[s5e3] — Broken Ties

: The Wraith Commander subjects Ronon to a brutal cycle of "feeding" and "reverse-feeding," draining his life and then forcing it back into him. This process eventually breaks Ronon's will, brainwashing him into becoming a Wraith Worshipper .

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: [S5E3] Broken Ties

: 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. : The Wraith Commander subjects Ronon to a

: 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 Tyre, desperate to regain his standing with the

: Richard Woolsey continues to adjust to his new role as the commander of Atlantis, providing moments of both bureaucratic friction and genuine empathy as he supports the team's unauthorized rescue mission. Broken Ties | SGCommand | Fandom