Just heard about this on twitter...
We just announced Wil Wheaton will be appearing on Eureka. He'll be playing the "brilliant Dr. Isaac Parrish." Ep will air July 23rd.
"Wil Whh-heaton is everywhere!"
Will wheaton (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl8JEeYvuKM#)
Battlestar's Gaius Baltar moves to Syfy's Eureka
James Callis, who for four seasons brought to life Battlestar Galactica's Gaius Baltar, has joined the cast of Syfy's Eureka as a former resident whose unexpected return turns life in the small town of Eureka upside down.
His character will reportedly cause a cataclysmic change this season, thanks to his romantic interest in Allison Blake (Salli Richardson-Whitfield) and his significant friction with Sherriff Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson).
Here's Syfy's official announcement:
JAMES CALLIS (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) JOINS SYFY'S EUREKA
PRODUCTION ON SEASON 4 OF HIT SERIES FROM
UNIVERSAL CABLE PRODUCTIONS BEGINS MARCH 18
Series Stars Colin Ferguson, Joe Morton, Salli Richardson-Whitfield to Direct Episodes
Eureka Slated to Return to Syfy July 9, 2010
New York, New York - March 15, 2010 - Production begins this week in Vancouver on season four of Eureka, one of Syfy's most popular original series, it was announced by Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Development, Syfy, and Co-Head Original Content, Universal Cable Productions. The dramedy's new season welcomes an all-new regular cast member, James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as "Dr. Grant." Syfy has ordered 20 episodes of Eureka, which will once again be shot entirely on location in and around Vancouver, Canada, and is slated to premiere on Friday, July 9th of this year.
Throughout the four-season run of Syfy's award-winning Battlestar Galactica, James Callis starred as "Dr. Gaius Baltar" garnering both critical acclaim and fan adoration for his portrayal of the self-serving, opportunistic, conniving genius. On Eureka, Callis will play scientist "Dr. Grant," a former resident of the town whose unexpected return is cause for serious alarm and—considering his romantic interest in Allison Blake (Salli Richardson-Whitfield)—significant friction with Sherriff Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson). New and returning fans won't want to miss the big changes in store for everyone in the small town of Eureka after a cataclysmic shift turns their lives upside down.
Once again this season series stars Colin Ferguson and Joe Morton ("Henry Deacon") will direct episodes and also making her directorial debut is female lead Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Also, special guest stars returning this season include Jaime Ray Newman ("Dr. Tess Fontana") and Matt Frewer ("Taggart").
Eureka seems like any other cozy, Pacific Northwest town, but is actually a secret community of geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret research. What they've unwittingly created is a place where anything imaginable can happen... and does. In addition to Ferguson, Richardson-Whitfield, Morton, and now Callis, the series also stars, Erica Cerra ("Jo Lupo"), Neil Grayston ("Douglas Fargo"), Niall Matter ("Zane Donovan") and features Jordon Hinson ("Zoe Carter"). Co-creator Jaime Paglia and Bruce Miller are Executive Producers. The series is produced and distributed by Universal Cable Productions.
Eureka's third season was its highest-rated and most-watched season. With full DVR playback data factored in, Eureka settled comfortably into its new night, Fridays at 9PM, last summer averaging an impressive 3.2 million total viewers per week. It was also the show's best season ever in adults 18-49 (averaging 1.4 million per week) and adults 25-54 (1.6 million per week).
Anyone watch the premiere this week?? :jawdrop
[spoiler]Wow.. what a game changer.. it's like a re-boot. Now the question is will the change it back.. as some of the changes are good like Tess is back with Carter and Allison sons is no longer autistic. But then you have Jo and Zane no longer a couple and Henry and his "new" wife. It was good to see Jame Callis.. I was not a fan of Baltar but so far I'm liking this character. Can't wait to see where they go with this season. [/spoiler]
Just watched it. Quite a first episode.
[spoiler]Cute way to get Carter/Allison together only to break them up again. So sad about Jo/Zane. Wow - what a great role for Callis. Next week supposedly Fargo now runs GD? Loved the homage to Terminator. Wonder if Nathan is now alive?[/spoiler]
Surprised this was not a 2-part - seemed a bit rushed and all too easy but then again - this is Eureka. Good to have the gang back again
Just watched the first episode of season 4. Really liked it. Very cool and it was fun to see all of our favorite Eureka folks back & James Callis. Great start to the season. Watched it on www.hulu.com (http://www.hulu.com)
Eureka was back with a vengeance! Loved it! I think Dr. Grant will bring some good dynamics into the show.
Oh yeah! Watched it over the weekend and Rick, you're right! They ARE BACK! And better than ever. I loved the premiere episode. I think this will be a good season.
I really enjoyed the first two episodes, very cool.
Yeah same here Rick.. looks like they are keeping the currently storyline around.. at least for a while.
Just watched last weeks episode.. this series always manages to deliver.. it's a must see for me..
And I don't think I mentioned this but at Comic Con Wil Wheaton announced he'll be back later in the season for more episodes and then Felicia announced that she was joining Eureka for a few episodes and that her character and Wil's character are going to have a love triangle.
Then at the Eureka panel Felicia was there and they announced she will be doing at least 10 episodes.. maybe more.
Wow - 10 episodes for Felicia?! I didn't think their seasons were much longer than that. She must be showing up soon.
They are like BSG.. they do 10 up front then break for a few months then back again with the back 10 or so.. she will be in those.. she goes up in a month I think to start filming.
Actually, that isn't exactly true. They do break up the seasons but season 1 only had 12 episodes, season 2 had 13 and season 3 was finally up to 18 episodes. But in any case, it's nice to hear Felicia will be there for a good chunk of season four.
She starts shooting on Monday
Felicia's 1st day on set.
Looks cold...and NEAT! Thanks for sharing Kenny!!
I don't think Felicia is used to cooler weather.
Here is another picture of Felicia and Colin after drinking to much coffee.
that is funny!
I LOVE Collin! He's so funny and he's great as Jack. I'm glad Eureka came back. Hey Kenny, when is Felicia's episode(s) airing and how many is she in? Al
Kenny said she won't be in the season until the later episodes. But is suppose to be in most of them as a semi-regular.
Quote from: Rico on August 16, 2010, 02:56:58 PM
Kenny said she won't be in the season until the later episodes. But is suppose to be in most of them as a semi-regular.
Quote from: QuadShot on August 16, 2010, 01:02:04 PM
I LOVE Collin! He's so funny and he's great as Jack. I'm glad Eureka came back. Hey Kenny, when is Felicia's episode(s) airing and how many is she in? Al
What I heard is her story is in the last 10 episodes.. but I don't know if that means she's in all 10 or spread out in the last 10.
Whoo hooo.. Eureka was just picked up for a 5th season!!!!
Syfy is greenlighting its hit original dramedy Eureka for a 5th season, it was announced today by Mark Stern, Executive Vice President of Original Programming, Syfy and Co-Head of Content for Universal Cable Productions, which produces the series.
Eureka seems like any other cozy, Pacific Northwest town, but is actually a secret community of geniuses assembled by the government to conduct top-secret research. What they've unwittingly created is a place where anything imaginable can happen... and does. Eureka stars Colin Ferguson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Joe Morton, Erica Cerra, Neil Grayston, Niall Matter, James Callis and features Jordon Hinson. Co-creator Jaime Paglia and Bruce Miller are Executive Producers.
Since Eureka's 4th season premiere on July 9, 2010, and with the most recent Live +7 data factored in, the show is averaging a 2.2 HH rating and more than 3 million total viewers per week (1,335 million Adults 18-49 and 1,531 million Adults 25-54).
In addition to great ratings, Eureka has also achieved new creative heights including: a time-altering storyline that has reset the series raising both the drama and stakes for the main characters; the addition of James Callis (Battlestar Galactica) as the new character 'Dr. Charles Grant'; a first-ever crossover episode with Syfy's Warehouse 13, a top-notch lineup of special guest stars including Ming-Na, Jaime Ray Newman, Ed Quinn, Wil Wheaton, Jamie Kennedy, Chris Parnell, Matt Frewer and Felicia Day; and a recently announced holiday episode slated to air in December.
"Eureka remains a steadfast performer for Syfy with its superb cast and perfect blend of drama, comedy and eye candy," said Stern. "Given what Jaime, Bruce and their entire team have done collectively to reinvent the show this year, we can't wait to see what's in store for season 5." Eureka airs Friday nights at 9:00PM ET/PT on Syfy.
http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/its-official-syfy-picks-up-eureka-for-season-5/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+deadline/LUiP+%28Deadline.comWholeShebang%29&utm_content=Twitter (http://www.deadline.com/2010/08/its-official-syfy-picks-up-eureka-for-season-5/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed:+deadline/LUiP+%28Deadline.comWholeShebang%29&utm_content=Twitter)
That is great news! Thanks Kenny!
Look who else is getting a guest spot on Eureka this season...
This is the best season EVER!
Here are more pixs from set that Wil posted.
Awesome stuff. Glad "Eureka" is getting some well deserved attention.
I'm confused. Just finished seeing the latest and a commercial said the season finale is in 2 weeks.
I know Scott, that sucks! This season was way too fast...I'm confused too, I thought Felicia was supposed to be on this season??? Kenny? What gives? Al
I haven't a clue what they are doing.. I could understand if this is the mid season finale.. as they have done this in the past but not the fourth season finale as it's only been about 8 episodes. I follow the Eureka writers on Twitter and they are tweeting about shooting episode 413, 414 and 415.. the 4 means season 4. Those are some of the episodes that Felicia is in.. so I really don't know what the deal it.. I'm working on getting some info... stay tuned.
But I have to say I'm loving this season so far!!!!
Got a response on twitter from the Eureka writers..
@EurekaWriters Never fear, the #Eureka ep airing in 2 wks is our MID-season finale. Still to come: holiday ep in Dec. and then 10 more eps, airdates TBA.
Whew...thanks Kenny! You're my hero!
Dunno why the commercial said season finale though. Oh well. Glad it's not over yet. :)
I'm behind in many things, including this show. I'm going to use the mid season hiatus to get started watching this show as it is obviously right up my alley. All three seasons going to the top of my Netflix queue. Wish I could stream them but I'll give the post some love for the next few weeks, and let you know what I think as I go.
Quote from: Scott on August 31, 2010, 10:09:37 AM
Dunno why the commercial said season finale though. Oh well. Glad it's not over yet. :)
They have used the word finale for the mid-season finale a few times now. They do this with other shows and networks too. A confusing way to try and boost ratings.
Okay. I love that the finale had a reset button, but it only fixed one problem only to create another. I know when other shows use the reset button, everything is fixed. I guess that's why this is one of the best shows on TV right now. Okay, that's my opinion. :P
I liked it to, and I'm glad...(****SPOILER****)
That the reset didn't include Jack and Allison resetting back to before they...well, you know. I was waiting for that to happen, the old "Ross and Rachel" syndrome! All too overplayed anymore...
Loved the mid season finale.. I've loved every season of Eureka but his one has been really good.. can't wait for the Xmas special and then part 2 of season 4 next year... gonna be good.
Loved the finale too. Great stuff and very "Back to the Future." Really cool how it played all out.
- Note: Al/Quadshot - there's a little spoiler button (looks like a radiation symbol) you can use. Everything inside it then is hidden in a little button that has to be clicked. Example below:
[spoiler]Spoiler test[/spoiler]
Sorry about that. I thought there was a spoiler button, guess I didn't look hard enough...
I had thought they would restore the timeline but I guess Beverly still needs to play her ace. Good to see Jack and Ally together.
Quote from: sheldor on September 12, 2010, 06:05:40 PM
I had thought they would restore the timeline but I guess Beverly still needs to play her ace. Good to see Jack and Ally together.
I love the fact that they didn't.. that's what makes this series different.. the finale episode didn't play out any way like I thought.
Also I follow some of the writers and actors on twitter and one of the writers tweeted that this episode was shot at the same time as the premiere episode.. which is really unheard of shooting 2 episodes 8 episodes apart from each other.. but they said it was crazy but turned out great.
Ok - I need to watch the first episode again. Did Fargo get caught in 1947 with the fireworks?
Good idea to shoot them at the same time - saves on logistics.
Quote from: sheldor on September 13, 2010, 05:14:48 AM
Ok - I need to watch the first episode again. Did Fargo get caught in 1947 with the fireworks?
Good idea to shoot them at the same time - saves on logistics.
I don't think they showed Fargo actually getting caught in the first episode. Jo just finds him naked in jail when she gets caught and is locked away.
Rico is right...
Quote from: sheldor on September 13, 2010, 05:14:48 AM
Ok - I need to watch the first episode again. Did Fargo get caught in 1947 with the fireworks?
Good idea to shoot them at the same time - saves on logistics.
We didn't see Fargo get caught in the first episode... he is already in jail when Jo in put in with him.. nice writing
Lovely episode. I haven't seen the first one it was shot around but messing about with time travel in this way will always hook me into a series.
I think I've watched from about Ep 5 of this season so now I have three seasons to go and find. Fortunately it looks like SyFy is showing them daily from next Monday starting from Season 1 Ep 1!
I love this show!
I know this is the season 4 thread but I've now seen the first four of season 1 as well as the last 5 of season 4 and I'm hooked. I really like the mix of science fact, fiction and understated humour. The pilot frightened me a little because they hadn't really got the characters down properly yet but season 1 proper seems to have settled into a groove pretty quickly. Watching it has also helped with some of the stuff I didn't understand in the most recent shows.
Looks like SyFy is rolling straight into season 2 from 1. This might be he quickest show catch up I've ever done.
Eureka, starring Colin Ferguson, will have its Season 4.5 premiere Monday, July 11 at 8 p.m
Finally! Woohoo!! :)
Still a way away then. Hopefully we'll get it soon after.
They've already started filming season 5.
Here are some promos for the second half of season four
Eureka Promo - Solve the Problem - Season 4.5 Premiere (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9D_XUybCEY#ws)
This next one is a bit spoiler..
Phoenix Comicon 2011 Exclusive: Eureka season 4.5 trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4G1OR2HRn8#ws)
Just found these on You Tube.. fun BTS clips.
Behind the Scenes of Eureka (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=naHBFlRITOI#ws)
Colin Ferguson and Wil Wheaton: On Acting (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzHgovlq4SE#ws)
Cool. Can't wait!
It seems like it's taken forever for Eureka to come back. I'm so excited for it to return finally.
Yeah, although I'm going to be slightly confused by it since I've watched seasons 1 to 3 since I saw the first half of season 4!
We still have a month or so to wait don't we (assuming we're also on a US timefrane, of course, which can never be taken for granted).
I only started to watch Eureka when SyFy (UK) began rerunning the show, from season 1, last autumn. It has quickly become one of my favourite shows on TV at the moment, and can't wait for the remaining season 4 shows to be aired. I enjoyed the 'reboot' with season 4!! :taz
It's one of the best shows on. Have you checked out The Guild? Awesome!
Quote from: QuadShot on June 10, 2011, 12:18:12 PM
It's one of the best shows on. Have you checked out The Guild? Awesome!
I have heard of The Guild, but never watched it. I know that Kenny is in to it in a big way...I'll have to check next time it's on the box. Is it something that is easy to watch, even if you start watching half-way through?
pretty much. It may take an episode or two to learn the characters. But well worth it!
Quote from: QuadShot on June 10, 2011, 01:04:26 PM
pretty much. It may take an episode or two to learn the characters. But well worth it!
The next time it's on over here I will check it out. :) A friend of mine, watches and records EVERYTHING! I'll have a word with her over the weekend.
Check it out.. there is an entire article and a few clips of Felicia on the upcoming part 2 of season 4.
Her character looks awesome.. can't wait to see this.
http://t.co/Py6Y580 (http://t.co/Py6Y580)
I can't wait! Two awesome things come together....Eureka AND Felicia Day! :)
Another very good episode last night. This is one of my favorite shows right now and was really looking foward to 8pm. And is Sally Richardson-Whitfield HOT or what?! [spoiler]Loved that in a high tech area they had to use horses to get around. They all seemed to know what they were doing on them also. I thought this episode had cool special effects when the capsule was in space and when it scraped the ISS.[/spoiler]
Last nights episode was fantastic.. I've loved Eureka from the very first episode.. it's always been a really solid series. And I was so excited to see it finally return last night but as much as I loved the episode the preview for next weeks episode put a HUGE smile on my face.. I can't wait!!!!
I agree Kenny. I was hooked from the first episode. And yep! Next weeks teaser was cool. Joyce said "I can't believe Kenny knows her!" :)
How can you not fall in love with her..
Felicia Day talks about Eureka Season 4.5 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RkGVPCyo5A#ws)
Fun pic of Felicia on Eureka.
Thanks for posting that video, Kenny. Interesting interview.
Based on the previews I've seen of this season's story arc, I'm looking forward to it. And I'm glad that (it seems) Felicia gets to bring a lot of herself to this character. :)
Great return episode and it had some really fun stuff in it. Felicia next week and for the remainder of the season I think is an added bonus. But one little thing bugged me about this episode at the end,....
[spoiler]I'm kind of really tired of SF shows having to do the whole, prove you're worth it to the government or some other agency schtick. It's a very old, cliche plot device that's been used way too much. Maybe there will be more to it, but for now it looks like it the same old thing that's been done many times before.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Rico on July 13, 2011, 08:51:46 AM
Great return episode and it had some really fun stuff in it. Felicia next week and for the remainder of the season I think is an added bonus. But one little thing bugged me about this episode at the end,....
[spoiler]I'm kind of really tired of SF shows having to do the whole, prove you're worth it to the government or some other agency schtick. It's a very old, cliche plot device that's been used way too much. Maybe there will be more to it, but for now it looks like it the same old thing that's been done many times before.[/spoiler]
Interesting point, but ...
[spoiler]Isn't that the very purpose of Eureka? Gov and Science going hand and hand, but only if it's profitable for the gov. This isn't something new to Eureka because they often times had to deal with budget concerns. As far as I know, they have to do a new budget each year and while not having to see the process every year is good, seeing it some of the time is nice. The last time they had to go all commercial to make the ends meet and pay the bills to keep the city afloat. I'm interested to see how they do it this time, but I'm also not surprised since they are a gov entity.[/spoiler]
Am I the only person who is so exited about the upcoming new season of Eureka?
I'm still waiting for 4.5 to start over here! (but yes, I'm glad there's more to come after that)
Nope, you're not the only one. We've been chatting about this on another thread! :)
Eureka is currently in the second half of season 4. I'll merge this with our other thread on the show.
By new season I of course meant the 2nd half of season 4...Ahem
Quote from: X on July 13, 2011, 09:08:14 AM
Quote from: Rico on July 13, 2011, 08:51:46 AM
Great return episode and it had some really fun stuff in it. Felicia next week and for the remainder of the season I think is an added bonus. But one little thing bugged me about this episode at the end,....
[spoiler]I'm kind of really tired of SF shows having to do the whole, prove you're worth it to the government or some other agency schtick. It's a very old, cliche plot device that's been used way too much. Maybe there will be more to it, but for now it looks like it the same old thing that's been done many times before.[/spoiler]
Interesting point, but ...
[spoiler]Isn't that the very purpose of Eureka? Gov and Science going hand and hand, but only if it's profitable for the gov. This isn't something new to Eureka because they often times had to deal with budget concerns. As far as I know, they have to do a new budget each year and while not having to see the process every year is good, seeing it some of the time is nice. The last time they had to go all commercial to make the ends meet and pay the bills to keep the city afloat. I'm interested to see how they do it this time, but I'm also not surprised since they are a gov entity.[/spoiler]
But,
[spoiler]I don't really mind that the "government v. science" aspect of Eureka, in fact, I somewhat enjoy it. It has a different vibe than the same themes presented in other shows. And it's pretty timely, too, especially considering Zane and Fargo were in low earth orbit last week, and now their funding is being questioned? Sounds very "end of the shuttle program" to me. ;)[/spoler]
Been really enjoying Felicia on last few Eureka's
I hope this is not true...
SyFy's 'Eureka' Poised To End Its Run With Final 6-Episode Order
By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday August 4, 2011 @ 12:56pm
EXCLUSIVE: Syfy's Eureka will be coming to an end. I've learned that the cable network is close to ordering six more episodes, which will mark the end of the sci-fi series starring Collin Ferguson and Salli Richardson-Whitfield. Syfy is currently airing Season 4.5 of Eureka, while the show is filming the 13 episodes from Season 5. I hear filming is expected to wrap as planned at the end of the month, with the cast and crew coming back in October to shoot the final six episodes. Created by Andrew Cosby and Jaime Paglia and produced by Universal Cable Prods, Eureka is set in the fictional town of Eureka, Ore., inhabited almost entirely by geniuses and scientists. The current Season 4.5 premiered last month with 2 million total viewers, 893,000 of them in the adults 18-49 category. As we reported earlier this week, Syfy also is poised to renew Warehouse 13.
Damage control from SyFy's Blastr
May not be the end of Eureka after all.
Eureka's 6-episode 6th season may (or may not) be its last
The current season of Eureka is thrilling us, what with Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton and Stan Lee popping up to make the lives of the regular inhabitants of that small town of super geniuses even more intriguing, but what about next season?
Actually—what about the one AFTER that?
Syfy has reportedly ordered only six episodes for Eureka's 6th season, as opposed to the 13 episodes currently filming for season 5. Deadline is reporting that this may mark the end of Eureka, but Mark Stern, Syfy's president of original content, reports that this is not necessarily so:
"Bruce Miller and Jaime Paglia [Eureka's co-creators] have brought a creative vitality to 'Eureka' that has kept it fresh and inventive. ... Although we do not have a commitment beyond six episodes for the sixth season, we are hopeful that this will not be the end of the franchise."
The series, now in its fourth season, airs Monday nights at 8/7C.
Are you enjoying the current season of Eureka? And are you hoping for more?
So they are currently airing season 4.5. They are filming season 5 (13 episodes). And this article is talking about season 6?!? We are like a year or more away from that - right?
This is a weird article. How can you predict so far ahead? Just because they've only ordered 6 episodes doesn't mean it's cancelation time. Perhaps they are looking to give it a long break again, which I'm not a fan of but it beats being cancelled!
SyFy does occasionally plan far in advance like this but I still think the article and story is a bit weird at this stage.
Haven't they also extended such orders in the past? From 6 to 12 or similar?
Wow.. it's official.. Eureka has been cancelled.. the fifth season will be it's last.. the even cancelled the final six episodes that they said they ordered for Season six
'Eureka' canceled, sixth season plans dropped -- EXCLUSIVE
by James Hibberd
Categories: Eureka, EW Exclusive, TV Biz
Whoa! Big shock on Eureka.
Remember how Syfy ordered six episodes for a potential final season last week? Well, tonight the network decided that not only is the series firmly going to end, but those final six episodes are not going to happen after all.
The 13-episode fifth season that was ordered last year, which includes a holiday special, is going to be the final season of Eureka.
Here's a statement from Syfy:
"After painstaking consideration, we have had to make the difficult business decision to not order a season six of Eureka. But Eureka is not over yet. There is a new holiday episode this December and 12 stellar episodes set to debut next year, marking its fifth season and six memorable years on Syfy. The 2012 episodes are some of the best we've seen, and will bring this great series to a satisfying end. We are very grateful to Bruce Miller and Jaime Paglia, their team of incredible writers, and an amazing cast and crew who have consistently delivered a series we continue to be very proud of. We thank the fans for their support of this show and know they will enjoy its final season in 2012."
Last week a Syfy executive and said he was "hopeful" the drama series about a town of geniuses would continue beyond an additional six episodes, but I guess the deal didn't come together as parties expected. At least Eureka ran for a healthy five seasons and this move still gives producers time to wrap up the show in a creatively satisfying way. (I know, it's like the TV series equivalent of saying, "At least he didn't suffer," but it's still true!)
Meh....ok.....not entirely sure why its suddenly bad having a good running show on TV these days....at least it gets 5 seasons....
King
Who didn't see this coming? As much as I love this show, the scheduling has been horrible and so sporadic at times that you had to check constantly to see if it was coming back. SyFy killed this show a long time ago and it's just catching up to us now.
Well... crap. :(
Quote from: X on August 08, 2011, 11:25:55 PM
Who didn't see this coming? As much as I love this show, the scheduling has been horrible and so sporadic at times that you had to check constantly to see if it was coming back. SyFy killed this show a long time ago and it's just catching up to us now.
Agreed. I think both Eureka and Warehouse 13 are doomed to die pretty soon. After that, we need to rename Syfy to WrestlingFy.
King
Well lets see Eureka and Chuck gone end of this year that leaves me with Warehouse 13 (for however long that lasts), Doctor Who, Fringe and.... well that's pretty much it for my Scifi TV. Maybe I should just give up TV altogether cause there's hardly anything on worth watching anymore when they cancel all the good shows.
"Eureka" and "Warehouse 13" have been pretty much summer series for awhile now. No big mystery there of where to find them. The mistake SyFy started to make in my view was splitting up seasons that were already short to start with. "Eureka" is currently only in the second part of season 4. They will still have season 5 to air after the run of episodes on right now. Although with the cancellation announcement they may roll that season out sooner than normal.
As for the future of "Warehouse 13" they are likely to be picked up for another season (number 4). They have had very good ratings overall during their three seasons (in season 3 right now).
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/02/syfys-warehouse-13-close-to-fourth-season-renewal/99414/ (http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/08/02/syfys-warehouse-13-close-to-fourth-season-renewal/99414/)
My two favorite shows on tv. CHUCK and Eureka! In that order. They both will be ending so I had already decided that I'm dropping my expensive cable down to basic and this just helps it make it eaiser. It's almost to a point that all my faves are going to be gone. And the upcoming tv sced doesn't impress me much. Well maybe I'll save enough money to buy the Star Wars Blu-ray set.
Now about last night show. My favorite of the season. [spoiler]Liked that Zoe was back and really liked the part when Allison, when being controlled by Beverly, asked the bad guy if he liked what he saw. I said yes! The bad guy didn't. [/spoiler] Not sure where this season is headed but it sure is fun getting there.
I get so disgusted by networks canceling my favorite shows! Eureka was pretty clever and a nice combination of tech/sci-fi and character story. When Chuck ends and Warehouse 13 ends, I guess I will re-evaluate my cable package choices since there won't be much worth watching on network TV. I will just switch over to NetFlix and Hulu and whatever the networks choose to broadcast over the Internet..... :wallbash:
Quote from: RickPeete on August 09, 2011, 07:02:57 PM
I get so disgusted by networks canceling my favorite shows! Eureka was pretty clever and a nice combination of tech/sci-fi and character story. When Chuck ends and Warehouse 13 ends, I guess I will re-evaluate my cable package choices since there won't be much worth watching on network TV. I will just switch over to NetFlix and Hulu and whatever the networks choose to broadcast over the Internet..... :wallbash:
I have no plans of ever getting cable because they, the networks, don't appeal to geeks anymore. Not sure why, but it sure seems to be a trend here as of late.
King
There's a rumor, maybe more then a rumor that Syfy has added one more episode to Season 5 so they can do a proper finale since they are filming the last episode this Thursday
Scifi holds a special place in the market and we're kinda like a minority in and of ourselves. I actually know a bunch of people who love this stuff who probably wouldn't be considered geeks. I think TV channels moving more towards just reality TV will in the end ruin it all. We need this stuff too or we're gonna have a bunch brain dead idiots who spent to much time watching reality TV and not actually living in reality and not opening their minds to the creative side of it all that Scifi gives us. I hate all this money and ratings crap, it's ruining good TV.
P.S. I just really needed to vent for a second.
While I'll be sad to see "Eureka" end, you guys have to realize things are MUCH better than they used to be for SF on TV. So many SF series were canned after one short season that I did a whole podcast on the subject. So, all I can say is enjoy them and support them while they are on the air as much as you can.
P.S. Just to repeat, "Warehouse 13" is alive and well and is close to getting another season approved.
Quote from: Rico on August 10, 2011, 08:54:24 AM
While I'll be sad to see "Eureka" end, you guys have to realize things are MUCH better than they used to be for SF on TV. So many SF series were canned after one short season that I did a whole podcast on the subject. So, all I can say is enjoy them and support them while they are on the air as much as you can.
P.S. Just to repeat, "Warehouse 13" is alive and well and is close to getting another season approved.
Yeah, I'm with you on this Rico. I understand why we have some people up in arms, but they don't have the same perspective. It hasn't been until the last decade that you'd find more than two or three geek shows on. Most never lasted more than two seasons and we were happy to get them. King, I don't think there was a time that TV ever appealed to the geeks. SciFi was the only one to come close, but became a victim of it's own success. They also haven't changed that much. None of their Original shows made it more than 5 years. Even Farscape was canceled. I think it's because once that mark is hit, you can always show reruns and try to bring out a new show for success. I'm not mad at them for doing what they think they need to do, but I'm also not shocked as some because this is really par for the course.
Quote from: X on August 10, 2011, 09:37:58 AM
Quote from: Rico on August 10, 2011, 08:54:24 AM
While I'll be sad to see "Eureka" end, you guys have to realize things are MUCH better than they used to be for SF on TV. So many SF series were canned after one short season that I did a whole podcast on the subject. So, all I can say is enjoy them and support them while they are on the air as much as you can.
P.S. Just to repeat, "Warehouse 13" is alive and well and is close to getting another season approved.
Yeah, I'm with you on this Rico. I understand why we have some people up in arms, but they don't have the same perspective. It hasn't been until the last decade that you'd find more than two or three geek shows on. Most never lasted more than two seasons and we were happy to get them. King, I don't think there was a time that TV ever appealed to the geeks. SciFi was the only one to come close, but became a victim of it's own success. They also haven't changed that much. None of their Original shows made it more than 5 years. Even Farscape was canceled. I think it's because once that mark is hit, you can always show reruns and try to bring out a new show for success. I'm not mad at them for doing what they think they need to do, but I'm also not shocked as some because this is really par for the course.
Have to agree....still....
Besides Big Bang Theory, is there any other SciFi shows going to be on after Chuck is done?
King
I understand it. But I don't have to like it.
I just think that if you say you are the SciFi Channel, then you better be showing a lot of SciFi. If I go to the Game Show Network, I expect to see game shows, not Reality shows.
I just want to 'get what I am paying for' in terms of the SyFy Channel. tt may be true that we have been somewhat spoiled in the last decade or two that we had more SciFi on TV as a result of the popularity of Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, BSG, and others.
I just feel like SyFy is changing its focus and neglecting its original intended audience. And that make me upset and quite disappointed.
Quote from: RickPeete on August 10, 2011, 10:26:58 AM
I understand it. But I don't have to like it.
I just think that if you say you are the SciFi Channel, then you better be showing a lot of SciFi. If I go to the Game Show Network, I expect to see game shows, not Reality shows.
I just want to 'get what I am paying for' in terms of the SyFy Channel. tt may be true that we have been somewhat spoiled in the last decade or two that we had more SciFi on TV as a result of the popularity of Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, BSG, and others.
I just feel like SyFy is changing its focus and neglecting its original intended audience. And that make me upset and quite disappointed.
I imagine this was the point of their name change. They don't want to be "just SciFi" they also want to show wrestling. The same thing happened to my beloved TechTV when it was acquired by G4.
Wil Wheaton just posted this :)
(http://i.imgur.com/QIcjG.jpg)
I imagine that to be accurate. lol
Quote from: billybob476 on August 10, 2011, 10:36:11 AM
Quote from: RickPeete on August 10, 2011, 10:26:58 AM
I understand it. But I don't have to like it.
I just think that if you say you are the SciFi Channel, then you better be showing a lot of SciFi. If I go to the Game Show Network, I expect to see game shows, not Reality shows.
I just want to 'get what I am paying for' in terms of the SyFy Channel. tt may be true that we have been somewhat spoiled in the last decade or two that we had more SciFi on TV as a result of the popularity of Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, BSG, and others.
I just feel like SyFy is changing its focus and neglecting its original intended audience. And that make me upset and quite disappointed.
I imagine this was the point of their name change. They don't want to be "just SciFi" they also want to show wrestling. The same thing happened to my beloved TechTV when it was acquired by G4.
I get what you're saying, but if they wanted to break free from the strictly Science Fiction genre, then change the name to something more directional. Changing from SciFi to SyFy only confuses the corn out of people. So, by replacing an I with a Y, that changes your programming direction? Make zero sence to me.
Quote from: QuadShot on August 10, 2011, 03:36:26 PM
Quote from: billybob476 on August 10, 2011, 10:36:11 AM
Quote from: RickPeete on August 10, 2011, 10:26:58 AM
I understand it. But I don't have to like it.
I just think that if you say you are the SciFi Channel, then you better be showing a lot of SciFi. If I go to the Game Show Network, I expect to see game shows, not Reality shows.
I just want to 'get what I am paying for' in terms of the SyFy Channel. tt may be true that we have been somewhat spoiled in the last decade or two that we had more SciFi on TV as a result of the popularity of Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, BSG, and others.
I just feel like SyFy is changing its focus and neglecting its original intended audience. And that make me upset and quite disappointed.
I imagine this was the point of their name change. They don't want to be "just SciFi" they also want to show wrestling. The same thing happened to my beloved TechTV when it was acquired by G4.
I get what you're saying, but if they wanted to break free from the strictly Science Fiction genre, then change the name to something more directional. Changing from SciFi to SyFy only confuses the corn out of people. So, by replacing an I with a Y, that changes your programming direction? Make zero sence to me.
Makes no sense to me either!
Billybob, that was a good one.
The simple answer was that you can't copyright "SciFI" but you can "SyFy". It also allows them to slowly burn away from scifi to something else and then when the changes are done, they can make a new station. Remember what Spike was before it became Spike?
It's just a name. Remember when we used to think apple meant a juicy piece of fruit? ;)
Quote from: Rico on August 11, 2011, 04:51:22 AM
It's just a name. Remember when we used to think apple meant a juicy piece of fruit? ;)
:)
Quote from: QuadShot on August 11, 2011, 07:56:09 AM
Quote from: Rico on August 11, 2011, 04:51:22 AM
It's just a name. Remember when we used to think apple meant a juicy piece of fruit? ;)
:)
I don't think I'd want a piece of fruit with a bite out of it!
At the least they have had the decency to commission a "finale" episode. It so sad when shows end without one.
Some pics from Comic Con.
Well, I look forward to what is yet to come. Season 4.5 is stacking up on my DVR (I've been away) and I'll take season 5 when it comes (unless I've ditched my Sky package by then).
Salli is HOTTTTTTT!!!!
Just watched the Season 4 finale... OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed the finale quite a bit. Now all I want to know is why do we have to wait so long for season 5. It's already been filmed for crying out loud, least a lot of it right? I hate SyFy, I really do sometimes.
Just a quick gripe, not really spoiler, but whatever. Jack's Jeep...
[spoiler]Does anybody else feel like Jack's Jeep being destroyed in getting almost too cliche. I mean you just know it's gonna happen in this one, a little more creativity with it would have been nice. It's not like it's been destroyed in every episode recently, oh wait I think it has.[/spoiler]
We get episode 18 tonight so only two more weeks to go. Having watched the entirity of Eureka in the season 4 timeframe, the wait for season 5 is going to hurt!
As for the spoiler...
Yes, but we know it and they know it and they know we know it so I think it's being done deliberately.
I enjoyed the season finale, thought it left a lot for us to bite on while we wait for the final season. And to Dan's spoiler comment: Yes, they know it. We know it. I know that you know it. Feathers knows too, and I know that Feathers knows that you know and I know that...oh hell, you get the picture! :)
Great season finale! Very well done and as always the actors were great. And we will get a Christmas episode so we don't have to wait for all of it till 2012. [spoiler]I knew Allison was going to get stuck on that ship! I just knew it. Didn't really see Jo leaving though. I know she's coming back though. One of my favorite parts were when Jack was at GD and he was talking to Henry and Henry mentioned something about the ship, don't recall exactly, then Jack said "My pda has a camera and this has a ____ People need to know these things!" I need to start writing this stuff down so I remember it.[/spoiler]
Quote from: WillEagle on September 20, 2011, 02:16:34 PM
Great season finale! Very well done and as always the actors were great. And we will get a Christmas episode so we don't have to wait for all of it till 2012. [spoiler]I knew Allison was going to get stuck on that ship! I just knew it. Didn't really see Jo leaving though. I know she's coming back though. One of my favorite parts were when Jack was at GD and he was talking to Henry and Henry mentioned something about the ship, don't recall exactly, then Jack said "My pda has a camera and this has a ____ People need to know these things!" I need to start writing this stuff down so I remember it.[/spoiler]
Yes that's true.. there is going to be a Christmas Special.. but it's more of a stand alone episode. Has nothing to do with the current storyline.. so we will have to wait a year for the resolution to the current cliffhanger. :(
It was an awesome Season finale! SO WELL DONE! Really making us wait for a whole year? hmmmm
Loved the season finale. Great stuff and nice setup for next season. Keep in mind there has pretty much always been a long gap between seasons of "Eureka." And it won't be quite a year long wait (more like about 8-9 months or so). Anyway, looking forward to it. Here's another cast pic with also Eddie McClintock (W13) and Mark Stern (SyFy honcho).
I just think the long gaps are stupid for shows. 8 to 9 months I'm gonna pretty well forgot about Eureka and not gonna care so much when if finally does return. I only just got caught up on Eureka maybe 3 weeks ago. I just didn't think about it and wasn't watching it upon it's return. I thought about it, but I just didn't, just had other stuff to do. I just don't want to wait that long.
Quote from: Sheppard on September 21, 2011, 01:30:27 PM
I just think the long gaps are stupid for shows. 8 to 9 months I'm gonna pretty well forgot about Eureka and not gonna care so much when if finally does return. I only just got caught up on Eureka maybe 3 weeks ago. I just didn't think about it and wasn't watching it upon it's return. I thought about it, but I just didn't, just had other stuff to do. I just don't want to wait that long.
Normally I'd point out that you need to give them time to film the new season but that's clearly not the case this time so I guess it's just network scheduling.
I just don't want this to be like BSG, that was more like a jerk move for their final season.
Quote from: Sheppard on September 21, 2011, 01:30:27 PM
I just think the long gaps are stupid for shows. 8 to 9 months I'm gonna pretty well forgot about Eureka and not gonna care so much when if finally does return. I only just got caught up on Eureka maybe 3 weeks ago. I just didn't think about it and wasn't watching it upon it's return. I thought about it, but I just didn't, just had other stuff to do. I just don't want to wait that long.
Ah the sign of the age...I remember a time when new seasons started every September. They'd run from Sept to maybe Nov/Dec or Jan, then be gone until the following fall. :)
I think my perspective on time is broken though. I feel like it's been weeks already since the finale of Eureka. I've been busy though, I have lots of filler memories between the two points in time (now and then). That's probably why I forget how much I enjoy a show after only a few months, cause it feels like years.
Quote from: Geekyfanboy on September 20, 2011, 02:33:37 PM
Quote from: WillEagle on September 20, 2011, 02:16:34 PM
Great season finale! Very well done and as always the actors were great. And we will get a Christmas episode so we don't have to wait for all of it till 2012. [spoiler]I knew Allison was going to get stuck on that ship! I just knew it. Didn't really see Jo leaving though. I know she's coming back though. One of my favorite parts were when Jack was at GD and he was talking to Henry and Henry mentioned something about the ship, don't recall exactly, then Jack said "My pda has a camera and this has a ____ People need to know these things!" I need to start writing this stuff down so I remember it.[/spoiler]
Yes that's true.. there is going to be a Christmas Special.. but it's more of a stand alone episode. Has nothing to do with the current storyline.. so we will have to wait a year for the resolution to the current cliffhanger. :(
Yes thats true but at least we will have a little something to help us with the long wait. I am looking foward more to the new season though.
Quote from: Sheppard on September 21, 2011, 01:30:27 PM
I just think the long gaps are stupid for shows. 8 to 9 months I'm gonna pretty well forgot about Eureka and not gonna care so much when if finally does return. I only just got caught up on Eureka maybe 3 weeks ago. I just didn't think about it and wasn't watching it upon it's return. I thought about it, but I just didn't, just had other stuff to do. I just don't want to wait that long.
To me, Eureka (along with W13 and Alphas and Haven) are the "summer series" on Syfy. They're shorter that we've gotten used to in the US, sure (12-13 episodes as opposed to 22-25), but personally I think that makes the stories better. Nothing gets stretched out just to cover the amount of time they were allotted *cough*Sanctuary*cough*. I have no problem waiting until next summer to see the real story continue, as I'm not really counting the Christmas special. It's a nice thing to look forward to, in my opinion. :)
I always enjoy the Christmas specials.
Quote from: moyer777 on September 22, 2011, 09:31:23 AM
I always enjoy the Christmas specials.
Last year was the first time I experiences them and as I think I said at the time, I found just a little too much cheese in them. Still, any Eureka is better than no Eureka!
Quote from: spaltor on September 22, 2011, 08:35:06 AM
Quote from: Sheppard on September 21, 2011, 01:30:27 PM
I just think the long gaps are stupid for shows. 8 to 9 months I'm gonna pretty well forgot about Eureka and not gonna care so much when if finally does return. I only just got caught up on Eureka maybe 3 weeks ago. I just didn't think about it and wasn't watching it upon it's return. I thought about it, but I just didn't, just had other stuff to do. I just don't want to wait that long.
To me, Eureka (along with W13 and Alphas and Haven) are the "summer series" on Syfy. They're shorter that we've gotten used to in the US, sure (12-13 episodes as opposed to 22-25), but personally I think that makes the stories better. Nothing gets stretched out just to cover the amount of time they were allotted *cough*Sanctuary*cough*. I have no problem waiting until next summer to see the real story continue, as I'm not really counting the Christmas special. It's a nice thing to look forward to, in my opinion. :)
Sanctuary I thought had different issues. I just hated it after... [spoiler]they killed Ashley.[/spoiler] It just went down hill I thought. Eureka I just enjoy to watch as a lighthearted show. I just know I'm gonna lose more and more interest the longer it takes to come back. I like the shorter blocks and shorter hiatuses personally. This is less about Eureka as TV in general though. It's probably really for a different discussion.
I enjoy "Sanctuary" quite a bit. I like the characters a lot and the stories are pretty cool. Tesla is especially fun.
I would also prefer less downtime between seasons, but this is just the way it is these days and has been for awhile. Less new content, more breaks. Have to take what we can get. At least these days there are other things to watch when other shows go away for a time.
Quote from: Rico on September 24, 2011, 04:59:29 AM
I enjoy "Sanctuary" quite a bit. I like the characters a lot and the stories are pretty cool. Tesla is especially fun.
I would also prefer less downtime between seasons, but this is just the way it is these days and has been for awhile. Less new content, more breaks. Have to take what we can get. At least these days there are other things to watch when other shows go away for a time.
Yeah I didn't know Fringe was coming back this week, so I won't have nothing to watch on TV. Like with other shows I forgotten all about it which I think explains my point with Eureka on how I will probably have forgotten all about it by the time it returns. I guess somebody make sure and post something about it in BIG letters when it is coming back so I can remember to watch it with everybody else and not get behind.
Don't forget. The "Eureka" Christmas special is on this Tuesday, Dec. 6th on SyFy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6iqycPb7Is# (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6iqycPb7Is#)
What the hell? The video above didn't prepare me for the weirdness of the episode.
super adorable! i loved the anime part!
that was AWESOME!!! :)
What a weird episode this year, but fun as always :)
King
That was the best thing EVER!!!
No sign of getting it over here yet but if last year is anything to go by, we may see it just before Christmas if we're lucky.
It was pretty good! :)
Great special. Loved it! And for you UK folks, check your listings on Dec. 19th.
At first I didn't recognize Jim Parsons as Carters Jeep but the more excitable the dialog the easier it was to recognize Sheldon Cooper.
I need to check and see if this is on SyFy's website. I would love to see it!
Quote from: Rico on December 11, 2011, 03:43:55 PM
Great special. Loved it! And for you UK folks, check your listings on Dec. 19th.
Nothing on SyFy UK for this today but there is a strange 9pm episode on Wednesday. It's flagged as last years Christmas episode (s4 ep 10) but I'm wondering if it will really be the latest one.
Does anyone no when Eureka is starting back up again?