It's paused for Christmas here right now. But without a doubt, this is the best new sci-fi in a long time.
Basically it seems to have been written by a load of original Battlestar Galactica fans who have grown up very cynical and also aware of the weakeness of US sci-fi in that period (vis a vis almost non existent continuity and/or decent plots). The result is an intelligent, bleak, well-written, well acted sci-fi that so far has not outdone its own ambition. Highly recommended.
Their excuse for Starbuck not being a woman is perfect btw- that no-one could ever, EVER replace Dirk Benedict, so the only option was to totally re-do the character.
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Yeah, we've still got a little bit of time here. Not too much longer though. It is kinda strange that we got the series after you all, but I think it had something to do with the financing of it and how sky helped out. It's on sky there, right?
Oh, I think it'll be well worth the wait. It's just taken all I have not to read too many spoilers I've found. It gives me something to look forward to having to wait it out. I've been occupied with some other shows this fall anyway, so a fresh BSG in january will be nice.
Well I'm not sure, we have an episode this monday and a another one the following monday which will be a two parter to end the first season and I'm not sure when it comes back next year.
I had no idea why that was the reason they decided to make Starbuck a girl. I guess I never knew why. I always thought that was an interesting decision but it seems to have worked out well.
I just turned on the TV and what did I see, a colonial viper fighting Wing Commander style Dralthi fighters. I nearly turned it off and then I saw that it was the new BSG series.
I thought the storyline was quite interesting, some twists, better plot development, but what a radical change in the main characters. It was interesting to see that they decided to go with females for the characters of Starbuck and Boomer. But what's with the estrogen all over the ship? Is the network trying to develop a good story or are they interested in the sex ratings quotient? I admit I like the madam President angle to balance the Cmdr Adama's flex the male muscle in time of need vs reason that the President seems to bring.
So what's next? I am looking for spoilers to read as I don't have the Space Network and wonder if this series will convert the purist, have other ppl other than space-adventure junkies watching or just a new breed of BSG fans.
Saw that show was about to premiere the 15 of January(USA), been a long time Ive seen a really good sci fi show, hope it is good .............and I hope it will come to Norway like kind of real quick
As I'm sure you've already found out from the other thread, it's been over in the UK for a while. How soon do you guys get stuff like this in comparrison to the US and UK? Anyway, show should be good. I'm watching on Friday.
I can't imagine that it would be delayed for you guys much longer, especially if it starts here on Friday. Did you happen to catch any of the miniseries....was that aired over there recently?
so did anybody watch? I liked it a lot. Can't believe I finally can talk about it...really. I like the Starbuck change. Story looks like it's going to be nice too.
i'm quite impressed with the episodes so far. i never watched the original mini series(always thought the stories were crap in the original bsg so i didn't care about this one) until recently. you really get a feeling of drama, and tenseness that other sci fi shows have lacked for far too long.
the only thing i can see as a problem in future episodes is i hope they don't dig a hole they can't get out of if this series goes on, b/c of limited supplies.
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Dec 20th, 2004 06:26 PM
But don't you think that it is worth the wait.
