Ep 12. Twin Destinies

The mid-season finale of Stargate Universe's second season, "Twin Destinies" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that sees the crew of the Destiny facing a difficult decision. The episode opens with the crew discovering a planet that looks identical to Earth, down to its climate and topography. The planet's Stargate is also very familiar, but there is a catch: it is from the future.

As the crew investigates the planet, they find evidence of their own presence there, suggesting that at some point in the future, they will travel back in time to this planet. The discovery presents an opportunity for the crew, especially those who are growing tired of life aboard the ship, to possibly find a way home or at least some answers. However, it is not long before they realize that meddling with time travel can have disastrous consequences.

Rather than reaching home, the Destiny finds itself being pulled into a collision course with an earlier version of itself, putting the entire crew in danger. When they realize that they have been sent back in time, they must work to prevent the two versions of the ship from colliding and causing an explosion that could destroy the entire universe. Time is of the essence, and the crew must work together to find a way to change their future and alter the ship's course before it's too late.

Throughout the episode, the crew members grapple with difficult moral and ethical dilemmas as they work to save themselves and the universe. The episode is filled with tense moments and high-stakes action which keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. As the episode reaches its climax, a major twist leaves the crew and viewers reeling, setting the stage for an exciting second half of the season.

"Twin Destinies" is a standout episode in a season filled with memorable moments. It is a thrilling and emotional journey that explores the consequences of time travel and the lengths that people will go to in order to survive. Fans of the show will be left eagerly anticipating the next episode, wondering how the crew will manage to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.