Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 07:07 am
It seems that SGA has been renewed for another season, while SG1 has been cancelled.

All in all, it's not terribly surprising news.

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Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:33 am (UTC)
It's not surprsing, but it is cold.

Less than a WEEK after the 200th episode preimeres and fans are still in awe and wonder, *BAM* they cancel it?

Weridos. They should've announced at the beginning of the season that this would be SG-1's last season, because they were clearly holding onto the news to be released at a time of their choosing.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:39 am (UTC)
Pardon my french, but that's so fucked!
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:44 am (UTC)
I know, talk about a slap in the face.

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:50 am (UTC)
Geeze. Self-important little...

*lots and lots of cuss words*

couldn't even wait til AFTER the party!?
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:38 am (UTC)
It's not surprsing, but it is cold.

Agreed.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:34 am (UTC)
Well, I'm depressed. Sg-1 admitedly hasn't been my favorite of the two for a while, and the Ori are annoying -- but still, it's sad to see it go. And irritating. It was starting to get better. Plus, as long as it's on air there's hope. Alas.

I *am* glad Atlantis is staying. Words can't describe how mad I'd be if it were cancelled too.

:(
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:47 am (UTC)
Or Skiffy might just try to get SGA to the 100th ep and then dump it.

There's grattitude for ya.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:55 am (UTC)
That's what I don't get. Why cancel SG-1 if you're in talks to do another spin-off. How are they planning to launch a third show?

You can't just launch a spin-off (unless is about the Ancients in their time) without the first show because SGA certainly is going to be able to launch a spin-off on its own.

To be honest, I don't think SGA will last long without SG-1, let alone a third show. Most (not all but most) spin-offs don't survive without the first show.

They may have been able to pull it off had SGA stayed isolated from SG-1 (like it had during the first season) but there's too much interconnection between the two for SGA to survive on its own.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 02:40 am (UTC)
That's true. We were having quiet a bit of crossovers this season (compared to the past that is) and the gate bridge would have probably blended the two shows together even more.

As for SGA and their 100th episode. Is it just me or is this a growing trend? Most shows seem to be ending once they hit the end of five seasons. It's like their cut off mark or something, no matter what the ratings are.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 03:24 am (UTC)
Most writers are good enough to give new faces to old stories and make them "almost" new again. But like you said it's not the writers that get to determine.

Either I'm getting old or networks are trying to appeal to younger and younger audiences. I'm always hearing all this talk to trying to target the 18-24 group. Which is intreasting because I fall in that group and the networks keep trying to appeal to my age group but I'm just getting turned off.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 03:56 am (UTC)
The funny thing is, at least in my circle of friends, is we're turned off my shows like THE OC and VERONICA MARS. We're more Law & Order, Crossing Jordan, Stargate folk. They have drama yes, but not the OVER crazy soap opera drama that for some reason TV executives think the 18-24 group is attracted to. Overdramatic is overkill.
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 03:19 pm (UTC)
*frowns*
Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 01:38 am (UTC)
OMG when did this happen? Where did you here that SG-1 is cancelled, that's horrible!! They're doing so well!
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 04:46 am (UTC)
As far as the Sga_Flash predicament goes -- I'm glad you're not drawn to participate, as it means your likely to concentrate on your own bank of stories. *hint, hint*