Tara: What's so bad about them coming here? Aren't they good guys? I mean, Watchers, that's just like whole other Gileses, right? Buffy: Yes! They're scary and horrible!

'Potential'


Boxed Set, Vol. IV: It's always suicide-mission this, save-the-planet that.  

A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi or fantasy) 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.


Juliebird - Sep 16, 2007 3:27:55 am PDT #6547 of 10001
I am the fly who dreams of the spider

I can't help wondering if Jo's regression has anything to do with Andrew Cosby's departure and new writers picking up the reins. "God is in the Details" is the first episode written by Eric Wallace, who apparently just doesn't "get" Jo. Still, you'd think Tania and Jamie would exercise some sort of quality control...

You've just reminded me of what Jane Espenson did to Inara, and I still wonder how the f*** that happened. /issues

edited because having issues is no reason to mispel her name.


Theodosia - Sep 16, 2007 3:29:35 am PDT #6548 of 10001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"

I'm definitely getting a Weeping Angel for my garden. It would be very effective in taking care of the neighborhood kids who wander in....


Typo Boy - Sep 16, 2007 9:03:47 am PDT #6549 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

I have to admit I kinda liked the cheesiness of "Origins". I think this goes into the "so bad its good" pile. Of course I can see how if you were into the series (as opposed to occasionally choosing it as workout accompaniment) the awfulness would hurt. But if you can separate it from the series, they are approaching "Plan 9" territory here. Or at least "Attack of the Killer Tomatoes" .


Zenkitty - Sep 16, 2007 9:13:36 am PDT #6550 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I never saw any of the original Dr. Who series. Thus I go into watching Who, and Torchwood, with no expectations. It's nice. Kinda like seeing the movie when you haven't read the book.

I watched the first episode of Torchwood last night, and enjoyed it. The second is waiting for me to finish cleaning my room. I've read enough of the discussion here to know what Jack was talking about when he kinda-sorta explained being immortal to Gwen, so that was nice. Also I caught the last couple minutes of the Dr. Who episode they showed just before, with the werewolves and the queen, and that explained how Torchwood came about, so that was good too. I no longer feel that I have to completely catch up on Who before I launch into Torchwood.


DebetEsse - Sep 16, 2007 3:33:20 pm PDT #6551 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.

So, back on Series 1 of Doctor Who, at the end of The Unquiet Dead, what are people's understandings of the truth of events?

Because I'd always believed that The Doctor lied to Rose. He saw that Gwyneth was un-savable and willing to do what had to be done, so he told Rose she was already dead.

Trudy read it (and wikipedia backs her up) as The Doctor checks Gwyneth for a pulse and finds none, so he's telling Rose the truth.


Zenkitty - Sep 16, 2007 3:35:04 pm PDT #6552 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

I thought that she was dead from the moment they entered her body and from then she was essentially a spirit animating her own corpse.


DebetEsse - Sep 16, 2007 3:40:32 pm PDT #6553 of 10001
Woe to the fucking wicked.

But they entered her back during the seance, as well, didn't they? I suppose the overload of being the bridge...yeah, I could buy that.

The animating her own corpse thing seems like a cop-out to me.


Zenkitty - Sep 16, 2007 3:41:00 pm PDT #6554 of 10001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.

Yes, but gross!


Theresa - Sep 16, 2007 3:45:54 pm PDT #6555 of 10001
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"

That was interesting. Preparing for the finale of 4400, I was listening to the cast interviews over on the USA site. I had no idea that Jacqui McKenzie was Australian (or Jenni "Meghan" Baird either) and hiding an accent. Wow. She has such a strong presence that I'm reminded of someone like Katherine Hepburn. She just comes across as supremely confident.

I was also gratified to hear Joel Gretsch talk about Tom's relationship with Diana. I think because they didn't try to force something romantic with the two, the characters have a stronger friendship and perhaps ultimately a stronger bond. Just thinking out loud.


Theresa - Sep 16, 2007 4:58:42 pm PDT #6556 of 10001
"What would it take to get your daughter to stop tweeting about this?"

Hee! I wanted Marco to hold up his hands as the camera spun around and yell, "I did it!"