bsg discussion #10
Yep. Still awake. And posting another question to make up for that entire month when I didn't post a single discussion.
Every tv show has a tendency to have its hit-and-miss episodes. There's going to be some where the writers (and subsequently, the cast) get it right on the money, striking gold with an amazing, brilliant script. Other times... well, there have to be the occasional duds. I think it's safe to say we've been very lucky with BSG, where the good far outweighs the bad. What episodes do you think truly hit the mark and what episodes do you think to yourself 'what crack were these guys smoking when they wrote this??'
Personally, I feel that BSG was born to be a serial. Their massive story arcs drive the show. I think that's why the majority of season 1 and the first half of season 2 were just so damn good. One thing always led to another. And while some shows that I've watched in the past have suffered at keeping things straight (i.e. Alias, The X-Files), Ron Moore & Co. have very rarely disappointed, maintaining the interest as well as the continuity while daring to be different and succeeding at blowing the minds of their viewers. In my opinion, the best came with the story arc that began in Colonial Day, came to a climax at KLGII, poured over to the beginning of the second season with Scattered, and ultimately was resolved by Home, part II. If they're true to their word, I'm hoping what was started in LDYB and will inevitably leak into the first handful of episodes when season three resumes will be just as spectacular.
As for duds... Like I said, there aren't many that come to mind. I'm sad to say I think Epiphanies ranks up there, but that's mostly of my own disappointment with the episode after having placed so much expectation into it. I think it'll always leave me with a sour afterthought in the back of my mind. Black Market wasn't perfect, either - too far out there. And of course, Sacrifice, The Episode I Shall Never Watch Again. Of course, that isn't entirely being fair. TPTB were backed into a wall as to where to take Billy's character because of Paul Campbell's indecision toward committing to the series. Barring that, I think they could have pulled it off better.
And now, I'm going to TRY to get some SLEEP.
Every tv show has a tendency to have its hit-and-miss episodes. There's going to be some where the writers (and subsequently, the cast) get it right on the money, striking gold with an amazing, brilliant script. Other times... well, there have to be the occasional duds. I think it's safe to say we've been very lucky with BSG, where the good far outweighs the bad. What episodes do you think truly hit the mark and what episodes do you think to yourself 'what crack were these guys smoking when they wrote this??'
Personally, I feel that BSG was born to be a serial. Their massive story arcs drive the show. I think that's why the majority of season 1 and the first half of season 2 were just so damn good. One thing always led to another. And while some shows that I've watched in the past have suffered at keeping things straight (i.e. Alias, The X-Files), Ron Moore & Co. have very rarely disappointed, maintaining the interest as well as the continuity while daring to be different and succeeding at blowing the minds of their viewers. In my opinion, the best came with the story arc that began in Colonial Day, came to a climax at KLGII, poured over to the beginning of the second season with Scattered, and ultimately was resolved by Home, part II. If they're true to their word, I'm hoping what was started in LDYB and will inevitably leak into the first handful of episodes when season three resumes will be just as spectacular.
As for duds... Like I said, there aren't many that come to mind. I'm sad to say I think Epiphanies ranks up there, but that's mostly of my own disappointment with the episode after having placed so much expectation into it. I think it'll always leave me with a sour afterthought in the back of my mind. Black Market wasn't perfect, either - too far out there. And of course, Sacrifice, The Episode I Shall Never Watch Again. Of course, that isn't entirely being fair. TPTB were backed into a wall as to where to take Billy's character because of Paul Campbell's indecision toward committing to the series. Barring that, I think they could have pulled it off better.
And now, I'm going to TRY to get some SLEEP.