Stargate: Universe - possible spoilers

X · December 01, 2010, 11:47:54 AM

Quote from: Feathers on December 01, 2010, 08:10:37 AM
One episode left (for me) and then the long mid-season sleep.

I hope the last episode is a good one but, ultimately, splitting the season can only work against a show in the long run.

The episode we saw last night [spoiler]seemed to be a bit of something and nothing. It effectively closed down the story of the 'obelisk planet' but I'm not sure whether it took us anywhere important in terms of the main storyline.

It was certainly well played as I only realised we'd seen no real hazard to the crew once it was over and I was looking back. Normally an episode like that (done boringly) would have given me itchy feet.

I wonder if the main point of the episode was for Destiny's quest to be given a vote of confidence by the returning crew members?[/spoiler]

Again, I'm still a week behind the US so I haven't seen everything yet.

I think that episode only served one major purpose.
[spoiler] It gave the crew a new shuttle that was 100% working when they were down to none. [/spoiler]

Feathers · December 01, 2010, 12:47:58 PM

Oh, of course!

That was so obvious a plot point I'd already forgotten it! [/facepalm]

Rico · December 05, 2010, 11:52:57 AM

Midseason finale episode this past week. Pretty cool one, but are they ever going to meet any aliens that aren't trying to destroy them? ;)

Feathers · December 10, 2010, 05:55:09 AM

Quote from: Rico on December 05, 2010, 11:52:57 AM
Midseason finale episode this past week. Pretty cool one, but are they ever going to meet any aliens that aren't trying to destroy them? ;)

That is the key question isn't it. Even the one's that don't seem to be overtly hostile don't appear to be that charitable. I see we got anothe 'edge-of-seat' ending but that's a lot more reasonable as a mid-season break than as a season ending. I just wish they hadn't invented these ridiculously long breaks.

Rico · December 10, 2010, 06:34:39 AM

Actually Mike, the last "season break" only lasted about 2.5 months. It used to last 6-9 months. This is the reason I think they are splitting seasons is to have less of a break. Two shorter breaks rather than one long break. I kind of like it better this way.

Geekyfanboy · December 16, 2010, 12:30:45 PM

Syfy Cancels 'Stargate Universe'
By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday December 16, 2010 @ 12:18pm PST

After weeks of speculation, Syfy just announced that it won't renew Stargate Universe for a third season, putting an end (for now) to the long-running Stargate franchise on the network. The upcoming 10 episodes of Stargate Universe's second season, which will air in the Spring, will be the series' last. The news follows the recent cancellation of another franchise series, the Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica. The Stargate franchise -- consisting of Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe -- has aired on Syfy since 2002. Syfy's slate of returning series includes Warehouse 13, Eureka and Haven, which will be joined next year by new series Being Human, which launches on January 17, the recently greenlit Alphas and the Battlestar Galactica prequel movie/backdoor pilot Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.

Rico · December 16, 2010, 12:48:33 PM

Really a shame. The show has become something I enjoy and is the only "space type" drama on the air right now. I think they took a little too long getting going and that hurt them. Even I had some issues with the series at first, but it has really grown on me. Oh, well. Bring on "Blood & Chrome."

ElfManDan · December 16, 2010, 01:26:32 PM

Quote from: Geekyfanboy on December 16, 2010, 12:30:45 PM
Syfy Cancels 'Stargate Universe'
By NELLIE ANDREEVA | Thursday December 16, 2010 @ 12:18pm PST

After weeks of speculation, Syfy just announced that it won't renew Stargate Universe for a third season, putting an end (for now) to the long-running Stargate franchise on the network. The upcoming 10 episodes of Stargate Universe's second season, which will air in the Spring, will be the series' last. The news follows the recent cancellation of another franchise series, the Battlestar Galactica prequel Caprica. The Stargate franchise -- consisting of Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe -- has aired on Syfy since 2002. Syfy's slate of returning series includes Warehouse 13, Eureka and Haven, which will be joined next year by new series Being Human, which launches on January 17, the recently greenlit Alphas and the Battlestar Galactica prequel movie/backdoor pilot Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome.

WHAT!!! Are you kidding me? This show is one of the best on the channel. Cancel Haven, that show was crap and get rid of the bunch of those stupid reality shows. I have no respect for SyFy anymore, they are worse than Fox, NBC, or CBS.

KingIsaacLinksr · December 16, 2010, 02:32:17 PM

I'm really getting sick of SyFy. They have nothing else to show so they cancel one of the few shows that defines SyFy. Wow. Way to appeal to your customers, cancel Stargate and Caprica. They really know what they are doing obviously. -_-

Epic fail.

King

X · December 16, 2010, 03:29:34 PM

Quote from: Kingisaaclinksr on December 16, 2010, 02:32:17 PM
I'm really getting sick of SyFy. They have nothing else to show so they cancel one of the few shows that defines SyFy. Wow. Way to appeal to your customers, cancel Stargate and Caprica. They really know what they are doing obviously. -_-

Epic fail.

King

this is why they changed their name. They are trying to get away from core Sci-fi programming. For things like WWE and other silly stuff.

Feathers · December 16, 2010, 03:44:32 PM

I'm going to bed to be depressed about this now. :(

(Actually, I'm going to sleep but I will get annoyed by this in the morning. I trust we will get to see the end of season 2?)

Geekyfanboy · December 16, 2010, 05:43:11 PM

Quote from: Feathers on December 16, 2010, 03:44:32 PM
I'm going to bed to be depressed about this now. :(

(Actually, I'm going to sleep but I will get annoyed by this in the morning. I trust we will get to see the end of season 2?)

Yes they said the have the back 10 episodes that will air next year.. but that will be the end.

M-5 · December 17, 2010, 01:31:28 AM

I had a feeling they would cancel it.

Feathers · December 17, 2010, 07:00:26 AM

It's still really annoying. It's probably the beat serious sci-fi show on right now so to lose it is a blow.

I like both Warehouse 13 and Eureka but they fill a different niche. With SGU gone then there'll be a hole in the schedule in my opinion.

Rico · December 17, 2010, 07:36:26 AM

Quote from: Feathers on December 17, 2010, 07:00:26 AM
It's still really annoying. It's probably the beat serious sci-fi show on right now so to lose it is a blow.

I like both Warehouse 13 and Eureka but they fill a different niche. With SGU gone then there'll be a hole in the schedule in my opinion.

Yep - I agree Mike. We need a new "Star Trek" series more than ever now! :)