Anyone watching "Sanctuary"?

crazyeddie · Oct 15, 2008

If so, what do you think?  I'm not too impressed, so far.  It's sort of an X Files rip-off, without the space aliens and conspiracies.  Lots of familiar faces from the Stargate franchise....the SciFi Channel sure like to recycle it's actors. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

a_lost_packet_ · Oct 15, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If so, what do you think?  I'm not too impressed, so far.  It's sort of an X Files rip-off, without the space aliens and conspiracies.  Lots of familiar faces from the Stargate franchise....the SciFi Channel sure like to recycle it's actors. Posted by crazyeddie</DIV>I thought it looked interesting when I saw the ads.  But, I haven't really tried to watch it.  One problem is that you never know what the heck is on Sci-Fi anymore just by glancing at it.  I recently disconnected my digital box upstairs because I was redoing the lines and I haven't hooked it back up yet.  So, I don't get a program guide up there and that's where I usually end up watching movies, entertainment programs and such.  Every time I tune into the Sci-Fi channel and see something I don't recognize, I live in fear it's another one of their craptastic disaster/monster movies and pound on the channel change button.

I think I saw a couple of minutes of it not long ago.  That few minutes was enough to make me change the channel and not wonder what it was.  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

thor06 · Oct 15, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I thought it looked interesting when I saw the ads.  But, I haven't really tried to watch it.  One problem is that you never know what the heck is on Sci-Fi anymore just by glancing at it.  I recently disconnected my digital box upstairs because I was redoing the lines and I haven't hooked it back up yet.  So, I don't get a program guide up there and that's where I usually end up watching movies, entertainment programs and such.  Every time I tune into the Sci-Fi channel and see something I don't recognize, I live in fear it's another one of their craptastic disaster/monster movies and pound on the channel change button.

I think I saw a couple of minutes of it not long ago.  That few minutes was enough to make me change the channel and not wonder what it was.  Posted by a_lost_packet_</DIV>Fri. 10:00pm then repeats at 1AM I think.  I like it, it's not stargate but I'm giving it a chance to get rolling.  Amanda Tapping is a hottie. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

Archer17 · Oct 15, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>Fri. 10:00pm then repeats at 1AM I think.  I like it, it's not stargate but I'm giving it a chance to get rolling.  Amanda Tapping is a hottie. Posted by thor06</DIV>I caught the 2-hr. premier (thought it was so-so) and recorded the 2nd episode but haven't watched it yet.I agree with you regarding Amanda Tapping, she is a hottie. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

neomaine · Oct 15, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If so, what do you think?  I'm not too impressed, so far.  It's sort of an X Files rip-off, without the space aliens and conspiracies.  Lots of familiar faces from the Stargate franchise....the SciFi Channel sure like to recycle it's actors. Posted by crazyeddie</DIV>I too have been waiting for something from SCIFI that peeked my interest. The previews for Sanctuary did just that, it made a good-enough sell.  I’ll keep everything fairly generic and try not to make anything a real spoiler.  (Sorry, didn't remember any character's names yet&hellip

The first show introduced us to some major characters: good enough.  I had some difficulty in figuring out who/what the major antagonist was going to be.  Couldn’t accept that its going to just be society’s general fear of anything strange.  Just collecting where people/animals wasn't going to cut it...The second episode gave us the ‘Kapol’ (sp?) group as a the antagonist.  So, the show will essentially be: -          Amanda Tapping, an immortal woman (doesn’t get sick anyway, haven’t seen any speed healing yet) -          her daughter from a time/space shifter/super strength/reflexes guy (who I think is already dead) with a bad attitude, Ok reflexes, and smallish yabbas. -          A Daniel Jackson look alike with the similar perfect logical mind.  Only this guy has some neat fuzzy glowing view of how things work together. -          A Neanderthal, I think, who somehow just figured out how to talk and is happy to be butler/personal guard and enjoys serving tea. -          All working from a castle equivalent of the bat cave.  (Say, just how do they keep this whole castle clean with a staff of … what, 4 people???) ...who will be against an all controlling greedy, government infiltrating secret society with mucho weapons and a genetically engineered army (that wear some god-awful monster headpiece/helmet thingy…WTF is that all about?) who remind me of Sleestaks for some reason.One side captures to understand, develop and socially redeem the mutations while the other greedily tries to control and use them for their own self interests. To me it looks like a combination of Heroes/X-files/Stargate:  The genetic mutations that (apparently more prevalent then we think) need to work together – like Heroes, and; It’s just the two (or few) of us against the big bad establishment like X-files, and; the never guessing wrong/perfect logic Dr. Daniel from Stargate.Things I like.  Well, Amanda Tapping in general, duh.  However, they went a little to far to ‘make her different’.  A tight sweater, always a good thing, but a generally frumpy long skirt a slow walk/canter.  I can accept the long brunette look versus the short blond but that’s a little drastic.  We still know its her.  However, the forced accent is REALLY trying, could have really done without that ‘difference’.  Again not a show stopper but all together something that made my eyes roll.  (Also, can she actually get a role where she actually smiles?)My biggest worry: Though I personally like the relaxed, good-girl, logical, surgeon, doctor, immortal, with a generally passive, socially accepting, liberal feel that the new character brings – phewww… - I really think the show would have been better off ratings-wise with a lead with a  more kick-ass in your face attitude.  Kinda like Alias.  They’re trying to do this with the daughter but its just not the same – she’s too cutesie.  I would have rather seen it the other way around.  Maybe she’ll develop that way now she’s found out about ‘the other genetic mutation collector’.  On the whole I actually like it.  Its similar enough but different enough to keep me interested…for now.  I’m going to give it a few more episodes before I make the final call.  So far, a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.(Edited for formating.  That was the ugliest cut/paste I've seen in a while...)   <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Have a good one, neomaine Folding@Home home page: http://folding.stanford.edu/ Folding@Home download page: http://folding.stanford.edu/English/Download Folding@Home Team 10993 Stats at ExtremeOverclocking: http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/team_summary.php?s=&t=10993 </div>

docm · Oct 15, 2008

Not watching it yet, but if they get rid of about 75% of Amanda Tapping's wardrobe I'd make sure to <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-tongue-out.gif" border="0" alt="Tongue out" title="Tongue out" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

crazyeddie · Oct 16, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I too have been waiting for something from SCIFI that peeked my interest. The previews for Sanctuary did just that, it made a good-enough sell.  I’ll keep everything fairly generic and try not to make anything a real spoiler.  (Sorry, didn't remember any character's names yet&hellip

The first show introduced us to some major characters: good enough.  I had some difficulty in figuring out who/what the major antagonist was going to be.  Couldn’t accept that its going to just be society’s general fear of anything strange.  Just collecting where people/animals wasn't going to cut it...The second episode gave us the ‘Kapol’ (sp?) group as a the antagonist.  So, the show will essentially be:-          Amanda Tapping, an immortal woman (doesn’t get sick anyway, haven’t seen any speed healing yet)-          her daughter from a time/space shifter/super strength/reflexes guy (who I think is already dead) with a bad attitude, Ok reflexes, and smallish yabbas.-          A Daniel Jackson look alike with the similar perfect logical mind.  Only this guy has some neat fuzzy glowing view of how things work together.-          A Neanderthal, I think, who somehow just figured out how to talk and is happy to be butler/personal guard and enjoys serving tea.-          All working from a castle equivalent of the bat cave.  (Say, just how do they keep this whole castle clean with a staff of … what, 4 people???)...who will be against an all controlling greedy, government infiltrating secret society with mucho weapons and a genetically engineered army (that wear some god-awful monster headpiece/helmet thingy…WTF is that all about?) who remind me of Sleestaks for some reason.One side captures to understand, develop and socially redeem the mutations while the other greedily tries to control and use them for their own self interests. To me it looks like a combination of Heroes/X-files/Stargate:  The genetic mutations that (apparently more prevalent then we think) need to work together – like Heroes, and; It’s just the two (or few) of us against the big bad establishment like X-files, and; the never guessing wrong/perfect logic Dr. Daniel from Stargate.Things I like.  Well, Amanda Tapping in general, duh.  However, they went a little to far to ‘make her different’.  A tight sweater, always a good thing, but a generally frumpy long skirt a slow walk/canter.  I can accept the long brunette look versus the short blond but that’s a little drastic.  We still know its her.  However, the forced accent is REALLY trying, could have really done without that ‘difference’.  Again not a show stopper but all together something that made my eyes roll.  (Also, can she actually get a role where she actually smiles?)My biggest worry: Though I personally like the relaxed, good-girl, logical, surgeon, doctor, immortal, with a generally passive, socially accepting, liberal feel that the new character brings – phewww… - I really think the show would have been better off ratings-wise with a lead with a  more kick-ass in your face attitude.  Kinda like Alias.  They’re trying to do this with the daughter but its just not the same – she’s too cutesie.  I would have rather seen it the other way around.  Maybe she’ll develop that way now she’s found out about ‘the other genetic mutation collector’.  On the whole I actually like it.  Its similar enough but different enough to keep me interested…for now.  I’m going to give it a few more episodes before I make the final call.  So far, a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10.(Edited for formating.  That was the ugliest cut/paste I've seen in a while...)  Posted by neomaine</DIV>Great synopsis!I'm a big fan of Amanda Tapping, so I hope this show is a success for her sake (but she'll always be Samantha Carter to me!).  Her accent may not be entirely "forced"....she was born in England, you know, and lived there until she was three, before she moved to Canada.  You're right about the Will Zimmerman character being a Daniel Jackson clone (did they have to give him glasses that he obviously doesn't need?).  Ashley, the daughter, seems to have been burdened with all the security tasks that require martial arts, but I couldn't help but wonder why even a devoted daughter would want to be stuck with such a crappy job, and why her own mother would want to put her in harm's way (unless she is somehow immortal, too).Anyway, we'll see how it goes.  Monsters don't interest me as much as space stuff, so this may be a hard sell.  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

cosmictraveler · Oct 18, 2008

I've watched it 3 times now. It isn't that great of a show and I can't get use to her fake accent, I wish she wouldn't use it and I don't understand why she does when no one else there speaks with one. The writing isn't to bad but really not compelling enough to draw me into this series like The X Files did. I'm not that impressed with the other actors much either and the premise of this just doesn't work to me for some reason. Why a Sanctuary when it seems there are freaks everywhere outside of it that are just as strange and seem to be fitting into society just fine...so to say. It is worth viewing when nothing else is on I'd say but it isn't something that will last for long I'm afraid.   <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> It does not require many words to speak the truth. Chief Joseph </div>

docm · Oct 18, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I've watched it 3 times now. It isn't that great of a show and I can't get use to her fake accentPosted by cosmictraveler</DIV> You are aware she was born and lived for a time around Essex, England and therefore grew up with speakers of that dialect? Still - she does live in Vancouver. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

theoak6221 · Oct 23, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>If so, what do you think?  I'm not too impressed, so far.  It's sort of an X Files rip-off, without the space aliens and conspiracies.  Lots of familiar faces from the Stargate franchise....the SciFi Channel sure like to recycle it's actors. Posted by crazyeddie</DIV>For those who don't know what we'er talking about. Maybe this will help you out. http://www.hulu.com/sanctuary

thor06 · Oct 30, 2008

Watched the third episode, plane crash.  I liked this one!  The intros are starting to grow on me as well.  At first I kept trying to go further back on the DVR.... Now I get it and appreciate "the jump in the middle of the action" thing.  I do agree with others that it needs something more.     If the next episode has the same feel to it as the "plane crash" and the "folders", I think all in all I'll call it a keeper.  If not, well I'll still watch Amanda and hope for the best.    TBH I may be a bit spoiled from SG and BSG, both IMHO some of the best TV Sci-Fi ever written.    Cheers <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> www.watchnasatv.com ONE PERCENT FOR NASA! </div>

crazyeddie · Nov 3, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>   Watched the third episode, plane crash.  I liked this one!  The intros are starting to grow on me as well.  At first I kept trying to go further back on the DVR.... Now I get it and appreciate "the jump in the middle of the action" thing.  I do agree with others that it needs something more.     If the next episode has the same feel to it as the "plane crash" and the "folders", I think all in all I'll call it a keeper.  If not, well I'll still watch Amanda and hope for the best.    TBH I may be a bit spoiled from SG and BSG, both IMHO some of the best TV Sci-Fi ever written.    Cheers Posted by thor06</DIV>I agree, this episode was engrossing.  It was a bit of a rip-off, plot-wise, of the 1957 sci-fi film "The Abominable Snowman", which also endowed the yetis with telepathic abilities, but I didn't find this to be a detraction from my enjoying watching it. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

10_stone_5 · Nov 3, 2008

"There Is No Sanctuary" -- Logan's RunI'll use any excuse to post pictures of Jessica 6 [Jenny Agutter]. <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/Content/images/store/10/8/da296be7-3e12-442f-a815-fedcfb8636ea.Medium.jpg" alt="" /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

Alurea · Nov 6, 2008

Last episode was good and I have few complaints but one complaint I do have is the character of the daughter.  Maybe it's just me but I'm just not feeling her.  I hope they do more with her character than just being the "badass chick with guns".  Of all the characters, I'd like to identify with her the most and I just can't so I'm annoyed. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

davp99 · Nov 12, 2008

I tried..and tried to like this new sci-fi show..but it just doesn't do it for me...BWTF..they CANCELLED Atlantis...??? the last of the Star-gate shows...oh well <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Dave.. </div>

neomaine · Nov 12, 2008

Its still growing on me.  I'm holding out hope that Amanda will go blond again... No really.  The yeti episode wasn't so bad.  This weeks tribbles rip-off was OK.  The sexual tension from the critters pheromones was a little weak but at least it wasn't overdone.They've established that there's more than one Sanctuary and and 'evil company'.  I'm still holding out hope for the story arc that will include major issues between the two factions with intermittent fillers like the last two episodes.  There's a chance here that they can do the mini-arcs within the large arc in the Babylon 5 vein.For a first season I think its OK.  Not sure how long I'll hold out while they're getting their feet wet but they've still got my attention. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Have a good one, neomaine Folding@Home home page: http://folding.stanford.edu/ Folding@Home download page: http://folding.stanford.edu/English/Download Folding@Home Team 10993 Stats at ExtremeOverclocking: http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/team_summary.php?s=&t=10993 </div>

crazyeddie · Nov 12, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>I tried..and tried to like this new sci-fi show..but it just doesn't do it for me...BWTF..they CANCELLED Atlantis...??? the last of the Star-gate shows...oh well Posted by davp99</DIV>According to Gateworld:Though Stargate Atlantis has been a solid ratings performer for SCI FI -- and was its highest-rated original program ever when it premiered in July 2004 -- in recent years series like Eureka have supplanted it in the "Live" ratings. So they are keeping a silly piece of fluff like "Eureka", and canceling "Stargate Atlantis"......oh, the pain!  <img src="http://sitelife.space.com/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-yell.gif" border="0" alt="Yell" title="Yell" />  <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> </div>

neomaine · Nov 14, 2008

Replying to: <DIV CLASS='Discussion_PostQuote'>... So they are keeping a silly piece of fluff like "Eureka", and canceling "Stargate Atlantis"......oh, the pain!    Posted by crazyeddie</DIV>Definitely heading for a thread-jack...  Killing Atlantis? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Have a good one, neomaine Folding@Home home page: http://folding.stanford.edu/ Folding@Home download page: http://folding.stanford.edu/English/Download Folding@Home Team 10993 Stats at ExtremeOverclocking: http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/team_summary.php?s=&t=10993 </div>

neomaine · Nov 14, 2008

OK, need to get this back on topic...  When over to scifi.com to check out this SGA death notice, yup its true... I found this, more Sancturary to com!From TV Guide Online: (Please follow the link for the complete article.) Exclusive: Sci Fi Seeks More Sanctuary Nov 12, 2008 08:21 PM ET by Erin Fox Fear not, all forms of creatures, the "Sanctuary for all" will remain open for another season. TVGuide.com has learned exclusively that Sci Fi channel has greenlit production on a second season of Sanctuary, ordering 13 new hours of the series. "Sci Fi will continue to trail blaze the television landscape by further exploring the many worlds of Sanctuary through its unique green screen environments," said Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Original Programming at Sci Fi. "Technology and great storytelling makes Sanctuary a fantastic addition to Sci Fi's 2009 lineup." <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> Have a good one, neomaine Folding@Home home page: http://folding.stanford.edu/ Folding@Home download page: http://folding.stanford.edu/English/Download Folding@Home Team 10993 Stats at ExtremeOverclocking: http://folding.extremeoverclocking.com/team_summary.php?s=&t=10993 </div>

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