Stargate Universe (Season 1)

[Growled Member]

You guys gotta remember that they had already finished filming every episode of the 1st season before they even aired a single episode. So the writers and producers couldn't take fan comments and backlash into consideration for the 1st season really at all. The 2nd season should be much better imo since they already know what people don't want to see anymore on a Stargate show (sex scenes) and what they want to see more of (aliens etc) and all that good stuff.

I suppose you're right. We'll see how it goes.

[Yusuf M. Veteran]

You guys gotta remember that they had already finished filming every episode of the 1st season before they even aired a single episode. So the writers and producers couldn't take fan comments and backlash into consideration for the 1st season really at all. The 2nd season should be much better imo since they already know what people don't want to see anymore on a Stargate show (sex scenes) and what they want to see more of (aliens etc) and all that good stuff.

Plus, the back half of the 1st season is supposedly much better anyways, and has more action etc :)

Oh, I definitely didn't know that. I guess I can look forward to season 2 then. Not that this season is good, or bad for that matter. I find it decent and enjoyable.

[ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm]

I am a big BSG fan, have the full DVD collection, the full Blu-ray Collection...some figures and all that. Universe is nothing like BSG. I think Universe is on par with the other Stargate shows, which is my number 2 shows. Yes there needs to be some work done, and get some more story's going, but it's still awesome.

If you can't see the similarities then maybe you need your eye sight checked? Where to begin? moody characters, dark sets, slow moving, drama, soapy, fast camera panning, zooming in and out of scenes and peoples faces.

The only things universe has in common with stargate is the fact it has a gate and that they are on an ancient ship. (which happens to look like a c*ck.)

[ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm]

btw I'm not a fanboy, I just don't like it when a spin off tries to emulate another show that is not part of the series and seems to forget it's roots. I can handle spin offs from shows like star trek, csi, family guy, ncis as they tried to keep to the same format of the previous shows. Enterprise had more in common with star trek than universe has in common with stargate, and it wasn't a complete letdown from the pilot onwards. The writers managed to kee the drama elements to minimal amounts and didn't overuse them. There was decent story in each episode and all the characters were likeable.

The cast of universe look they have to strain all the time to force out some dialog and the leader greer or whatever his name is always looks like he's going to take a dump or cry. Eli has bad jokes, the women are just there for the eye candy and the tough looking ones will probably get killed off sometime or do something heroic in a cheesy way. Dr.Rush will most likely figure everything out suddenly and save the day.

I really hope they lay of using the communication stones as they serve no purpose other than to see family back home and bore us with some dull scenes, still sg-1 is to blame for introducing those darn things. This probably sounds like a rant but it's how I feel about the show. I hate it when good shows spawn bad spin offs with no characters than can relate to previous series characters in any way. They even have crappy uniforms, not much effort there in the design department.

[+longgonebn Subscriber²]

btw I'm not a fanboy, I just don't like it when a spin off tries to emulate another show that is not part of the series and seems to forget it's roots. I can handle spin offs from shows like star trek, csi, family guy, ncis as they tried to keep to the same format of the previous shows. Enterprise had more in common with star trek than universe has in common with stargate, and it wasn't a complete letdown from the pilot onwards. The writers managed to kee the drama elements to minimal amounts and didn't overuse them. There was decent story in each episode and all the characters were likeable.

The cast of universe look they have to strain all the time to force out some dialog and the leader greer or whatever his name is always looks like he's going to take a dump or cry. Eli has bad jokes, the women are just there for the eye candy and the tough looking ones will probably get killed off sometime or do something heroic in a cheesy way. Dr.Rush will most likely figure everything out suddenly and save the day.

I really hope they lay of using the communication stones as they serve no purpose other than to see family back home and bore us with some dull scenes, still sg-1 is to blame for introducing those darn things. This probably sounds like a rant but it's how I feel about the show. I hate it when good shows spawn bad spin offs with no characters than can relate to previous series characters in any way. They even have crappy uniforms, not much effort there in the design department.

And I thought I got into detail about shows and movies with my friends. I will believe your last post (needing my eyes checked) if you answer one question, did you watch BSG or do you just think you know what it is. Maybe your right, but I don't see it. Maybe a few similarities in camera work, but even the feel of the look and all that is not the same. I have watched every stargate movie and show, and all BSG stuff. I just don't see it, i do agree this stargate is nothing like the rest of the stargates.

[ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm]

And I thought I got into detail about shows and movies with my friends. I will believe your last post (needing my eyes checked) if you answer one question, did you watch BSG or do you just think you know what it is. Maybe your right, but I don't see it. Maybe a few similarities in camera work, but even the feel of the look and all that is not the same. I have watched every stargate movie and show, and all BSG stuff. I just don't see it, i do agree this stargate is nothing like the rest of the stargates.

Yup, I've seen various episodes of BSG, I could never get into it though, that's why I'm finding it hard to get into SGU, the two shows are quite similar. I don't like the wobbling camera angles, zooming, over use of drama & whinning characters, hearing the same blah blah at the beginning of each episode, no proper intro, outtro music isn't very epic. These kinds of things I noticed in BSG too. It's like they are trying way too hard to make it exciting with the background music dun dun dun dun, but that's just masking the fact there is no tension....

[+longgonebn Subscriber²]

Yup, I've seen various episodes of BSG, I could never get into it though, that's why I'm finding it hard to get into SGU, the two shows are quite similar. I don't like the wobbling camera angles, zooming, over use of drama & whinning characters, hearing the same blah blah at the beginning of each episode, no proper intro, outtro music isn't very epic. These kinds of things I noticed in BSG too. It's like they are trying way too hard to make it exciting with the background music dun dun dun dun, but that's just masking the fact there is no tension....

I can agree on the intro information. Both do that, but if you watch BSG from start to finish. The intro kinda works, cause it recaps, but then also shows whats going to happen this episode, but in a discrete way. Does not work for SGU

[Rappy Veteran]

I used to hate it when BSG used to show what was coming up in the episode...used to skip at least the first minute on the dvd.

[+longgonebn Subscriber²]

I used to hate it when BSG used to show what was coming up in the episode...used to skip at least the first minute on the dvd.

Really? I always found it genius. It showed you, but you still didn't really know what was going to happen. Got you ready for it, excited.

[Rappy Veteran]

Spoiler Casting Call!

[sIMEON] (GUEST LEAD) - 35-45..

Simeon is a dangerous Lucian Alliance soldier. He was a seasoned criminal before being recruited by the Alliance. He's strong and intimidating but more crafty and wiry than big and muscular. Scary in that you're never sure what he will do. He also holds secrets that are desperately sought after by Earth and those on board Destiny -- secrets he would die or worse, kill to protect. He's an antagonist for several episodes before he finally comes into serious conflict with Robert Carlyle's character Rush and they are forced to face off. RECURRING. This role will work 6-7 episodes (Please submit all ethnicities)

Source: SpoilerTV

[Xero]

^ Called it earlier on :) Although I dislike that 'alliance' gimme some crazy ass aliens yo! Wonder if we meet him briefly when Rush is stranded.

[Rappy Veteran]

Stargate Universe executive producer Joseph Mallozzi's (formally consulting producer for season 1) has revealed on his Weblog the first 5 episode titles for season 2.

?2.01 ?Intervention? (written by Paul Mullie, to be directed by Andy Mikita)

?2.02 ?Aftermath? (written by Robert C. Cooper)

?2.03 ?Awakenings? (written by Joseph Mallozzi)

?2.04 "Pathogen" (written by Carl Binder)

?2.05 "Cloverdale" (written by Brad Wright)

Source: Joseph Mallozzi's Weblog

Season 1 continues April 2nd on Syfy.

[Xero]

Finish Season 1 first, **** Season 2 lol

[PaulCabby]

Finish Season 1 first, **** Season 2 lol

Hear, hear! Way too long of a break >_<

[Rappy Veteran]

[Xero]

Hmmm, space fights, dr. jackson!, blonde doc looking hot, cloe apparently skinning dipping, and dr. rush getting some action? April must get here faster.

[Rappy Veteran]

Syfy have announced their April schedule for Stargate Universe, with 5 new episodes.

?Space? - April 2

?Divided? ? April 9

?Faith? ? April 16

?Human? ? April 23

?Sabotage? ? April 30

Sky1 in the U.K, will also begin airing new episodes in April.

Syfy

[SLeeM@N]

about time... what about V (Visitor) ?

Syfy have announced their April schedule for Stargate Universe, with 5 new episodes.

?Space? - April 2

?Divided? ? April 9

?Faith? ? April 16

?Human? ? April 23

?Sabotage? ? April 30

Sky1 in the U.K, will also begin airing new episodes in April.

Syfy

[enigma-penguin Veteran]

Seriously april 2nd? Much as I liked the show, that break just god damn sucks.

Breaking at the end of a season I understand, but not mid season [/bitch]

[Rappy Veteran]

seems I was right about it not being on Sky before Syfy :shifty:

[Rappy Veteran]

1.11 Photos

[giantpotato]

New Trailer for the second half of season 1.

It reveals some aliens the crew encounters, so if you don't want to be spoiled on what they look like don't watch it.

It looks awesome, I'm really looking forward to season 1.5.

[SyntaxError]

It's not a bad show, but it can't compare to its predecessors at all. I'm still mad Atlantis got canceled with so many loose ends. Huge bonehead move.

Wish that professor dude was dead though. Hate that guy.

[giantpotato]

It's not a bad show, but it can't compare to its predecessors at all. I'm still mad Atlantis got canceled with so many loose ends. Huge bonehead move.

Wish that professor dude was dead though. Hate that guy.

There's a professor in stargate universe? :blink:

[Rappy Veteran]

Actor Robert Carlyle ? SGU?s own Dr. Nicholas Rush ? will step behind the camera and make his directorial debut in an upcoming episode of Stargate Universe.

Carlyle is currently directing ?Pathogen,? written by Carl Binder, co-star Ming-Na (?Camille Wray?) confirmed via Twitter.

The episode will air fourth when Season Two premieres this fall, but it is the first to film.

GateWorld