Some viewers noted that the escape plan, though dramatic, was not fully shown, with the subsequent episode picking up as if the escape had already occurred smoothly. Key Quotes
"I couldn't do it." (Referring to killing Sarah)
Zipacna, acting under the new, mysterious System Lord Anubis, attacks the Tok'ra base, causing catastrophic losses. 5x16_Stargate_SG-1
"You'd think a race advanced enough to fly around in spaceships would be smart enough to have seatbelts, huh?" (While crashing with Jacob)
It is considered one of the more devastating episodes of the season, marking a major defeat for the Tok'ra and a significant loss of allies. Some viewers noted that the escape plan, though
"Last Stand" is crucial for setting up the later events of Season 5 and 6, showing the Goa'uld as a crumbling empire being consumed by a stronger force (Anubis) while the Tok'ra face extinction.
Daniel faces Osiris, who is inhabiting his former love interest, Sarah Gardner. He cannot bring himself to kill Sarah, even though her death would eliminate the Goa'uld symbiote Osiris. "Last Stand" is crucial for setting up the
Daniel's hesitation is a focal point of debate among fans regarding moral responsibility vs. emotional connection to his past.