Battle of the Sci-Fi Mega Franchises

[rojse]

Frak the rest of them, it's got to be Galactica.

The 70's version or the new version?

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

The 70's version or the new version?

I can't speak for Makaveli but I love the new version and never liked the old. It was too light hearted for the subject matter. I like the dark brooding quality of the new.

 

[Luke]

You forgot Stargate SG-1

i like Stargate.Harold puthoff i s in this film.

 

[Halcyon]

Why? Too British?

I'm English, so no. I find it hard to suspend disbelief when watching both shows, so they just end up seeming a bit daft to me.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I'm English, so no. I find it hard to suspend disbelief when watching both shows, so they just end up seeming a bit daft to me.

It's really easy to suspend disbelief for me, but that's because I love seeing the creatures. Any excuse they come up with for us to interact with dinos and such will get a pass from me. But then again, I've only seen half of the first season, so I suppose it's possible they could disappoint at some point, but not so far.

 

[Halcyon]

It's really easy to suspend disbelief for me, but that's because I love seeing the creatures. Any excuse they come up with for us to interact with dinos and such will get a pass from me. But then again, I've only seen half of the first season, so I suppose it's possible they could disappoint at some point, but not so far.

I watched the pilot and the next few episodes when they first aired over here a couple of years ago, today I watched a newer one and it seemed about the same, so if you liked the first series you'll probably like the rest.

We've made better sci-fi, IMO, like Torchwood and Invasion: Earth, have you seen them?

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I watched the pilot and the next few episodes when they first aired over here a couple of years ago, today I watched a newer one and it seemed about the same, so if you liked the first series you'll probably like the rest.

We've made better sci-fi, IMO, like Torchwood and Invasion: Earth, have you seen them?

No, but I'm fond of Dr Who. I agree that there is better sci-fi than Primeval but I still like it so far. It's no more or less realistic than any of the others. So far the plot line with the ex-wife running around on her mysterious errands has me coming back for more. Plus, the blonde running around in her underwear is a nice bonus too.

 

[Halcyon]

No, but I'm fond of Dr Who.

Torchwood is the adult-orientated spin-off, I'd look it up if you enjoyed Dr. Who.

I agree that there is better sci-fi than Primeval but I still like it so far. It's no more or less realistic than any of the others. So far the plot line with the ex-wife running around on her mysterious errands has me coming back for more. Plus, the blonde running around in her underwear is a nice bonus too.

Lol, she's partly the reason I can't suspend disbelief, she used to be in a pop band called S Club 7, I can't take her seriously enough even though she's not a bad actress.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Torchwood is the adult-orientated spin-off, I'd look it up if you enjoyed Dr. Who.

Oh I know what Torchwood is, Captain Jack is a favorite character of mine from Dr. Who, I just haven't had the chance to see it yet. I assume it will eventually make it to Sci-Fi channel, but if not, I'll have to pick up a season on DVD.

Lol, she's partly the reason I can't suspend disbelief, she used to be in a pop band called S Club 7, I can't take her seriously enough even though she's not a bad actress.

Ah, I can see that. I'd never heard of her so I just get to enjoy the view. The dynamic between her and the other kid is entertaining though not all that original. Still, hard to make a boy meets girl story that's original these days.

 

[Halcyon]

Ah, I can see that. I'd never heard of her so I just get to enjoy the view. The dynamic between her and the other kid is entertaining though not all that original. Still, hard to make a boy meets girl story that's original these days.

I think Red Dwarf managed it best;

It's the old, old story. Droid meets droid. Droid becomes chameleon. Droid loses chameleon, chameleon turns into blob, droid gets blob back again, blob meets blob, blob goes off with blob, and droid loses blob, chameleon and droid.

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

I think Red Dwarf managed it best;

True.

I'm gonna eat ya little fishy,
I'm going to eat you little fishy,
I'm gonna eat ya little fishy,
cos I like eating fish

 

[painted wolf]

Doctor who!

Not only the oldest... but one of the most ground breaking. And mostly done on the super cheap....

And yes, it had two big screen movies, a theater production, a couple of very successful spin-offs, audio productions, cartoons, comic books, magazines, and it's a cultural icon in many parts of the world.

wa:do

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Doctor who!

Not only the oldest... but one of the most ground breaking. And mostly done on the super cheap....

And yes, it had two big screen movies, a theater production, a couple of very successful spin-offs, audio productions, cartoons, comic books, magazines, and it's a cultural icon in many parts of the world.

wa:do

No doubt it has the prestige. But I still voted for Battlestar.

 

[painted wolf]

Battlestar is amazing... don't get me wrong... but you have give a little something for staying power and genre influence.

I almost forgot Dune as well... That is another that I think would tie with Dr.Who. :jiggy:

wa:do

 

[Trey of Diamonds]

Bump due to current interest.

 

[tree]

I think stargate has been my favorite franchise so far. The battlestar galactica remake was a pretty good series, but Caprica was meh, so as a franchise I don't think it compares much to stargate which has been good in all its reincarnations.

 

[The Neo Nerd]

Stargate FTW. Atlantis is better than SG-1, Rodney is by far the best character in the whole franchise.

And i love Firefly, but i'm not counting it because the ending movie ruined everything.

 

[tree]

Stargate FTW. Atlantis is better than SG-1, Rodney is by far the best character in the whole franchise.

And i love Firefly, but i'm not counting it because the ending movie ruined everything.

I agree, Rodney was my favorite character of the whole franchise too.

 

[illykitty]

Battlestar Galactica. Really gripping and you always wonder what's going to happen next. And obviously, you guess wrong and the show slaps you in the face with a wet fish by doing something you didn't even consider.

Amazing storyline, believable characters and keeps you guessing till the end... The insane END!

Btw, talking about the recent series, never saw the old 70's (???) one.

 

[Revoltingest]

Star Trek is best.
- Richer universe of characters & civilizations.
- It's fundamentally about exploration & travel. (This is why it has been expanded more thoroughly than its competitors.)
- The ship itself is a compelling character, one which may be reinvented for each generation.
- Scotty....no one else has Scotty.
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