
A Worm Hole to Excellence

I have been a fan of the SciFi genre since Rod Serling's "Twilight Zone." Over the years, its incarnations on television have ranged from the excellent to the mediocre.The trouble is even the good ones don't get a decent break on the networks. Either you're an instant hit or you get moved around all over the schedule making it difficult for those who do watch to keep up; or you're canceled.
Enter SG-1. I enjoyed the movie but wondered if it was a good premise for a television series. Independently produced, which used to imply lower production values, the cast included a has been soap opera guy and a bunch of unknowns. How good could it be? I never got a chance to watch a full episode of the show when it originally aired a decade ago and only caught a few snippets of it while channel surfing.
I was doing an ebay search for SciFi material when I ran across an auction for SG-1's first season. The price seemed reasonable. So, I place a bid, won and wow. The movie plot line opened up unlimited possibilities for a team of talented and imaginative writers to explore. Thanks to upgraded technology, a high quality staff and MGM's apparent willingness to spend a little money, the production values come off as second to none.
And the actors? This soap opera guy, the unknowns, and their support cast have brought real life into their characters, the stories, and the show. The whole thing has been a pleasant surprise for me. I'm in love with Dr. Frasier and Nya. I think you'll love them too as well as the rest of the series.
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