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Yeah this isn't going to be about the core of what Star Trek is about: Humanistic ideas, science, and exploration. > a series like TNG will never be made again
by Inthenameofmine 11y ago
Yeah this isn't going to be about the core of what Star Trek is about: Humanistic ideas, science, and exploration.
> a series like TNG will never be made again
I have higher hopes than ever actually. With Netflix creating their own TV shows, crowdfunding booming, as well as cheap alternative movie and CGI studios popping up worldwide, we might some day see something even better than TNG.
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I mean, look at Stargate Universe, that how had incredible potential, and fit pretty much with the above "new economy / new audience" description.
I wouldn't be surprised that once the equity crowdfunding JOBS act passes properly, we'll see independent Netflix style TV series be funded, at higher per-episode funding than current TV.
- ajtaylor 11y agoI loved Stargate Universe! It was just getting really good when the series was cancelled. :(
- infectoid 11y agoDid you ever read the virtual third season? https://empeopled.com/p/31640 https://empeopled.com/p/31640 Was a fairly descent wrap up if you're looking for some closure.
- loceng 11y agoAh - thanks for sharing this. Some fiction I may actually read..
- serge2k 11y agoI thought it was a god awful wannabe BSG.
- agumonkey 11y agoInteresting, as a kid, all I saw in ST was ... bureaucracy. It looked like my father's office, except post modern.
- Touche 11y ago> we might some day see something even better than TNG. We already saw that. http://www.startrek.com/page/star-trek-deep-space-nine http://www.startrek.com/page/star-trek-deep-space-nine
- pyrophane 11y agoOh really? I haven't watched much of DS9. Perhaps I should give it another look.
- noir_lord 11y agoDS9 is different in tone to TNG but every bit as good, it explores what happens when the idealism of the Federation runs smack into an equivalently advanced technologically civilisation that has a horrible social structure. It's very good.
- bane 11y agoI think it also delves deep into belief systems of different kinds and how that motivates people. It even asks questions around "if you have no choice but belief, is it still belief?" It takes a little while to get going, but the story is probably one of the finest arcs on TV.
- noir_lord 11y agoAbsolutely, its a slow burner but so many stand out episodes in stand out seasons, it also benefit from been able to jump into the world of TNG which definitely had its teething pains at certain points (and Wesley Bloody Crusher).
- tauchunfall 11y agoI didn't like DS9 when I was a kid. Same for Babylon 5. However gave it a try three years ago and watched all seven seasons. Enjoyed it much. Especially the last seasons are very good. There are also single episodes with very unique stories. Also don't forget star trek: voyager, my personal favorite.
- Keyframe 11y agoMovies and TV shows will not get (much) cheaper. It's not equipment that's expensive. It's people. I mean, equipment is expensive, but that can be mitigated. People can't. You need highly skilled labour in-front and behind cameras as well as material and (again, skilled) labour to build sets. Lots of people for lots of hours. Skilled people. Hours. Lots!