SG1 and SGA both took place more-or-less in real time, calendar-wise. One season on the show corresponded more or less to one year in real time, and the 2006 season of SGA took place during 2006 AD, while the 1999 season of SG1 took place in 1999. This was one of the elements I really liked about the show. I naturally assumed they'd do this in SGU as well, and when they *didn't* I initially assumed it was some kind of writing or continuity error.
The final episodes make it clear that the whole 40 episode run takes place over the course of one year, though, presumably starting in late 2008 and ending in late 2009. (Which, I guess, means they'll thaw out in September of 2012 <G>)
My question for you guys, then, is *why?* Was there something about this particular series that meant that it *had* to take place in such a short period of time? Why so compressed?
The final episodes make it clear that the whole 40 episode run takes place over the course of one year, though, presumably starting in late 2008 and ending in late 2009. (Which, I guess, means they'll thaw out in September of 2012 <G>)
My question for you guys, then, is *why?* Was there something about this particular series that meant that it *had* to take place in such a short period of time? Why so compressed?
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