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sga_squeeUh, I hope posting this here is ok - I checked the community info and it sounds like it's ok for everyone to post here, and I have to make my delight about this show known, and this community sounded perfect for that.
I know that I am *WAY* behind the curve on this, but I literally just watched all five seasons of Atlantis in three weeks, and while, yes, there are some weak spots (the pacing of the last season irritated me - I think because I knew that there were only 4 and then 3 and then 2 and ... episodes left, and they pulled some major rabbits out of hats in that last episode, but anyway I digress...) my overall glee and enjoyment far outweights all of them. I wish I'd watched that show when it aired, so I could have had people to squee with in real time.
I came so, so close to doing it, too - I watched the pilot when it aired, but gave up on it after about 40 minutes - because Col. Sumner annoyed me too much to bear watching! ARGH!
And then they showed a repeat of the pilot some months back on TV, and I zapped into it, pretty much to see ... Col. Sumner being all heroic, and, you know ... dead. ("Wait, WHAT!")
So I bought the "complete series" DVD box set and ... yeah, resurfaced three days ago all teary eyed because it was over, and, yes, silly sometimes, but it hurt in a good way a lot of other times, and, yes, some episodes and stupid decisions annoyed me, but the show made me laugh and the show made me cry (Grodin! Carson! Elizabeth!!!) and I think I'll need to re-watch it all now. And read lots of fic.
I've been blogging about watching it on my journal some, and if anyone wants to read my story of discovery (or talk Atlantis with a total (albeit enthusiastic) newbie, I'd love to make some Atlantis fan friends!! (My current LJ friends are very tolerant of and bemused my new addiction, but have not seen the show...).
I know that I am *WAY* behind the curve on this, but I literally just watched all five seasons of Atlantis in three weeks, and while, yes, there are some weak spots (the pacing of the last season irritated me - I think because I knew that there were only 4 and then 3 and then 2 and ... episodes left, and they pulled some major rabbits out of hats in that last episode, but anyway I digress...) my overall glee and enjoyment far outweights all of them. I wish I'd watched that show when it aired, so I could have had people to squee with in real time.
I came so, so close to doing it, too - I watched the pilot when it aired, but gave up on it after about 40 minutes - because Col. Sumner annoyed me too much to bear watching! ARGH!
And then they showed a repeat of the pilot some months back on TV, and I zapped into it, pretty much to see ... Col. Sumner being all heroic, and, you know ... dead. ("Wait, WHAT!")
So I bought the "complete series" DVD box set and ... yeah, resurfaced three days ago all teary eyed because it was over, and, yes, silly sometimes, but it hurt in a good way a lot of other times, and, yes, some episodes and stupid decisions annoyed me, but the show made me laugh and the show made me cry (Grodin! Carson! Elizabeth!!!) and I think I'll need to re-watch it all now. And read lots of fic.
I've been blogging about watching it on my journal some, and if anyone wants to read my story of discovery (or talk Atlantis with a total (albeit enthusiastic) newbie, I'd love to make some Atlantis fan friends!! (My current LJ friends are very tolerant of and bemused my new addiction, but have not seen the show...).
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Date: 2012-09-12 04:18 pm (UTC)For fic of all kinds, check out
Happy reading!
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Date: 2012-09-12 08:00 pm (UTC)Welcome aboard!
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Date: 2012-09-12 09:04 pm (UTC)If you're looking for anything specific, there are many people on the stargategenrec comm who are happy to help, and many old posts about people's favorite stories.
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Date: 2012-09-12 10:16 pm (UTC)First, I recommend having a look at this post at
My very favorite of all time smart!Elizabeth fic is City on the Edge of Forever, the pilor (http://synecdochic.dreamwidth.org/122553.html) by
Have fun!!
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Date: 2012-09-16 09:25 pm (UTC)And, "City on the Edge of Forever" - that was an awesome read. It's TV, so its low on the realism scale, prefering drama and excitement over veracity, but if I had to go to Atlantis, I wish I had people in charge like they are in the fic. Pity she stopped after the pilot, though.
But definitely smart!Elizabeth.
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Date: 2012-09-12 10:56 pm (UTC)I'd rec fic, but John/Rodney are my OTP, and gen fic I read tend to focus on them as well. But I hope you have a fantastic time in this fandom!
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Date: 2012-09-12 11:48 pm (UTC)I second what
Once David Hewlett (a big Dr. Who fan) was asked what he'd do if he had a TARDIS. He said he'd go back to season 1 and do it all again. I know how he feels. :-)
I'd love some good ST:TOS and 2009 fic recs while you're at it...
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Date: 2012-09-13 12:27 am (UTC)I adored Elizabeth Weir and I hated that she left the show. The same with Carson(*poor Carson*) and of course Ford.. :(
As for Otp.. I'm a multi-shipper. I tend to see characters with a lot of different people. I can never settle on just one.
And I see that you're a Star Trek TOS fan too. May I say you have excellent tastes in fandoms. *g*
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Date: 2012-09-16 09:32 pm (UTC)And I was glad when Carson mark 2 showed up. Yay Carson!
(Is it ok if I friend you? - New Atlantis love and ST and all... )
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Date: 2012-09-13 01:12 am (UTC)I'll admit to checking your journal -- Liad and Vokosigan! Yay for you! I loved your Laisa story about the afghan...
Welcome to SGA! Don't hesitate to stop by more often!
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Date: 2012-09-13 02:36 am (UTC)One of the fandom things I've been enjoying is Joe Malozzi's daily blog. Joe is a former writer and showrunner for Stargate Atlantis (well as SG-1 and SGU).
Recently, he's been reminiscing about the Atlantis shows, episode by episode. He might write a bit about something from behind-the-scenes, or about what he did or didn't like about an episode. He might share pics or concept drawings too. Right now he's in the first half of season 3.
Also, sometimes he does a little in-blog contest with signed scripts for prizes.
http://josephmallozzi.wordpress.com/2012/09/11/september-11-2012-fantasy-ennui-days-of-stargate-atlantis-past-continues-missing-mailbag/
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Date: 2012-09-16 09:37 pm (UTC)Thank you!!!
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Date: 2012-09-14 01:30 am (UTC)I've been around for awhile and I'm still madly in love with our show.
It's a delight to meet new fandom friends :)
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Date: 2012-09-18 08:34 pm (UTC)city of my dreamsan amazing show and its totally stubborn fandom. ::puts hands on hips 'cuz I know I'm not the only one who intends to stay forever::I've seen what others have recc'd as complementary communities, but you may want to take a look at
For the latest in miscellaneous stuff, art, screencaps, convention photos/reports and genfic-hetfic-slashfic, check out
Even if McShep may not be an OTP for you, you may enjoy the sweetness over at
::giggles:: And you may just forget about sleeping for a while; you're going to be very VERY busy.
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Date: 2012-09-18 08:47 pm (UTC)city of my dreamsan enduring fandom that is still going strong, based on the stubbornness of a bunch of us who are sticking around because we love the characters.Many of the commenters have already recc'd certain communities that would complement your enjoyment of the show, but they haven't mentioned the following:
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3* Finally, even if you're not (ha! yet!) a McShep OTPer, you may find the sweetness of
In any case, I hope you'll enjoy your new explorations; while you're at it, say goodbye to sleep because you're going to be very VERY busy. ::giggles and scampers off, happy there's a new fan out there::
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Date: 2012-09-27 08:59 am (UTC)victimfan of our wonderful show. *g* There's so much to see and explore, delve into it and have fun. :-)