What does the third series need to take Stargate to new heights? GateWorld has a few ideas, which we humbly present for your discussion and debate.
Certainly, many of these suggestions are subject to disagreement. Not every Stargate fan wants to see a ship-based show in our favorite sci-fi universe, for example. Is that idea too much like Star Trek? Or is it possible to do a ship-based series that bears little or no resemblance to the adventures of the Enterprise and Voyager?
Read the fine print, because we’d also like to share just why we think these things will make Stargate Universe awesome.
Have we left out anything? Or do you just disagree? Post a comment on the last page and tell us! While there is much to speculate on during the coming months, we do encourage Stargate fans to keep an open mind about what Stargate Universe is going to be. Give the new show a shot — watch the premiere next summer.
The common theme in these five reasons is that a third Stargate television series has to be different, while maintaining those elements that make Stargate what it is (its contemporary setting and relatable characters, its humor, etc.). After one show about an Earth-based team exploring planets on foot, and another show set on an advanced base in another galaxy, the third show needs a very unique setting for its stories.
Putting the new team on a ship — and not the Earth ships we’re already very familiar with — in a new part of space, where our characters are somewhat out of control, is perfect. Stargate Universe will go not just to a new galaxy but to many new galaxies, increasing the story ideas exponentially.
Some fans hear “ship-based show” and immediately think “Star Trek rip-off.” That ain’t so. Putting a show on a ship doesn’t make it Star Trek any more than investigating crimes makes C.S.I. derivative of Dragnet. From Firefly to Crusade, Andromeda to Battlestar Galactica, writers have shown that there are an infinite number of ways to tell stories on a space ship. It is as much a science fiction staple as looking toward the night sky itself.
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How is more character drama going to make it better? Viewers defiantly the younger viewers don't wont drama
The whole thing should be based around Sci-Fi mythology that was the one cool thing about Stargate SG1 that made me watch it, I loved hearing about how everything is connected.
Stargate SG1 and Alantis had the right amount of drama, it wasn't all action, it doesn't have an expense. If you have to much drama it look unrealistic and cheesy. Yeah character are why people fall in love with a story and the character in SG1 and Alantis were perfect. The show made seem real unlike in other show of Sci-Fi and what seems to be the new show Stargate Universe there is so much drama that it doesn't seem real, what kind of military officer would be crying or showing to much emotion in the middle of a mission? They do not do that. War movies that all about drama even don'y have that much drama, only Soap Operas have that much drama.
SG Universe sounds like a fascinating way of exploring how the Ancients developed the Gate system and expanded into the universe. I am interested in seeing what other adventures are in these other galaxies. I agree with composer01 in regards to linking the new show to the Sci-Fi mythology then expanding upon it. My concern is that the current characters listed are cringe-worthy and stretch the imagination way beyond the realm of science fiction as to how certain of these characters would be on a super-secret military base. When I initially read about the characters for SG Atlantis, I wanted to see more. I was excited about the show. I am interested in the premise of the new show; and, the actors may be excellent; however, I think that several of the current character sketches detract from the potential of the show. Is it really too late to make the character sketches a little less cringe-worthy and less deserving of a red shirt (think original Star Trek)?
"Hold-over viewers from the first two series, loyal as we are, will simply continue to age and lose interest."
That explains it then! That attitude tells me that I'm not important to the producers of this show, which is why I have now given up. I gave it a few episodes to prove itself, but I'm not interested in a soap.
One more of your original fans have just "aged and lost interest" for good. What fools you are.