Stargate SG-1/Atlantis/Universe

[wiegeabo]

And there's nothing for the characters to drive. They're at the mercy of Destiny, so until that changes (which I don't expect until the season finale, at the earliest), that won't change.

 

[Superfreak]

And there's nothing for the characters to drive. They're at the mercy of Destiny, so until that changes (which I don't expect until the season finale, at the earliest), that won't change.

I just wish the character stuff had something to do with the story, rather than being plain exposition of personal lives, which to me, have been irrelevant so far. I just feel like the Scott/Camille 'show' gave me a shot of their home lives: but what will that have to do with the rest of the show? If it's just character sketch, for character sketch's sake, then I won't be watching avidly for very long. The Young v. Telford thing is interesting, but the utter lack of professionalism doesn't impress me.

Hopefully, they'll stop using the stones soon, as they seem to be have some side effects now. Right now, I think they've been relying on them too much as a plot device. I feel like we've spent way too much time on earth for a 'stranded in space' show already(4/9 episodes is too much IMO).

 

[THANOSRULES]

This show is just plain horrible.

Ive seen every episode so far, and really wanted to like it.

I'm done.

 

[RetroNaz]

I think if you don't like what you see by this point, then you won't like it at all.

This is the show. It won't change anytime soon.

Like it or leave it (I'm not being horrible, just saying).

 

[Dr Lee]

i agree.... yes i much prefer Atlantis over SG:U... but i am enjoying what i'm watching.

guess you could label SG:U Marmite... you either love it or you hate it

 

[Dugath]

This show is still so-so for me. I really liked the Episode with them stuck on the planet/Time loop thing. But some episodes do get a tad boring. I do not mind some Character Development, and I assume that after a while it will be less character background building. I am getting tired of Young and his wife issues. I did not mind the Scott/Camille development. you can see what motivates them, why they would like to be on earth (or away from).

I liked this episode for the fact it made Camille more than a background character. I came into the show expecting her to be a main character for some reason, most episodes she did not even get one line of dialog so I was happy with this episode.Wonder if they are going to make that other Asian woman a more involved character.

 

[Superfreak]

Like it or leave it (I'm not being horrible, just saying).

you should never say that, even if you're not meaning to be horrible.

 

[Superfreak]

I liked this episode for the fact it made Camille more than a background character. I came into the show expecting her to be a main character for some reason, most episodes she did not even get one line of dialog so I was happy with this episode.Wonder if they are going to make that other Asian woman a more involved character.

see, for me there was nothing eligntening about Camille. There was nothing special, or different from the other time we saw people talk to their fams (Chloe's experience). The only thing was that it was with a girl... and they didn't even let us see the money shot kiss.


as before: I'm all for character drivin plot lines. But it doesn't seem like this character development is driving any kind of plot... and again, feels like we are having development for development's sake, rather than character development for the narrative's sake.

nothing in this show really feels connected.

 

[wiegeabo]

They showed them kiss.

 

[Superfreak]

They showed them kiss.

yes they did, but in a shot that made it look like they didn't want to show it at all. Through a glass door from a distance. Commit, or don't commit is what I'm saying. Give the money shot, or don't, but don't ***** foot around it.

 

[wiegeabo]

yes they did, but in a shot that made it look like they didn't want to show it at all. Through a glass door from a distance. Commit, or don't commit is what I'm saying. Give the money shot, or don't, but don't ***** foot around it.

Um...

 

[Superfreak]

Um...

yeah, I guess I missed that one, it was actually the final kiss that I was refering too. I dunno, I just didn't see any point to the whole visit, as far as the story is concerned.

I'd rather have gotten a 1/2 sci fi show, and then a 1/2 hour of lesbianism afterwards.

 

[Superfreak]

the reason I'm harping on the show so much, is that I see potential in the show... I just don't see it performing as well as it should be. It's full of potential... but it feels like they're already bogged down with the earth stuff, and not getting on with the story: if there even is one at this point.

 

[RetroNaz]

the reason I'm harping on the show so much, is that I see potential in the show... I just don't see it performing as well as it should be. It's full of potential... but it feels like they're already bogged down with the earth stuff, and not getting on with the story: if there even is one at this point.

I think that's part of the problem with some of the fans, they have built up the show to be something it isn't.

 

[Superfreak]

I think that's part of the problem with some of the fans, they have built up the show to be something it isn't.

I think whoever said it previously, put it best. SGU is kind of like a soap opera...in space.

right, but even soap operas have a story that they are following/creating. I really don't see any story here, rather just character development and interpersonal relationship... But yet, no actual story. Feels more like love boat. Where there is no ongoing story, just single servings that don't go anywhere.

 

[RetroNaz]

right, but even soap operas have a story that they are following/creating. I really don't see any story here, rather just character development and interpersonal relationship... But yet, no actual story. Feels more like love boat. Where there is no ongoing story, just single servings that don't go anywhere.

The singular main story is they are trying to get home.

 

[Superfreak]

The singular main story is they are trying to get home.

what I'm trying to say, is 90% of that episode contributed nothing to that story. It was used to flesh out two characters, great. But how does Scott being a deadbeat dad who doesn't know it, and Camille leaving her lesbian lover behind, have anything to do with getting home? (other than being mildly interesting character sketchs.)

 

[SsM]

I don't understand how Brad Wright was saying this could possibly end up being the greatest of all the StarGate shows.. What does he know that we don't? Or... Why is he such a damned liar?

 

[RetroNaz]

I wish he hadn't have said that.

Other than having a Stargate in the show and a couple of small cameos/references, it isn't like any other Stargate series.

And I guess that's part of the problem some people are having with the show.

I'm loving it, but don't hold any attachment to the prior series.

 

[SsM]

I wish he hadn't have said that.

Other than having a Stargate in the show and a couple of small cameos/references, it isn't like any other Stargate series.

And I guess that's part of the problem some people are having with the show.

I'm loving it, but don't hold any attachment to the prior series.

It's mediocre so far, the best episode being the previous(I haven't seen Friday's). I mean, it's amazing that the one episode they REALLY used the STARGATE the episode is really good.

 

[RetroNaz]

If you guys could change 3 things within SGU, what would they be?

 

[Dr Lee]

make it a bit faster....thats about it atm....

 

[SsM]

Make them use the STARGATE, get rid of all the BSGish elements... Bring an older, well known character full time.

 

[C. Lee]

what I'm trying to say, is 90% of that episode contributed nothing to that story. It was used to flesh out two characters, great. But how does Scott being a deadbeat dad who doesn't know it, and Camille leaving her lesbian lover behind, have anything to do with getting home? (other than being mildly interesting character sketchs.)

Scott is a father who didn't know it until now....that doesn't make him "deadbeat". A deadbeat is someone who knowingly avoids his debts and responsibilities.

I don't see why some think that everything the characters do must be directed only towards getting home. If the only thing any of them ever did or talked about was "I must get home, I must get home"...without knowing why they want to get home, then it would get monotonous. Rush doesn't want to go home...and seems to have nothing on Earth to draw him back.

 

[Gilpesh]

And I guess that's part of the problem some people are having with the show.

Yeah. Cause horrible worse than Soap Opera writing and bad acting from some of the characters could never be the problem people are having with the show. It's just because it's not like other Stargate shows.