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BSG Prequel Series Caprica Canceled

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the so-sick-of-emo dept.

Kethinov writes "The sci-fi TV series Caprica, a prequel spinoff from Battlestar Galactica, was just canceled by the Syfy channel. In response to the cancellation and the recent theme of many similar good sci-fi shows getting canceled over the last few years, I've written an editorial arguing that Caprica's cancellation reflects the decreasing sustainability of the cable TV business model. A better, more modern business model could have saved Caprica from cancellation. If this model is adopted in the future, it could save many other similar niche genre shows from the same fate down the road." Another perspective here might be that a boring, ponderous show got yoinked because nobody watched it. Just sayin'.

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  1. This has all happened before. by zerosomething · · Score: 4, Funny

    Wish they would stop repeating these mistakes

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    1. Re:This has all happened before. by Maxo-Texas · · Score: 2, Funny

      I felt even worse about B5-- another series "with a plan". it's too bad it was canceled and they never made season 5, or even the last episode of season 4. It was a great series. I would have hate to have had it have a terribly cheesy ending.

      Some things, like the Matrix And Star Wars are better just to stop while you are ahead and not go on to ruin the concept with further movies. I've always thought the brothers were wise to stop the Matrix at the first episode and even tho I didn't like much of Return of the Jedi, I'm glad that Lucas stopped there rather than go on to make some cheesy effects laden movies with terrible acting and direction, undercut the Force, and generally ruin the entire series.

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      Anyway... on Caprica. Didn't like it. The story was *done*. And I liked the ending. I liked BSG. I didn't like Caprica. It was a show for young people. I'm nearing 50. It had nothing that appealed to me. It was like a completely different random show that they tacked on the BSG franchies to.

      Now-- Stargate Universe- I'm liking so far. There are some dumb things (like why they are not training the doctor during some of her at home time- but at least they addressed that by bringing in specialists). seems like they should be working on a forge and a machine shop too. And at some points the guns have got to start breaking and running out of ammunition. They should find/use some energy weapons.

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  2. Re:Prequel, Sequel by Lumpy · · Score: 4, Funny

    Seven...

    A good SciFi fan needs 7 of them.

    Here's hoping for Starfleet Academy daytime Soap Opera, and Star-Trek babies!

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  3. This is slashdot by frozentier · · Score: 5, Funny

    Somehow this has to have something to do with Windows sucking, Steve Jobs being a vampire, or a Linux kernel update.

    1. Re:This is slashdot by Black+Parrot · · Score: 2, Funny

      Well, "vampire" and "sucking" have a common theme, but I'm having trouble working in "kernel update". (I guess Linux should have been named "Vlad-The-Impalix".)

      Work out that little bug, and we'll get the screenwriters on it.

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  4. Re:It's no wonder... by Voline · · Score: 4, Funny

    That's why I never watch movies set in the Roman Empire. I totally know how it's going to end.

  5. Re:It could also... by Surt · · Score: 2, Funny

    Exactly, it was clearly THE thing to do for geeky nerds who couldn't get a date.

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  6. Re:or its a fine line between gritty and miserable by elrous0 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Your post sounds all pompous and faggy to me. Obviously, your shit is all fucked up.

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  7. Re:Prequel, Sequel by H0p313ss · · Score: 2, Funny

    Sooner or later you will have to let go.

    He tasks me. He tasks me and I shall have him! I'll chase him 'round the moons of Nibia and 'round the Antares Maelstrom and 'round Perdition's flames before I give him up!

    KHAAAAAN!

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  8. Re:Prequel, Sequel by Abstrackt · · Score: 3, Funny

    Here's hoping for Starfleet Academy daytime Soap Opera, and Star-Trek babies!

    I'm ashamed to admit I would probably watch that just because it's Star Trek.

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