So, you either like it, or hate it
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I agree, and thought the same. There's a reason the ship takes time out of its billion-year journey to take in the sights, rather than just 'oh lets spend our meagre resources mapping this nebula.'
I agree, and thought the same. There's a reason the ship takes time out of its billion-year journey to take in the sights, rather than just 'oh lets spend our meagre resources mapping this nebula.'
I like
As someone who isn't a Stargate fan I was actually surprised to find myself liking it...so far. While it is very similar to Atlantis, I found the characters to be less annoying. There was less mugging around, no C4 explosives and the lack of bwa ha ha villains was real refreshing.
The premiere held my interest more than FlashForward's and I actually want to see what happens next. Though if a Canadian pine forest pops up, I'm done.
The premiere held my interest more than FlashForward's and I actually want to see what happens next. Though if a Canadian pine forest pops up, I'm done.
I'm gonna be right here at home to watch
Very much like it. It definitely has a more cinematic and epic feel than its two predecessors. I'm definitely looking forward to more.
I REALLY like the new black duty uniforms with the high-collar. Almost looks a little WWI to me - uber-retro.
I REALLY like the new black duty uniforms with the high-collar. Almost looks a little WWI to me - uber-retro.
Well its better then Medium Goast Whisper. I liked the Last Starfighter opening. Disliked the Special Forces soldier sitting in the brig and not being sent home on the first available ship. Why is a 2nd LT there does he carry the gene? Why isn't he in the regular Air Force learning how to lead before being sent on special operations?
Having only seen two episodes I'll try to keep an open mind regarding the series (afterall the first two episodes of Voyager and Enterprise were rather good). So far though I'm liking it. I'll give it another 11 episodes before form a more solid opinion on the show.
Unlike BSG I don't find the majority of characters dislikable, so hopefully it's not going to descend into the misanthropism that BSG and soaps do so well.
Unlike BSG I don't find the majority of characters dislikable, so hopefully it's not going to descend into the misanthropism that BSG and soaps do so well.
I'm neither on it at the moment. Nothing about it makes me hate it, but nothing is grabbing me either.
My main problem, abliet only three episodes in, is that I find all the characters to be uninteresting.
At least in both SG-1 and Atlantis, there were characters I found engaging and liked to watch straight away, and that helped me stick with them until the stories and plot etc developed.
My main problem, abliet only three episodes in, is that I find all the characters to be uninteresting.
At least in both SG-1 and Atlantis, there were characters I found engaging and liked to watch straight away, and that helped me stick with them until the stories and plot etc developed.
These are some of the reason's I like SGU over Atlantis.
So far I like it, but it is too early to tell if I will actually become a fan of the show. My boyfriend does like it alot, where he did not really care of SG1 or Atlantis.
So far I like Lt Scott and Eli best. I find Chloe and Ming Na's character to be a bit annoying. Not sure yet about Rush, Young and TJ.
I was a bit confused about Lou Diamond's Phillips character being in the cast when he is not with the main group. I am worried this means they will use the communication stones a bit too much to give his character airtime.
Also dig Lt Scott and Eli, and the Young one....
The rest did not much but annoy me....I'll wait, I like the look of it, and the darkness is also ok, but I am not sure how they will propel this one forward....haha
The Carlyle figure is abit flat right now....but looks like he will improve?!
I am not hooked on it yet, but will hang on for the season, looks like one of those slow buildup ones!
And I hate the music in between...lol
Acoustic guitars and rusty voices is not something that mixes well with Sci-Fi for me
The rest did not much but annoy me....I'll wait, I like the look of it, and the darkness is also ok, but I am not sure how they will propel this one forward....haha
The Carlyle figure is abit flat right now....but looks like he will improve?!
I am not hooked on it yet, but will hang on for the season, looks like one of those slow buildup ones!
And I hate the music in between...lol
Acoustic guitars and rusty voices is not something that mixes well with Sci-Fi for me
SG1 borrowed heavily from Star Trek. This borrows heavily NuBSG. So, I guess evolution is a good thing.
I've only seen one episode, and I thought it was very good. I was actually pretty impressed with it, surprisingly so. I've never been a Stargate fan. Ever. To me it was just Star Trek with Army guys and no ship. The production values were below average. The characters were generic. To say nothing of the acting. I gave it a chance and watched the first two seasons but just gave up eventually. To me it was the epitome of by-the-numbers, cookie-cutter Sci Fi TV. A step above Adromeda. But two steps below NuBSG, Farscape, and Firefly. I did see the first episode of Atlantis, and thought it was a slight improvement. But not enough of one to keep my interest. I always thought the franchise was completely unworthy of it's large fanbase.
But I like this show. The acting is solid. Which shocked me to see good acting on Stargate of all things. The production values are good. Taking a page from NuBSG, the writing is darker, crisp, and makes things feel more real. Unlike NuBSG, the character conflict isn't just for the sake of character conflict and is compelling because it actually makes logical sense. But unlike NuBSG, the characters aren't written to be cartoonishly fucked up as an intellectual statement meant to disguise an over-the-top "Fuck You!" to Star Trek. I like the fact that all the problems they have aren't magically resolved at the end of every episode, and in fact seem to get only worse with the next installment. You'd never see that on SG1.
I like the characters. The Colonel is no bullshit, career military. Definitely more Adama then Jack O'Neil. Which is awesome, because I just couldn't put up with those awful jokes. Carlyle plays the arrogant, brilliant douchebag without making it a seem like a cliche, unlike the guy on Atlantis. And the nerd kid manages to not get on my nerves. Which is incredible, because that type of character usually does.
So I will check this out and see where it leads.
I've only seen one episode, and I thought it was very good. I was actually pretty impressed with it, surprisingly so. I've never been a Stargate fan. Ever. To me it was just Star Trek with Army guys and no ship. The production values were below average. The characters were generic. To say nothing of the acting. I gave it a chance and watched the first two seasons but just gave up eventually. To me it was the epitome of by-the-numbers, cookie-cutter Sci Fi TV. A step above Adromeda. But two steps below NuBSG, Farscape, and Firefly. I did see the first episode of Atlantis, and thought it was a slight improvement. But not enough of one to keep my interest. I always thought the franchise was completely unworthy of it's large fanbase.
But I like this show. The acting is solid. Which shocked me to see good acting on Stargate of all things. The production values are good. Taking a page from NuBSG, the writing is darker, crisp, and makes things feel more real. Unlike NuBSG, the character conflict isn't just for the sake of character conflict and is compelling because it actually makes logical sense. But unlike NuBSG, the characters aren't written to be cartoonishly fucked up as an intellectual statement meant to disguise an over-the-top "Fuck You!" to Star Trek. I like the fact that all the problems they have aren't magically resolved at the end of every episode, and in fact seem to get only worse with the next installment. You'd never see that on SG1.
I like the characters. The Colonel is no bullshit, career military. Definitely more Adama then Jack O'Neil. Which is awesome, because I just couldn't put up with those awful jokes. Carlyle plays the arrogant, brilliant douchebag without making it a seem like a cliche, unlike the guy on Atlantis. And the nerd kid manages to not get on my nerves. Which is incredible, because that type of character usually does.
So I will check this out and see where it leads.
I applaud the effort that went into SGU's re-imagining of the Stargate franchise. The show is cohesive, well-put together, true to itself.
But I find the bickering obligatory, the gratuitous "hot sex" unarousing and awkward, and the darkness tedious.
I've said it before: Played.
I would think that a group of people in that situation would be slightly less half-cocked and a little more cooperative.
The camera-as-character is unpleasant because I don't want to be reminded of "The Office", nor watch people mugging for the camera and constantly aware of it, as it alters their behavior.
I watch shows like Stargate for some colorful good fun and escape. Drama and shitstorming I can get in RL.
One vote against.
But I'll give it a chance.
But I find the bickering obligatory, the gratuitous "hot sex" unarousing and awkward, and the darkness tedious.
I've said it before: Played.
I would think that a group of people in that situation would be slightly less half-cocked and a little more cooperative.
The camera-as-character is unpleasant because I don't want to be reminded of "The Office", nor watch people mugging for the camera and constantly aware of it, as it alters their behavior.
I watch shows like Stargate for some colorful good fun and escape. Drama and shitstorming I can get in RL.
One vote against.
But I'll give it a chance.
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I'm actually enjoying it quite a bit, which surprised me since I was never a huge fan of the other two series (loved the movie, though). I know that SGU is more than a little...influenced by nuBSG, but I don't mind it. I think as the first season progresses they'll find their own balance between SG-1/SGA and nuBSG and settle comfortably into it.
I think the best characters so far are Eli, Rush, and Young. I find Colonel Young a refreshing change from the goofballs we got in O'Neill and Sheppard (and Mitchell to an extent, though Browder managed to come off as more charming than annoying). He's not a snarky action hero with a one-liner always ready to go; he's a quiet, soft-spoken leader. I hope they don't kill him off later and leave the stranded crew completely devoid of any true leadership.
I think the best characters so far are Eli, Rush, and Young. I find Colonel Young a refreshing change from the goofballs we got in O'Neill and Sheppard (and Mitchell to an extent, though Browder managed to come off as more charming than annoying). He's not a snarky action hero with a one-liner always ready to go; he's a quiet, soft-spoken leader. I hope they don't kill him off later and leave the stranded crew completely devoid of any true leadership.
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