Ratings II
- Thread starter Mr. A
- Start date
Looking at the broadcast ratings, there's one prediction we can already make with almost 100% certainty:
This week SGU will get beaten in ratings by one of the original shows. 90210, that is.
There are Saturday morning cartoons that get better ratings than SGU!
YoshiKart64
Well Known GateFan
They did better than Sanctuary and Spartacus too but I didn't here anyone kicking up a storm...just saying.
Anyway I hope the ratings are up, it was a great episode.
Mr. A
Super Moderator +
SGU didn't use to be in that category. A little over one year ago no one would even dream of comparing ratings for a Stargate show with a low budget show like Sanctuary - or Merlin. So why is it a big deal now? Soon we'll be gloating about how it's beating Quantum Kitchen?
Anyway, I hope we'll find out soon
shavedape
Well Known GateFan
It was only "great" as SGU episodes go but it was average as SG-1 and SGA episodes go. I think it's funny that you're such a big fan of SGU but then you gush about an episode that has the story telling and pacing of an SG-1 or SGA episode. What I'm saying is the reason you liked it so much (and me too I guess) is because it had the tone and feel of an SG-1/SGA episode and was not the standard dark, boring, slow, emo drama familiar to SGU.
I don't want to put words in your mouth so if you don't concur with this assessment please tell me where I went wrong. Thanks.
YoshiKart64
Well Known GateFan
SGU didn't use to be in that category. A little over one year ago no one would even dream of comparing ratings for a Stargate show with a low budget show like Sanctuary - or Merlin. So why is it a big deal now? Soon we'll be gloating about how it's beating Quantum Kitchen?
Anyway, I hope we'll find out soon
All I'm saying is that it's odd to laugh at SGU's ratings and claim it has few fans then support Sanctuary as a fan favourite. Budget is irrelevant when we talk about popularity.
The reason I liked this episode wasn't just down to the pacing - I thought what they did with the characters was great too. The ensemble was the best its ever been and thats not something you can lift form another show. I enjoy the slower character moments too (i.e. Trial and Error is one of favourite Stargate episodes) so it's not like I'm opposed to the slow drama.
I've said this before though - I think SGU has too slow a pace. Being a fan I don't mind it as much, but for the audience at large, the show needed to be tighter. This episode addressed that. And while those slower moments are great, a faster pace gives emphasis to those moments, it makes them mean more to the viewer.
But lastly you have to remember I don't hate SGU - I still judge every episode as simply "Did I enjoy this Stargate episode?". Stuff like the mid-season two parter may have been closer to Atlantis/SG1 but it still didn't work on the whole and made for some average episodes.
shavedape
Well Known GateFan
My feelings were that even the "slow", calm scenes in last night's episode had movement to them. They really connected the story and kept the flow going. Usually when I see a scene with Wray sitting down clutching a coffee mug I know I'm about to have my brain bored out with a verbal auger, but the one last night worked just fine. I think that was because the episode was written almost exactly like an SG-1 or SGA episode.
Would you agree that had they used this episode's template from the beginning of the show then it probably wouldn't have been canceled?
YoshiKart64
Well Known GateFan
I don't think it was written exactly like an episode of SG1/SGA as it still felt like an episode of Universe. I agree they upped the pace and the episode flowed well. What I mean about the slower scenes is that dramatic moments only work if the show knows how to up and lower the pace properly (i.e. what you said about the show flowing). SGU can overkill on a slow pace and it pulls the emotion out of some great scenes in the show.
But short answer - the show wouldn't be cancelled if every episode was like this one. I don't think it needed to be like SG1/SGA to survive but I appreciate that it moved far too slowly to expect the average viewer to stick with it.
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Stonelesscutter
Guest
Yes yes all very interesting.
Now where are those $@#$@@#% ratings!!
Now where are those $@#$@@#% ratings!!
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Graybrew1
Guest
You guys are off your rockers tonight, you must be bored. 
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Stonelesscutter
Guest
Sorry guys, I know this is all in good fun, but Travis does us a big favor in releasing those ratings, so let's acknowledge it
Totally with you.
Acknowledged.
Go Travis! Go Travis! Go Travis!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaey Travis!
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Graybrew1
Guest
Boy ,this guy most have a great cook for his Dinner. LOL
Red Mage
Boney
Maybe he's busy eating at Marcel's Quantum Kitchen?
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Graybrew1
Guest
Then we will never get the ratings.
Because he will fall asleep from Boredom. :icon_e_wink:
heisenberg
Earl Grey
Sorry guys, I know this is all in good fun, but Travis does us a big favor in releasing those ratings, so let's acknowledge it
PS: You guys ARE funny!
Knowing the ratings of SGU is far more exciting and unpredictable than watching the show
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Tropicana
Council Member
Hell yeah. The only good thing to come out of SGU - ratings night!Knowing the ratings of SGU is far more exciting and unpredictable than watching the show
Oh Travis, please release those cable finals figures, you're making me a deeper shade of blue, having to wait. *Pouts* lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RtjfvK7rXw
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Stonelesscutter
Guest
Man, I so wished to see them ratings before I went to bed.
Guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow.
Cheers mateys!
Guess I'll have to wait till tomorrow.
Cheers mateys!