Stargate Atlantis vs Battlestar Galactica

[Dagger75]

When Atlantic first came out I wasn't that impressed with it. Saw the BSG mini series and couldn't wait for the series to start. Now that it has I can't get into Battlestar but am really begining to like Atlantis. It seems to be getting better each week. I mean some of the episodes aren't that great but to me it is getting better. So is this just me?

 

[Terath Ninir]

Yep.

I will grant you that Atlantis is getting better. Last season was rocky; some good, some not so good. But if you go back and look at 1st season SG-1, it was pretty much the same way. This season's Atlantis is a lot like 2nd season SG-1 to me: they're really hitting their stride.

BSG seems every bit as good to me as the pilot was. Sure, they're not fighting the cylons most of the time. They can't. They're in a Grim 'n' Gritty setting. If they still had constant running battles, they'd all be dead already. I like it. Especially as a counterpoint to SG-1 and Atlantis, which are more Heroic Action. Makes for nice contrast.

 

[Brakkart]

I can't comment on BSG, not seen the new series as I don't have Sky, so I'll have a better opinion on that when I get the first season on DVD in late March. I loved the miniseries though, and every review I've read of the series says it is just as good if not better, so really looking forward to seeing that for myself.

Atlantis though is just going from strength to strength, and the two part season finale is incredible, no idea how they pulled that off on a tv budget, talk about wringing every last penny out of the budget. Even the secondary characters are well rounded and well detailed, everyone gets a good share of screen time and lines (well except Lieutenant Ford, who seems to exist solely as Major Sheppards shadow). My favourite characters aren't even main cast, as they are Dr. Carson Beckett (who is frankly hilarious) and Dr. Radek Zelenka (also funny, and useful counterfoil to McKay). Quite what they are going to do in Season Two I have no idea, but with the Wraith they have a genuinely creepy threat to fight, and whoever thought up the Genii should get a pay raise!

 

[Crothian]

BSG held zero interest to me. I tried to watch the mini series and a few episodes but it just hasn't impressed me at all. But Atlantis has been very good and I've really enjoyed it.

 

[CaffeineBoy]

I've had the opposite reaction. I just can't get into SG:A (Maybe I overdosed on SG1? Dunno.), but BSG has rocked my world. I personally loathed the original series with all of its chrome, big hair and *grossly* overused colonial idiom, but the current series is great. Lo, for the grace of Tivo go I (I found taping stuff impossible to pull off reliably before DVR). I have all of this season stored, and I bought the miniseries. Color me happy.

Not that there aren't some dumb episodes, but, for the most part it's a well-written, topical and stylish show. I give it two thumbs up (three, if we're taling about the blonde cylon babe).

 

[Viking Bastard]

Of the two, I'd say BSG is the superiour show. Yet, I look more forward to Atlantis,
because a) it's a lighter/more fun show and b) I have much more invested in the
Stargate universe.

But if I could only choose one, I'd go for BSG.

 

[Ankh-Morpork Guard]

They're both getting better with every episode. I think I notice it with Atlantis more, as I wasn't as into it right off the bat as I was with BSG...but BSG is just keeping up a great quality throug it all.

 

[Mystery Man]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that BattleStar Galactica is the best show on television. That's probably just me though.

 

[The_Gunslinger658]

I'm going to go out on a limb and say that BattleStar Galactica is the best show on television. That's probably just me though.

To you and others perhaps, but I much prefer SGA over BSG. BSG reminds me of a soap opera in space, not my kind of java.

SGA has some awesome episodes and action, lots of action. The last episode with the chick in the sleeping chambor was awesome.


Scott

 

[Truth Seeker]

Everyone be quiet, I see no one here has the viewing prowess to watch 5 hours of Sci Fic. So who is what superior...is moot.

Thats right...5 hours I said.