I loved SG1 and I love Atlantis as well. I'm glad it was renewed. Would be nice if Sci-Fi developed a 'Firefly' related replacement for BSG for next season . . .

Can't comment too much on Jewel as I've only seen one of her episodes. But I wasn't all that impressed with her ability to make me believe she was a doctor.

leiasky | October 24, 23:01 CET

I dunno, she seemed to do a credible job of being a doctor in the season opener, but thats just my opinion, I just squeed at seeing her on screen. And yay for renewing the show...I just hope the show is worthwhile to be renewed, this season does look interesting and I really liked 3 out of the 4 episodes so far. Plus: *SPOILER* I am really hoping they bring back Carson Beckett and Elizabeth Weir for the 5th season if at least part time if not full time...I want those characters back! *SOB*

kurya | October 24, 23:26 CET

Jewel was wonderful in last Friday's episode "Doppelganger", I hope she continues to appear in season five, and perhaps our beloved Scottish Doctor will make a return as well. *crossed fingers that there would be room for both characters to appear*

Trek_Girl42 | October 24, 23:42 CET

I think Jewel's doing a pretty good job so far (up to ep 4) though I do think she's better in the frantic emergency scenes because it lets her act cool under pressure so she immediately seems more doctorly and, somehow, less young (sometimes she looks just a smidge too youthful to be a hot-shot doctor).

Episode 7 is apparently going to be quite Keller heavy, should be good though they're actually integrating her character quite deep, quite quickly IMO, bodes well (and she seems to be having a good time on set).

And yay for Atlantis, I don't care if you are sometimes "The Rodney McKay Show", you're still good watchin'. Wonder if The Tappinator will stay on ? Wouldn't 12 years continuously playing the same character be some sort of record (I seem to remember Kelsey Grammer wanting to do another season of 'Frasier' to snag it but I can't recall if that was S11 or S12) ?

(Beckett spoiler: You guys know he's at least back for a guest spot or two this year, right ? It'll be good to see him, liked the guy, dodgy accent and all ;)

Saje | October 24, 23:51 CET

I love her but I, too, think she seems too young and not all that "doctorish". She was a much more convincing mechanic. But I really like this show and am happy that SciFi renewed it. Now, if they'll just cancel the cheesy Flash Gordan and bring back the excellent Dresden Files, I'll really be happy with them! And, if they brought back Firefly in some reincarnation, I'd be positively giddy.

TexLuvsAngel | October 25, 01:54 CET

I added Jewel's name to your entry in case people were wondering what the Whedonverse connection is.

Simon | October 25, 01:57 CET

Saje I do now that, but its like at the end of season 4!! And Weir will be back around midseason for one episode.... its just I want them not to be dropped and forgotten like Ford. I wouldn't mind if Carter and Keller remain as characters on Atlantis, but I would like to see more of Carson and Weir for Season 5, sort of like an ensemble cast(which they are more of one now than back in season 1).

And I totally agree it can seem a bit Rodney hour, or the John and Rodney hour, and so while nice it gets tiresome. the next episode is quite sheppard heavy so I hope it balances out more later on.

ETA: I made more of my post invisible, because I wasnt sure how spoilerish it was...

[ edited by kurya on 2007-10-25 00:50 ]

kurya | October 25, 03:49 CET