[Rictor]

It's much to the show's credit that after 2 1/2 seasons it's apparent that, whatever you may think, no one has the story even vaguely figured out. They're obviously going out of their way to emphasize that there really IS some sort of God/destiny/grand plan behind everything, and not just random chance...which in a sci-fi show is both unprecedented and awesome.

[Rand al Thor]

While I agree that I don't have a clue whats going on, I'm starting to think that neither do the producers.

Like I've said in another thread, the shows quality has dropped since season 1, and most dramatically in season 3. The religious aspect of the show, while initially class and seemingly very deep, just seems, to me and two friends at least, contrived in the most recent episodes. The whole 'Eye of Jupiter' just seemed like something that was thought up just for that small plot loop, and while I know that both the Cylons and Humans are supposed to be winging it, it just doesn't make for convincing universe history. Saying that though, they have been some of the best episodes of this season. It's the fillers that are really bringing the show down. The most recent ep; in which Helo tries to manage the infected refugees and sagitarons was pretty bad. Very misable. The Apollo/Duawla(?), Starbuck/Anders was the only mildly interesting part and even that felt contrived.

It really annoys me considering it used to be really great and worry about it getting to its finish, even though its already gotten at least half a 4th season.

[Kosh]

I do wonder how many more times Tigh is going to get belted for shooting his mouth off (or doing something else that is stupid)....

[Charismatic]

I heard some loose talk that BSG S3 may be cancled, due to a drop in rateings? Is this true?

[aldo_14]

I heard some loose talk that BSG S3 may be cancled, due to a drop in rateings? Is this true?

Nope; it just got renewed for S4.

There was a drop of rating, which was reversed by a timeslot switch.  The cancellation rumour was an old one and, AFAIK, fed by people comparing it to Stargate SG1 - which had roughly the same ratings drop before it was dumped.

[karajorma]

Considering that they just greenlighted Season 4 and ratings are up I'd find the person spreading that rumour and punch them in the mouth if I were you.

[Charismatic]

Considering that they just greenlighted Season 4 and ratings are up I'd find the person spreading that rumour and punch them in the mouth if I were you.

What if i heard it from my dad?

Good to hear its greenlighted for S4.

[aldo_14]

Considering that they just greenlighted Season 4 and ratings are up I'd find the person spreading that rumour and punch them in the mouth if I were you.

What if i heard it from my dad?

Good to hear its greenlighted for S4.

Punch hard then run away.  It's the only way he'll learn.

[Rictor]

Get to some action already! It's been how long since we've had a decent action episode?

Yeah, yeah, all the "character building" drama stuff is good, certainly better done than in most shows, but there needs to be a break, something to get the blood pumping again. Colonials good, Cylons bad - start fighting.

[NGTM-1R]

Get to some action already! It's been how long since we've had a decent action episode?

As I said on Gamewarden, they need to throw these people a Viper-shaped bone soon or it's not going to be very battlestar.

[Eishtmo]

I've heard rumors that they may have blown their budget on Exodus and this season's finale, which is why we're getting fewer CG shots and battles recently.

[General Battuta]

Sounds like we'll have one more (maybe) filler-ish episode, which actually looks decent, and then Maelstrom, which is going to be a huge episode in terms of the story. 

[Janos]

The latest "filler" episode was good. As long as plot and acting are good, fillers are just fine.

The Woman King was pretty lol though

[Rictor]

Well, at least having Baltar on Galactica means we won't we seeing any more of those awful, laughable "am I crazy, or are the Cylons? Or both? Let's babble on for about half an hour" scenes for a while.

...although now we're going to be seeing the same ****, just in reverse, with Six having long-winded conversations with herself. Damnit! They always find a way to screw you in the end. I so much prefer amoral, scheming Baltar to whiny, ranting Baltar.

[Ford Prefect]

Rictor, I think that if you and I were ever to agree on an aesthetic judgment, the universe would end.

[aldo_14]

Get to some action already! It's been how long since we've had a decent action episode?

As I said on Gamewarden, they need to throw these people a Viper-shaped bone soon or it's not going to be very battlestar.

The only problem is that the Galactica is seriously ****ed; not just badly damaged and a long way from repair or even parts sources, but also full of civvies.

[NGTM-1R]

True, that's been observed on GW as well; they've basically written themselves into a corner in that regard. Still, that doesn't completely invalidate the possiblity of some action. We've had shows that didn't have Galactica firing main battery at all but were reasonably action-y. Scar comes to mind.

[Rictor]

Well if they were strict in their adherence to reality, Galactica would long ago become a useless hunk of metal. I think that the extensive damage it keeps taking every few episodes and total lack of repairs, spare parts or dry-dock is mostly written off as a necessary evil and within the scope of creative license.

Rictor, I think that if you and I were ever to agree on an aesthetic judgment, the universe would end.

Say what you want, but the Cylon-Baltar bits are cliched and booooring. I'm not the type that hates dialogue and gets bored every time there's a two minute pause between explosions, but for whatever reason I don't find them the least bit compelling. The Cylons are more loveable when anhilliating humanity than when waxing philosophical.

[Ford Prefect]

Well, I'd sooner call it waxing theological than philosophical, but in any case, I've found myself hopelessly manipulated by their examinations of the Cylons. They've gotten me really curious as to what the their motivations are, and I find their self-reflective quality to be a satisfying contrast to the often frustratingly emotional humans.

[Kosh]

I think the Basestar is actually just a yacht in space......