Now Battlestar has finished, what will I do?
Mikey 6 comments
I have to say, I've never been sad at the end of any television series (except maybe for Firefly). But Battlestar Galactica was (is) different. My partner Cat can testify that at the end of every episode I watched over the past four seasons, I've walked away boldly stating "Best - Show - Ever".
There are many shows I really do like - House MD, Criminal Minds and Lost to name a few, but Battlestar is the only series that has had me yearning for the next episode. I feel stupid admitting this, but now it's over I feel a genuine sense of loss.
For the uninitiated, Battlestar Galactica although set in a space/sci-fi environment, is really about people, politics and complex relationships. To the writers credit, they were able to mirror what was happening in the world during those times, most notably the issues of terrorism, unlawful detainment, religion and corruption. But one thing it was often criticised for was being too serious. Yes it's a serious show, but it deals with serious issues.
So now the finale has passed and there are still some questions left unanswered, although in my opinion all the major ones were dealt with.
The next time we see Battlestar on the small screen it won't have anything to do with the characters we've come to know, as Caprica will be set 50 years earlier. Having Eric Stoltz on board is a damned good start, and based on the trailer I'm hopeful the focus will remain on people.
One thing for sure though is Battlestar has great replay value, and tonight I am starting from the beginning again.
If you like your sci-fi and you've not given Battlestar a chance, rent the DVD set and make yourself comfortable. Don't let distant memories of the failed original series get in your way. It's nothing like that.
You can do a lot worse.
Kissthis
Friday 27th March 2009 | 05:46 AMAwwww.....so sorry for your loss Mikey. I'm sure your cat is tuned into that emotion as well, so try to be supportive during this difficult time. While I have no idea how significant of a loss this is for you, it is enough to know you are suffering, and for that, I extend my love and support to you both. If there's anything I can do to help in any way, please don't hesitate to let me know. ; )
Jake Farr-Wharton
Friday 27th March 2009 | 09:25 AMNice one Mikey, I totally understand.
I was depressed for days when Goku from Dragonball Z died, then again when he left with the dragon at the end of Dragonball GT (did I just show my age).
When the Teknoman (a.k.a. Tekka-Man Blade) series finished, I was equally heartbroken.
I was really pissed off when Firefly finished, that show... what do you say... it was the best damn sci-fi show in years.
And I will forever curse all tv show writers to immaginary hell, for their stupid strike cost one of my favorite shows of all time; Journeyman. Time travel is AWESOME... plus the half asian chick was so hot!
Reaper was also an excellent one that died during the writer's strike, but it has since been repumped and the first few eps are now available.
Heroes is still cool, but since they made Silar go through his polar shift, it has gone a little gay....
BRING BACK JOURNEYMAN!
...in response to this comment by Kissthis. Thanks KissThis. I think I might have seen a glimmer of sincerity through that sarcasm. Kudos all the same :-)
Kissthis
Monday 30th March 2009 | 08:28 AM...in response to this comment by Mikey. OMG! No sarcasm intended. I was completely sincere. I'm weird that way! ;-) Besides, I'm secretly enchanted with you, I would never insensitively address anything you have to say. :)
...in response to this comment by Kissthis. "I'm secretly enchanted with you"
:-P
Anders
Thursday 26th March 2009 | 07:59 PMYou don't have to sell me on BSG Mikey. Maybe you should run another movement... "introduce at least 5 people to BSG" ;-)