I don't understand how anyone can watch glee.
or BG. It's a bit like stargate universe, no? I only watched the first episode of that.
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:46, 2 replies, latest was 15 years ago)

Stargate universe is really growing on me actually.
Proper good now.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:50, Reply)

it's growing on you?
like "oh this show is totally shit, but maybe if I waste a few more nights watching it then it might get better"?
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:55, Reply)

More like, god that character is annoying
but he's only in it for about 15 mins but then he gets less annoying and you think "this isn't the best show ever" but you still want to watch the next episode.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:01, Reply)

Pity it's been cancelled then.

(wellgroomedwookiee is a filthy-minded hobgoblin, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:55, Reply)

Yeah all the best shows are.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:00, Reply)

is this the part where we're all supposed to weep over firefly?

( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:02, Reply)

Ref: Firefly, Caprica (FUCKS SAKES), others I can't be bothered to think of
Stupid American TV Execs
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:02, Reply)

i think you'll find it's because the shows were shit and no one watched them

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:05, Reply)

I would agree to some extent
Firefly was never actually that good
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:07, Reply)

Yes it was
It was awesome
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:11, Reply)

It really wasn't
if it hadn't been cancelled, just left to limp out it's second season no-one would remember it.

Don't get me wrong, it was mildly enjoyable. But it wasn't groundbreaking, most of the characters were cliche stereotypes. I liked Simon and River, but most of the others just needed a kick up the arse.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:13, Reply)

It wasn't meant to be groundbreaking
The "sci-fi western" template was established by a little film called Star Wars and the Mal Reynolds/Han Solo comparisons are easy to see. What it did have was excellent dialogue, (mostly) great acting and a very intriguing setup. It was effortlessly entertaining from beginning to end.
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:21, Reply)

The acting was mediocre
precisely because of the stereotypes. The dialogue was clever in some bits, but certainly not all the time. It wasn't futuristic enough either. Fair enough it didn't have to be groundbreaking and awesome, but it could've been a bit more original than it was.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:28, Reply)

shows that aren't sci fi that have been cancelled and I like:
Sophie
Dead Like Me
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:07, Reply)

Simple: if they are a cretin, that's how.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:51, Reply)

wise words mein lieb

( rachelswipe with a fork, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:52, Reply)

BSG is fucking awesome, by refusing to watch it you're missing out on one of the greatest shows ever made
purely because your attitude to the genre it's in. Which is beyond stupid.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:54, Reply)

Plus it's excellent to watch while stoned.

(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:57, Reply)

why, I never...
it's fucking shit
maybe I'm just not into shows where people are lost, which seems to be a reoccurring theme in everyones choice of television on here
( Lisette von Falcon, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:00, Reply)

Yeah looks great and in no way camp

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 15:59, Reply)

Come on!
It has Face in it!
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:02, Reply)

I don't mind science fiction.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:00, Reply)

Watch it from the Miniseries in order.
In a couple of months you'll be saying frak.
(PsychoChomp, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:02, Reply)

Chompy is right
I don't say that lightly. But he is absolutely on the money here.
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:03, Reply)

Blimey!
I may print this post out
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:07, Reply)

nothing in the known universe
could make me say frak, and I watched two series of BSG trying to get into it.
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:08, Reply)

No I won't.
And no I won't.
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:18, Reply)

I'm going to regret asking this
But why not?
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:25, Reply)

I simply haven't the time.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Wed 30 Mar 2011, 16:52, Reply)