Help! I don't know what to buy!!! Battlestar? Dead Like Me? *whimper*
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UPDATED: Tuesday, December 25, 2007 15:55
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I've got a 40% off coupon for a boxed DVD set from Borders. If they'd had Farscape in stock, I would have snatched it up. But they don't. =(
They *do* have Battlestar Galactaca, though, which I've never watched, but it's getting raves everywhere I look, so...
I staunchly defend that I'm NOT THAT BIG a sci-fi fan. I don't watch Star Trek. I was never that into Star Wars... And yet... X-Files and Firefly are my favorite shows.
So. Why do you guys like BSG? And are there any Browncoat ladies who love it as well? I confess I'm a total shipper. If there's a good romance on the show, I'll probably dig it. Give me a shout out!!!
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I'm a lady who loves BSG, and yes, there's lots of romance. Most of it is twisted, but it's romance.
Use your coupon on season 1. I don't think you'll regret it.
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I dunno, I liked BSG, but I like Dead Like Me more. Not a whole lot of romance from what I've seen so far, but... It's a good show. And I think one of the guys is really hot, but that's just my opinion.
I don't think that being cautiously ashamed, or selectively ashamed, or in any way ashamed of who I am is any way to live my life.
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Buy "Lost in Space" and have a good laugh.
I would go with season two because it is in color and has more Dr. Smith and Robot.
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Umm... 
No, that's okay.
Anyone else? What do you love about the show?
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Well I figure since there are so many BSG fans raving about it all over this board I should add there are those of us who don't like the show. I personal tried very hard but found it was just to angsty and dramatic for my tastes. It's definitely a good show I just can't for the life of me enjoy it. If your into twisted, over complex relationships and not so subtle religious allegory then go for it. I will add most of the acting is none to shabby. Also, the special effects and camera work are the same style as those on Firefly. Of those you mentioned I would say go with Dead Like Me, it's a great show that you can watch over and over... and not want to kill yourself.
Just to clarify my snarky remark about killing yourself is just referring to how fracking depressing BSG can be.
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I just recently got my hands on BSG and watched it for the first time. I watched S1 - S2.5. And, as a female Firefly fan, I enjoyed it immensely.
And let me temper that with the fact that I don't usually like many TV shows.
StrangeBird is right -- there's not a whole lot of comic relief. Except when Starbuck provides a little attitude problem.
You can't go into it expecting Firefly but, that said, I think it's one of the best sci-fi shows to come out since Firefly. In fact it dawned on me 'round about S2 that some of the elements I like about BSG are actually Firefly-esque. But I'll let you watch and discover for yourself.
I like the fact that it's not cheesy. It's a show that takes itself seriously. There are enough plot twists to keep me interested. Not all the episodes are battle & espionage. Some are deeper character studies -- and you can find yourself invested in the characters.
There are plenty of relationships to ponder. As well as what WOULD happen if it were the end of the world.
IMHO, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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My recommendation would be Wonderfalls, if Borders carries it.
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After posting what I did I feel I should mention that I'm not bashing the show, just giving another viewpoint. It's not my cup of tea, very close but too depressing. Yes the best features of the show are pretty much the same as the best Firefly had to offer. If they'd just get a sense of humor and tone down the angst I would probably love it. I second Wonderfalls as a good recommendation. Quantum Leap is another great show for those of you who aren't the Star Trek type scifi fan.. i.e. me. Season one was not the best by far, but season two on was some of the best television of the 90's. Good luck choosing a series.
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I'm another one who doesn't get into many TV shows, but I have watched the two you bring up. Dead Like Me is quirky and fun, but I feel no particular wish to watch it more than once. IMO, worth seeing, but this is one to catch on TV when it's replayed. Or netflix it.
BSG, however, is a damned good show worth watching 2-3 times. (As opposed to Firefly's 100 times LOL!) Doesn't have the humor and warmth of Firefly, but the characters are fascinating and the storyline is inventive. Also, it's visually quite good - the special effects, but more so the uh... I don't know technical stuff... but the filming technique. Colors and such. It's quite lovely. Parts of it are almost exactly like the OOG flashbacks. Stuff like that.
Just a warning: you'll need to get season 2 and 2.5 eventually, those were excellent. It gets less good in season 3, but still worth watching.
Dang - now I feel like going home to watch BSG LOL!
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