30 Days of Telly Meme - Days 10 & 11
I'm still catching up and these days go together naturally, both in terms of the questions and that they're both shows I like/liked and have never mentioned here. Mostly because I dislike fannish debates and I suspect both could easily set them off. So be nice, I can't help my bad taste, or whatever it is...
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving:
Star Trek: Voyager. Not that I thought I’d hate it or anything, but I’ve always been a bit take it or leave it with Star Trek. I mean, it’s fine, but they all seem a bit over-earnest (yes, I’m a flippant Who-fan) and I don’t buy a future where human nature has actually improved much. (See B7 for what’s got to be really going on with the Federation. Tranquilised dreams, I tell you. I’m a cynic about some things). And then my friend made me watch this and I got hooked, completely. They had a Captain who was not only female (and short, clever, and bossy... :-D) but hadn’t had her sense of humour removed, plus Tuvoc, Tom and B’Elanna and the Doctor (Hmm. Now, where did that name come from? :lol:) And my other problem with ST:TNG was when I realised that every so often they popped back home, which seemed wrong to me after all that stuff about the final frontier, so that was remedied by the idea of being lost light years from earth. Also the two opposing crews idea is one that has a bit of potential, even if not used much. It’s The Odyssy, only Janeway doesn't have much luck with either Penelope, and would probably agree with Anne Eliott on the subject of love. I watched all the episodes in the wrong order, (which may have helped) but I liked it. And I even forgive Neelix for being Snarf out of Thundercats, if only for summing up ST early on: “Oh, we’ve got a nice spaceship, now let’s find a space anomaly to throw it at and get everybody killed!” (I paraphrase.)
And this is my problem with Star Trek all over, because I've since gathered that this is the Uncool one you’re not supposed to like. And, yep, this is the one I really enjoyed. (Apart from the ending. Sort of.) Mind you, it also has the best comedy fanvids. I already recced the Internet is for Pr0n one, so have this: Popular.
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
I liked it. It wasn’t perfect but it was different, it had interesting characters, a great premise, and a good cast, the graphic novel connection being used in all sorts of ways (especially Isaac’s drawings, as a visual aspect) and a real sense that it knew where it was going. And while S2 was slow, (with dodgy accents), I’d rather they’d had the guts to keep on to wherever it was they were going, instead of the sudden madness and loss of direction that happened after. Miss an episode and everyone had changed sides, or started dating someone random and Matt was back with a tortoise. (And, please, who was looking after Molly at that point?) But I suppose with US TV and the ratings, that would have been it if they hadn’t. So I lost track of it, and it still saddens me a little, cos every now and then I wonder what happened to people, especially Matt and Hiro. (Don’t tell me, because one day I might decide to get S4 or something, if it gets very cheap). Ah well. There’s always Doctor Who!
I need to work out exactly how far I'm behind with this meme now!
Days of Telly Meme:
Day 01 - A show that should never have been cancelled: Blake's 7
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Spooks
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season): The West Wing
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever: Doctor Who
Day 05 - A show you hate: Big Brother/ Who Wants to be a millionaire?
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Robots of Death / Ghostlight
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show: 42.
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch: Life on Mars
Day 09 - Best scene ever: DW - Ghostlight "I can't stand burnt toast."
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving: Star Trek Voyager
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character
Day 15 - Favorite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series: BBC North & South
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving:
Star Trek: Voyager. Not that I thought I’d hate it or anything, but I’ve always been a bit take it or leave it with Star Trek. I mean, it’s fine, but they all seem a bit over-earnest (yes, I’m a flippant Who-fan) and I don’t buy a future where human nature has actually improved much. (See B7 for what’s got to be really going on with the Federation. Tranquilised dreams, I tell you. I’m a cynic about some things). And then my friend made me watch this and I got hooked, completely. They had a Captain who was not only female (and short, clever, and bossy... :-D) but hadn’t had her sense of humour removed, plus Tuvoc, Tom and B’Elanna and the Doctor (Hmm. Now, where did that name come from? :lol:) And my other problem with ST:TNG was when I realised that every so often they popped back home, which seemed wrong to me after all that stuff about the final frontier, so that was remedied by the idea of being lost light years from earth. Also the two opposing crews idea is one that has a bit of potential, even if not used much. It’s The Odyssy, only Janeway doesn't have much luck with either Penelope, and would probably agree with Anne Eliott on the subject of love. I watched all the episodes in the wrong order, (which may have helped) but I liked it. And I even forgive Neelix for being Snarf out of Thundercats, if only for summing up ST early on: “Oh, we’ve got a nice spaceship, now let’s find a space anomaly to throw it at and get everybody killed!” (I paraphrase.)
And this is my problem with Star Trek all over, because I've since gathered that this is the Uncool one you’re not supposed to like. And, yep, this is the one I really enjoyed. (Apart from the ending. Sort of.) Mind you, it also has the best comedy fanvids. I already recced the Internet is for Pr0n one, so have this: Popular.
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
I liked it. It wasn’t perfect but it was different, it had interesting characters, a great premise, and a good cast, the graphic novel connection being used in all sorts of ways (especially Isaac’s drawings, as a visual aspect) and a real sense that it knew where it was going. And while S2 was slow, (with dodgy accents), I’d rather they’d had the guts to keep on to wherever it was they were going, instead of the sudden madness and loss of direction that happened after. Miss an episode and everyone had changed sides, or started dating someone random and Matt was back with a tortoise. (And, please, who was looking after Molly at that point?) But I suppose with US TV and the ratings, that would have been it if they hadn’t. So I lost track of it, and it still saddens me a little, cos every now and then I wonder what happened to people, especially Matt and Hiro. (Don’t tell me, because one day I might decide to get S4 or something, if it gets very cheap). Ah well. There’s always Doctor Who!
I need to work out exactly how far I'm behind with this meme now!
Days of Telly Meme:
Day 01 - A show that should never have been cancelled: Blake's 7
Day 02 - A show that you wish more people were watching: Spooks
Day 03 - Your favorite new show (aired this TV season): The West Wing
Day 04 - Your favorite show ever: Doctor Who
Day 05 - A show you hate: Big Brother/ Who Wants to be a millionaire?
Day 06 - Favorite episode of your favorite TV show: Robots of Death / Ghostlight
Day 07 - Least favorite episode of your favorite TV show: 42.
Day 08 - A show everyone should watch: Life on Mars
Day 09 - Best scene ever: DW - Ghostlight "I can't stand burnt toast."
Day 10 - A show you thought you wouldn't like but ended up loving: Star Trek Voyager
Day 11 - A show that disappointed you: Heroes
Day 12 - An episode you've watched more than 5 times
Day 13 - Favorite childhood show
Day 14 - Favorite male character
Day 15 - Favorite female character
Day 16 - Your guilty pleasure show
Day 17 - Favorite mini series: BBC North & South
Day 18 - Favorite title sequence
Day 19 - Best TV show cast
Day 20 - Favorite kiss
Day 21 - Favorite ship
Day 22 - Favorite series finale
Day 23 - Most annoying character
Day 24 - Best quote
Day 25 - A show you plan on watching (old or new)
Day 26 - OMG WTF? Season finale
Day 27 - Best pilot episode
Day 28 - First TV show obsession
Day 29 - Current TV show obsession
Day 30 - Saddest character death