How long will Atlantis last? - Science Fiction Fantasy Chronicles: forums

darkghost · 6th October 2005, 05:34 PM

how long do you all think that atlantis will last, i say 3 seasons. you dont have as much room as sg1 so it wont last as long and has only had few good episodes:alienooh:

Texane · 6th October 2005, 06:21 PM

how long will it take the show to either (1) replace Dr. Wier with Heather Locklear or a T&A cutie; and/or (2) add another permanent female character to the show, one that must have blonde hair?

I am serious (see Babylon 5).

PTeppic · 6th October 2005, 07:30 PM

I suppose the clue will be when they stop having guest stars who meet that description... ("Poisoning the Well", "Underground", "The Storm/The Eye", "Sanctuary", "The Brotherhood" - and I've only seen S1)

ray gower · 7th October 2005, 10:25 PM

Don't see any reason why there should be a problem; Stargate has lumbered on for years with the same weekly stock plot, holes and story. I would suggest that that is the real problem for Atlantis, that Stargate is still running?

Addition of more T&A merely gives viewers something to complain about.

Dave · 7th October 2005, 11:41 PM

I'm not so sure, the formula may be getting tired. Even 'Star Trek' suffered when 'Voyager' and 'DS9' were made at the same time, and there wasn't even the intention to have 'SG-1' and 'Atlantis' playing at the same time, it just kinda happened.

If they can keep the quality I will continue to watch, and I would think I'm the same as anyone else, but the comments I've read on the direction 'SG-1' is going have not been good. 'Atlantis' must always be harder to write for. You can't fall back on cheaper 'Earth-based' stories like 'SG-1' does, and they have failed to flesh out Teyla's people properly. When they do visit other worlds the episodes have been inconsistent in quality.

Marvin · 14th November 2007, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texane

how long will it take the show to either (1) replace Dr. Wier with Heather Locklear or a T&A cutie; and/or (2) add another permanent female character to the show, one that must have blonde hair?

I am serious (see Babylon 5).

It happened - Sam Carter is lovely and blonde

Talysia · 14th November 2007, 06:12 PM

How long can it last? I'm not sure, although at four seasons it still seems like they're going strong. My one concern is that they'll either run out of ideas or steam with the show, and that the quality will drop off. I'll keep watching, though, as it's enjoyable enough at the moment.

Connavar · 14th November 2007, 07:56 PM

If they keep it as good as the first 3 seasons it will last atleast 7-9 seasons. If not its death at season 5 at max.

Bota99 · 1st April 2008, 11:39 PM

I am guessing it will end at season5, but that is just a guess of mine, not based on anything other than how SciFi operates.

dekket · 2nd April 2008, 10:20 AM

Considering they are already up to season five, I would guest that there will be a few more seasons. Hopefully long enough to resolve the Asuran and Wraith threats. If it is anything like SG1, the Atlantis team will have defeated the Wraith, then the Replicators, and be just about overwhelmed by the new big bad when the series will be cancelled.

Connavar · 2nd April 2008, 02:07 PM

It wont end before season 6 thats for sure now. Alot of story left right now.

6th October 2005, 05:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
darkghost the unaverage joe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow Posts: 43	how long will atlantis last how long do you all think that atlantis will last, i say 3 seasons. you dont have as much room as sg1 so it wont last as long and has only had few good episodes:alienooh: Attached Images

6th October 2005, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Texane Frelling Wicked Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Texas (of course!) Posts: 3,877	how about . . . how long will it take the show to either (1) replace Dr. Wier with Heather Locklear or a T&A cutie; and/or (2) add another permanent female character to the show, one that must have blonde hair? I am serious (see Babylon 5).

14th November 2007, 06:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,399	Re: How long will Atlantis last? How long can it last? I'm not sure, although at four seasons it still seems like they're going strong. My one concern is that they'll either run out of ideas or steam with the show, and that the quality will drop off. I'll keep watching, though, as it's enjoyable enough at the moment.

14th November 2007, 07:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,489	Re: How long will Atlantis last? If they keep it as good as the first 3 seasons it will last atleast 7-9 seasons. If not its death at season 5 at max.

1st April 2008, 11:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bota99 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Midwestern U.S. Posts: 52	Re: How long will Atlantis last? I am guessing it will end at season5, but that is just a guess of mine, not based on anything other than how SciFi operates.

6th October 2005, 07:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
PTeppic Reetou Diplomatic Corp Join Date: May 2001 Location: North-west UK Posts: 3,112	I suppose the clue will be when they stop having guest stars who meet that description... ("Poisoning the Well", "Underground", "The Storm/The Eye", "Sanctuary", "The Brotherhood" - and I've only seen S1)

7th October 2005, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
ray gower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Gwynedd Posts: 3,592	Don't see any reason why there should be a problem; Stargate has lumbered on for years with the same weekly stock plot, holes and story. I would suggest that that is the real problem for Atlantis, that Stargate is still running? Addition of more T&A merely gives viewers something to complain about.

7th October 2005, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dave Wherever I Am, I'm There Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Greater London Posts: 11,443	I'm not so sure, the formula may be getting tired. Even 'Star Trek' suffered when 'Voyager' and 'DS9' were made at the same time, and there wasn't even the intention to have 'SG-1' and 'Atlantis' playing at the same time, it just kinda happened. If they can keep the quality I will continue to watch, and I would think I'm the same as anyone else, but the comments I've read on the direction 'SG-1' is going have not been good. 'Atlantis' must always be harder to write for. You can't fall back on cheaper 'Earth-based' stories like 'SG-1' does, and they have failed to flesh out Teyla's people properly. When they do visit other worlds the episodes have been inconsistent in quality.

2nd April 2008, 10:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
dekket Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia, South Australia Posts: 213	Re: How long will Atlantis last? Considering they are already up to season five, I would guest that there will be a few more seasons. Hopefully long enough to resolve the Asuran and Wraith threats. If it is anything like SG1, the Atlantis team will have defeated the Wraith, then the Replicators, and be just about overwhelmed by the new big bad when the series will be cancelled.

2nd April 2008, 02:07 PM	#11 (permalink)
Connavar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,489	Re: How long will Atlantis last? It wont end before season 6 thats for sure now. Alot of story left right now.