Momoa might leave Atlantis

[prion]

I'm not sure why Gateworld felt this offhand comment of Jason's was newsworthy (Skiffy, at least, is known for sensationalism) but I don't think there's any reason to get het up about it now, although it'll undoubtedly give the folks in the "cast stability" thread some fresh fodder to chew.

It reminded me of the tone that the infotainment show THE INSIDER and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT use to entice people to their shows...

[pbutter]

Ooh, look everyone, someone hasn't been paying attention in class!

School's out, go home.

Ronon may not have the most screentime, but he is arguably the best developed character on the show. The character is very good, and Jason is fantastic playing him.

I stand by my statement. He does nothing but stands around and occasionally does his caveman impression.

You may have a crush on the actor, but that's not what this is about, what i'm actually talking about is acting skills and character depth.

[Briangate78]

I'm not sure why Gateworld felt this offhand comment of Jason's was newsworthy (Skiffy, at least, is known for sensationalism) but I don't think there's any reason to get het up about it now, although it'll undoubtedly give the folks in the "cast stability" thread some fresh fodder to chew.

I am wondering also why GW made such a big deal about it. As per the cast stability thread, it would seem some people want a show where everyone is safe and nothing ever happens.

[magie]

You may have a crush on the actor, but that's not what this is about, what i'm actually talking about is acting skills and character depth.

I agree. Momoa said that he wanted his character to go darker, but apart from one episode per season where he gets something good to play, he is used most of the times as Mr Muscle or window dressing for Keller. Not really inspiring for an actor.

[prion]

I am wondering also why GW made such a big deal about it. As per the cast stability thread, it would seem some people want a show where everyone is safe and nothing ever happens.

ONe of life's mysteries

I agree. Momoa said that he wanted his character to go darker, but apart from one episode per season where he gets something good to play, he is used most of the times as Mr Muscle or window dressing for Keller. Not really inspiring for an actor.

NO offense, but SG (SG1 / SGA /etc) will never be known for deep writing. IT's an episodic series that entertains and does well in syndication, which is what they want. If you want true depth, there's some great fanfic out there.

[chocdoc]

ONe of life's mysteries



NO offense, but SG (SG1 / SGA /etc) will never be known for deep writing. IT's an episodic series that entertains and does well in syndication, which is what they want. If you want true depth, there's some great fanfic out there.

I do think that some of the storylines for the classic SG-1 team did have some depth -- Jack, Sam, Daniel and Teal'c had some good stories that gave their character some depth -- I think that is why many fans actually really like the whole team because we got to know different sides of them over time.

I think Ronon, Weir and Teyla have been given far less depth than McKay and to some extent, Sheppard. For me, there is much less balance between the character depth on SGA than there was on SG-1. That has hurt the show, IMO, and why I think SGA is not as successful as SG-1, although it has done quite well as a spinoff. I would have loved more Weir, Telya, Beckett, and Ronon stories, but SGA is a McKay/Shep show, whereas SG=1 was not so much a Jack/Daniel show, but rather it was a Jack, Sam, Daniel, Teal'c show.

[Briangate78]

ONe of life's mysteries



NO offense, but SG (SG1 / SGA /etc) will never be known for deep writing. IT's an episodic series that entertains and does well in syndication, which is what they want. If you want true depth, there's some great fanfic out there.

Well I agree and disagree. I do think SGA is darker and has more moral issues come up with the show like Human Sacrifice, and Genocide. Reminds me a little of BSG, but without the sleazy sex scenes, lol.

[GateMan2000]

I say let him go through season 6 and then end the show and do Stargate Universe!

[Briangate78]

I say let him go through season 6 and then end the show and do Stargate Universe!

If MGM wants, they can say to end SGA at season 6, give them a nice large budget and let Atlantis go out with a bang, then move onto SGU. However, if SGA is still performing well enough for the network and MGM they will want to continue into a 7th season.

[Pitry]

So, "a completely unsatisfying job in an unsatisfying place"? No. I think not.

Sorry, you misunderstood me - or rather, took my words out of context. In replying to brian's comment about "and the hell with the fans", I gave a hypothetic example of working in an unsatisfying place adn in the end, doing what's right for you rather than for your workplace.
I don't live inside Jason Momoa's head, nor am I his best friend. Or his next to best friend. I have no idea whatsoever how he feels about his job in Stargate Atlantis - yes, there is the comment I made in my previous post andprobably elsewhere too, that I - personally, my own opinion - do not see how he can be too happy and satisfied with his current job, but not for one second was I tryign to say this is reality. My point was that the disappointment fans would feel if he left should not be a factor.
So, let's pay more attention in class from now on, indeed

NO offense, but SG (SG1 / SGA /etc) will never be known for deep writing. IT's an episodic series that entertains and does well in syndication, which is what they want. If you want true depth, there's some great fanfic out there.

I don't think this is true. If you look at the best episodes of SG1, you've got some really deep, well though writing in there. Stargate used to do some beautiful, thought provoking stuff. Even Atlantis, with all my problems with the show, had a small number of episodes that at least "tickled" that deep part.

[Vala_mal_Doran]

Just a thought: If you really think Stargate is poorly written with little opportunity for character development, why do you watch it?

[Briangate78]

Just a thought: If you really think Stargate is poorly written with little opportunity for character development, why do you watch it?

I'd answer that but I promised the mods I would be a good white puppy dog.

[Pitry]

Just a thought: If you really think Stargate is poorly written with little opportunity for character development, why do you watch it?

I'll answer it, because when it comes to Atlantis, it's true for me, even though I would disagree with this statement about SG1.
Simply - I watch because I have hope. I adore McKay enough to hang on to him while watching so top make it somewhat bearable, and I have hope because I know these writers - they can be damn good writers when they want to, and they can have marvellous character development, fantastic storylines and beautiful episodes.
They can do it.
(Even M&M )
For some reason, they seem to not want to.... but I still have hope. I've been watching Stargate for the past 11 years, I find myself continuing out of hope.