Oh, dear, poor Fay. I don't have an answer for you, since they all have their appeal. Although I have to admit, despite the occasional aubergine issues, XF is in many ways a better show than SG-1. But SG-1 is usually more fun, and gives you more potential for current fannish activities.
Xander: How? What? How? Giles: Three excellent questions.
Xander/Giles ,'Never Leave Me'
Boxed Set, Vol. II: "It's a Cookbook...A Cookbook!!"
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
Consuela - Jul 25, 2005 9:48:01 pm PDT #2524 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
CaBil - Jul 26, 2005 6:55:27 am PDT #2525 of 10001
Remember, remember/the fifth of November/the Gunpowder Treason and Plot/I see no reason/Why Gunpowder Treason/Should ever be forgot.
ASH is going to be in an episode of the new season of Dr. Who
arby - Jul 26, 2005 10:04:17 am PDT #2526 of 10001
Guy #1: Man, there are so many hipsters around. I hate hipsters! Guy #2: You're at the wrong place. That's like going to Vegas only to say "I hate titties!" --The Warsaw, Williamsburg (OINY)
If you get XF, I'd only go up to Season 5. Seasons 6-9 were almost invariably a total waste of time, IMO. You could tack on the finale just for completion's sake but the rest of it is filler.
I haven't seen all of SG-1 myself, and I know I'm missing some critical mytharc and character eps. At some point I do want to see them just so I understand the fic better.
B5 is great and pretty much self-contained (except for Crusade and the tv movies, but they're not required viewing to "get" the show) - but SG-1 is more relevant to TV that's actually on now, so I don't know.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 26, 2005 10:07:22 am PDT #2527 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
If you get XF, I'd only go up to Season 5. Seasons 6-9 were almost invariably a total waste of time, IMO. You could tack on the finale just for completion's sake but the rest of it is filler.
When you say things like this you make the baby jebuslug cry.
arby - Jul 26, 2005 10:17:14 am PDT #2528 of 10001
Guy #1: Man, there are so many hipsters around. I hate hipsters! Guy #2: You're at the wrong place. That's like going to Vegas only to say "I hate titties!" --The Warsaw, Williamsburg (OINY)
Part of me died when XF turned to shit. I'd hate to see that inflicted on someone else, particularly Fay - she's good people.
Nutty - Jul 26, 2005 10:35:27 am PDT #2529 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
Seasons 6-9 were almost invariably a total waste of time, IMO.
I agree, although there were scattered gems in S6. Notably, the one with Bryan Cranston in the fast car -- memfaulting the title -- where he keeps asking to go "just a little bit faster."
One of the old great games was dream-cutting stinkers out of the "real" seasons (1-5), to be replaced with the gems from the "fake" later seasons. I think we can all agree that Space (s1) didn't have a lot going for it.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 26, 2005 10:48:16 am PDT #2530 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Weren't Tim's episodes season 6 or beyond. I'm thinking specifically of the Lily Taylor episode which I remember as being a late gem.
Polter-Cow - Jul 26, 2005 11:59:43 am PDT #2531 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Probably the latest episodes I liked were "Surekill" and that one with the guy made out of metal. I didn't even watch the last season except for the last four episodes.
Also, Vonnie is the greatest for uploading "Passacaglia" (the music from the KLG1 teaser) from the BSG soundtrack. Mmm, so pretty.
Nutty - Jul 26, 2005 12:09:11 pm PDT #2532 of 10001
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
The Lili Taylor episode was in S5, IIRC, and I can't think of the title either. I agree, it was a gem. Although, kind of fucked up, when you think about it.
Polter-Cow - Jul 26, 2005 12:44:07 pm PDT #2533 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
The title is "Mind's Eye."