Stargate: SG-1
Definitely another one of the best series on TV.
I avoided watching it at first, because the original Stargate movie wasn't all that great. Kurt Russell really sucked in that movie, and shouldn't have been involved, PERIOD. Anyways, my mistake. The series is really good, despite the original movie. The series Pilot, sometimes consider a move, "Children of the Gods," does pretty good at seguing between the movie and the series. I love the whole "Stumbling blind" thing they have going. It took something like 70 years to figure out the Stargate itself, and suddenly, mankind is wandering about the stars. Walking with giants, so to speak, as almost every encountered race is more powerful than us, and we'vee managed to piss off a race that only hasn't stormed our planet (again) yet because they see us as too inferior to really lose sleep over. Plus, it's got Richard Dean Anderson in it. Can't go wrong with that. |
It took a few seasons to get going (as most shows do), but I think it's a pretty good show... although I suspect it's on its way out, even if it's been renewed for yet another season.
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Despite being their biggest series, Sci-Fi has been trying to make a switch in format, and Stargate, like many of its other series, don't match up. I'm hoping that if it does end, there's some form of continuation or spin-off, though hopefully not as horrible as Crusade was for Bab 5. |
There's a spinoff already commissioned... it was meant to start after SG1 ended, but now it'll run side by side with the next season.
The guy that plays General Hammond is leaving though, apparently. :( |
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Either piece, actually. I guess they're testing the waters before they axe the show...Just a guess. I kinda think the SG-1 show could be considered to have run its course, but I certainly won't be happy to see it go. The last couple of seasons have been so good it's not even funny. |
By the way, I like the way the DVDs for SG-1 and Farscape (Another awesome Sci-Fi program) are being released. You can buy the whole seasons in one fell swoop, or you can buy the individual discs. That is totally awesome, though I opted to buy the full sets of the first two seasons, because it's prolly cheaper and I have the money right now.
Still, that's an awesome way to go, especially since Boxed sets are being released like mad and many of 'em run in excess of 100 bucks. |
I :heart: SG-1. But FOX keeps switching its time slot. :'(
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I enjoy this when I catch it on. But he has been on different channels and different times over the years I have had trouble keeping track.
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They seem to have decided on when it's playing now, but they bounced it through like 9 time slots. |
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The eps that show on Monday are the same as the ones that they show through the rest of the week, except for that Friday slot, which is the new season (Though it's most likely to get bumped for like a movie or something...:mad: ) There's also a saturday showing at 6 on Fox. Least, on Fox 25, which is the one that gets aired round here. They're running more recent eps than Sci-Fi... And in doubt, www.scifi.com has a program guide for it up on their SG-1 subpage. It's so sad that I know all that by heart. :| |
SG-1>Mcguyver.
The series is much better than the film, Also Kane knight I agree the farscape is indeed awesome. The ohnly trouble with sci-fi programs is I don't tend to watch them all the time so i tend to miss important things. I guess I'll have to watch the repeats. |
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Though there are some. A lot of the eps that deal with the Ancients or the Asgard will do that to ya. |
Oh, and SG-1 is better than McGuyver by default for one point alone--Lack of Mullets.
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Nice to know it's being brought back as a mini-series to conclude the story after Sci-Fi went and axed it a while back. |
I think I'm the only woman alive who prefers Richard Dean Anderson NOW rather than the 80's mullet man he used to be. :$
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Mostly because I've read Sci-Fi's intentions: They want to do more terrestrial Sci-Fi. One of the movies cited as an example of what they want to cash in on is the Sixth Sense: "Real World Sci Fi" so to speak. It sells better. Watch Klingons, you're a geek. Say "I see dead people," and you're a pop culture icon. Sci-Fi wants to make themselves a more mainstream channel. Good thing they chose such a winner of a concept like "Tremors." Their judgement calls are uncanny. Especially since they were actually BRAGGING about ratings lower than most wrestling shows, which are hardly "mainstream." They make really, really dumb moves. This is a trend with them. Anyone remember Sliders? One of the best series on TV until they started in on Sci-Fi, where they decided to run with that jackass "Kro-Mag" war line... The desire to become mainstream, tied with the fact that they know fu</>ck all about smart decisions, leaves me unsurprised that they'd go for a "Tremors" series. Actually, the thing that most surprises me is that they did so well when they picked up Stargate: SG-1. Especially when you consider that they just abruptly axed Farscape. |
On a semi-related note, I do like one of their newer serieseseses to an extent. Tracker was pretty cool. Adrian Paul goes from world-wise Duncan MacLeod to naïve alien "Cole..." :lol:
That and the visuals on the show are really cool. The bad guys are kinda cheesey though. |
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Babylon 5, imo, was one of the greatest sci-fi shows ever. A great show with depth. |
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Sorry, that was just totally irrelevant to what I said. Though after watching the Matrix movies, I do appreciate that a storyline might shock someone. :p |
Children play nicely now.
Yes there are storylines which are mentioned throughout, but every episode is a different " Lets go through the stargate and free these less technologically advanced alien's from their oppresive rulers and then have dinner with them " story. Also Seaquest DSV had a lot of depth. |
SG-1 kicks some ass.
Richard Dean Anderson is the man. Cracks me up evey time. We have a load of the videos at home. :cool: |
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Almost every show has storylines throughout. Star Trek: TNG had a story arc that included the first 2 eps and the last 2 eps and precious little else (though it could be argued that any of Q's interventions would be part of that arc), but it was one of the least continuous-feeling series in sci fi. On the other end of the spectrum, Bab 5 sometimes came close to bordering the realm of the "serial." There's something to be said about both kinds of storytelling: In TV, it's nice to be able to just pick up a show from pretty much anywhere. On the other hand, some genres take this to an extreme. Just look at Sitcoms and how everything always seems to revert to normal in 30 minutes. On the other hand, a long term storyline and plot can be really rewarding, and can keep interest going for more than a single episode. However, SG-1 is a far cry from that continuous feel. Yes, there are some great side-plots and story arcs. I love Carter's "Tok'Ra" arc, from becoming an unwilling host to Jolanar (SP) to her father becoming a host for Selmek (Again, SP) and becoming an integral part in the fight against the Go'auld and the Stargate "family." I like O'Neill's involvement with the Asgard, from meeting with them after his brain was filled with creamy Ancienty goodness to the revalation that he represented a significant advancement in human evolution, so much so that the Asgard protected his DNA... Teal'c's adaptation to his new home is one of the cooler ones, too. The Teal'c Character himself is pretty fu</>cking awesome. I mean, it takes balls to take arms against your own GODS. |
Found some info on the new SG series...And the end of SG-1...
DECEMBER 7, 2003 A brand new team of explorers step through the Stargate this summer, as MGM and The Sci-Fi Channel launch Stargate Atlantis, the long-awaited spin-off series. Now, solid info on the new show's characters and premise have come to light, thanks to casting material obtained by FilmJerk.com and confirmed by GateWorld. Here's how the site's report describes the premise of Atlantis: "Stargate: Atlantis" follows an international team of scientists and military personnel representing Earth who have ventured to a newly discovered and abandoned Ancient City on a distant planet in the Pegasus Galaxy. From there, they encounter a whole new Stargate network that leads to numerous human populated worlds. They will also come to face a sinister new enemy called the Wraith who is even more powerful than the Ancients who were originally being sought. The new team will be comprised of at least three regulars, including: Major John Sheppard: "A gifted military pilot, posted at McMurdoch Air Force Base because it's the only place they will let him fly; Sheppard once defied a direct order and flew his helicopter to rescue two Rangers trapped behind enemy lines. Though people might see a good-ol' boy exterior he is also a closet mathematical genius. He has a wry sense of humor and likes to pretend he's not as smart as he really is. "Most of the time a perfect gentlemen -- who tries his best to be charming -- when he's pushed to fight he can be an absolute animal with single-minded purpose. He distrusts authority and always goes with his gut letting his strong sense of common sense morality lead his actions. The character is listed as being between 35 and 40 years old." Mikala: "Beautiful and soulful, she is a native of [the] post-apocalyptic of her family to the Wraith. Despite her youth, she has become somewhat of a leader to her people. Initially seen as a love interest for Sheppard, she joins our team's effort to defeat our common enemy in the Wraith and their budding romance becomes playful sexual tension as they focus on their mission. "She proves herself early on to be a surprisingly scrappy fighter, a survivor under any circumstances and an invaluable source of knowledge about the people and worlds we will be visiting. The producers are looking for an actress of any ethnicity for the role, which is listed as being between 20 and 25 years old." In a surprise turn of events, Dr. Elizabeth Weir will indeed be in the new series, according to the report -- but is being recast by the studio. The role was originally portrayed by Jessica Steen in the SG-1 Season Seven finale, "The Lost City" (airing in early 2004). Weir is described thusly beware of spoilers for "The Lost City" and SG1: "Described as 'attractive, brilliant, and the master of five languages,' this 35-year-old started out as a critic of government spending on the military. But she ultimately decided the best way to fight the establishment was to join it and change what she could from within by brokering peace and being a voice of reason to whoever would listen. She worked behind the scenes for the U.S. government as a high level international negotiator for years before being offered command of the Stargate Program by the new President. Now, she has been given the opportunity to lead an international team through the gate to a new galaxy on a grand mission to save all of humanity and she is not one to turn that challenge down." END STARGATE SG1 Spoiler Keep in mind that this list of characters is not necessarily complete. More details should be forthcoming. The report also indicates that John Smith, another of Stargate SG-1's long-time executive producers, will join the new show to executive produce alongside Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper. Stargate Atlantis begins production in early 2004, and is expected to premiere with a 2-hour movie event in June on The Sci-Fi Channel. I'm copying it directly from the SG-1 forums at Alderac, so formatting and whatnot may be an issue. |
I DON'T WANT A NEW STARGATE! :cry:
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I agree.
Plus, this sounds like another weak spinoff (Stargate SG-1: Crusade, so to speak) from a great series. I guess we couldn't have expected them to come up with an idea worthy of a spinoff... |
I'm also not totally impressed with most of the recent episodes. Evolution 1+2 were cool, but I haven't really gotten into a lot of the plot of late.
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The new enemy is pretty cool though.
Too bad they keep reminding me of power rangers episodes. |
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SG-1 kicks ass, that "groundhog day" epsiode owns! |
I watched it alot, i think the eps are really cool, better story then the movie IMO.
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The ep you're talking about is indeed awesome. "Window of Opportunity." Saw it Monday night. one of two shows I think denote references to MASH, incidentally (The golf Balls into the Wormhole...). The other one is when they name the Sargeant/Technician who operates the gate. His name is Walter, much like Watler "Radar" O'Reilley, who he bears a passing resemblence too, as well. Anyways, it's really fun watching O'Neill and Teal'c flip out after so many cycles. And it has one of the greatest quotes... Jack: What kind of archaeologist carries a weapon? Daniel: Ummmmm...I do... |
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Jack: .........Bad example. He says that a lot in that episode. Carter: Sir, we haven't been to P2X329. Jack: Yes we have. (to Daniel) No we haven't, thats what you were gonna say. Daniel: Of course thats what I was gonna say. Jack: ...Bad example. Jack: Come on General, look at Teal'c, does this look like the face of a crazy man?! (Teal'c looks at Jack and then General) Jack: ...Bad example. :lol: :lol: |
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We've just got to the point where they kill someone off (in case people haven't seen it)... |
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Found out today that Cliff Simon, the chap who played Ba'al, died in a sporting accident last week. He was one of the best antagonists on the show. He was only 58.
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That makes me a sad panda.
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