I hope there's hat in our future.
I have to believe that we'll get Jack offworld before the end of the season. I mean, really. It's Jack. SG-1 will get into trouble and he'll just have to go.
Mal: Ready? Zoe: Always.
'Serenity'
Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape
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.
Consuela - Aug 30, 2004 7:15:43 pm PDT #7260 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Katie M - Aug 30, 2004 7:39:43 pm PDT #7261 of 10000
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
Okay, that's really interesting, because what they did was give them NO weapons in Icon. They arrived with only sidearms, and it seemed very odd.
I assume they were talking about the combat team Sam led in at the end there, rather than SG-1. (Though I still agree with you that showing up completely unarmed at the beginning was unusual and perhaps unwise. Is that the only first contact situation we've seen them in this year? Because if so, is that indicating some sort of philosophical difference on Sam's part? Er, I mean, can we fanwank it to mean so?)
Consuela - Aug 30, 2004 7:42:15 pm PDT #7262 of 10000
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Er, I mean, can we fanwank it to mean so?
Heee.
I rather doubt it. But you're welcome to try.
Wolfram - Aug 31, 2004 9:57:29 am PDT #7263 of 10000
Visilurking
Okay I've watched the first five episodes of Farscape S1. I'm not saying it's bad tv, but it's just not grabbing me. When do I get grabbed?
Dana - Aug 31, 2004 9:58:31 am PDT #7264 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Later in Season 1.
Wasn't there a Farscape primer at some point during the campaign? Did it address questions like these, that generally come up with new viewers?
Frankenbuddha - Aug 31, 2004 10:02:29 am PDT #7265 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Okay I've watched the first five episodes of Farscape S1. I'm not saying it's bad tv, but it's just not grabbing me. When do I get grabbed?
I think "DNA Mad Scientist" was probably the first really gripping episode of season one. It stays a bit hit or miss until the second half, when things get really good.
Wolfram - Aug 31, 2004 10:21:14 am PDT #7266 of 10000
Visilurking
Wasn't there a Farscape primer at some point during the campaign? Did it address questions like these, that generally come up with new viewers?
That would be awesome.
My problem right now is the gang has no direction. Nobody's in charge, they're not heading anywhere in particular, and if Crichton wants to get back to earth at all he sure ain't showing it. Basically they just float around waiting for bad shit to happen to them.
I figured the show must get better to have garnered the insane amount of fans and fan support that it has.
Dana - Aug 31, 2004 10:22:33 am PDT #7267 of 10000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Edit: But beware spoilers. I think this was really designed for people who started watching mid-stream.
Nutty - Aug 31, 2004 10:23:03 am PDT #7268 of 10000
"Mister Spock is on his fanny, sir. Reports heavy damage."
He makes a wild stab at getting home in the one that takes place on a desert planet. The problem, really, is that he has no idea how to achieve his goal, and nobody particularly wants to help him. Actually, S1 is the only season where home is a reached-for goal. It becomes a fear/byproduct in S3-S4, and I thought tended to be handled badly.
Frankenbuddha - Aug 31, 2004 10:24:45 am PDT #7269 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
My problem right now is the gang has no direction.
From what I remember, they were trying for a more stand-alone show, but arc-iness crept in as season 1 progressed. I don't think it ever got Buffy/Babylon 5 arc-y, but it got to at least late DS9-level.