Is it just me, or does the Sci-Fi Channel Bite?

wmdragon · Sep 15, 2004

cute line-up, 12 and 13 <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> The only laws of matter are those which our minds must fabricate, and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter. --- James Clerk Maxwell </div>

commander_keen · Sep 15, 2004

I think some of you have no right to complain. The fact that SG-1 (god forbid, a terrible and overrated show to begin with) got an audiance to begin with is sad. I mean, the movie it was based on was OKAY, just OKAY. Not great, not something I'd want to see again, but OKAY. Instead, we have this show that ran overplayed its cheeze factor even its first season that has now managed.. .what... 6 seasons? Wow, just unheard of. Worst of all, it took attention away from great shows like Farscape and killed them. <img src="/images/icons/mad.gif" /> I lost faith in SciFi long ago. The only sci fi actually aired on that station is SGI (even though it sucks) and 'real-life' shows like scare factor (which have NOTHING to do with sci fi. Its fallen under the same curse other once 'good' stations have fallen victom to. Just like Discovery Channel, its cheaper to air 'real-life' documentaries then actually make something interesting and releveant to watch.

a_lost_packet_ · Sep 16, 2004

commander_keen - The fact that SG-1 (god forbid, a terrible and overrated show to begin with) got an audiance to begin with is sad. Rofl.. Finally somebody blasts SG-1! I've been too much of a chicken ___ to do it. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> It seems there are alot of SG-1 fans running around. While I have seen some episodes that were "interesting" I haven't seen much value in the show either. <shrugs> I enjoyed the movie though. I was good.. not great.. just decent. I hear the first series of Sci-Fi books based on that universe were ok. Now, Sci-Fi has added insult to injury by producing SG-1 Atlantis. One of the stars is "whats-his-nut".. the Chief Engineer guy from DS-9 and Star Trek TNG (Eng. Miles O'brien) if I'm not mistaken. <sigh /> Farscape was good. It got a little too "involved" in it's own plot for people to quickly pickup on it though. That certainly cost it some viewership. Unlike plot driven titles like Babylon 5, Farscape's was pretty esoteric. Still, it was an enjoyable ride for the most part. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

commander_keen · Sep 16, 2004

I am going to admit that Farscape got pretty bad at times... like the episode where John and Scorpius were captured by mercenaries (too painful to watch) but IMO, Farscape at its best was just classic science fiction television. No other show at the time did it better. Just watch Into the Lions Den and tell me if that is not one of the greatest Science Fiction episodes ever made! <img src="/images/icons/laugh.gif" /> I am sorry for knocking on SG-1. Sometimes I speak and I end up putting my foot in my mouth. I just never cared for it. Its not like I never gave the show a try... I did and I just found it to be boring. None of the actors hold a candle in terms of interest or character development (excluding Teal), and what should've made the series stand out (its political underpinnings on how the world deals with alien visitation and such) is VASTLY, VASTLY underplayed and when they do reach an episode about it (the one where the network CEO is going to air gov't sercrets) they find some contrived way to solve it like the alien was really just a hologram the military was developing all along!

chip5541 · Sep 16, 2004

To be honest there were few Farscape episodes I didnt like but for the most part it was one of the most consistantly good/great shows on TV.

wmdragon · Sep 16, 2004

Just watch Into the Lions Den and tell me if that is not one of the greatest Science Fiction episodes ever made! yes, that 4-part season finale was quite a show, a highlight for the series. true enough what others mentioned though, at times Farscape got too cute or weird the episode where John and Scorpius were captured by mercenaries (too painful to watch) which one was that? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> The only laws of matter are those which our minds must fabricate, and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter. --- James Clerk Maxwell </div>

a_lost_packet_ · Sep 16, 2004

crazyeddie - Pardon my indignant sniff, but it's "Stargate Atlantis", not "SG-1 Atlantis". LOL. I stand corrected! <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> I admit that Farscape did get a little over the edge from time to time. I also admit that I tired of O'Neil's sarcasm fairly rapidly. Tealk <sp /> could have been a much more interesting character though. Instead, they try to play him off like a cross between "Spock" and "The Hulk." Bad choice. There is no doubt that SG-1 etc holds something for it's fans. I've just never been able to make the "SG-1" leap. I would consider myself one of those SG-1 "watchers" that may tune in for lack of anything more intersting to watch.. <shrugs /> <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

commander_keen · Sep 16, 2004

I dont remember episode name; I pulled that one out from memory. And like I said, FS had its share of abysmally bad episodes, but the highlights of the show easily made you forget they existed (and thankfully, most of the bad episodes where seperate of the main story arc.. I think).

observer1 · Sep 20, 2004

i can not agree with anyone who likes the serie SG-1. like stated before the movie was OK, i enjoyed it the first time i watched it. the 2nd time i found to be boring. the series is a cheap and sorry rip-off. the effects arent near the movie was and it really goes along with just about any sci-fi series. to be good the effects need to be top dog and that is really what can kill a series these days due to production cost. just an opinion thats all. there are folks who hate the series CHARMED, i personally love to watch it so i guess it flows both ways.

kdavis007 · Sep 21, 2004

To be honest without Stargate, I would not watch SCI-FI. However, the new Farscape Mini looks good.

bobvanx · Sep 22, 2004

>i can not agree with anyone who likes the serie SG-1. />here are folks who hate the series CHARMED, i personally love to watch it so i guess it flows both ways. huh! I feel an ambivalance towards both shows. So that would flow yet another way? Perhaps into the realm of ... gosh I wish there was something worth watching? Oh, phooey, I'll go read a book.

observer1 · Sep 24, 2004

darn good answer!!! get a book. the problem today is not enough people read or get outside and just work around the flower beds. personally if its light outside i am out and about. messing with the yard, my horses ect.

a_lost_packet_ · Sep 24, 2004

I agree that there is nothing that beats a good book. I have never seen a sci-fi movie that compares to even a half-decent sci-fi book. I suppose the special effects department in my brain is much better than I.L.M. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

avaunt · Sep 24, 2004

Horses?. Plural?. Thats great, what are their names?. My brother had a horse once, for his daughter, but the little fat girl was too lazy to look after, or even ride it. So when I went to stay, I would play with the horse. It really liked me, and would look over the hedge all day, when it knew I was staying. I didn't realise you can ride them too far, so once, when I rid him right along the river, to the sea, and then up and down the beach all day, ( which he LOVED, you had to actually stop him from swimming out to sea ) he suddenly said "Wufffff" and sat down on his arse on a sand dune. And that was that. He just wouldn't come home, I could get him up, but he would take a few wobbly steps and sit down again. I was freaking out " What will I do. I have pukkaroo'ed their horse!" So I took off his saddle (my own legs chaffed and rubbery at this point) and he was happier, so we walked home that way, me leading him, and carrying his saddle. - walk two hundred mtrs, sit down while Horse eat stuff, walk another hundred or so. . . . . . - <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Horse had a few good years, then just died one night, they didn't know why. <img src="/images/icons/frown.gif" /> I was pretty sad,actually, that kid didn't deserve him. She has grown up to a nice young woman now, but I still count that as a black mark on her record.

avaunt · Sep 24, 2004

Yeah. Have you read P J Farmers " Maker of Universes " Series?. I don't see anyone with ANY special effects, coping with depicting the World of Tiers <img src="/images/icons/wink.gif" /> Or the Riverworld?. Or the Ringworld?. The Well of Souls?. Medea?. Brainpowers best, I think.

detriech69 · Sep 27, 2004

Sliders was great until they lost Jerry Oconnell. They should have never cancelled Farscape. Even bringing back Lost in Space reruns would be welcome. The b/w episodes were watchable. I can take or leave Stargate SG1. Is Sci-Fi affiliated with ABC? It seems like they make similarly bad programming decisions. Also, bring back Battlebots! That show rocked! Even my wife liked watching that. None of the other robot fighting shows can compare with Battlebots. At least Farscape will be back for an all too brief mini series...

a_lost_packet_ · Sep 27, 2004

The World of Tiers books are one of my favorites of all time! A friend of mine in college gave me the "Sci-Fi Bookclub" edition. I lost the first one. :/ Now, I have no idea where to pick it up. heh heh Riverworld - What a great ride! At first, I was a little put off with all the historical characters. Then, as he weaved his magic and the characters started to take on personalities, I was hooked. Great stuff there. I was severely dissapointed with the Sci-Fi channel's rendition of "Riverworld." I suppose it was a failed pilot for a mini-series or some such. However, it was GNDN. (Goes Nowhere Does Nothing.) Well of Souls - Awsome books. However, I haven't yet read them all. It's one of those things I've been "meaning to get to." Of course, Nathan Brasil is one of those Sci-Fi icons you just can't ignore. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> Ringworld - It's been a very long time since I read that. However, it's still going strong and is very popular. I no longer have a copy of any of the books though. One of those sets that got loaned out and never made it back on my shelf heh heh. Medea - Hmm.. I don't think I've read that one. I forgot how much I enjoyed Farmer's work. I'll have to pick that up! Along with a Bookclub edition of World of Tiers #1 of course. <img src="/images/icons/smile.gif" /> avaunt - Brainpowers best, I think. Yup! My special effects department (Imagination) has no budget, no technical constraints and uses "real magic" to get past the impossible. Gotta love it. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

observer1 · Oct 6, 2004

tater, a 15 yr old whelch, blaze a 5 yr old paint, santana a 12 yr old paint, mikey a 8 yr old arabian, kicker a 3 yr old arabian, star a 11 yr old quater horse. plus i have several red angus cows and 2 black angus bulls. several dogs

berate_remember · Jun 28, 2005

i was just wondering if anyone knows the name of a show that used to come on the scifi channel. it was a tales from the crypt type show that a different story each episode. i think it was called monster something or something else. does anyone know the name of this show? please let me know.

vogon13 · Jun 28, 2005

Swamp Thing ? <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> TPTB went to Dallas and all I got was Plucked !!So many people, so few recipes !!Let's clean up this stinkhole !! </div>

avaunt · Jun 29, 2005

Medea was a shared world, circa 1970 or so, that a number of famous writers made. From memory, it was a "light on heavy elements" giant world, like dozens of earths in land area, and it was by a flare star. It had so many different ecological niches, that you could be sure where you were, like a road map, by the kinds of critter were there. And when the sun flared, buy the ravening monstors they turned in to. Except they usually just ate you, and your "Where am I?" question. <img src="/images/icons/cool.gif" /> It had a single intelligent species, that were about caveman level tech, when people turn up. They wanted only stuff to think about, mirriored umbrellas, and metal spearheads. And people to talk to!. pretty excellent palate to array the traditional SciFi question of " Given this change/environment/scientific innovation, what would MEN do " upon. And differnt writers, offered different takes on it.

wmdragon · Jun 29, 2005

there was a show called Monsters like that, but I dont know if it ended up on the SciFi channel. wouldnt surprise me. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> The only laws of matter are those which our minds must fabricate, and the only laws of mind are fabricated for it by matter. --- James Clerk Maxwell </div>

lunatio_gordin · Jun 29, 2005

wow, so it's been just stargate for that long? i have to aree, i'm pretty fed up with stargate, but i never really liked it to begin with.

arconin · Jul 21, 2005

well, one possible explanation for the lousy content on Sci-Fi channel is the head of the company. Last year I was looking for info on the soon to be new series BSG. I soon came across a quote from the pres of the company. She indicated that "they were planning on moving the Sci-fi Channel away from Sci-Fi content in order to generate more viewers" Could be web rumor or maybe not, but with the quantity of bad creature shows im not too sure. Love BSG, and am ok with SG-1 and SG Atlantis...would love to see more B5 and Farscape. Really, would love anything other than "Attack of the giant <insert insect name />" always hated sci-fi horror, especially when its not even sci-fi.

a_lost_packet_ · Jul 21, 2005

They have been doing alot more "creature features" and horror on Sci-Fi. Also, they've been doing alot of SciFi channel produced movies.... which suck horribly. Tonight, for the umpteenth time, I think they're rerunning that sabretooth movie... again. Really, someone should just slap them every once in awhile. They've done some good stuff, but they can't make a good creature-feature or horror movie to save their lives. <div class="Discussion_UserSignature"> I put on my robe and wizard hat... </div>

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