Thank you das and all the rest (another Babylon 5 thread) :)
10-10-03 | 04:35 PM
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Thank you das and all the rest
I'm starting a new job next week, and today was the last day at the old one. Ever since I knew I was going to get a new job, I started putting money aside, and today I spent it, the first and last indulgence for some time. Thanks to you gang, and the first ten episodes I watched on Sci-Fi, I picked up Babylon 5 seasons 1,2 & 3 today (two were used and all were cheap!).
Thanks!
Thanks!
10-10-03 | 04:54 PM
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Welcome to the adventure. I hope the show brings you as much enjoyment as it has for so many of us around here. Am I to assume you're preparing some marathon viewing over the weekend, or will you spread the episodes out over time?
das
P.S. Best of luck with the new job!
das
P.S. Best of luck with the new job!
10-10-03 | 06:56 PM
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Re: Thank you das and all the rest
Originally posted by veloce
I'm starting a new job next week, and today was the last day at the old one. Ever since I knew I was going to get a new job, I started putting money aside, and today I spent it, the first and last indulgence for some time. Thanks to you gang, and the first ten episodes I watched on Sci-Fi, I picked up Babylon 5 seasons 1,2 & 3 today (two were used and all were cheap!).
Thanks!
I'm starting a new job next week, and today was the last day at the old one. Ever since I knew I was going to get a new job, I started putting money aside, and today I spent it, the first and last indulgence for some time. Thanks to you gang, and the first ten episodes I watched on Sci-Fi, I picked up Babylon 5 seasons 1,2 & 3 today (two were used and all were cheap!).
Thanks!
10-10-03 | 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by das Monkey
Welcome to the adventure. I hope the show brings you as much enjoyment as it has for so many of us around here. Am I to assume you're preparing some marathon viewing over the weekend, or will you spread the episodes out over time?
das
P.S. Best of luck with the new job!
Welcome to the adventure. I hope the show brings you as much enjoyment as it has for so many of us around here. Am I to assume you're preparing some marathon viewing over the weekend, or will you spread the episodes out over time?
das
P.S. Best of luck with the new job!
I actually don't want to go too quickly, as I understand that the Season 3-ending cliffhanger is a doozy, and Season 4's not out until January!
10-10-03 | 08:07 PM
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Re: Re: Thank you das and all the rest
Originally posted by Rypro 525
where'd you find them. (since your from baltimore, maybe I can snatch a deal as well.
where'd you find them. (since your from baltimore, maybe I can snatch a deal as well.
10-10-03 | 11:08 PM
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• Quoth veloce •<HR SIZE=1>I actually don't want to go too quickly, as I understand that the Season 3-ending cliffhanger is a doozy, and Season 4's not out until January! <HR SIZE=1>
Probably a wise move. I've seen the series probably 30 times now, and after a DVD marathon a few weeks back, even I'm on the edge of my seat waiting for Season 4 ... and I know what happens!
das
11-30-03 | 07:48 PM
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Update on my biggest blind buy ever
I really have to slow down. I'm three episodes into Season 3, and I have more than a month until Season 4 comes out.
I liked the first season more than I expected, but I would have to say my point of no return was -- what a surprise -- 2.9, The Coming of Shadows. I was into it before, but wow. And you all say season three is even better.
Without trying to sound too Mickey D's, I AM lovin' it.
I have avoided all the commentaries and almost all of the documentaries so far, and the extras I have watched I don't look at until the end of whatever season they're attached to, so that seems to have kept me from finding out too much. Hell, in all the praise I heard for the show, I only heard one spoiler that turned out to be important, but it wasn't too surprising:
Of course, the big Deep Discount DVD coupon let me order the first 2 seasons of Farscape, so I won't be without another adventure soon. And I did the same thing with that that I did with Babylon 5 -- I listened to Senor Monkey, I watched the first 8-10 eps on SciFi, and went for it.
Thanks!
I liked the first season more than I expected, but I would have to say my point of no return was -- what a surprise -- 2.9, The Coming of Shadows. I was into it before, but wow. And you all say season three is even better.
Without trying to sound too Mickey D's, I AM lovin' it.
I have avoided all the commentaries and almost all of the documentaries so far, and the extras I have watched I don't look at until the end of whatever season they're attached to, so that seems to have kept me from finding out too much. Hell, in all the praise I heard for the show, I only heard one spoiler that turned out to be important, but it wasn't too surprising:
Spoiler:
Of course, the big Deep Discount DVD coupon let me order the first 2 seasons of Farscape, so I won't be without another adventure soon. And I did the same thing with that that I did with Babylon 5 -- I listened to Senor Monkey, I watched the first 8-10 eps on SciFi, and went for it.
Thanks!
11-30-03 | 09:06 PM
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damn you people and your Babylon 5 praise!! you really make it sound too good to pass up. last time i saw threads praising a show this much was when Buffy was startin its run again on FX, and that went from becoming a "stupid teen show" to probably one of my favorite shows ever. now that i've just recently finished Buffy, i've been needing something to fill the void (besides Angel of course 
) guess i'm gonna take the plunge. hope you guys will be 2 for 2. 
) guess i'm gonna take the plunge. hope you guys will be 2 for 2.
12-01-03 | 11:22 AM
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Originally posted by veloce
I actually don't want to go too quickly, as I understand that the Season 3-ending cliffhanger is a doozy, and Season 4's not out until January!
I actually don't want to go too quickly, as I understand that the Season 3-ending cliffhanger is a doozy, and Season 4's not out until January!
Wait, they did. I just ignored them.
12-23-03 | 08:04 PM
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I tried. I really tried to wait just another couple of weeks. But I just finished watching episode 3.22 and have to sweat out the cliffhanger.
Damn, what a show!
Damn, what a show!
12-24-03 | 07:32 AM
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!
Only 2 more weeks.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!
Only 2 more weeks.
12-24-03 | 08:35 AM
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I so can't wait that long! Luckily I have DS9 S7 and Alias S2 to keep me occupied until then.
I so can't wait that long! Luckily I have DS9 S7 and Alias S2 to keep me occupied until then.
Of course, I haven't really watched any extras or listened to any commentaries on my three B5 sets for fear of spoiling any mysteries, so I could occupy myself with that. Or The Kingdom I & II, or Sandbaggers. Thanks, I feel better about the wait now!
12-27-03 | 11:04 AM
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I'm watching Buffy (halfway through season 2 and I already have season 3 waiting) but it just isn't nearly as good as B5.
I'm watching Buffy (halfway through season 2 and I already have season 3 waiting) but it just isn't nearly as good as B5.
01-19-04 | 08:10 PM
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OK. Now I too will have to succumb to the heavy praise for Babylon 5 in this forum
(deep breath). I've never seen any part of this show, save for a few minutes while I was a bored teenager in the mid 90s, but I'm prepared to try this out..... right now! I'm a huge sucker for shows with long story-arcs (with good plots of course), and I know once I begin, I won't be able to stop. The problem is, Season 5 won't be around for another 3 months, and I'm sure I'll exhaust the first 4 seasons before then. A tough decision, but fellow forum members................ I'm going in.
I have one question though. Do I have to watch the pilot first (The Gathering) before embarking on Season 1 episode 1? Or is it sufficient to just go through the season episodes in order?
Oh wait, never mind. I just found this: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=299855
Note: I've chosen to start watching Babylon 5 before trying out The Sopranos, Smallville, Alias, and Buffy, all of which have been recommended to me recently. But the praise for B5 here is just so strong and irresistable. I know, I sound like I just discovered television yesterday.
(deep breath). I've never seen any part of this show, save for a few minutes while I was a bored teenager in the mid 90s, but I'm prepared to try this out..... right now! I'm a huge sucker for shows with long story-arcs (with good plots of course), and I know once I begin, I won't be able to stop. The problem is, Season 5 won't be around for another 3 months, and I'm sure I'll exhaust the first 4 seasons before then. A tough decision, but fellow forum members................ I'm going in.
I have one question though. Do I have to watch the pilot first (The Gathering) before embarking on Season 1 episode 1? Or is it sufficient to just go through the season episodes in order?
Oh wait, never mind. I just found this: http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=299855
Note: I've chosen to start watching Babylon 5 before trying out The Sopranos, Smallville, Alias, and Buffy, all of which have been recommended to me recently. But the praise for B5 here is just so strong and irresistable. I know, I sound like I just discovered television yesterday.
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I hope you fall in love with this show as we have. Be sure to keep us all posted.
02-06-04 | 12:35 AM
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Didn't find a thread dedicated to a discussion of Season 1, and I didn't want to poke around too much of the other threads in case I stumble upon something I shouldn't know yet.
Anyway, I just finished season 1 tonight and wanted to post a few thoughts.
Spoiler tags, just in case, for only season 1:
I'm looking forward to Season 2.
If someone can direct me to a season 1 discussion thread, that would be great. I see one for seasons 2,3,4 and a couple of others about the sci-fi channel airings, but I don't want to stumble those just in case.
Very, very promising show from just watching Season 1. It was hard sticking through the first half, but it really did get interesting.
I've been watching about 1-2 episodes a night, but I have a feeling season 5 may not be out soon enough for me...
Onwards....
Anyway, I just finished season 1 tonight and wanted to post a few thoughts.
Spoiler tags, just in case, for only season 1:
Spoiler:
I'm looking forward to Season 2.
If someone can direct me to a season 1 discussion thread, that would be great. I see one for seasons 2,3,4 and a couple of others about the sci-fi channel airings, but I don't want to stumble those just in case.
Very, very promising show from just watching Season 1. It was hard sticking through the first half, but it really did get interesting.
I've been watching about 1-2 episodes a night, but I have a feeling season 5 may not be out soon enough for me...
Onwards....
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02-06-04 | 05:58 AM
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Originally posted by Autotelik
If someone can direct me to a season 1 discussion thread, that would be great. I see one for seasons 2,3,4 and a couple of others about the sci-fi channel airings, but I don't want to stumble those just in case.
If someone can direct me to a season 1 discussion thread, that would be great. I see one for seasons 2,3,4 and a couple of others about the sci-fi channel airings, but I don't want to stumble those just in case.
If you're starting to enjoy the show by the end of S1, you'll certainly begin to love it going forward.
02-06-04 | 09:55 AM
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Another convert! Hehe.
Autotelik, it might be interesting for you to post some of your “guesses” so that we can either marvel at your insight or laugh hysterically and throw empty beer cans at you (in a good-natured way, of course).
I like that you’re enjoying the character development. Not many comments on that, and I think it’s the strongest point of the 1st season.
Autotelik, it might be interesting for you to post some of your “guesses” so that we can either marvel at your insight or laugh hysterically and throw empty beer cans at you (in a good-natured way, of course).
I like that you’re enjoying the character development. Not many comments on that, and I think it’s the strongest point of the 1st season.
02-06-04 | 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by Wizdar
Autotelik, it might be interesting for you to post some of your “guesses” so that we can either marvel at your insight or laugh hysterically and throw empty beer cans at you (in a good-natured way, of course).
Autotelik, it might be interesting for you to post some of your “guesses” so that we can either marvel at your insight or laugh hysterically and throw empty beer cans at you (in a good-natured way, of course).
As this is B5 we're talking about, I'd suggest having a good supply of empty beer cans.