The Stargate Thread, SG-1, Atlantis and Universe Options

[Raven]

There are reports bubbling through the net, mainly from Gateworld(?), that Atlantis has been cancelled and will end at the end of it's fifth series (although it looks as though it will have a cliff-hanger so I don't know if that means future DVD movies).

If true, I think it is a pity, I've generally preferred Atlantis over SG-1, and although I think they've made some mistakes in recent seasons - mainly introducing souped-up replicators into the Pegasus galaxy, killing off Beckett and side-lining Weir - I've still enjoyed what I've seen up to the middle of season four.

[Drifter]

I have heard that Beckett is making a comeback this season

I did love SG-1 but for me it went downhill when RDA left the show. The 2 dvd movies havent really been up to par for me either, Continuum wasnt so bad but it wasnt brilliant either and that show has had some brilliant episodes.

Atlantis has grown over the last couple of seasons and if it is cancelled then the dwindling of great sci-fi shows in on the up again what with BSG bowing out too.

[Raven]

Atlantis, like SG-1 before it, is a bit of a guilty pleasure for me.

Neither series has been an exemplary exponent of TV science fiction, but I think both series have their charms. To me, they both seem to tick along churning out the same entertaining guff week in, week out, it's never that bad, but it's never that brilliant either – just good solid fair.

If this is the end for Atlantis I'll be sorry to see it go, mainly, I think, because I'll miss Rodney McKay, who has to be one of the best characters in anything, ever (and the Wraith are pretty good too!).

[Drifter]

Agreed, Rodney McKay has to be one of the best characters to grace the TV screen in a long time whether he be a sci-fi character or not and it will be sad to see him go. The only other hope we have is if he returns in an Atlantis straight to DVD fare much like SG-1 have done.

McKay's friendship with Beckett in the first couple of seasons reminded me of the friendship between Jackson and O'Neill on SG-1 but better somehow.

[Raven]

Watched up to the end of season four of Atlantis yesterday.

Nice to see Carson back, and the story with Tael'c and Ronan was quite good, but the McKay/Keller romance in the last episode was just wrong!

[Raven]

Coming next summer, Stargate: Universe.

So that will be Stargate: Voyager then!

[Drifter]

so instead of being partially stranded in the city of Ancients, theyll be stranded on a ship in the middle of nowhere - it doesnt bode well when it said that its going to be aimed at younger viewers

This post has been edited by Drifter: Aug 27 2008, 06:24 PM

[Raven]

I'm guessing that means Carlye is out of the running for the Doctor then.

Could be interesting!

[Drifter]

I never did see him as the Doctor in the first place to be honest.

Character rundown as mentioned at Gateworld:

Colonel Everett Young
40's handsome, capable, former SG team leader. Like the Jack O'Neill of ten years ago, but Young's edges have tended to sharpen over time. He requested permission to serve the remainder of his commission on Earth upon marrying his wife, Hailey, two years ago, but for now he's temporary commander of a secret off world base. The loss of two members of his team several years ago has taught him never to take anything for granted, and be prepared for anything. He stays on top of his team so they stay alive. STAR NAMES ONLY. SERIES REGULAR;

Tamara Jon
20-25, all ethnicities (Asian Preferably). SGC Field medic, Captain grade. Off world experience. Beautiful, tough, smart, capable. Paramedic level training. Able to triage serious injury. Modest background. Dreamed of being a doctor but couldn't afford medical school and the Air Force was her best option. She ends up being the most medically inclined person on the ship but is overwhelmed by the lack of knowledge and experience treating seriously wounded and ill patients. She also lacks the medicine and supplies and has to make do. SERIES REGULAR;

Chloe Carpenter
20ish. Stunning and sexy. Daughter of a U.S. Senator. Silver spoon upbringing and a little spoiled but not stupid either. Politically and socially savvy. Dreams of following in her father's footsteps but for now she's a bit of a party girl in her first year at an Ivy League school. Her father's tragic death and the dire circumstances of being trapped on a spaceship seriously tests her character. SERIES REGULAR;

Eli Hitchcock
20-25. Total slacker. Utter genius. Mathematics, computers, anything he puts his mind to. Acerbic sense of humor. A social outcast. Comes from a broken home. Lacks confidence because his true intelligence has never really been recognized like Matt Damon's character from Good Will Hunting with a little Jack Black thrown in sptv050769. SERIES REGULAR;

Lt. Jared Nash
20-25. Junior S.G.C. team member. Officer material but green and rough around the edges. Every teenage girl's fantasy. Like a college quarterback thrown into his first pro game, he is thrust into the role of leader well before he's ready for the responsibility and must learn to take command, earn respect through action, and manage the diverse personalities on the ship to keep everyone alive. Like Jason Bourne, he is skilled and well-trained however he is mentally unprepared for the urgency of the situation. SERIES REGULAR;

Ron "Psycho" Stasiak
20, all ethnicities. Marine. Big, strong, silent. You want him on your side. You don't want him mad at you. Lacks control over his temper in non combat situations. His past is a mystery but it's clear something dark formed the hard shell around him. Yet, there must also be some moral center because otherwise he'd kill everyone around him. Think Eric Bana's character "Hoot" in Blackhawk Down. SERIES REGULAR.


So, nobody over the age of 25 unless youre the bloke in charge, nothing about a Dr David Rush bio yet

[dolfyn]

^ 2 comparisons to Matt Damon characters. Hhhmmm.
Does sound interesting, though. I'll definitely give it a go.

Agreed, Rodney McKay has to be one of the best characters to grace the TV screen in a long time whether he be a sci-fi character or not...

Agreed.
I saw him in the flesh at a convention last month. I would've lined up to say hello & get a photo, but the queue was crazy-long!

Feel the love.
dolfyn.


This post has been edited by dolfyn: Dec 17 2008, 05:28 AM

[Baz]

So this started on Sky 1 last night with the first 2 episodes being aired.

First impressions are very good. It's has a more darker feel to things, in the same style as BSG in places and it's filmed different to how SG:1 and Atlantis were. It feels a lot more grown up, no flashy title sequence for a start.

The first two episodes set up the story nicely, although a little bit predictable in places but it had some nice touches along the way with a couple of small cameos for good measure.

It's going to be interesting to see where they take the story seeing as this is the only Sci-fi show (that I know of) that is set in space now after BSG has finished.

For those that missed it I'm sure Sky 1 will repeat it at some point of you can watch the first 4 episodes on line here - http://www.syfy.com/universe/

[bigfatrich]

I am hoping to watch them tonight. Having not watched Atlantis, will I miss out on anything? I know there was a little bit of crossover in later series of SG-1 and Atlantis.

[NiteFall]

Not really, all you need to know is that the Stargate is magic travelling MacGuffin, the rests pretty well laid out. I actually rather liked it, there's definitely some potential there, for both story and characters. I just hope it doesn't become a "dark and gritty" Star Trek: Voyager is all with every weeks episode being "Ooh, we've found a way home. Oh bugger, no we haven't".

[Atara]

I was playing Mass Effect last night, goddamn! Anyone know when it repeats.

[NiteFall]

Tonight on Sky Two. I think.