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Hey guys, I was just thinking about the premiere this Friday, and I've decided that maybe each Stargate SG-1 fan should try giving the new series a shot this weekend - even if fans have their doubts. Here's why:
The cast and crew of both shows work REALLY hard to make the shows really cool. Stargate SG-1 is lucky because, though they COULD HAVE kicked the bucket after season five, there was a channel out there that was willing to give them a shot. If Sci Fi hadn't been there, we probably wouldn't be here. Anyway, Sci Fi knew a good show when they saw one, which would explain why they are totally running with the spin-off deal.
My theory is, with all of the publicity that Sci Fi has done for Stargate SG-1, last Friday's ep is probably gonna have either a record-breaking number of viewers, or is going to stay at its regular, rather high, number of viewers. Either way, Stargate SG-1 already has a pretty steady viewership. I think that, considering it is a new show, we should all at least watch the first ep of Stargate Atlantis. This franchise isn't completely without its faults, but I think there definitely is something within the series that'll keep people watching for a long time.
And, if TPTB decide that some changes need to be made at the end of this season, so be it. Stargate SG-1 had some rough spots too, but the show is so strong that, through all of the craziness that has come out of the series, they still have a pretty large fan base. Stargate Atlantis deserves the chance to go through craziness as well.
I don't want to say that it's our RESPONSIBILITY to watch Stargate Atlantis, because that's just lame. I'm simply saying we should give it a shot. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the cast has signed on for quite a few years, should Sci Fi give them the greenlight to continue after this first season. Unfortunately, Stargate SG-1 will not be on long enough to provide a good lead-in on Friday nights. That means that it's up to us to prove that there are people willing to watch Stargate Atlantis after Stargate SG-1 (and all of its awesome cast and crew members) hangs up its hat.
I'm sorry, that's just how I feel about it... What do you think?
PS - I put this in the General Discussion section, because I figured, if people were in the Atlantis section, they're already planning on watching the show, and thus, don't have to read this.
The cast and crew of both shows work REALLY hard to make the shows really cool. Stargate SG-1 is lucky because, though they COULD HAVE kicked the bucket after season five, there was a channel out there that was willing to give them a shot. If Sci Fi hadn't been there, we probably wouldn't be here. Anyway, Sci Fi knew a good show when they saw one, which would explain why they are totally running with the spin-off deal.
My theory is, with all of the publicity that Sci Fi has done for Stargate SG-1, last Friday's ep is probably gonna have either a record-breaking number of viewers, or is going to stay at its regular, rather high, number of viewers. Either way, Stargate SG-1 already has a pretty steady viewership. I think that, considering it is a new show, we should all at least watch the first ep of Stargate Atlantis. This franchise isn't completely without its faults, but I think there definitely is something within the series that'll keep people watching for a long time.
And, if TPTB decide that some changes need to be made at the end of this season, so be it. Stargate SG-1 had some rough spots too, but the show is so strong that, through all of the craziness that has come out of the series, they still have a pretty large fan base. Stargate Atlantis deserves the chance to go through craziness as well.
I don't want to say that it's our RESPONSIBILITY to watch Stargate Atlantis, because that's just lame. I'm simply saying we should give it a shot. If I'm not mistaken, I believe the cast has signed on for quite a few years, should Sci Fi give them the greenlight to continue after this first season. Unfortunately, Stargate SG-1 will not be on long enough to provide a good lead-in on Friday nights. That means that it's up to us to prove that there are people willing to watch Stargate Atlantis after Stargate SG-1 (and all of its awesome cast and crew members) hangs up its hat.
I'm sorry, that's just how I feel about it... What do you think?
PS - I put this in the General Discussion section, because I figured, if people were in the Atlantis section, they're already planning on watching the show, and thus, don't have to read this.
Spoiler Space 
I'm gonna be at Gatecon- no access to SCIFI channel and we aren't allowed to watch the official tape or whatever it is Gatecon had planned to show us. *sigh* So I get to meet the actors, but I don't get to see my Wodnet strut his stuff. 
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