[tv, random]

[wispfox]

So, I periodically note that I rarely watch TV without anyone else around, and have mostly watched series as a social activity.

This doesn't, however, necessarily mean that I would not miss certain series, even if I initially watched them as a social activity.

One such series which I had a heck of a time remembering the name of (eventually gave up and asked Google) was Sliders - which I actively miss, and want to see again. May have to track down the DVDs.

I missed Buffy when I stopped watching it (I'd watched it regularly with a couple of different people, so I have strange gaps in my viewing), although not enough to do anything about it. And not, I don't think, enough to purchase it. (Although I do want a copy of the musical, since it keeps getting in my head. I have the soundtrack already)

I actively tracked down Babylon 5, after hearing enough about it. Of course, at the time I was living on campus and was able to make use of the fact that I had cable and access to the Sci Fi channel. Also, I had a VCR to record it for later watching. But Babylon 5 is, IIRC, the reason I finally owned a TV and VCR.

I actively tracked down and purchased Firefly, after seeing a couple of episodes on a friend's DVD of the series.

So there _is_ TV that I enjoy enough to seek out. It's just rare.

Comments

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

Were you watching when any of the characters left the show?

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

I don't remember. I think so, because I think I remember Quinn's brother (also the actual actor's brother).

I think I remember being less interested in it around then, but I don't recall why.

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

To me, it just wasn't the same without Wade and Professor, both of whom were gone by the time the brother turned up. Also, I was just not too thrilled with the Cromags plot arc that started around then. It was better when it was just world of the day.

Looking at IMDB, they replaced Quinn a year later. I think I'm glad I didn't catch that part.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

*nod* Sounds like something I remember, yes. Happen to remember which season this happened in?

[leiacat.livejournal.com]

The professor and Wade were gone by the end of 3rd. The other chick (Maggie) was introduced right around then. Then, the show was cancelled by Fox, and picked up by SciFi. Colin Mallory appeared shortly into 4th season. Evidently, but I personally mercifully missed it, both O'Connel brothers left 5th season.

[wispfox.livejournal.com]

So noted. Thanks. :)