This here's a recipe for unpleasantness.

Mal ,'Objects In Space'


Boxed Set, Vol. V: Just a Hint of Denial and a Dash of Retcon  

A topic for the discussion of Doctor Who, Arrow, and The Flash. Beware possible invasions of iZombie, Sleepy Hollow, or pretty much any other "genre" (read: sci fi, superhero, or fantasy) show that captures our fancy. Expect adult content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

Marvel superheroes are discussed over at the MCU thread.

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This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.


Ash - Aug 18, 2009 3:57:11 am PDT #9422 of 30001

I really love Being Human. Episode four was rather uncomfortable, but it looks like they're going to some interesting places next time.


beekaytee - Aug 18, 2009 5:35:39 am PDT #9423 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

I completely agree about the kid episode and not loving Annie in the beginning. And. Things pick up significantly from that point.

Having watched the entire series 3 or 4 times, the finale makes me love the previous episodes so much more than I did on first viewing. I can't think of another show for which that is true for me.

George's line about "being human" absolutely kills me. I rewind and watch it several times with each viewing.


Miracleman - Aug 18, 2009 6:22:33 am PDT #9424 of 30001
No, I don't think I will - me, quoting Captain Steve Rogers, to all of 2020

I enjoy Being Human, but totally agree on the Annie angle. Looks like she's going to learn who she is and how to lead her life post-mortem which is...weird and sad, but there you go.

George is awesome. Sometimes, yes, he seems overly broad in his neurotic acts and responses, but overall I think he's pretty believable. I get the feeling he was Nervous Nelly before he got skritched and doggified, and his lycanthropy doesn't help.

Mitchell is odd for me. He doesn't really seem like he's been alive for a hundred years or so. It's like he was just recently turned, though I know he wasn't. He just seems so weirdly young and naive for a centenarian + vamp.

Looking forward to what looks to be Vamp Wars arc.


beekaytee - Aug 18, 2009 6:44:38 am PDT #9425 of 30001
Compassionately intolerant

He just seems so weirdly young and naive for a centenarian + vamp.

This 'progression' of Mitchell's reminds me of Godric's on True Blood. And, in a way, Angel's.

Thus: I get turned. I enjoy the hell out of being a vamp. Many neck's fall to my passion for pain. After a while, I gain self-awareness somehow (age borne wisdom, resoulification, etc.) and am appalled by the me I've become. I hate myself a lot until I come to terms with my raging self-doubt and skin condition. I become zen and learn to love everyone but myself.

Naivete? Vampirism? Adolescence? It's all the same.


CFerg - Aug 18, 2009 7:03:29 am PDT #9426 of 30001

I just gotta weigh in on the science in the show.

it just kills me a lot of weeks - most clearly in p brane.... it's tough when you're trying to learn the rules of a particular episode and your asking exactly what you guys were asking "Why don't I go through the floor? Why can't I walk through the walls or the elevator door?

I thank you for your patience.

Some are better than others and I really relish those ones - where the science is clear and correct and concise.

It's nice to hear that others have the same problems because then I don't feel so crazy when I have everyone saying "Oh stop over thinking it."

Anyway, I'm in Bulgaria for the summer acting in one movie and directing another. It's the classic SwhyFwhy popcorn saturday stuff. Hope you guys are good.

I just had to weigh in....


Dana - Aug 18, 2009 7:10:50 am PDT #9427 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."

SwhyFwhy

Okay, this might be my favorite new name for the network.


CFerg - Aug 18, 2009 7:14:00 am PDT #9428 of 30001

I like the way it sounds


Jon B. - Aug 18, 2009 7:28:37 am PDT #9429 of 30001
A turkey in every toilet -- only in America!

Thanks for chiming in, Colin. I've found the only way to deal with the science is to not over-think it, but that's only because I have no control over it. It's good to know that at least one person who *does* have some control is speaking up!


§ ita § - Aug 18, 2009 8:17:56 am PDT #9430 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Maybe GD's too technically advanced to have stairs?

No, I got nothing. Hated that episode.

Edgy US reboot of Primeval? Really? This is worth spending time and money on? I wonder if they'll make it make more sense.


Jessica - Aug 18, 2009 8:34:55 am PDT #9431 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

"Oh stop over thinking it."

Dear Writers/Producers And Other Syfy Head Honcho Types,

Your viewers are giant nerds. There is no such thing as overthinking. Srsly.