Jolly Good Season Three Fun and Episode Titles

Well, it's been three weeks since the premiere of Horizon's third season, and so far I would say that I'm pleased with the response. There were a few issues here and there with "Rogues" and "The Circle" that people had, but for the most part people enjoyed them. And so far, people seem to be liking "The Search, Part One." All in all, I couldn't have asked for more.

So what's to come. Next week we've got "The Search, Part Two," which, as the title so subtly implies, is the conclusion to "The Search, Part One." In addition, it will wrap up our opening four episode arc centering around Saunders, the Trust, Garrison, Merrick, and David's family (although that's not to say we'll never hear from any of them again). I can't say much about the next episode without revealing too much, but I will say that it is a suitable conclusion to the four episode opening arc. Alex did a great job once again with the arc and putting everything together, and I can only hope you'll feel the same way once you've read it.

We'll have a one week break afterwards, leading right up to the meet of the season, starting with "Preservation." It's very "In Times of Despair"ish, in that we'll focus on several smaller plot lines, the main of which being Lenori and his relationship with Kayla. Seems now that his symbiote is gone, Lenori has some social issues to work out. And remember that elusive Tok'ra project first mentioned way back in "Troika?" Maybe we'll finally get to figure out what that's all about. Or maybe not. Rest assured, it's got plenty of nifty character moments and a few returning guest characters from last season.

Well, I just read over the latest draft of "Trepidation," and I'm going to gamble that this will be one of those rarely-talked-about-before-release episodes that turns out to be quite good. Cindy's first episode features a very close knit team feeling, and we'll finally get to see that Ke'var fellow (if you've been following Alex's podcasts, you know he's failed to make it into several episodes), who will be virtually portrayed by Michael T. Weiss. Not to mention we'll get a look at a character who hasn't been seen since season one.

Alex sent back some revisions for "My Enemy's Enemy," after which I revised the revised draft. I tend to get paranoid before my episodes get released, so I'll be sure to read this one over multiple times before it finally gets released. As we've already announced, we'll be seeing Day'ek Sonak once again, who, despite what you may think, did not fall into oblivion after his appearance in "The Cold and Distant Stars." It appears the Kih'Andari have a problem that could also be a problem for Horizon and the Vorians, so perhaps we'll get to face a common enemy together. Once again, expect to see a guest star or two we haven't seen since last season.

Next on the list, Alex put up his draft for "A Pleasant Little Trip" a while ago. This episode features yet another return, that of Arina Tey'vell. As with the two other episodes in which she has appeared, "Other Cultures" and "The Fantastic Three," these episodes are comedic in nature, written by Alex Rubit. I can tell Alex had lots of fun with this one, and it should be fun to read after the oh-so-dramatic "Trepidation" and "My Enemy's Enemy." Also, the names in this one are... peculiar.

After that, we have "Resurfacing" and "Title-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named," the latter of which, for all intensive purposes, shall be referred to as "Resurfacing, Part Two." There is an actual title for 3.10, but we're not ready to release it yet because it could be considered a spoiler that we're not ready to release. These two episodes will be the third of what's looking like five two-parters this season. We'll get a better look into the mind and personality of one of our more popular recurring characters in the first part, while the second part will deal mostly with this new race after which the title is named. I've already seen some concept drawings for this new race, and I'll just say they look great. Excellent progress is being made in the concept art department.

After that comes an episode, which, up until now, did not have a name. I can now reveal it: 3.11 will be "Countdown," an episode which, once again, will take place mainly back on Earth. "Countdown" is a second attempt at something we tried to do in an episode last season that didn't work out today. I suppose I'll throw you a hint and say that we're going to work on developing a character that has needed developing for over a season now in a rather interesting fashion. And yes, something will be counting down, as the title implies.

And the second previously unrevealed title is the first part of the midseason two-parter: "Pursuit." I turned in the white draft for this one a while ago, and right now I'm working on its 90-minute counclusion, which, to avoid revealing the title, will for the present time be referred to as "Pursuit, Part Two." The first part gives us the opportunity to see the team out on a traditional mission once again, which gets interrupted by an adversary as usual. These two episodes probably have one of the largest guest cast lists we've had in a long time, and the events of the episode will dramatically change things in the galaxy and set the stage for the second half of the season, which I'm really looking forward to.

So, basically, that's the first half of the season. As usual, I thank everyone for their continued support of the series. If you haven't heard, we're confirmed for a fourth season already, unless Mark Stern tries to have us assassinated out of spite.