: A secondary plot follows Teyla Emmagan as she struggles with the balance of being a new mother and her duty as a member of the expedition. By the end of the episode, she officially decides to return to active duty on Sheppard's team. Production & Character Impact
: The episode is widely noted for Momoa's physical and emotional range as he portrays Ronon's descent into madness and his subsequent recovery from brainwashing. [S5E3] Broken Ties
The episode begins with the abduction of Ronon Dex by , a former friend and fellow Satedan soldier who first appeared in the Season 4 episode "Reunion". Tyre, desperate to regain his standing with the Wraith and addicted to their life-giving enzyme, trades Ronon to a Wraith Commander. Key story beats include: : A secondary plot follows Teyla Emmagan as