Re: The Ranting/Debate Thread
Stargate Universe
I watched the first episode, too, I should make clear. I thought I posted about that at some point, but I guess I didn't. Basically, I thought it was kind of silly and contrived. I think they were trying too hard to make Stargate seem more like Battlestar Galactica. Now the below, written before this paragraph, will make more sense.
Having watched the second episode of Stargate Universe, my opinion of the series is little-changed.
I find it odd that they don't even send one of those flying cameras after the two scientists who mutiny. Callous, even. The relationship between Matt and Chloe is another oddity, to me. I can't tell whether they're trying to set up the two for a romantic relationship later in the series (odd, I would think, since just before they were stranded he was shown having sex with another person who is also on the ship), or whether it's instead meant to seem religious, given his background. Nor am I sure which I would dislike more.
I also think that they're forcing Eli into the comic relief position a bit too much, but that may just be because I'm rather fond of that character. Probably a silly complaint, since they've said that he is the comic relief.