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So, did anyone else watch the premiere of the new Flash Gordon series? Okay, I realize they want to keep costs down, so that's part of why we don't see any rockets and such, but I came away from that with a resounding "meh". It just didn't capture my attention and imagination very much.
Understandably, character development is going to be a bit light since they have to introduce everything. But one person that should have had an immediate effect and presence was Ming. He just didn't seem all that, well, merciless. (And I swear that minon/interrogator of his had a Segway hidden under his cloak!)
Also, Flash's mother - not unless she was 12 when she had Flash!
Admittedly, the style (and campiness) of the 1980 is a hard act to follow, but they could do with a little more flair in the Mongo designs even if they're going with a serious tone.
I might stick around for a few more episodes, just to make sure they get into their stride, then we'll see where we are.
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My "meh" was more "meh" than yours, a very dull "meh". I did expect a bit (lot) more stuff going on, but, no, I ended the show thinking, "WTF did I bother with this for?"
I agree about the characters, Ming shouldn't look like he stepped off the Buck Rodger's set, and Flash's dad was a lucky man indeed.
I am iffy on whether or not I'll sit through next weeks epi or not. I'll tape it and fast forward through it if I do.
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I've not watched it yet. It's recorded though!
Too bad it wasn't all that good. I was looking forward to it. I'll still watch it though.
I've had an idea kicking around for a while now about Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. Who do I need to talk to to sell these ideas?
My Flash Gordon idea is so radical though that no one would do it. Probably too expensive too.
My idea - Mongo is a giant cloud/Dyson sphere of sorts somewhat like V'ger. This cloud journeys from system to system devouring whole worlds. A large portion of the inhabitants of these worlds die in the process, but large samples of plant, animal and sentient life are transported to the inside of Mongo. Special habitats are constructed inside Mongo that reflect the varied habitats and envirornments of the native world.
So Mongo is sorta like a giant intergalactic zoo.
The Mongolians are an advanced race of beings that are really way beyond our level. Most of the species they capture are little more than animals to them. Some of the Mongolians, like Aura do take an interest in the beings living inside Mongo, but the vast majority give them scarcely a thought.
Flash Gordon is an astronaut sent to intercept or investigate this cloud as it approaches Earth. Dale Arden is a high-profile journalist sent on the mission to cover the story. Hanz Zarkof is an astronaut scientist stationed on the ISS. All three (and a few redshirts) are transported to Mongo as it consumes the Earth.
Yes, consumes. As in the Earth is destroyed.
The series would feature Flash, Dale and Zarkov trekking across Mongo, uniting the warring factions inside the cloud, searching for and finding the last remnants of Earth and Human civilization, and making a new life for themselves inside the Mongo cloud. Possibly overthrowing Ming and the Mongolians in the process.
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Not bad - kinda like "Titan A.E." meets that 1970s SF show about a bunch of backwards tribes unknowingly living insides habitat domes of a huge spaceship, or something.
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Any thoughts on the first real episode? I thought it was a little better than the pilot, since they have more time for story without all the backstory stuff. But I still think they have a way to if the show's going to survive.
Does anyone know who's in charge of this show? Have they done anything that we might be able to look at to help see where this is going?
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