GreyLord
Legend
I think it can be understood - Many fans wanted more SG:1 and Atlantis, they didn't really want a different take.
And the people that might have liked a different take - probably expected more along the lines of SG:1 and SGA and didn't try it out in the first place.
And then there is the subset of the people that simply didn't like it because it was too dark, the characters weren't sympathetic enough. That was a problem that BSG also had, but it was much more obvious this would be different (because no one makes shows like in the 80s more).
One aspect that I loved about SGU was that it brought back a sense of wonder to Science Fiction. Communicating with aliens (while ultimately still too easy to be "realistic"), wasn't as easy, and they really didn't know the answers or had all the tools to get them. Things remained mysterious for a long time. When they revealed the mission of the Destiny, there was yet another fascinating mystery.
Of course, some might have wanted to see more of this exploration and wonder aspect then of the "soapy" stuff. It's not easy to get the mixture right for a sufficiently large audience, and I suppose, ultimately SGU failed. But it had appeal to you or me (and many others), and it is sad that we'll never have a resolution.
My problem with SGU was really none of that.
My problem...for me...it was flat out boring. There were some episodes they could have covered everything they did in 15 minutes...rather than an hour (or 45 minutes depending on how you look at it). It literally couldn't keep my attention, intellectually, or entertainment wise.
I did get the seasons on DVD...that way I could speed through the episodes without having to wonder if I was going to fall asleep while they did nothing for 30 minutes.
