'Help'
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
(one could totally argue from S1 Kinsey's camp that they should never have opened the gate in the first place),
Oh, absolutely! It just that it's just a whiny point now -- the gate is open, so unless you're going to suggest going back in time and keeping the gate from opening, Vice President, I suggest you come up with a better reason to take control away from the people who have, against all reasonable odds, not let the world be taken over by any of the races that have shown interest.
Yeah, but dude, they weren't even surprised. I still think it was deeply bizarre.
Yes. Well, that's Stargate for you. Characterization and emotional fallout are not really their strong points; they much prefer blowing stuff up.
In all honesty, coming out of Buffy and Angel and Farscape I find that kind of... relaxing. I mean, yeah, unrealistic, but it's a heck of a lot less emotionally exhausting for me. (Of course, I'll never describe Stargate as a brilliant show, either, despite how much I love it, so that's your tradeoff.)
ETA: Which isn't to say they haven't surprised me from time to time. There's a nice character arc for Daniel, for instance, particularly in S5 and through to the beginning of S7. I'm not entirely convinced they did that on purpose, though.
I mean, yeah, unrealistic, but it's a heck of a lot less emotionally exhausting for me.
You hit the nail on the head, Katie. The reason I like ME shows and SG1 is the same reason why I enjoy the mystery novels of P.D. James and Charlotte MacLeod. Sometimes, one needs light, well-crafted fluff to balance out the heavier, more complicated stuff.
Although Stargate isn't brilliant, it is well done, and seems content to be what it is.
Although Stargate isn't brilliant, it is well done, and seems content to be what it is.
Yes, exactly.
Hey, it's Dr. "Go suck a lemon!" McKay! I liked him, for all his asshatery behavior. Plus, he looks vaguely like a bastard love child of Nathan Fillion and Kevin Weisman (Marshall from Alias.)
D'oh. That's who he is. Couldn't remember -- forgot it was from Stargate itself.
Go him.
The chick used to date a guy I know. Met her once. Mesmerising voice.
We'll see how I feel about McKay. I'm still pissed with him on Sam's behalf, but so long as he doesn't call anyone a dumb blonde I may be able to be entertained by him.
As I commented to someone on lj, anyone who keeps the name "Rainbow Sun" has my respect.
No Adam Baldwin? Sigh.
No Adam Baldwin? Sigh.
I'm assuming the Firefly movie put the kibosh on him being a regular. Maybe he'll guest-star on one series or the other from time to time.