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Thanks for this, just watched the 1st episode and I'm already sad there are only two more to look forward to.
I've been reading what Sconch wrote since his first post on Firefly and I gotta say... I absolutely agree 100%. I watched less of it then Sconch did, based on a recommendation from this board, and came to the same conclusion. My evaluation of the show was almost exactly the same as his first post on the subject. Then to come back and say it coulda been BG? So to answer your question, I think BG sucked, really.I will further disregard any of Sconch's opinions on shows.This is a selling point? BG sucked Cylon nuts.We've had this conversation. The production values (special effects, sets, locations, # of extras etc.) are cheesy. The original budget was almost non-existant and it was so horribly mismanaged by Fox that it wasn't able to generate enough of a following early on to warrant additional money for more episodes. Often when you have a cheap looking show it creates the notion that everything about it must be cheap, that simply wasn't the case with FF. The actors were very well cast and the writing? That was top notch.It came off as cheesy as hell.
Fox dropped the ball on this one, properly handled it could have become Battlestar Galactia, which if you watch the mini-series you will see it also had many of the same problems that plagued FF.Who the hell could possibly think BG sucked? Really?
I saw it and put it on my instant watch queue... but it seems like one of those shows I want to watch, but I never seem to get around to it. I remember watching it on MTV and liking it. I'd like to see the whole season and I definitely think it's worth a mention.
Fine, but it's not beyond ridiculous to say that I thought BG sucked.
Pretty much is. BG wasn't my cup of tea, I didn't enjoy it. But it certainly didn't suck.
I don't think it is ever ridiculous to not like something based on personal taste... but... whatever.
It's Sci Fi, and any time I see Sci Fi I think it just looks so cheesy it almost starts to appear as a comedy. Then the characters start talking about different planets, and wars, and aliens, and they are all super serious. There aren't many comedy breaks in there. I just can't sit down and watch a Sci Fi show and take it at all remotely serious. It's almost like I'm waiting for Mel Brooks to jump in at any moment.How is it I say the same thing and it gets better the second time?Better.
Well, some people are more willing to suspend disbelief than others I guess. Essentially you're saying you like comedy more than SciFi. At which point I start to understand your argument because I think that most comedies suck - where my argument is normall "nobody's so stupid as to get themselves into that type of situation".
You clearly don't know enough stupid people.
For the record, I know zero aliens.
That's what YOU think.You clearly don't know enough stupid people.
For the record, I know zero aliens.
I was kind of thinking the same thingYou clearly don't know enough stupid people.
. Watch the news and you can hear some pretty stupid stuff. But I know what AD is talking about. Sometimes it goes too far.
Started watching a couple months ago on Science Channel. Finished the series on Netflix. I thouroughly enjoyed it and I'm saddened that it never caught on. Looked a solid starting point for a good 6 to 7 year run. The movie, Serenity, wraps it up nicely for me though. I could have more but dont need it after seeing that.We've had this conversation. The production values (special effects, sets, locations, # of extras etc.) are cheesy. The original budget was almost non-existant and it was so horribly mismanaged by Fox that it wasn't able to generate enough of a following early on to warrant additional money for more episodes. Often when you have a cheap looking show it creates the notion that everything about it must be cheap, that simply wasn't the case with FF. The actors were very well cast and the writing? That was top notch.Fox dropped the ball on this one, properly handled it could have become Battlestar Galactia, which if you watch the mini-series you will see it also had many of the same problems that plagued FF.
Maybe. I think his avatar looks dressed like the bottom of FInless' avatar. An unholy union indeed.i thought Sconch was Tanner?:consultsnotebook:
Might be my favorite television show of all time and if you're going to persist in this line of questioning I'm guaranteeing you're going to find yourself in the extreme minority.I've never watched Sopranos.
Not your cup of tea, we get it, but baiting is just silly.Do you like any television sci-fi? Any theatrical sci-fi?
Of course I like sci-fi. But BG isn't good.
Examples of what? Good sci-fi? Just off the top of my head: (some of these are skating the definition of sci-fi)Blade RunnerAlien(s)12 MonkeysMoonClose EncountersGattaca
No television?
Ummm...a bunch of the old Twilight Zones and well, I can't really think of anything else.
The genre is not for you, no big deal.What do you consider to be good television?
The remake was much better than the original...but that's not saying much.
'Sconch said:
100% not fishing. I watched the first 2 EPs of BG and then totally forgot about it.
Well at least you gave it a good chance before forming your opinion.
I'd say space sci-fi is not your thing then. Blade runner, Moon and alien is more about human emotions surrounding isolation, loneliness and fear. Space sci-fi is usually built on a vast universe of humans and aliens as they explored the galaxy. No big deal. Thats why there is variety.
How many bites of crap sandwich do you need to take to know it tastes like crap?Well at least you gave it a good chance before forming your opinion.
Did you watch any Star Treks?How many bites of crap sandwich do you need to take to know it tastes like crap?Well at least you gave it a good chance before forming your opinion.
'Chaka said:'Kenny Powers said:I was looking on Netflix today and saw this. I thought it was that Battle: LA (or something along those lines) that came out a couple months ago, but I saw Kel Mitchell (Kenan & Kel, All That, nickelodeon fame) was the lead actor and it said it was some kind of spoof.Dont know if you watched it under false pretenses, but just FYI for others'5Rings said:Battle for Los Angeles is unwatchable.
Thanks
None. I can see the crap in the sandwich.Television shows aren't sandwiches.How many bites of crap sandwich do you need to take to know it tastes like crap?Well at least you gave it a good chance before forming your opinion.
IIRC BG started out as 3 or 4 hour miniseries. I think I watched 1.5 hours of the show. That's not giving it a chance?None. I can see the crap in the sandwich.Television shows aren't sandwiches.How many bites of crap sandwich do you need to take to know it tastes like crap?Well at least you gave it a good chance before forming your opinion.
No. Not even close.
OK. Can you give me a ballpark here? 4 episodes? 10? The entire first season?
Well, maybe it is okay as it's clear that SciFi TV is not your bag. Kind of like how I don't need to watch a single episode of Desperate Housewives to know I'm not interested.
I'm curious now.What would you guys consider good Sci-Fi TV?
Anything can capture my imagination and keep me wanting for the next episode. FireflyStar Trek: Next GenDeep Space NineVoyagerSlidersDr. WhoX-FilesFuturama (a little different but kind of sci-fi)Quantum LeapCowboy Bebop (Sci-fi anime)Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (sci-fi anime)
Yeah, you're right. Sci-Fi TV isn't my bag. Whole lot of so-so shows listed there.
No biggie. Different strokes and all.
fighting.
