Are you content with how the show ended? Rather than focus on how it should have ended, I want to focus on how it did end. What did you like, and what didn't you like? Discussion isn't limited to the final episodes, but rather the fifth season overall. My only issue with the show's ending was that there was no build-up. I know the show was cancelled and that "Enemy at the Gate" was suppose to be a stand-alone season finale, but still... as big as that episode was, I'd have liked to see a build-up over at least a few episodes. "Vegas" just didn't cut it as a build-up. One thing I did like about this season was that two key story lines were resolved: Weir and Michael, two loose ends that had to be wrapped up before the show ended. Michael's story line got a great ending, Weir... not so much. The episode was good, I just hate that she was left adrift in space. The final episodes after the big mid-season two-parter were pretty good. The only one I found myself bored with was "Vegas." I'm in the minority here, but I found it to be really pointless. The ending with Earth's location accidentally broadcast to alternate realities was far fetched, even for Stargate. Though "Enemy at the Gate" had a rushed ending, I thought it was a great episode to end the series on. Yes, there's the nagging issue of unresolved stories and character arcs, but that's to be expected when a show is cancelled. Back during the show's first season, I predicted the city would fly back to Earth in the series finale. I was so happy to see that happen, because... for me, it just had to end that way. Naturally, a Wraith hive making it all the way to Earth gave good reason for Atlantis to make the journey to Earth. One issue I had with the finale, though... how do you hide a Wraith hive attack from the people of Earth?
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Originally posted by Snowman37 View PostOne issue I had with the finale, though... how do you hide a Wraith hive attack from the people of Earth?
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Stargate is all about breaking rules to save earth and then being praised for it. It was about equality in species.
It ended with a kick in the nuts to that sort or moral ideal. Todd behaved, saved earth, didn't even argue with not being let on the bridge or having to wear that horrible outfit. Chuck him out the Stargate and send him home at least.Price for Pain What do you mean violence isn't the answer?
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Originally posted by Snowman37 View PostAre you content with how the show ended? Rather than focus on how it should have ended, I want to focus on how it did end. What did you like, and what didn't you like? Discussion isn't limited to the final episodes, but rather the fifth season overall. My only issue with the show's ending was that there was no build-up. I know the show was cancelled and that "Enemy at the Gate" was suppose to be a stand-alone season finale, but still... as big as that episode was, I'd have liked to see a build-up over at least a few episodes. "Vegas" just didn't cut it as a build-up. One thing I did like about this season was that two key story lines were resolved: Weir and Michael, two loose ends that had to be wrapped up before the show ended. Michael's story line got a great ending, Weir... not so much. The episode was good, I just hate that she was left adrift in space. The final episodes after the big mid-season two-parter were pretty good. The only one I found myself bored with was "Vegas." I'm in the minority here, but I found it to be really pointless. The ending with Earth's location accidentally broadcast to alternate realities was far fetched, even for Stargate. Though "Enemy at the Gate" had a rushed ending, I thought it was a great episode to end the series on. Yes, there's the nagging issue of unresolved stories and character arcs, but that's to be expected when a show is cancelled. Back during the show's first season, I predicted the city would fly back to Earth in the series finale. I was so happy to see that happen, because... for me, it just had to end that way. Naturally, a Wraith hive making it all the way to Earth gave good reason for Atlantis to make the journey to Earth. One issue I had with the finale, though... how do you hide a Wraith hive attack from the people of Earth?
As for hiding the hive from Earth, they don't monitor the entire sky, its too big and any military/super-expensive civilian telescopes would be easier for them to cover up. Plus with it being day time in america and the hive blew up it would have been less noticable. Plus I don't know about you but I sure don't stare at the sky all the time, I barely look at it, most people don't, why would they notice it.I'VE GONE WIKI-MAD!!!!
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Originally posted by Quizziard View PostHow much of it, really, would have been visible? The Dart attack was the middle of Area 51, which as we all know is large and barren (on purpose). How much of a "space battle" would be visible from the ground for people who weren't looking for it?
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Most of the episodes in the second half of season 5 could have been scrapped. There was no lead up to the events in Eatg... we could have done without Brain Storm/Tracker/Identity and Vegas.. they were all pointless episodes that didn't really achieve anything.
Eatg had potential and yes it was action packed but it had far too many implausible scenarios... Sheppard having to go back to Earth was contrived - why didn't Jack control the chair and Clone Carson flying the city was rediculous - he couldn't even manage a drone back in season one.
I would have preferred a slow and intelligent build up to Eatg instead of all the love triangle nonsence and the overuse of McKay and total lack of other characters..sigpic
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Originally posted by bluealien View PostThere was no lead up to the events in Eatg... we could have done without Brain Storm/Tracker/Identity and Vegas.. they were all pointless episodes that didn't really achieve anything.
Eatg had potential and yes it was action packed but it had far too many implausible scenarios... Sheppard having to go back to Earth was contrived - why didn't Jack control the chair and Clone Carson flying the city was rediculous - he couldn't even manage a drone back in season one.
I would have preferred a slow and intelligent build up to Eatg instead of all the love triangle nonsence and the overuse of McKay and total lack of other characters..
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Originally posted by AnthonyAppleyard View PostAbout loss of secrecy, I have been wondering, if the Stargate events continue indefinitely, how long before an uncoverable leak, and how long before the Government admits to the public that Earth now has faster-than-light interstellar travel and space weapons.
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I have only 3 episodes left. But I have very mixed feelings. It seemed that much of the show in the last season or so was deteriorating into a live-action video game filling time with lots of shooting, bang, bang. That's not how it used to be. If that was where it was headed for a potential Season 6 then it's better that it ended. I say this reluctantly because I came to like the show and all the main characters, including Todd....but I couldn't help seeing it going down (just like the Wraith ship in Infection) for a crash landing.
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