For a show that's called 'Stargate'...there isn't much 'Stargate' in it so far.

[Radz]

I have to admit some of my favorite episodes revolved around the gate and when it didn't work right. Like when Teal'c got stuck in the gate buffer or when they dialed the black hole or when the Jumper got stuck in the middle of the gate. I'm hoping that we'll see that in Universe eventually since the gates are obviously old and may malfunction. But I still like the show though even without those type stories.

[Eestlanna]

There is NO POINT! Thats like saying Earth should at least try to dial Destiny. It absolutely will NOT work. It took the power of an exploding planet to get them there. Destiny did not absorb that kinda power from a sun. And even if it had i doubt it would allow itsself to blow up to send humans home.

I know, but they could still try and end up somewhere else, like parallel universe or future or past or so. They could use it to bring some new (or old) people on board for example.

[M2W]

They should at least try to dial Earth. In fact, it's weird they didn't try it right away they got most of the power back.

Knowing how much power it takes to dial the gate and establish a wormhole, I'm sure they either knew it wouldn't work or didn't want to risk draining the ship's remaining power and still not be able to achieve a lock.

(I'm sorry... I was half asleep during my catch-up marathon of SGU. I know they talked about this. I just don't remember exactly what was said.)

[The Ori]

I agree not much Stargate, but I do like the direction that the show is going!!

[Ekras]

Yes. It's only the epsiodes were there's no stargate use at all that are on the list. Episode were the gate is used, but not seen are not included in the list.

Lost Tribe had gate use I think. Didn't Jackson go back to Earth?

[Eternal Density]

Lost Tribe had gate use I think. Didn't Jackson go back to Earth?

Lost Tribe had gate

Spoiler:

explosion

.

[MattSilver 3k]

Pfft... why even name a show after a device that will inevitably explode a few seasons in? I smell another BSG comparison!

[skajkingdom]

What worries me is this:

5 episodes already and we still haven't seen the Wormhole effect yet!

(or did I miss something here...?)


So much for "stargate".

[Deevil]

What worries me is this:

5 episodes already and we still haven't seen the Wormhole effect yet!

(or did I miss something here...?)


So much for "stargate".

So the 'wormhole effect' is the only thing that makes stargate... that may be true for you.

For me, I got tired of seeing it. Like, hello, we know how the gate works already - let's get to the point.

Anyways, it's a different gate - maybe the effect is different.

I know TPTB said it's gonna be a more space based show, but does that mean that we can't have crew members gating to other ships?

Hmm?

[ciannwn]

in rebuttal, "Star Trek" DS9 was based on a space station, stationary around a planet/system. Many stories did not involve flying around space, "trekking" from one star to another.

Have to agree with you here. The show's title 'Stargate Universe' tells us that the series takes place within the same fictional universe as Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.

It's nice when they use the stargate but I don't want the series to be stargate driven in that the writers are obliged to produce a set number of stories per season where somebody uses one. One of the problems I had with SGA is that I got the impression the writers were obliged to produce a set number of stories per season featuring running around with guns and big explosions.

[s09119]

Have to agree with you here. The show's title 'Stargate Universe' tells us that the series takes place within the same fictional universe as Stargate SG-1 and Stargate Atlantis.

It's nice when they use the stargate but I don't want the series to be stargate driven in that the writers are obliged to produce a set number of stories per season where somebody uses one. One of the problems I had with SGA is that I got the impression the writers were obliged to produce a set number of stories per season featuring running around with guns and big explosions.

I feel the same... the formula bled itself dry, and SGA became a mockery of the franchise for it.

Besides, we've seen the stargate used several times already, just not in the past two episodes.

[aretood2]

I feel the same... the formula bled itself dry, and SGA became a mockery of the franchise for it.

Besides, we've seen the stargate used several times already, just not in the past two episodes.

The thing is that many people, myself included, can get easily tired of the same old line. They fix one problem and another one pops up. While this can be entertaining it is not stargate.

Don't get me wrong, I think the show is good, but I do want Stargate. I only hope that I won't lose interest. The best way to insure this is to add the occasional "Normal gate" episode.

[ciannwn]

Don't get me wrong, I think the show is good, but I do want Stargate. I only hope that I won't lose interest. The best way to insure this is to add the occasional "Normal gate" episode.

What do you class as a normal gate episode? There's got to be a reason for the Destiny people to use their gate because this isn't the SGC sending teams out on various missions.

[aretood2]

What do you class as a normal gate episode? There's got to be a reason for the Destiny people to use their gate because this isn't the SGC sending teams out on various missions.

Something along the lines of off worl...er...ship missions. They need stuff, and instead of waiting for those needs to become problems they should seek out new stuff. Go boldly where they should go. and Meet strange new things in strange new worlds as they try to survive. For an episode that is not just an other seemingly random problem. That would keep my interest a lot more so than their current path.

This is why I am looking foreword to Water, hopefully they well start doing what I hope.

[escyos]

its been 5 episodes, which translates as 2-3 days.. how much exploration could they have done