TV: Stargate Universe

**Penner** · Sun, 07-26-2009, 08:46 AM

Trailer for Stargate Universe

Too much fucking "teenage drama" and whatnot..

This will never be as superbly awesome as SG-1, but i'll still be watching this as i love all things Sci-Fi, and i like the whole concept of the Stargate.

Also because i like Lou Diamond Phillips, and Robert Carlyle is awesome.

**Vegechan** · Sat, 08-01-2009, 01:36 AM

I loved SG-1, and what few episodes of Atlantis I've seen have been good. I've seen every episode of SG-1, and even like the last couple seasons that concerns the Ori. Sadly, I missed so much of Atlantis, and have been meaning to catch up on that, because I know some people even prefer it over SG-1.

I have mixed feelings about Universe. I remember reading up on it, and seeing the one teaser before, and it sounded like a great concept. One of my favorite Star Trek series is Voyager, and it sounded like it was going to be very similar to that. Focus more on survival, individual crew relationships, and see even more new exciting things being so out in deep space. In interviews, producers and directors talked about how this will be a MUCH darker show than SG-1 and Atlantis, and major characters die in the first 6 episodes (Note: I don't think they mean any SG-1/Atlantis characters ,but important established characters in this Universe.)

This trailer though... introduces elements that confuse me. The darker elements certainly are there... but why does the government basically kidnap all of these civilians, including children and teenagers? I mean, the opening was just so... eh...

I'm looking forward to this series. I have full confidence that it will be another great Science Fiction series, and felt odd not having a Stargate series running.

Now someone just needs to make a new Star Trek series... Honestly, it's odd not having one running :-\

Also, sort of related, I remember reading an article last year, when SciFi announced the Stargate SG-1 direct to DVD movies, that the creator of the original Stargate movie wanted to make 2 more. I guess the SG-1 universe wasn't where he wanted the story to go, and he wants to continue the story like he wanted to. It would be weird seeing two continuities like that, but I'm really curious to see what the original creator wanted to do with it. SG-1 is an interesting example of someone taking a creative idea, and evolving it into something more. I laugh when many people say that any previous franchise would be tarnished if someone else took the reigns, when things like SG-1 exist.

**Inazuma** · Sat, 08-01-2009, 09:06 AM

Stargate Galactica Bollywood

***David75*** · Sat, 08-01-2009, 09:29 AM

I think I've seen all of SG-1
I think I've watched S1,S2 and S3 for atlantis. was nice, but for some reason I lost interrest.
Maybe because they were recycling eps ideas from SG-1 and other sci-fi shows.

I've seen the movie in a theater when it was out in 1995 in France. To me the focus was a lot more on people, different cultures and sharing with mankind, any place they live.
SG-1 was a lot more army centered than the movie was (at least this impression remains, eventhough the setting was still an army base and the will to destroy a planet that might be dangerous to earth)

I wonder what SGU will give, and I wonder what the director with the original movie can come-up with if he ever makes it to a sequel.

Regarding the trailer:
Civilians? maybe they had a base show where civilians are invited. Sudden attack or danger, they chose to evacuate through the gate, some problem send them far away.
Why would they show such a base?
Because if the gate is inactive or slightly hidden, no one would guess what this is.

I'm more concerned with your average late teenager geek getting involved and even getting a lead...

***Assassin*** · Sun, 10-04-2009, 03:52 PM

I just finished watching the first ep...i had my doubts about the show, but i thorougly enjoyed the first (and second) episodes. It could just be because they were written by Brad Wright and Robert Cooper, but the show has atleast earned the a second and third look in my opinion.

**Penner** · Mon, 10-05-2009, 12:40 AM

Indeed, it was a little better than i thought it would be, i liked Eli, and ofc Carlyle is great as Dr. Rush. Also looking forward to seeing more of Lou Diamond Phillips as he didnt really have much screentime in this ep.

However, Ming-Na's character seems really annoying, as does the chick who's dad sacrificed himself.

But i guess thats a necessary evil, annoying people makes the awesome people seem even more awesome in comparison :P

All in all, we're off to a good start.

**Logrus** · Mon, 10-05-2009, 10:51 AM

Great show, dident feel the need to fast forward anything

But what makes me confused now is they said tehy would concetrate more on space battles and the only ship in (aaalllooootttt of range) is broken :S

**Penner** · Mon, 10-05-2009, 11:54 AM

This was just the first ep, they still have plenty of time to dish out some awesome spacewars ;D

***Assassin*** · Mon, 10-05-2009, 07:26 PM

hmm, space battles eh? i was hoping they'd gear this more towards the original SG-1 story line, with the crew exploring planets in other galaxies, meeting new races, finding new technology. That's what made the original so great and set it apart from all the other space based sci-fi shows.

It's also the reason, in my opinion, why Atlantis didn't last as long. It was just another sci-fi show with space ships and evil aliens and photon torpedoes. But hopefully, they'll deliver something new and fresh to keep the old viewers watching and take in new viewers as well.

**Archangel** · Wed, 10-07-2009, 09:26 AM

I loved sg-1, never got to watch atlantis because it didn't air in my country. Do you guys think i'd enjoy this adaptation too?

**Penner** · Wed, 10-07-2009, 01:50 PM

Wut, you never watched atlantis? You should totally download it and have a look.

You'll probably like SG:U, i sure did ^^

Originally Posted by Archangel

I loved sg-1

It was truly awesome.

**Archangel** · Wed, 10-07-2009, 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Penner

It was truly awesome.

Well the last season was kinda meh, i missed MacGyver

**Inazuma** · Thu, 10-08-2009, 12:00 PM

MacGyver, Daniel Jackson, Teal'c ... the cast made SG1 and we miss them.

SG1 was great mainly because of the actors. The pitch was good but not exceptionnal.
SGA had it tough with it's cast and I think SGU wont be good untill they balance their character properly. Especially the Gamer Kid together with the daughter of the unlikeable scenator yet hero.
Now two things,
Give the "Survivors-that-got-no-hope-of-rescue-and-stuck-in-hostile-unknown-environnement" an enemy. You can call that the Lost approach(in space this time), if no intelligent lifeform declares itself hostile, it would be more of a resident evil approach ... but whatever, don't think SGU has the skill for either approach again, mediocre actors and so-so writing.

I loved SG1, I still think it was truly awesome, and ahead of it's time. But, SGU is not good enough and I hate it for having so much potential and doing nothing with it.

Make it better, or disappear.

**Shadow Skill** · Thu, 10-08-2009, 07:36 PM

The opening episode wasnt as epic a first episode as I had hoped it would be. All those scientists and they can't figure out a way to repair the ship.

Hopefully the next episode is better.

In the 2 years it took to put this together, was hoping for something with a little more explanation. Half the movie was flash backs to how they got on the ship, which could have been done without the need of the flash backs.

I'm call this show Battlestar Galactica Ver 2.1.

**Logrus** · Thu, 10-08-2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by Shadow Skill

The opening episode wasnt as epic a first episode as I had hoped it would be. All those scientists and they can't figure out a way to repair the ship.

First off with what parts? they can make things out of air.

Second they did figure how to fix the AC but as before the parts needed wheren't around

But yeah not as good starter as the others

***Assassin*** · Fri, 10-09-2009, 09:26 AM

i liked the start...the whole epic intro thing is a bit cliche, and after all, this isn't SG1, so an epic into would most likely have failed to live up to expectations regardless.

**Archangel** · Sun, 10-11-2009, 07:59 AM

I don't get it, what was that pod in the ending? Someone escaped?

**Inazuma** · Sun, 10-11-2009, 08:46 AM

The fuck ?
I rewatched the end of the ep because of you. And yes, a pod ?
Confusing at most, definetely not making a good Cliffhanger or plot point.

**Penner** · Sun, 10-11-2009, 09:40 AM

It might have been the pod where the father/senator or whatnot died, and now that they got the life support and shit fixed, they decided to send the broken pod thing out into space with his body in it like some sort of viking funeral, or they just ditched it because it was just that, broken.

Or its just some other pod that got functional when they used that canister of white liquid, and now they have a exploring-type shuttle they can use.

**Archangel** · Sun, 10-11-2009, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by Penner

It might have been the pod where the father/senator or whatnot died, and now that they got the life support and shit fixed, they decided to send the broken pod thing out into space with his body in it like some sort of viking funeral, or they just ditched it because it was just that, broken.

Or its just some other pod that got functional when they used that canister of white liquid, and now they have a exploring-type shuttle they can use.

If it had been any of those things they would have explained it as opposed to just slapping it there in the ending for funsies

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