looking forward to Season Four?

[tielan]

Okay, we're on the home stretch of the hiatus.

So who's going to be watching S4?

Currently, I'm presuming that all Elizabeth-fanatics and Shweirs are boycotting S4 other than the eps that have Elizabeth. If you're only watching "Elizabeth episodes", it doesn't count as "watching S4."

I'm looking for the people who are going to watch S4 - all of it - whether via network or download. And I'd rather like to know what they're looking forward to seeing (if they're looking forward to anything).

Me? I'm primarily looking forward to more Teyla. Surprising, eh?

Yes, I may be disappointed by it; I have before. But it's hope or despair. Despair ain't pretty; I'll stick with hope, thanks.

Comments

[ryf.livejournal.com]

Weir-fan, going to watch S4.

And I am a Sam-fan :) So I am looking forward to her a lot.

[tielan]

Well, I used the term "fanatic" rather than "fan" for a reason. I'm a Weir-fan myself; she's just not Stargate Atlantis' reason-for-being to me.

[carolyn-claire.livejournal.com]

Well, me. :) I only ship in stories; I enjoy the characters individually and in assorted multiples (go, team!) on the show. I won't actually miss Elizabeth much, possibly because I was a fan of the JS Elizabeth and was disappointed by TH's version. I like Sam, always have, but I don't want her to mess with any of the dynamics already in place. I'm thinking she's not going to, though, and I'm hopeful. The Teyla developments sound interesting, and the plot appears to be thickening in all directions (and JM has said there'll be more J/R friendship stuff, wheee!) so I'm eagerly anticipating. I feel bad for anyone who's going off the show because of the changes, but it happens. Happened way back in X-Files fandom, too. There's always another show.

[tielan]

I was a fan of the JS Elizabeth and was disappointed by TH's version

I admit, this always bewilders me a little - possibly because I never saw Jessica Steen's Weir in action. (Drifted out of SG1 in late S7, didn't get back until the end of S8.)

Disappointed, how?

I kinda wonder sometimes: is there anyone who's disappointed in the portrayal of McKay in Atlantis as compared to his role in Stargate SG1? Granted, it's been Hewlett all the way, but the role of McKay - the purpose of him - was different from SG1 to SGA.

Personally, I preferred the way he was used in SGA: as flavouring, a spice. I find Rodney overpowering as the main meal of Atlantis.

[roguish-angel.livejournal.com]

I'm so looking forward to it!

I'll watch SGA no matter what, because for me it's not all about one character. Teyla is my fav and if she was to be the one to leave I'd still watch because I love the show, it's an ensemble show... not the Weir story, or Carson story.

I am most looking forward to the development of Teyla this season. Other things I'm excited about our learning more about Sheppards past, Jeanie!!, Sam in command and Keller (I'm a Jewel fangirl, she needs to become a regular in season 5!!)

Oh, and there's always the added bonus of more ship progress!! *points to icon made by a uber talented person ;-)*

[tielan]

I know of people who stopped watching after they discovered Teyla wouldn't have anything in S3. I can't exactly blame them; much of the 2nd half of S3 was a disappointment to me as far as Teyla goes, and even where Teyla was used, she was generally the victim of the week.

But I still watched from week to week. It was...generally entertaining...if not exactly the character development or plot I'd hoped for.

[snoggingpicard.livejournal.com]

Weir fan, devastated she won't be there as much, but will be watching. I'm curious to see how they handle all of these changes to cast and story; even if it goes up in flames, I'll be there to see it. ;)

[tielan]

I figure it can't get much worse for me than it was in S3 and S2. S2 had plots but no team, S3 had team but no new character development, S4 looks like it's going to have plots, team, and new character development all in one swoop. Plus more Teyla - and possibly John/Teyla (although I'm just happy with more Teyla right now).

Personally, I'm hoping that they'll find their stride, pick up the SG1 people who've been hesitant about coming into SGA with Carter, and drag S5 into the picture...

[therisingmoon.livejournal.com]

i'm still going to watch, despite being all about bands at the moment. *g*

i'm looking forward to see how these new changes are going to play out.

[tielan]

*prods you*

You need to come back into SGA a little. Just a leetle! :(

[grav-ity.livejournal.com]

I will be watching for sure, though I am not sure how or when.

I really love the show...and they can't take it completely off the rails while (most of) the actors are still there, so I do have faith.

Bring it on!

[tielan]

I'll be in the US when it starts showing again...hanging out with a bunch of SG1 fans who'll probably be looking forward to seeing Sam. I'm kinda looking forward to that!

[beanie-j.livejournal.com]

I've been with the ethos of giving the show a fair chance to prove that certain changes aren't as questionable as I think they are.

Thus I will be watching with an open mind.

If all else fails, I still have John... *squishes*

[grav-ity.livejournal.com]

I completely agree. If nothing else, we should still get the witty repartee.

[unanon.livejournal.com]

I plan on watching S4 via downloads like I always end up having to do. I'm in it for the ensemble cast, really, and I'm not all that broken up about Wier. Or Sam coming over, for that matter. I'm looking forward to seeing how the team adapts to internal changes, both with Sam and with Carson's replacement.

[tielan]

Am really hoping for some good team dynamics: they've got their corer team, now they just have to work it and not get distracted by the side characters as tends to happen far too often in SGA.

[ubiquitous-girl.livejournal.com]

I dunno. I think I'll watch the Weir eps and then decide. :p

[tielan]

I dunno, hon, I'd consider that pretty much 'not watching anything but Elizabeth'. If you're only committed to the Elizabeth eps, that's not "watching Season Four".

[amitee.livejournal.com]

Weir fan here, planning on watching S4!

[tielan]

Yay!

[raisintorte.livejournal.com]

I'm watching all of S4. I'm looking forward to just about everything. I'm one of the very few people excited for Carter coming. I'm happy Teyla is getting more stories, and I hope Elizabeth gets good stories the little she's in the season. There are a few other things I'm spoiled for that I'm excited about as well. :-)

[tielan]

I'm one of the very few people excited for Carter coming.

I understand. I sorta swap between excited and ambivalent, to tell you the truth. Sam's my favourite SG1 character and there's huge potential for awesome interactions; but there's huge potential for screwing up, too.

Right now, I'm trusting that JM is telling the truth when he says that Sam's not going to take over the show.

In a way, I'm relieved that she's only guest starring, and that it'll only be 14 episodes. Hopefully, she'll be more like Hammond than like Elizabeth, leaving more time to focus on the team - and Teyla and Ronon in particular.

[greenconverses.livejournal.com]

Is September 28th here yet? I watch for the ensemble, but Elizabeth's always been the weakest link for me. I could never grow to like her, so I'm glad she's gone. Carson, on the other hand, not so much, but I think Keller is going to be a good addition to the cast.

I'm looking forward to seeing more team eps, character developments, a good season arc (seeing as though S2 and S3 were just a mess of episodes with an arc thrown haphazardly in there in the end)...pretty much the whole shibang. The episode I'm most looking forward to is "Doppleganger" - the Shep whump of all Shep whumps! :D I'm convinced they're going to deliever this year from all the spoilers I've read and the lurking I've done on various cast members websites and JM's blog. But I could be wrong.

[tielan]

I'm convinced they're going to deliever this year from all the spoilers I've read and the lurking I've done on various cast members websites and JM's blog. But I could be wrong.

Hopefully not!

Heh. I'll actually be in the US the week after the 28th, so I'll get to see from episode 2 onwards! And I'll be with Stargate friends during episode 3! Woohoo!

[rhianona]

I am very much looking forward to season 4. I need something to break up the monotany of law school, after all :)
Honestly, I am a fan of the show and not specific characters. Yes, I'll get annoyed if the show does something I don't like or something that doesn't make sense, (Like Carson's death) BUT I won't stop watching unless the show really goes down the drain. I have come to expect such things from SGA so am going in forewarned.

[tielan]

I have come to expect such things from SGA so am going in forewarned.

That's the thing, though, isn't it? SGA isn't utterly brilliant TV. It's no 'Heroes' or 'BSG' when it comes down to it. I mean, there are so many places they could take the show, and they've done so little with those possibilities!

In the end, it's an hour's mindless entertainment each week (45 minutes for those of us downloading) and that's really it. Except for the fanfic, of course.

[madjm.livejournal.com]

Of course I'm watching season four! I'm looking forward to it more than I want to be, frankly. I have high hopes for some more Teyla, and I'm afraid of being disappointed again. But at least we'll see pretty soon one way or the other.

Hopefully the season will inspire more J/T fic ... perhaps even from me. :)

[tielan]

Hopefully the season will inspire more J/T fic ... perhaps even from me. :)

I don't think it would be possible to inspire more J/T fic from me! So, yes, hopefully from you!

[viciouswishes.livejournal.com]

Teyla is hands down why I keep watching. She's awesome and Rachel's totally a tv girlfriend. (Of course, Joe Flanigan and Kavan Smith also don't hurt.)

Oooh, and I hope Keller's going to be cool.

[tielan]

She's awesome and Rachel's totally a tv girlfriend. (Of course, Joe Flanigan and Kavan Smith also don't hurt.)

Shep/Teyla/Lorne! WOOHOO!

[katstale.livejournal.com]

Count me in with those who will be watching the whole season.

I freely admit to having a few misgivings about Carter coming on board (though I do love her on SG-1--just not sure about her presence on SGA), but I'm still going to be watching. I'm looking very much forward to the promised character development for all of the team and am hopeful that it will make this a season to remember. (in a good way!)

[tielan]

I freely admit to having a few misgivings about Carter coming on board (though I do love her on SG-1--just not sure about her presence on SGA), but I'm still going to be watching.

That pretty much describes my attitude to it. Watching, but with misgivings. Hopeful, but with fears. And, yeah, I'm totally hoping this season (now freed of the unseen burden of SG1 production at the same time) kicks ass...

Your icon totally cracks me up! (And I just had a crackerrific plotbunny appear. *shoots it and disposes of the body*)

[live-brave.livejournal.com]

As I'm a fan of all of the characters pretty equally at this point (since the departure of Carson, at any rate), I don't think that there's much that would make me totally give up on SGA. I also categorically refuse to throw in the towel when there's only hear-say and rumors at this point. I like to actually see what's going to happen before I boycott. Crazy talk, I know. ;D

I'm sincerely hoping that Elizabeth's departure (whether temporary or permanent) will shake things up a bit. I think Sam's arrival will help with that. Frankly, I'd like to see the gang give Sam a hard time. It's not that I don't like Sam or am a sadist or anything, but on SG-1 she was kinda the go-to person. She solved a lot of the crises, was a hero several times over, was one of the front runners for the Stargate program, one of the "cool kids", etc. I'd like to see her take a different role in Atlantis. She's not one of the founders, doesn't know as much about the Ancients or their technology, doesn't know how things work exactly, and I'd like to see her work through those adjustments. In short, I don't want her transition to be seamless because that, I think, would just ring false. Ooo, I've thought a lot about this. :)

I'm uber-excited about Teyla's story arc and I look forward to getting a lot more backstory on both her and Ronon as well as John and Rodney (to a lesser extent). Yea, S4!!

[tielan]

I like to actually see what's going to happen before I boycott. Crazy talk, I know. ;D

Crazy people!

I'd like to see her take a different role in Atlantis.

Yes. So very much yes. Right now, I'm sincerely hoping that her role in Atlantis will be very different to her role in SG1 - I mean, it should be, but there's always the danger/concern that the writers might focus on her to the exclusion of other characters - particularly Teyla and Ronon.

[ladyjax.livejournal.com]

I'll be watching it if only to give myself fodder for possible crackfic.

As disappointed as I was with so much of last season, there were parts I really liked and parts that intrigued me. I too want to see how they handle the changes and I live in hope that they actually challenge the characters this time.

[tielan]

I live in hope that they actually challenge the characters this time.

It would be nice to see them really develop the characters in conflict. They spent a lot of S3 coasting along. :/

[missyvortexdv.livejournal.com]

I'm a Weir-fan watching S4. Mainly just because I'll stic with the show more or less whatever. Even at it's worst it's got to be better than most of tv out there, and I do hope maybe that S4 won't suck as bad as predicted despite all the changes.

[grav-ity.livejournal.com]

I will be watching for sure, though I am not sure how or when.

I really love the show...and they can't take it completely off the rails while (most of) the actors are still there, so I do have faith.

Bring it on!

[tielan]

I'll be in the US when it starts showing again...hanging out with a bunch of SG1 fans who'll probably be looking forward to seeing Sam. I'm kinda looking forward to that!

[beanie-j.livejournal.com]

I've been with the ethos of giving the show a fair chance to prove that certain changes aren't as questionable as I think they are.

Thus I will be watching with an open mind.

If all else fails, I still have John... *squishes*

[grav-ity.livejournal.com]

I completely agree. If nothing else, we should still get the witty repartee.

[unanon.livejournal.com]

I plan on watching S4 via downloads like I always end up having to do. I'm in it for the ensemble cast, really, and I'm not all that broken up about Wier. Or Sam coming over, for that matter. I'm looking forward to seeing how the team adapts to internal changes, both with Sam and with Carson's replacement.

[tielan]

Am really hoping for some good team dynamics: they've got their corer team, now they just have to work it and not get distracted by the side characters as tends to happen far too often in SGA.

[ubiquitous-girl.livejournal.com]

I dunno. I think I'll watch the Weir eps and then decide. :p

[tielan]

I dunno, hon, I'd consider that pretty much 'not watching anything but Elizabeth'. If you're only committed to the Elizabeth eps, that's not "watching Season Four".

[amitee.livejournal.com]

Weir fan here, planning on watching S4!

[tielan]

Yay!

[raisintorte.livejournal.com]

I'm watching all of S4. I'm looking forward to just about everything. I'm one of the very few people excited for Carter coming. I'm happy Teyla is getting more stories, and I hope Elizabeth gets good stories the little she's in the season. There are a few other things I'm spoiled for that I'm excited about as well. :-)

[tielan]

I'm one of the very few people excited for Carter coming.

I understand. I sorta swap between excited and ambivalent, to tell you the truth. Sam's my favourite SG1 character and there's huge potential for awesome interactions; but there's huge potential for screwing up, too.

Right now, I'm trusting that JM is telling the truth when he says that Sam's not going to take over the show.

In a way, I'm relieved that she's only guest starring, and that it'll only be 14 episodes. Hopefully, she'll be more like Hammond than like Elizabeth, leaving more time to focus on the team - and Teyla and Ronon in particular.