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kristen999) wrote2008-02-05 10:05 pm
kristen999) wrote2008-02-05 10:05 pm
Season 5 Cast Stuff
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wraithfodder's post that includes the actual Press Annoucnement to season 5. http://wraithfodder.livejournal.com/169871.html
This is a dicussion/reaction to Season 5's cast stuff and stuff. Don't read if you don't want to know such news.
My reply to her sums up my ractions, so yes, I'm lazy and putting it here.
I've thought about things and here's where I stand.
Woosley.
I think he's pretty cowardly, doesn't have the stones to make good choices and is too rash because his real, actual experience is reports. Which makes him sort of interesting. He's not likable..I mean he's not a jerk and a decent guy, but he's IOA...and will appear to be their puppet. As Joe Flanigan has said, its no fun with 'everyone' gets along and I'm sure Joe/Sheppard will have fun with that increase in tension and drama.
Someone like Woolsey is what I think TPTB wanted all along in that position. A paper pusher, make command decisions, and not the type of guy who went off world. It makes John the expert on military matters and in charge again. Makes McKay an expert on everything techy. I don't think the TPTB ever thought Elizabeth would ever grow as a character and become a fan favorite so when she pushed for more—and it what was beyond what they intended for the role, we saw the result.
Also with needing a Season 5 pick up they went with Carter in hopes of ratings and the fact she's a familiar face and all around wonderful actress. I hope they make use of her appearances wisely when she does come on board, but honestly I fear cast bloat and would be happy with only a few.
Carson.
Yay he's back! I'll take five episodes, wished for more. Honestly ideally they would cut Keller back and give HIM more screen time, but if they both have to share, Id rather have him more prominent role in fewer episodes
Maybe something really bad will happen requiring both Keller and Carson have to team up.
Keller.
If she's staying she needs to be fixed I agree. I don't want more woe is me, background, just make her stronger. And for Pete's sake more compassionate! She's a tin man right now for me. And mousy and weak..I'd like her more if she would get some confidence as you said.
Daniel.
I like him, I do. But I'm already smelling a two-part McKay and Jackson geek fest written my Martin G. Um, let's keep him to a nice two parter, keep it special. I don't want SGA to be the backboard for SG1 people..they had ten years.
With all this craziness and we get nothing on say..I don't know..the TEAM. You know in all my other ensemble casts I always heard what the lead's development and story lines were going to be...I hear crickets.
Sigh.
All this doesn't really bother me if its handled right. They handled season 4 pretty darn well. I love SGA and I'm going to be open and optimistic to all this as I was this year.
As long as the TEAM remains the focus, I'll be find with the support cast.
wraithfodder's post that includes the actual Press Annoucnement to season 5. http://wraithfodder.livejournal.com/169871.htmlThis is a dicussion/reaction to Season 5's cast stuff and stuff. Don't read if you don't want to know such news.
My reply to her sums up my ractions, so yes, I'm lazy and putting it here.
I've thought about things and here's where I stand.
Woosley.
I think he's pretty cowardly, doesn't have the stones to make good choices and is too rash because his real, actual experience is reports. Which makes him sort of interesting. He's not likable..I mean he's not a jerk and a decent guy, but he's IOA...and will appear to be their puppet. As Joe Flanigan has said, its no fun with 'everyone' gets along and I'm sure Joe/Sheppard will have fun with that increase in tension and drama.
Someone like Woolsey is what I think TPTB wanted all along in that position. A paper pusher, make command decisions, and not the type of guy who went off world. It makes John the expert on military matters and in charge again. Makes McKay an expert on everything techy. I don't think the TPTB ever thought Elizabeth would ever grow as a character and become a fan favorite so when she pushed for more—and it what was beyond what they intended for the role, we saw the result.
Also with needing a Season 5 pick up they went with Carter in hopes of ratings and the fact she's a familiar face and all around wonderful actress. I hope they make use of her appearances wisely when she does come on board, but honestly I fear cast bloat and would be happy with only a few.
Carson.
Yay he's back! I'll take five episodes, wished for more. Honestly ideally they would cut Keller back and give HIM more screen time, but if they both have to share, Id rather have him more prominent role in fewer episodes
Maybe something really bad will happen requiring both Keller and Carson have to team up.
Keller.
If she's staying she needs to be fixed I agree. I don't want more woe is me, background, just make her stronger. And for Pete's sake more compassionate! She's a tin man right now for me. And mousy and weak..I'd like her more if she would get some confidence as you said.
Daniel.
I like him, I do. But I'm already smelling a two-part McKay and Jackson geek fest written my Martin G. Um, let's keep him to a nice two parter, keep it special. I don't want SGA to be the backboard for SG1 people..they had ten years.
With all this craziness and we get nothing on say..I don't know..the TEAM. You know in all my other ensemble casts I always heard what the lead's development and story lines were going to be...I hear crickets.
Sigh.
All this doesn't really bother me if its handled right. They handled season 4 pretty darn well. I love SGA and I'm going to be open and optimistic to all this as I was this year.
As long as the TEAM remains the focus, I'll be find with the support cast.
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OMG you made me giggle and laugh but its sooo freaking true. Please Keller grow up and maybe we'll like you more.
The Carson thing will be very interesting I suspect he'll be an expert on all thing Wraith and mutant like and be some research guy and Keller the 'doctor'.
I agree about the season 5 opener, I am hoping they are keeping mum about a lot of details to keep teh tension of teh season 4 opener tense, I'll be ticked off if the resolution is swept under the rug.