Rook008
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Re: [Spoiler] Stargate Universe kinda sucked...IMO...
This last episode wasn't that good. Besides the return of the Sand Alien Thing, there wasn't a lot happening. I thought it was kind of odd that after the Sand Alien helped them find water on the Sand Planet, and seemed like it was trying to communicate with them on the ship, that they would maroon it on the Ice Planet.
There are some nice conflicts emerging between Rush and Eli, and between that one Soldier who was put in the brig and the Colonel. And I'm not missing the gun battles and enemy aliens much.
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Did we believe the guy, whatever his name is, would fall in the abyss and die? Don't think so.
Did we believe they wouldn't find water? Don't think so.
Do we want to see more sex? Probably.
This series is HOT!
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MrMoody
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| said by TigerLord  :Did we believe the guy, whatever his name is, would fall in the abyss and die? Don't think so. No, but a redshirt bought it in the corridor, though.
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TigerLord
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But that guy wasn't part of the main cast afaik, so it wasn't shocking nor surprising. |
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Rook008
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| I actually expected them to start killing off the "unknowns" a lot sooner, and in bigger catastrophes. That one guy in the corridor was basically just an expendable asset ("redshirt"  ) to convey the danger of the situation.
There'll probably be a few more in the coming weeks.
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I'm amazed now that they have power,
the stories are not more about exploring
the ship, which must have survival assets
for when the ancients were gonna retire.
I guess it's cheaper to shoot episodes
in deserts and glaciers, then design
more set pieces and CGI effects.
Or maybe there's an episode coming up
called "Arboretum" ? that makes sense  |
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mech1164
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| said by Packeteers :Or maybe there's an episode coming up called "Arboretum" ? that makes sense Except for the fact that it has a big hole in it with a force field covering no prob.  |
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Octavean
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Meh, I liked this last episode. I guess I’m the only one * shrug* |
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george357
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| I liked it too Octavean, I am really liking the whole series. After reading most of the posts here I was beginning to think I was one of the only ones that thought it was a pretty good show. I never really got to watch the earlier SG series but am in the process of catching up through DVD. SGU seems to me like a good evolution and is going to be more than meets the eye.
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Octavean
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said by george357 :I liked it too Octavean, I am really liking the whole series. After reading most of the posts here I was beginning to think I was one of the only ones that thought it was a pretty good show. I never really got to watch the earlier SG series but am in the process of catching up through DVD. SGU seems to me like a good evolution and is going to be more than meets the eye. George george357 good to see I’m not alone mate. Thanks for that
said by Rook008 :This last episode wasn't that good. Besides the return of the Sand Alien Thing, there wasn't a lot happening. I thought it was kind of odd that after the Sand Alien helped them find water on the Sand Planet, and seemed like it was trying to communicate with them on the ship, that they would maroon it on the Ice Planet. There are some nice conflicts emerging between Rush and Eli, and between that one Soldier who was put in the brig and the Colonel. And I'm not missing the gun battles and enemy aliens much. One thing to think about, the life form(s) drained Destiny’s water supply quite considerably within a fairly short period of time. translocation of these life forms from a desert plaint to a planet with abundant water (albeit solid) would likely be everything they could possibly desire. Its latterly all you can eat,….and those little buggers can apparently consume a lot. They seem to consume water and multiply so presumably they can go fornicate themselves silly now. There numbers may depend on the resources necessary for life so a major limiting factor has just been lifted.
Its worth noting however that translocation of life forms from their indigenous locations to alien locations can have catastrophic consequences.
Keep in mind that particular NCO was popping prescription pills a few episodes earlier. In all likelihood, his supply of meds are going to run dry sooner or later.
Rush, he’s just not a people person. Either he just hasn’t got the skill set due to losing it or he never had it. Rush is bound to rub just about anyone the wrong way. He also seem to be the sort to sacrifice his life and possibly the lives of others just to unlock the secrets of Destiny. |
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Rook008
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| said by Octavean :... He also seem to be the sort to sacrifice his life and possibly the lives of others just to unlock the secrets of Destiny. I hope so.
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Octavean
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| said by Rook008 :said by Octavean :... He also seem to be the sort to sacrifice his life and possibly the lives of others just to unlock the secrets of Destiny. I hope so. The most you’re likely to see is a red shirt get it. But nothing wrong with hoping |
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| Good thoughtful post Octavean.
I am also in the majority with you and George, I like the new show, and I can definately see potential.
Like I told my twin brother yesterday..
It's not your Daddy's Stargate.
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JC78
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I've been enjoying the show as well. I do however believe It has (or had) much more potential than we've seen so far. |
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I'm curious, what is so awesome about it?
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| I personally like the whole premise, being millions of miles away in uncharted territory with a busted ship how cool is that?!? I think it leaves a lot of open avenues for the show to take as well which adds to the potential for me. BTW I also loved Star Trek: Voyager so that might explain a little about by perspective.
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I think I know why people here are bummed about SGU.
It's the background music - it's the same somber type
Vangelis rifts they would play all during Blade Runner.
Maybe if SGU had more uplifting music and
put the lights up a bit, more here would like it. |
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Rook008
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I like the premise as well and felt the same way about Voyager. They could do more with SG·U though. |
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