sam: whereas Sam had a quiet chemistry with Jack, Vala and Daniel's relationship is anything but quiet! It's more fun and less serious, and since she isn't a scientist there is much less emphasis on technological solutions.
Cam is good too and Teal'c is still Teal'c. The opening two (really three, if you include Origin) part story sets up the new season nicely. The new bad guys, the Ori, are a bit like the Goa'uld but they are a bit different too. I can't say any more about them, without spoiling it. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the season and I will definitely keep watching.
The story of three main characters, and one secondary character, came to an end with the end of Season 8. There's a scene in this first episode that made me think, "Hang on, Where's Janet?" and then I remembered why she isn't there anymore.
I like having Vala instead of Sam. It's not that I didn't like Sam, but Vala is different from Sam: whereas Sam had a quiet chemistry with Jack, Vala and Daniel's relationship is anything but quiet! It's more fun and less serious, and since she isn't a scientist there is much less emphasis on technological solutions.
Cam is good too and Teal'c is still Teal'c. The opening two (really three, if you include Origin) part story sets up the new season nicely. The new bad guys, the Ori, are a bit like the Goa'uld but they are a bit different too. I can't say any more about them, without spoiling it. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the season and I will definitely keep watching.