Nope, Aeryn getting to live nonwithstanding, Zhaan's death really had no silver lining at all.
Does John Quixote count as a silver lining?
Kaylee: H-how did you... g-get on...? Early: Strains the mind a bit, don't it? You think you're all alone. Maybe I come down the chimney, Kaylee. Bring presents to the good girls and boys.
'Objects In Space'
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.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 07, 2003 4:12:39 am PDT #970 of 10000
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
brenda m - Oct 07, 2003 4:38:31 am PDT #971 of 10000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
Umhmm. I love the humor, I think that's what really got me, and I love sitting down to watch the show, but at the same time, it's not something I'll go rushing home for either - and I never, never remember the Friday night eps. I'm not nearly as invested as I was in Buffy or Firefly or Angel.
beth b - Oct 07, 2003 6:20:17 am PDT #972 of 10000
oh joy! Oh Rapture ! I have a brain!
I have them Tivoed -- so I have the nex episode sitting there waiting for me....
§ ita § - Oct 07, 2003 6:40:15 am PDT #973 of 10000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I just realised I've run 8 Stargate eps off to tape. In no particular order, because that's how they're aired. When they're on, they're on.
Katie M - Oct 07, 2003 6:58:43 am PDT #974 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
But Buffyverse loyalty? Nope. Not even what I'd consider my XFiles or Nikita levels of loyalty. It's so much fun -- I don't want fandom to mess with that.
Ha. Yes. I've been very, very careful with Stargate, because I want it to keep its title as my Most Relaxing Fannish Experience Ever.
Poor Jonas. He got a bit of a raw deal from the writers; I had a tough time recovering from "I learn really, really fast!" and warming up to him. I kind of wish they'd kept him around this season, but I suspect there would've been budgetary issues.
Sean K - Oct 07, 2003 8:41:26 am PDT #975 of 10000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
I want it to keep its title as my Most Relaxing Fannish Experience Ever.
Yes, Katie! That's exactly it. Stargate is a sort of low-impact fandom for me.
JenP - Oct 07, 2003 9:07:58 am PDT #976 of 10000
I want it to keep its title as my Most Relaxing Fannish Experience Ever.
Yes, Katie! That's exactly it. Stargate is a sort of low-impact fandom for me.
PERfect descriptions. I don't have to see every episode as it airs, and I know I've missed a bunch, but that just gives a warm, fuzzy feeling of future happy when I get the DVDs and can see them all. Don't HAVE to have them NOW, DAMMIT.
Also, I'm suddenly grooving on the name Jonas for a possible future boy child (of mine). Not sure -- but I'm digging it today. Maybe too much? I dunno. I like it. Jonas.
Katie M - Oct 07, 2003 9:11:34 am PDT #977 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
Oh, I actually did fall for the show pretty hard. I just don't expect a lot from it, you know? It's not like Buffy or Angel, where a slump in quality disappoints me. With Stargate, I want basically recognizable characters who have reasonably interesting adventures and like each other most of the time, with the occasional entertainingly snarky commentary. When they do better I enjoy it, but it's really tough to feel let down by it, and if they go in a way I don't want them to I don't get all invested in the outcome.
I will say, the experience has given me a lot more sympathy for the folks who had to insulate themselves from people who were critical of the later seasons of Buffy.
JenP - Oct 07, 2003 9:25:06 am PDT #978 of 10000
OK, I know I'm being really lazy here, but ... me, too, Katie, iff'n I didn't express it that way before. The DVDs are on my wishlist and all. But it's a more comforting kind of love. Ya' know, the kind of show you can count on to be there for you in its way, and it's all good. Like a nice, easy-going good pal you wouldn't trade for the world. I can get excited about it, but I don't think I could ever be disappointed in it. It'd have to try REALLY hard for that.
Matt the Bruins fan - Oct 07, 2003 9:27:16 am PDT #979 of 10000
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
The slump in quality can sometimes be a blessing, though. I was able to let Buffy and Farscape go because my enjoyment of both had paled compared to the feeling I had early in their runs. If "Graduation Day Pt. 2" had been the last episode I would have been among those snerked-about fans taking a header from the rooftop with SMG picture in hand.