Can someone explain to me how/why "Alias" is "Scifi"? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

Tabitha · 8th September 2003, 04:07 PM

I keep seeing Alias articles in SF magazines and on SF websites. I haven't watched that much Alias, but the few episodes I have seen make it pretty clear it has a present-day James Bond vibe. Why does it keep getting billed as Scifi?

I just don't get it

ray gower · 9th September 2003, 01:19 AM

Think it is supposed to be a teeny version of X-Files. But without the acting, story or point. It is pretty dire

angelle myst · 22nd September 2003, 10:55 PM

A lot of cult tv shows get classed as sci-fi simply *because* of their cult status.

*shrugs*

Although i heartily disagree with Ray, i've watched two episodes of season 2 (of 3) and i'm quickly becoming attached to its fast-paced mix of action and drama

Tabitha · 22nd September 2003, 11:01 PM

Yeah, I agree - Alias is much closer to "24" than the X Files.

angelle myst · 12th October 2003, 09:40 PM

I wouldn't class it as scifi/fantasy, but it is established in the first season that a man called Rambaldi in the 1400's prophesized about a lot of things, including an end-of-the-world type thing, maybe this has something to do with it although i'm not convinced.

Dave · 4th November 2003, 10:55 AM

I don't watch the show (seen it once) but from what I've read, the third season makes the Rambaldi aspect of the shows mythology much clearer.

Apparently, Rambaldi had documents written in machine code, drawings of future technology, and artifacts -- all that were not invented in the 1400's. Some kind of time travel is involved somewhere along the line, and this is now the puzzle that Sydney must solve.

So, it's not just about spies and double-agents.

Anyway, that's why I'm allowing it to have a mini-forum.

tokyogirl · 4th November 2003, 09:29 PM

yeah, it's kind of like the pretender was in the end (though this one's not at the end). in the begining that one was all about jarod's strange abilities and finding his family, but in the end it was equally about the fact that the triad wanted him because of some sacred scrolls

8th September 2003, 04:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Can someone explain to me how/why "Alias" is "Scifi"? I keep seeing Alias articles in SF magazines and on SF websites. I haven't watched that much Alias, but the few episodes I have seen make it pretty clear it has a present-day James Bond vibe. Why does it keep getting billed as Scifi? I just don't get it

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9th September 2003, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
ray gower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gwynedd Posts: 3,579	Think it is supposed to be a teeny version of X-Files. But without the acting, story or point. It is pretty dire

22nd September 2003, 10:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
angelle myst Ash Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yorkshire, England. Posts: 1,772	A lot of cult tv shows get classed as sci-fi simply because of their cult status. shrugs Although i heartily disagree with Ray, i've watched two episodes of season 2 (of 3) and i'm quickly becoming attached to its fast-paced mix of action and drama

22nd September 2003, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tabitha Save Angel! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 3,638	Yeah, I agree - Alias is much closer to "24" than the X Files.

12th October 2003, 09:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
angelle myst Ash Join Date: May 2002 Location: Yorkshire, England. Posts: 1,772	I wouldn't class it as scifi/fantasy, but it is established in the first season that a man called Rambaldi in the 1400's prophesized about a lot of things, including an end-of-the-world type thing, maybe this has something to do with it although i'm not convinced.

4th November 2003, 10:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,421	I don't watch the show (seen it once) but from what I've read, the third season makes the Rambaldi aspect of the shows mythology much clearer. Apparently, Rambaldi had documents written in machine code, drawings of future technology, and artifacts -- all that were not invented in the 1400's. Some kind of time travel is involved somewhere along the line, and this is now the puzzle that Sydney must solve. So, it's not just about spies and double-agents. Anyway, that's why I'm allowing it to have a mini-forum.

4th November 2003, 09:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
tokyogirl krycek's love slave Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: TEXAS!!! Posts: 2,098	yeah, it's kind of like the pretender was in the end (though this one's not at the end). in the begining that one was all about jarod's strange abilities and finding his family, but in the end it was equally about the fact that the triad wanted him because of some sacred scrolls