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Sy-Klone
10-01-2005, 05:27 PM
Well, I did it.

I just ordered Firefly: Complete Series and Battlestar Galactica: Season One (plus the miniseries) online.

To be fair, I watched one episode of Firefly last week, the episode titled "Ariel," and it was my first exposure to the show. I was really impressed by what I saw. It looks like a fun show, so I thought, "Why not?" and just ordered the set.

But I haven't really seen Battlestar Galactica, though I'm a big sci-fi fan. What sold me was all your praise, plus the fact that lots of critics (like Matt Roush of TV Guide) have said it's an outstanding series, and I really enjoy the work of Edward James Olmos, so again, I figured, "Why not?"

I don't have buyer's remorse. (Though it has only been about 20 minutes since I placed the order. :))

Worst case scenario, I turn around and resell the sets after I watch them, taking a loss but at least getting some of my money back. Best case scenario: I find two new really cool shows to watch and enjoy.

Hope you guys are right about these shows... ;)
Smokinblues
10-01-2005, 05:28 PM
sucker!
The Human Target
10-01-2005, 05:29 PM
I am the smartest person ever, and those two shows do kick an amazing amount of ass.


Watch Veronica Mars.
CapnChaos
10-01-2005, 05:29 PM
You shouldn't be disappointed. Firefly is excellent and you'll have it done in time to watch the film before it's gone from theaters.

Battlestar Gallactica should have been a trainwreck but somehow it ended up being pretty darn good. Probably the best "should be horrible" series since Batman Beyond. :D
Sy-Klone
10-01-2005, 05:30 PM
Watch Veronica Mars.

Oh, I know about Veronica Mars...fantastic show. I didn't watch this week's premiere, but only because of the conflict with Lost. It repeats on my local UPN affiliate tomorrow night at 8pm, so I'll definitely catch it then.
Smokinblues
10-01-2005, 05:30 PM
I am the smartest person ever, and those two shows do kick an amazing amount of ass.


Watch Veronica Mars.

you're not stupid. but let's not get too crazy now.
Jacob Lyon Goddard
10-01-2005, 05:30 PM
careful, i fell for that one too
Smokinblues
10-01-2005, 05:31 PM
careful, i fell for that one too

i'm guessing he doesn't share your aversion to fun.
xyzzy
10-01-2005, 05:34 PM
careful, i fell for that one too

He said that he's a big science fiction fan. I'm not really clear on why you watched something you knew you'd hate.
CapnChaos
10-01-2005, 05:34 PM
I am the smartest person ever, and those two shows do kick an amazing amount of ass.


Watch Veronica Mars.
I have blind-ordered the first season.
Sy-Klone
10-01-2005, 05:36 PM
I have blind-ordered the first season.

I'll get the first season of Veronica Mars, but October is a killer month for me as far as DVDs are concerned...it may end up being a Christmas gift from family or friends.

Oh, and I like fun. Just wanted to put that on record.
CapnChaos
10-01-2005, 05:38 PM
I'll get the first season of Veronica Mars, but October is a killer month for me as far as DVDs are concerned...it may end up being a Christmas gift from family or friends.

Oh, and I like fun. Just wanted to put that on record.
No kidding. Superman, Veronica Mars, Arrested Development...
Jacob Lyon Goddard
10-01-2005, 05:38 PM
He said that he's a big science fiction fan. I'm not really clear on why you watched something you knew you'd hate.
i thought i'd really hate Shawn of The Dead, but i ended up really liking it
same with 40 Year Old Virgin
saw both of those on board recommendations
Sy-Klone
10-01-2005, 05:40 PM
No kidding. Superman, Veronica Mars, Arrested Development...

And for me, the list also includes Alias: Season 4.
xyzzy
10-01-2005, 05:41 PM
i thought i'd really hate Shawn of The Dead, but i ended up really liking it
same with 40 Year Old Virgin
saw both of those on board recommendations

Regardless, if I recall correctly, you hate the genre of both of these shows, so I'm not sure why you're cautioning a fan of the genre from watching them.
CapnChaos
10-01-2005, 05:42 PM
And for me, the list also includes Alias: Season 4.
I want that, but I'm so far behind I still need season 3.
Thudpucker
10-01-2005, 05:46 PM
Don't know about Firefly, never seen it. But you did not go wrong with Battlestar Galactica, it is a damn fine show.

If you want more, try out the new Doctor Who.
The Human Target
10-01-2005, 06:02 PM
Oh, I know about Veronica Mars...fantastic show. I didn't watch this week's premiere, but only because of the conflict with Lost. It repeats on my local UPN affiliate tomorrow night at 8pm, so I'll definitely catch it then.

If you like VM, you will love these.

Have fun.
The Human Target
10-01-2005, 06:05 PM
you're not stupid. but let's not get too crazy now.

It is far, far too late for that.