Stargate Universe

[nel_ani]

Good or not? And if good, why?

I haven't really felt the urge to watch, but then I didn't when SGA started either, so I can't really rely on that feeling. ;)

*looks at icon* Damn it, but I miss that show, despite S5.

Comments

[sage_theory]

I despise SG:U utterly, and I mean utterly. It is actually the worst television I have seen all year, and that's saying something.

You know me, I loved SG-1 and SGA like mad.

It's not well written, it's not covering any new territory (oh gee, a band of Stargate personnel stranded somewhere after going through the gate into an unknown terrain. That's NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE EVER) - none of the characters are either interesting or likeable, so much of it is a clear rip off of Battlestar Galactica without actually understanding what made BSG a good show. The producers apparently think if you just show some dark, broody looking camera angles that it's instantly GREAT TELEVISION.

Their geek is some pasty, completely uncharming shadow of Rodney McKay and his sole skill is PLAYING VIDEO GAMES which apparently qualifies him to know all about the Stargate.

It's also a hell of a lot more racist and sexist than the previous two shows.

I did a write up of the pilot over here at my journal and I give it an F minus, because it SUCKED MORE THAN EVERY BLACK HOLE IN THE UNIVERSE COMBINED.

In short, I did not really enjoy SGU and am hoping it will get canceled soon.

[nel_ani]

Thanks for your input!