Come on, now. How long does the goddamn Sci Fi network plan to exploit the “BSG” series? Wasn’t remaking the series enough? Or did they really need the mini-series, the series, the TV movie, the spin-off, the comic book, the webisodes, the card game, and now another movie prequel. Give it a rest, folks. I got sick of the damn show halfway through the second season, and yet it still hasn’t gone away. It’s kind of ridiculous, and you can be this won’t be the end of it. Next up: “Joanie Loves The Cylon.”
Incredible.
Alas, I’m sure there are enough of you out there to support it. Maybe the four of you can get excited about the trailer, unveiled first by the L.A. Times. But please stop using Frak. That shit was stale by the second season. Anyway, here the trailer for The Plan. Choke on it:
It's the best sci-fi show of the last decade, at least. I think it's pretty lame that they're reusing clips from the show mixed in with new material, however.
See, I love BSG, but I had no idea what the plan was by the end of it. And since they've done another two hours on it, maybe other people didn't either?
I will watch it though, maybe it'll take away some of the pain of the ending for me.
I don't watch the show and I thought that picture was Max Weinberg.
Posted by: Optimus Rhyme at June 23, 2009 10:01 AM
Or did they really need the mini-series, the series, the TV movie, the spin-off, the comic book, the webisodes, the card game, and now another movie prequel.
...and Battlestar Galatica - The Flamethrower.
Posted by: branded at June 23, 2009 10:09 AM
You shut your filthy whore mouth Dustin! I swear, two more words like that and will give you a straight shot to the babymaker!
As I only discovered BSG a few months ago I'm all for more. I haven't seen season 4 yet though so SHUT IT!
Posted by: admin at June 23, 2009 10:12 AM
Carrie, nobody knows what the plan was. Moore didn't even know what the plan was. He was just making that shit up as he went along, Indy-style.
That, sir, was some top shelf hate. Kudos to you, and kudos again.
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at June 23, 2009 10:13 AM
There should be an "I" somewhere in there. Sorry, I got ragey.
Posted by: admin at June 23, 2009 10:14 AM
lizzieborden That's what I thought too, as it went on. I had hoped they did know where it was going and would wrap it up well, but it was somewhat of a let down. I hate feeling like it's being made up as they go along.
This just feels like they're going 'Well now, this is what we really meant, aren't we clever? Do you get it now?'
Battlestar Galatica: The Tongue Scraper
Battlestar Galatica: The Ass Swiffer
Battlestar Galatica: The Ear Candle
Battlestar Galatica: The Genetically-modified Super Ape.
Battlestar Galatica: The Vibrator
Battlestar Galatica: The Jizz Mop
Battlestar Galatica: The Search for Spock
Battlestar Galatica: Wookie repellent
Battlestar Galatica: The Jock Strap, now with Ball Disinfectant (TM)
Posted by: Tracer Bullet at June 23, 2009 10:31 AM
I dunno. Caprica surprised the hell out of me, being so good, I'm optimistic about The Plan.
Either way, they need to hurry up. Can't buy my mega-super BSG box-set until they've aired this last piece.
Suck it, Rowles. You'll watch it just like the rest of us and *you'll like it* damn it. BTW, the geek store called, and said they have your Magic Number 6 in.
Posted by: idiosynchronic at June 23, 2009 10:35 AM
I loved BSG, but for me this will just drag out my sadness over the ending of the series. It's ridiculous that this wasn't aired in conjunction with the show, or closer to the finale. I mean, what's the point now?
Caprica is fantastic.
Posted by: Cindy at June 23, 2009 10:40 AM
Dustin, we're friends right? If you can milk Reynolds Abs for magical golden sparkling happy thoughts, then us BSG fans can think up excuses for Six to look sexy wearing glasses, for Cylons to talk about God, and for Edward James Olmos to look like he's gonna punch a frakking hole in our heads if we look at him one second longer. Fair trade, yes?
Damn, Cavil is an evil fucker. Loved BSG – think it was the best show on TV in its first season. I’m not sure about The Plan only because I do think that it might have been good to see this before the series finale. But Moore and company usually suck me in within the first few minutes so who am I kidding? I’ll be there.
Caprica is indeed fantastic. The road to hell really is paved with good intentions. I can't wait for that series to begin.
*** CAPRICA SPOILER ALERT ***
I think that Zoe saying, “Daddy” post-Cylon download was the creepiest thing I’ve seen this year.
Posted by: Groovy Violet at June 23, 2009 11:32 AM
I'm not ashamed to say that Battlestar Galactica was among the best series I ever watched. Ever. It was well-acted, brilliantly well-written, and constantly surprising. I can think of no explanation for your dislike of this series, especially because the second season was amazing.
Oh, fuck that rant. BSG is one of the best shows on television, ever. And probably the best science fiction show, or at least the only one I've ever been able to watch.
And this movie was written and produced by Jane Espenson, one of the best writers working in television, so I'm pretty sure it'll be awesome.
Ron Moore is a gigantic asshole, though.
Posted by: the essence of fanciness and class at June 23, 2009 12:12 PM
I’m not at all surprised that Battlestar Galactica is still used to make money, like any good hoe, you want to be able to get every last penny out the motherfucka that you can, there.
Posted by: Guess Who! at June 23, 2009 12:22 PM
Frak you, Rowles. Frak you right in the mother frakking ear!
Posted by: Adama at June 23, 2009 12:32 PM
i've never watched battlestar galactica i watch star wars, star gate sg1 and atlantis.
Posted by: Utah Dynamo at June 23, 2009 12:35 PM
Why would anyone be surprised that Sci Fi (I refuse to use the ridiculous new spelling) is milking Battlestar Galactica for all its worth? All you have to do is look at their former cash cow, Stargate SG1. They basically bought that series at a Showtime tag sale -- it was already five season old at that point -- and rode it like a cheap, rented mule until its weary old legs fell off, then gave it a double hip replacement by bringing in Claudia Black and Ben Browder. That move allowed them to indirectly milk the all residual Farscape fan-love at the same time (suckling two tits at the same time, woo-hoo).
I liked BSG well enough, but I thought Farscape was better.
Posted by: appwitch at June 23, 2009 12:37 PM
Battlestar Galatica: The Vibrator
it's named The Helo? then i'll take 2--no 3, i will definitely need a pair and a spare.
i will watch this, then i will buy it, then i will buy the whole series--even though i have every season--because i love this show. i will also continue to say frak and frell whenever the hell i please. i hate when frakkin' haters try to tell me what i should or shouldn't frelling say--HATE!
Did anyone pick up one of those cylons on ebay? I'm thinking we could fashion ourselves a Pajiba sex slave.
Posted by: Cindy at June 23, 2009 2:37 PM
Suck it, Rowles. Suck it long, and suck it hard. You're coming down on the best sci-fi show in the history of ever for wanting to fill in a plot hole or two? Hell, Eddie Olmos' narration alone sold me. That guy can read the phone book and I'll listen.
I think it's pretty lame that they're reusing clips from the show mixed in with new material, however.
Well how the hell else are they going to establish continuity after the show wraps? Rebuild the sets, rehire the actors from their new projects, and hope like hell everything looks and works right to fit in with the continuity? Or do they film new expository material and fit it into an already-existing context, with reused scenes to give historical perspective?
Posted by: lordhelmet at June 23, 2009 3:00 PM
Frak you, Dustin. Frak you in your bitter little heart.
Posted by: Gus at June 23, 2009 3:32 PM
I live with a man who adores BSG. Like Top Gear, I'd never heard of it before I met him. Unlike Top Gear, after he told me about how it combines ancient earth mythology and science fiction, I refused to watch even one episode.
This is for my own good, because those things combined mean this show is guaranteed to take over my life and turn me into a pathetic, fanfic-writing, frak-screaming twit. This is before you get to quality of the writing, or, judging from the bits of heard, the sheer awesomeness of the characters.
Seriously, I watched, like two minutes of the final episode, and it led to a half-hour discussion on the importance of being proud of the person you love. I don't have enough of a life as it is!
Posted by: ScienceGeek at June 23, 2009 6:12 PM
Battlestar Galatica: The Vibrator
it's named The Helo? then i'll take 2--no 3, i will definitely need a pair and a spare.
YES. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to look at shirtless photos of Tahmoh Penikett.
Posted by: Melissa at June 23, 2009 6:40 PM
You know, I never cared for season 2.5 or 4.
Posted by: Jackseppelin at June 23, 2009 7:50 PM
Battlestar Galatica: The Vibrator
it's named The Helo? then i'll take 2--no 3, i will definitely need a pair and a spare.
I'll take one in the Anders model, thanks.
Posted by: the essence of fanciness and class at June 23, 2009 10:36 PM
i love bsg
and now i hate you.
suck it
Posted by: krifar at June 24, 2009 2:26 AM
As much as I did like most of the whole series, I do hate to see this two hour long-spoiler coming it's way. Revealing the few remaining untold storylines? Good stories are good because you can fill in the gaps yourself, thus making it more personal... Imagine David Lynch explaining his 'Lost Highway' or who 'Bob' really was? No thank you, Si Fi!
I even doubt if Ronald D. Moore, one of the main writers & producers of the show, has got anything to do with this post-finale-garbage. How 'bout taking up his 'Virtuality' series instead, huh?
It's the best sci-fi show of the last decade, at least. I think it's pretty lame that they're reusing clips from the show mixed in with new material, however.