Badmike wrote:I have the complete runs of Babylon 5 and Farscape; I've never seen an episode of either show (seriously; I never had cable during the 90s). Which one did you like more and why? Which one should I watch first? Should I alternate seasons or just plow through the complete seasons of each? Need advice here...
Badmike wrote:Ok, this is very important, and I seriously want everyone's input: I have the complete runs of Babylon 5 and Farscape; I've never seen an episode of either show (seriously; I never had cable during the 90s). Which one did you like more and why? Which one should I watch first? Should I alternate seasons or just plow through the complete seasons of each? Need advice here...Mike B.
Kosh Vorlontay wrote:I always thought it was a bit odd (DR Whoish)
Kosh Vorlontay wrote: Some excellent space combats and special effects really enhance the series. Watch it on a hidef or 32"+ TV.
VermilionFire wrote:Never saw Farscape so I can't comment on it, but I thought B5 was great. The first four seasons are fantastic, about the best sci-fi I've ever seen, and some of the finest storytelling of any genre too. It's a story arc that was well planned and executed. The characters have depth and experience change based on what occurs in previous episodes. There's no reset button as there often is in Star Trek. It was planned from the beginning as a five year show, but the suits at Warner Brothers weren't pleased with the middling ratings and told the creator to finish up the story in the fourth season, which he did a bit too quickly. Then TBS picked it up for a fifth season which just meandered because the creator had already finished his planned story at the end of season four. I wish I could watch B5 for the first time again, I envy you.
improvstone wrote:Now that I have a large hi def plasma I will have rent the series and rewatch ...
Kosh Vorlontay wrote:Most definitely, you will not be disappointed. It also has a very well constructed music score too.
Kosh Vorlontay wrote:I have been a B5 fan since it came out and I can definitely say that it is a wonderful series. Getting through the first season will take some dedication but it sets the groundwork for the Shadow War and things to come. There is a lot of foreshadowing in the first season which makes you have to pay attention (on a bike should be no problem). After the first season you will see what my username is derived from. Some excellent space combats and special effects really enhance the series. Watch it on a hidef or 32"+ TV with surrond sound.Go here for the episode/movie timeline and info on the series:Lurker's Guide: Master Episode ListAs far as FARSCAPE, my bother and sister-in-law were dedicated viewers and swore by the series. I always thought it was a bit odd (DR Whoish)Anyway, Enjoy B5Kosh
sleepyCO wrote:Like most, I never saw Farscape when it first was on--only the last couple of episodes when I finally got cable three years ago; it did look interesting and I'll have to check it out on DVD. Babylon 5 was on an over-the-air station here for the first four years (then went to TNT the last season) but I managed to tape all of the episodes, and it was worth it to do so. The over-arcing plot is really complex, though really subtle in the first season, and when a thread does get resolved, I would think that "aha, THAT is why THIS happened two seasons or so back!!" Enjoy the DVD's. (One head's-up: You may not quite like the fifth season; that was because the exec. producer thought he would be cancelled after the fourth season and not be able to do a fifth season as he thought originally, so had to cram a lot into the fourth season episodes. Then TNT bought out the rights to do a fifth season.)AS an aside, that same local station once had a three-hour block one could only love. Picture this:>> Star Trek: DS9 at 8:00,>> Babylon 5 at 9:00;>> Star Trek: Voyager at 10:00---all on the same night. Made it heck to try and tape, but was a lot of fun to watch--all first run (or current season) and NEVER boring!
Mars wrote:Is the second season of Charlie Jade coming out soon? It is a good Sci Fi show.