I always felt like Alien Nation (The film) was just an interesting twist on the drunk divorced almost fired detective who manages to save the day genre.I don't have much to add here, but curious to ask, as I think it fits the criteria in the OP- any love for Alien Nation?
Sure. How about the TV series, which did get one complete season before being cancelled, as well as five TV movies to continue the story?I always felt like Alien Nation (The film) was just an interesting twist on the drunk divorced almost fired detective who manages to save the day genre.
I'm less familiar with them. How was it?Sure. How about the TV series, which did get one complete season before being cancelled, as well as five TV movies to continue the story?
I don't have much to add here, but curious to ask, as I think it fits the criteria in the OP- any love for Alien Nation?
Looking over the rules again, is Dark Angel eligible? (It didn't get re-upped for season 3, but did have a finale episode).
Very true. Just like "Resident Alien" is essentially just a take on the weird small town genre, typified by shows like "Northern Exposure."I always felt like Alien Nation (The film) was just an interesting twist on the drunk divorced almost fired detective who manages to save the day genre.
So yeah, both Alien Nation and Dark Angel would be eligible. I think that they would be a tough sell ... if this was a list created in 1991 or 2003, they might have been on the list of top 10, maybe.
But the sheer number of great shows both before those shows, and more importantly, the number of shows getting pumped out since then means that I find it hard to believe that many people would put them on the list.
For sure. Typically, its stuff like Friends and Big Bang Theory, but I don't see why sci-fi shows cant fit the bill for folks.Is being a "comfort show" (like "comfort food") a thing?
The wonder of not having cable is I haven't seen a ton of the newer ones...
In any case, I'm not sure I'd call Dark Angel great television or great science fiction -- but I thought it had a cast that worked really well together and were fun to watch (part of the show focusing on Max, and part being like an ensemble cast). Is being a "comfort show" (like "comfort food") a thing?
Sure. How about the TV series, which did get one complete season before being cancelled, as well as five TV movies to continue the story?
Damned if I know!I'm less familiar with them. How was it?
Damned if I know!I remember finding the initial show pretty compelling and a solid sci-fi prime time concept, but for whatever reason I'm the type of person who rarely sticks with TV shows. I think I may be able to count the number of shows I've watched all the way through in my lifetime on my ten fingers*.
Hugs. I generally am happy to abandon a show if it's not proving to be worth my time anymore. The ones I've stuck with are pretty solid, and often ones I was specifically watching WITH friends or family.Ugh! How can you do that!??!!
I am such a completist. If I start a show, I MUST FINISH IT.
Which is why I will never, ever, ever get back the countless hours of my life that were the last four seasons of Dexter.
I AM STILL BITTER.
I want the hours of my life back y'all told me about Person of Interest!Ugh! How can you do that!??!!
I am such a completist. If I start a show, I MUST FINISH IT.
Which is why I will never, ever, ever get back the countless hours of my life that were the last four seasons of Dexter.
I AM STILL BITTER.
I want the hours of my life back y'all told me about Person of Interest!
I couldnt get past how cartoony and episodic it was.I don't know what to say ... that's a really good show. Seasons 3 and 4 are right up there with the best Fringe was putting out. IMO.
You're welcome. Also, couldn't believe it was cancelled.It's hard, though. There is just so much. I finally watched Counterpart, which is a show I had never heard about ... and it was so good ... and I can't believe it was cancelled.
I think part of it was Counterpart was on Starz. Not many folks have access to it. Black Sails was also (at times) amazing. American Gods is pretty good too. The Rook was meh.That's where we are now. Shows are getting released and cancelled without fanfare, shows that EASILY would have been considered the best things on TV in the 90s.
It's a damned shame that we'll never get to see the end of "American Gods."I couldnt get past how cartoony and episodic it was.
You're welcome. Also, couldn't believe it was cancelled.
I think part of it was Counterpart was on Starz. Not many folks have access to it. Black Sails was also (at times) amazing. American Gods is pretty good too. The Rook was meh.
A fun show, with some inconsistent execution. Its notable, but certainly outclassed for a best of list.How has no one mentioned Sliders? Sure, it changed channels and went out with a mediocre final season, but it was great for the first couple of seasons.
A fun show, with some inconsistent execution. Its notable, but certainly outclassed for a best of list.