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[ms_sunlight]

I know it's not hard SF but Misfits is a stunningly good show, and it's definitely been picked up for a 3rd season.

Fantasy is definitely on the ascendant at the moment. Don't worry, SF will come back, these things always come in waves!

[Stanley Woo]

i couldn't connect to Misfits, which is a shame because those of my friends who have seen it tell it's a good show.

[AngryFrozenWater]

Here's an interesting Wikipedia page: List of science fiction television programs. It's probably not complete, but it sure is a large list. Some new series have been produced (not many, though), and it looks like some didn't make main stream, are animated or are a combination of science fiction and another genre. That didn't help either.

Edit: I have the feeling that SF is expensive to produce, because people want more realism (as in a "believable universe") and better special effects. That may prevent the introduction of new series as well.

Modifié par AngryFrozenWater, 13 mai 2011 - 05:14 .

[DukeOfNukes]

Stargate was ok...SG-1 was decent enough, Atlantis was pretty much just more of the same, and Universe was an interesting concept that never felt complete.

I've always found Star Trek and Battlestar Galactica related sci-fi to be exceedingly boring. I dunno why, too much pausing for dramatic effect I suppose.

Farscape, I saw the first 5 episodes or so. It was watchable, but nothing I'd go out of my way to see.

V was pretty mundane. They rushed everything...events happened a lot faster than they did in the old mini-series, and then everything trailed off with nothing really happening for seasons. Should have had the V's first arrive at the end of the 1st episode, not at the beginning, and developed it as a character driven show.

My favourite sci-fi tv shows are Firefly and LOST. Frankly, there's never been a huge amount of good sci-fi on at any given time. A better bet is to stick with video games and movies. There's a LOT of classic sci-fi movies that you've probably never seen; Metropolis, Day the Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, etc.

[Bryy_Miller]

Stanley Woo wrote...

What about going back to some of the older stuff, like Space: Above and Beyond and Farscape? Or Eureka, that's pretty science-y.

As iffy as I am about Eureka, that is purely a sci-fi show.

[AtreiyaN7]

Err, I watch Fringe - as far as I know, it's not cancelled yet. There's also Eureka, Warehouse 13 (I enjoy it mostly). Those are the three that I like best and would recommend atm. As for other stuff, well, there's Sanctuary (eh, it's okay - although I sort of went eh after that Bollywood episode). Terra Nova is coming on Fox, but heh, who knows how that'll be. I vaguely recall there's some sci-fi show that's supposed to be on TNT but I don't remember the name or the launch date. I'm hoping that Alphas turns out to be good. *fingers crossed*

[Maria Caliban]

Maybe read some sci-fi books while it winds its way back to the screen?

[fchopin]

There is an old sci-fi series called Blakes 7 from the UK if you can find it, do Google search to see what it looks like.

[Elhanan]

Just to stick up for my fellow Trekkers, Deep Space:9 is considered by some to be the best of the franchise, and the war displayed in the final seaon was amazing! Highly recommended!

[Deathwurm]

Elhanan wrote...

Just to stick up for my fellow Trekkers, Deep Space:9 is considered by some to be the best of the franchise, and the war displayed in the final seaon was amazing! Highly recommended!

Agreed.
That Series built to a terrific Climax!
ST:TNG's Battle against the Borg is always fun to watch, too.

[KenKenpachi]

Speaking of this topic, Scifi even in the sense of books is being ran out by fantasy, which is sad. Like today while shopping I seen basically on the book shelf a 40-40 split of the books being romance, or/and fantasy. While the rest were magazines and maybe two scifi titles. I so hate how everything has jumped on the rat race, was nice having a wide selection in books not just whats selling atm.

[Silveryne]

Fringe is excellent, as is Farscape.

There are very few "hard" sci-fi shows out there, though. Most are fantasy with sci-fi elements or "soft" sci-fi.

If you don't mind reading novels, I suggest the work of Charles Stross. His "Timelike Diplomacy" collection is hard sci-fi, well written, and generally excellent. Similarly, he's got a book you can read online, for free, legally: Accelerando. He's also written some pretty excellent fantasy stuff.

[Elhanan]

It did not last long, but I truly enjoyed the series John Doe. While I must imagine my own final conclusions, this one was well acted and very enjoyable.

In much the same way, Now and Again was a series that should have seen more time, but enjoy what was made available. Good show; great performers!

More in the fantasy realm, the series Brimstone was quite captivating (pun fully intended). It may seem like Ghost Rider in theme, and it should as the first episode is almsot exactly like one of the GR comics I have read. That said, it is far better, IMO. It was before it's time, and should have lasted longer, IMO.

[phoenixofthunder]

phoenixofthunder wrote...

rayvioletta wrote....
.........so can anyone recomend some good sci-fi that's still alive? I've tried Dr Who and just never got into it for some reason.

In my opinion all good American/Canadian Sci-Fi will be dead with the expiry of Smallville tomarrow night, Till Eureka returns anyway....
As for Doctor Who tell me what is confusing to you and I'm sure I can help clear it up.

Stanley Woo wrote...
What about going back to some of the older stuff, like Space: Above and Beyond and Farscape? Or Eureka, that's pretty science-y.

Agreed.

rayvioletta wrote...
Someone in US TV networks obviously thinks that reality TV and WWE wrestling count as sci-fi but shockingly I disagree. so I'm struggling to find something. there's still good shows on TV................

Maybe some of shows I have listed below are not "pure" Sci Fi and some may seem "childish" (yet what are you to do when you have run out of good shows you want to watch but don't rewatch anymore since you have them memorized) but I'd rather watch shows like that than to go watch wrestling. Anyways here is my list:

Andromeda
Babylon 5  
Black Hole High
Farscape
Firefly
Galidor
Mutant X 
SeaQuest
Secret World of Alex Mack
The Outer Limits
The Pretender 
The Sentinel
The Tripods
The Twilight Zone
X-Files

BTW your statement about wrestling made me remember something that maybe I hope someone can assist me with figuring out. When I'm out in town and I raise my right eyebrow in confusion during a conversation. A few will laugh and make some remark to wrestling (others only do the last part) and when I ask for explaination they claim I already know. HUH? What memo did I miss?
I still don't get what in the blazes it is. Can someone tell me please?:innocent:

KenKenpachi wrote...
Most of the above arn't even on TV now. As to your Question a very famous American Wrestler named the Rock would do that constantly at momments such as that, and called it "The Peoples' eyebrow."

Thanks.
Was that the wrestler's stage name or his real name?

KenKenpachi wrote...
But yeah Scifi seems pretty dead, half of the fantasy shows are crap, and to top it Off Anime has dried up. Imo we owe Comcast for the fact so much programing now is crap, so it doesn't hit main night TV shows and those damnable sitcoms.

Elhanan wrote...

It did not last long, but I truly enjoyed the series John Doe. While I must imagine my own final conclusions, this one was well acted and very enjoyable.

In much the same way, Now and Again was a series that should have seen more time, but enjoy what was made available. Good show; great performers!
......................

Oh!!!!! I remember those!!!!!!!! Enjoyed them greatly.
After looking a bit I found that John Doe is up on HULU.
Can't find Now and Again though..........

[naughty99]

Here is a handy chart for you:

[FlintlockJazz]

fchopin wrote...

There is an old sci-fi series called Blakes 7 from the UK if you can find it, do Google search to see what it looks like.

Brilliant series!  Low-budget, and after the first few episodes in the first series they got a bit 'Monster of the Week' until the second series (when Avon develops from a Dr Smith to a true anti-hero sociopath character and the Star One story arch took off), but it was brilliantly dark especially for it's time, dystopian and the characters were not 'good guys'.  As it was made back in the seventies it was truly ahead of it's time.

[xCirdanx]

Elhanan wrote...

Just to stick up for my fellow Trekkers, Deep Space:9 is considered by some to be the best of the franchise, and the war displayed in the final seaon was amazing! Highly recommended!

Hear hear, the Dominion war was the best war ever in the franchise. I really miss the show, even though i think it had some really weak episodes. I also loved TNG, Voyager turned out to get better in the end but i never got along with the last Enterprise show.

Anyway, Babylon 5 was the best sci-fi show ever made.

Modifié par xCirdanx, 14 mai 2011 - 12:52 .

[AxecObl]

I've heard that they are working on a live-action Star Wars TV series that's suppose to be set between episode III & IV. So that's something to look forward to.

[KenKenpachi]

AxecObl wrote...

I've heard that they are working on a live-action Star Wars TV series that's suppose to be set between episode III & IV. So that's something to look forward to.

Thats been delayed if not outright canned. Namely because of the money pit known as TOR.

[AxecObl]

That sucks. I would much prefer a live-action TV series over a MMO

[Elhanan]

AxecObl wrote...

That sucks. I would much prefer a live-action TV series over a MMO

Perhaps, but I enjoyed KOTOR far more than the film prequels.

[KenKenpachi]

phoenixofthunder wrote...

Thanks.
Was that the wrestler's stage name or his real name?

Stage name, his real name is Dwayne Douglas Johnson, or normally just Dwayne Johnson.

[Elhanan]

KenKenpachi wrote...

phoenixofthunder wrote...

Thanks.
Was that the wrestler's stage name or his real name?

Stage name, his real name is Dwayne Douglas Johnson, or normally just Dwayne Johnson.

aka the Scorpion King.

Not for great science, but good solid entertainment: Quantum Leap and Enterprise w/ Scott Bakula.

[Nerevar-as]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Maybe read some sci-fi books while it winds its way back to the screen?

Any advice on space opera books/sagas? Closer to BSG or Starship Troopers (book, minus the fascist utopia). I like what I´ve read of The Culture, but technology is way over the top.

[phoenixofthunder]

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Modifié par phoenixofthunder, 14 mai 2011 - 11:55 .