Author Topic: Who Knew SyFy did good Sci-Fi? (Read 3982 times)

Ben · « **on:** November 23, 2013, 09:58:11 AM »

I just started watching "Defiance". It was on my Netflix recommendations, so I put it in my queue, and it was on "very long wait" for a very long time. Just got the DVDs this week, and was shocked to learn it's a SyFy original. It's actually quite good. Set in the mid-21st century, after a bunch of aliens come to Earth when their sun went nova. Different species from the same star system(s?). Earth didn't want them, so war broke out, including terraforming.

A peace is reached in the mid-21st century, and everyone is trying to get by on what's left of Earth. I'm seeing elements of Babylon 5 (aliens) and Firefly (old/new tech mix, and an over-reaching govt body called the Earth Republic). Anyway, I'm liking it so far. Season one is on Netflix, and there is a season two, either on now or being filmed for 2014.

RoadKingLarry · « **Reply #1 on:** November 23, 2013, 10:03:57 AM »

I've been trying to watch it but I just can't quite get into the groove with it. It's isn't bad, and it's better than the revolting tripe that is Revolution.

Ben · « **Reply #2 on:** November 23, 2013, 10:11:41 AM »

Quote from: RoadKingLarry on November 23, 2013, 10:03:57 AM

I've been trying to watch it but I just can't quite get into the groove with it. It's isn't bad, and it's better than the revolting tripe that is Revolution.

It took me the first few episodes before I got sucked in. That happens to me a lot. I couldn't figure out what all the hype was about for "Breaking Bad", because I actually fast forwarded through parts of the first half dozen episodes, but then got sucked into that too.

One of the things I like about "Defiance" that hasn't been the case for TV Sci-Fi in like the last ten years, is no focus on annoying kids or sappy parenting lessons that make me want to stop watching, like on Terra Nova. There is a Romeo and Juliet thing going on, but the characters are so far not overwhelming the rest of the show.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #3 on:** November 23, 2013, 11:24:10 AM »

Is that the show set in future St. Louis where that arch is still there (sorta) and a radio station operates from the top?

If so, yea, saw it on Sy Fy I guess as it was originally broadcast. Lost track of it....isn't it between seasons ...or was it canceled?

Ben · « **Reply #4 on:** November 23, 2013, 11:37:29 AM »

Quote from: TommyGunn on November 23, 2013, 11:24:10 AM

Is that the show set in future St. Louis where that arch is still there (sorta) and a radio station operates from the top?

If so, yea, saw it on Sy Fy I guess as it was originally broadcast. Lost track of it....isn't it between seasons ...or was it canceled?

Yup, that's the one. As far as I know, Season 2 is coming out. Don't know if there will be a season 3.

dogmush · « **Reply #5 on:** November 23, 2013, 11:54:29 AM »

SyFy puts out entertaining shows pretty regularly between installments of Sharknado and Ice Spiders.

TommyGunn · « **Reply #6 on:** November 23, 2013, 12:02:13 PM »

Quote from: dogmush on November 23, 2013, 11:54:29 AM

SyFy puts out entertaining shows pretty regularly between installments of Sharknado and Ice Spiders.

Yea but everybody only pays attention to Sharknado.

There is (or was?) a new one; Stonenado. I saw an advertisement for it awhile ago .... I think I missed it.

Anyway I pray I missed it ......

dogmush · « **Reply #7 on:** November 23, 2013, 12:05:30 PM »

It's a horrible movie. But my wife and I were both entertained for two hours by Sharknado. Kind of like our own little private MST3K. Cuddle up on the couch and laugh at the movie.

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2013, 01:27:16 PM »

Quote from: Ben on November 23, 2013, 09:58:11 AM

I just started watching "Defiance".

Hey, it doesn't stink like schtaco!

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2013, 01:42:18 PM »

I watched the first few episodes, until Hulu suddenly yanked the one I was in the middle of. Seemed like a pretty good series. Wouldn't mind getting my hands on the DVD set sometime.

seeker_two · « **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2013, 01:59:45 PM »

It's a must-watch for me. Of all the post-apocalypse stuff on TV so far, it's been the best.

gunsmith · « **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2013, 08:28:34 PM »

I saw half of first season last year I think-pretty good-I like the biker/aliens

Jamisjockey · « **Reply #12 on:** June 29, 2014, 07:19:39 PM »

Defiance is back!

dm1333 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:19:29 PM »

Is The Last Ship SyFY or TNT? Either way, it sucks.

onions! · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:32:16 PM »

Quote from: dm1333 on June 29, 2014, 09:19:29 PM

Is The Last Ship SyFY or TNT? Either way, it sucks.

But they've got Jane!!

freakazoid · « **Reply #15 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:54:50 PM »

Quote from: dogmush on November 23, 2013, 12:05:30 PM

It's a horrible movie. But my wife and I were both entertained for two hours by Sharknado. Kind of like our own little private MST3K. Cuddle up on the couch and laugh at the movie.

http://www.rifftrax.com/live

Sergeant Bob · « **Reply #16 on:** June 29, 2014, 11:32:37 PM »

Quote from: dm1333 on June 29, 2014, 09:19:29 PM

Is The Last Ship SyFY or TNT? Either way, it sucks.

I put it on my DVR list, just in case. Kinda figured it would be similar to "The Last Submarine"(or whatever it was called, which *expletive deleted* and horribly).

MechAg94 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:13:28 AM »

I watched the first several episodes of Defiance. I stopped watching though.

erictank · « **Reply #18 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:35:30 AM »

Quote from: TommyGunn on November 23, 2013, 11:24:10 AM

Is that the show set in future St. Louis where that arch is still there (sorta) and a radio station operates from the top?

If so, yea, saw it on Sy Fy I guess as it was originally broadcast. Lost track of it....isn't it between seasons ...or was it canceled?

Starting up for the new season any time now, according to SeeFee.

That channel is a mix of surprisingly-good, terribly-bad, and "WTF???" They're getting back into showing decent genre movies and TV now (at times), as well, after not doing so at all for many years. I've heard good reviews for Defiance, but have not watched it myself. My whole family likes 'Face Off' (TV/movie makeup effects challenge show) on that channel, and this past year's 'Jim Henson's Creature Shop' was also good.

On the bad side of things, I hear that there's a new SeeFee Original movie coming out - well, more than one (yes, 'Sharknado 2' is coming as well), but...

'Sharktopus Versus Pteracuda'.

makattak · « **Reply #19 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:41:58 AM »

Quote from: erictank on June 30, 2014, 09:35:30 AM

'Sharktopus Versus Pteracuda'.

Just the name was enough to send me into fits of laughter. Sounds like a must watch!

JN01 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:03:31 PM »

For every Battlestar Galactica, you get a hundred Mansquitos and 'rasslin.

Haven't seen Defiance, I may have to give it a look.

SADShooter · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2014, 04:12:54 PM »

I seem to recall there was some doubt Defiance would get renewed. It's not mind-blowing, but still a cut above a lot of the reality/network stuff out there. I'm ambivalent about the new show in the following time slot, Dominion, aka The Good Angels, the Bad Angels, and the Apocalypse..

dogmush · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2014, 09:04:18 PM »

I've only watched the first episode of Dominion, but I'll watch at least one more. Jury's still out.

Defiance is getting steadily better in season two.

41magsnub · « **Reply #23 on:** July 06, 2014, 02:50:49 PM »

I've been watching Defiance as well, really liking it so far.

Ben · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2014, 02:52:47 PM »

Argh. I'm all wishy washy on if I should watch it now and FF through the commercials, or wait six months to watch all the episodes in a non-commercial marathon. :)

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Author Topic: Who Knew SyFy did good Sci-Fi? (Read 3982 times)