Stargate SG1 - Season 9

[Atrocities]

I hate to say it guys but I think they have finally runined this show. Not because they brought Ben Bowder onboard but because they have turned Amdanda Tapping into a sex symbol and have embarked upon the cheap road to "redesigning the show." Now don't get me wrong, the new character additions are cool, but turning Amanda Tapping into a sexy military chick is totally against her established character and is mostly playing hollywood politics.

I cannot help but feel as though the show has taken on the cheap fast paced, story weak, cheap special effects that the sci-fi show is natorious for.

Regardless, I will still watch and enjoy.

[Renegade 13]

You mean...Stargate is actually having a season 9?? I thought they were done after Season 8!?!?

[Will]

IIRC, it was only Richard Dean Anderson that said Season 8 was his last. And since he's lead actor, and Executive Producer, it was kinda assumed that the show would die. But, it seems SciFi makes too much money off the two shows, so they march on...

Nice to see Ben Browder getting back into the limelight though. I might have to start watching at least a little TV now... he was great on Farscape. And it seems Claudia Black is making a short run on the show as well.

[Wolfman77]

Sounds like they are done, or at least on the downhill. Richard Dean Anderson WAS the show, and with him in alot less I don't think the rest of the cast can make up for what he brought to the show. Although Michael Shanks seem to be getting Richard's line. I agree though about Amanda's new role, it just doesn't fit right. I suppose they could have her retire and stay on as a civillian. that would open up the romance avenue, but I think that would create more problems. Unfortunatly it looks like this could be the last season. Have to see if Atlantis gets better. I'm still not sure if I like that one yet.

[Atrocities]

Richard Dean Anderson was pretty much tired of the show after four seasons. He has been lack luster in his appearances since then and if you saw the shoot schedules for the show you would see that most of his stuff is done around his personal schedule and that more often than not does not include the other cast members.

If Ben and Bridges can bring new life into the show then that is fine with me. I am just ticked about them turning Amanda Tapping from scientist to sex symbol. Oh don't get me wrong, she is an attractive women, but changing her character so late in the game is nothing more than a Seven Of Nine Hollywood political sexist tactic.

[Raging Deadstar]

Atrocities said:
I am just ticked about them turning Amanda Tapping from scientist to sex symbol. Oh don't get me wrong, she is an attractive women, but changing her character so late in the game is nothing more than a Seven Of Nine Hollywood political sexist tactic.

Seconded! I'm looking forward to it to be honest, It won't be the same SG1 we know and love without RDA, but after watching Farscape i'm impressed by Ben Bowder and his character concept sounds good! When I say concept I mean the fact he's just a generic soldier with no alien/weird/kewl powers.

As for Amanda Tapping turning into a "sex-symbol" point i Have to agree with your views. But considering the long drawn out Jack/Carter relationship, and the fact he's technically a civillian now, hopefully means they get together and they don't have Carter turning into a female "Captain Kirk"

[Renegade 13]

Saw the Season 9 finale last week...I hate it when they leave you hanging! Does anyone know when Season 10 is set to air?

[Randallw]

Well BSG starts again in October, so maybe that's when everything starts again.

[Atrocities]

Renegade 13 said:
Saw the Season 9 finale last week...I hate it when they leave you hanging! Does anyone know when Season 10 is set to air?

According to the show news, a new season of both SG1 and SGA start this summer.

[Renegade 13]

Just noticed a little cake with candles on it...happy birthday Will!