The Weaker Sex
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Seasons 1 & 2
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Seasons 1 & 2
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Season 1 DVD
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(Sliders Story No. 7, starring Jerry O'Connell)
- written by Dawn Prestwich & Nicole Yorkin
- directed by Vern Gillum
- produced by Steven Ecclesine
- music by Mark Mothersbaugh
- Production # 70406
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Story: The Sliders find themselves parked
for six weeks without any money, and are faced
with finding jobs on a world where women hold
all the positions of power and authority, and men
are considered second class citizens. Wade's
gloating prompts extra complaints from Arturo,
until he decides to run for office as San Francisco's
first male mayor, and thus inspire "Men's Rights" amongst
the rest of the population.
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In-Depth Analysis Review
by Martin Izsak
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WARNING: This review contains "SPOILERS", and is intended for
those who have already seen the program. To avoid the spoilers, read
the Buyers' Guide version instead.
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A simple and classic societal twist provides the basis for yet another
of this show's best episodes.
One might easily expect that the story on a world where women hold
power would feature Wade as the central character for once, and she is
off to a great start by being the only one of the four to quickly acquire
a decent and respectable job. However, it isn't long before Arturo steals
the show once more, and has more going on than anyone else.
The characters are introduced to the setting quite well this time,
with one of the most exciting exits from the wormhole ever on the series,
and no skimping on visual effects.
The show is well written, giving Arturo many great verbal sparring
partners throughout the course of the episode, from the opening pretzel
scene to the finale. Wade is probably his best sparring partner, but
there are many more competing for screen time with Arturo.
Rembrandt is the only other character who truly gets a plot to contend
with - one of his trademark female fantasy sidelines except that this time
the gender stereotypes are played out in reverse and exaggerated to good
humorous effect. Nice. In fact, most of the scenes throughout this
story seem to have been chosen amongst other possibilities because they
would be the most interesting ones to watch our characters go through,
and about 70-80% of the time these are scenes designed for humour,
for which the cast is able to play them to good effect.
The excellent nature of what is being expertly explored in this episode
makes heroics on Quinn's part uncalled for. So yet another story goes by
without him making his long-awaited mark on the series. In this case,
it's an appropriate call. It's just too bad he wasn't served better in
previous episodes to better balance the excellent dynamics we have here.
Quinn is very much at home with his different role in this story,
and makes a good showing. I'm also a sucker for the drama of an election,
and this one remains difficult to predict right up until the end.
Superb.
There isn't too much more to say about this one. Just settle back
and enjoy!
This story has become available on DVD.
Click on the Amazon symbol for the location nearest you
for pricing and availability:
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Seasons 1 & 2
DVD Box Set
Region 1 NTSC
for the North American market:
in the U.S.
in Canada
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Seasons 1 & 2
DVD Box Set
Region 2 PAL
for the U.K.
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Season 1 DVD
Half Box Set
discontinued
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