Dark Angel; new Browncoats speak up if you're fans!

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 15:10
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CHRISISALL

Monday, March 6, 2006 11:12 PM

To the old-timers: Yes...ANOTHER DA thread!!

To the newbies (and relativly new): Speak yer piece!

Dark Angel is my second favourite show of all time (Being here, you can guess which is my first).
FF and DA share a writer and a director- a coveted no-prize for the Browncoat that knows who they are

Favourite episodes of DA?
Most avoided?
...and...have ya seen Fantastic Four...?

Trangenically obsessed Chrisisall

GELASSENHEIT

Monday, March 6, 2006 11:22 PM

I LOVED LOVED LOVED DA the first season, then it got messed up second season and I stopped watching. Well, then it was cancelled, so I could never retry it.

Gelassenheit means Serenity

CHRISISALL

Monday, March 6, 2006 11:29 PM

I stopped watching about 2/3 throught the second season, but saw it in it's entirety after getting it on DVD (was desperate; had DA continuation-withdrawal). Then it grew on me, and now I can honestly say I like most of the second season (especially the finale) almost as much as the first.

Logan Chrisisall

MATTCOZ

Monday, March 6, 2006 11:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
FF and DA share a writer and a director- a coveted no-prize for the Browncoat that knows who they are

I'll bite. Allan Kroeker is the director, who is the writer?

EARLYSUMMER

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:02 AM

Yes, I like DA also. In fact, I saw every single episode when it was aired. I still think it's a great show, but I haven't had much motivation to watch it lately (too busy watching FF).
I did introduce my dad to the DA series and he's a bigger fan than I am. He owns both seasons on DVD and watches them almost as much as I watch FF.
As far as fave episode, I can't really remember any that stand out too much. Same goes for the most avoided.

I saw Fantastic 4 in theatres, it was o.k., but nothing special. Just meh. Could've waited just for DVD. But hey, that's just me

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:10 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by mattcoz:
I'll bite. Allan Kroeker is the director, who is the writer?

Allan Kroeker???
Maybe I missed something...

I was referring to Verne Gullium and Jose Molina.

Chrisisall to the Max

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:30 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by earlysummer:

I saw Fantastic 4 in theatres, it was o.k., but nothing special.

I bought it sight unseen, and liked it lots.
1) It was big with the funny
2) It had Jessica fightin' a bad guy

That's all I wanted...

Chrisisall

EARLYSUMMER

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:45 AM

Quote:
chrisisall wrote:

I bought it sight unseen, and liked it lots.
1) It was big with the funny
2) It had Jessica fightin' a bad guy

That's all I wanted...

Chrisisall

I did enjoy it at the theatres, seeing Alba fighting baddies on the big screen is always fun

. But since I haven't had much interest in watching it again, that's why I said 'meh'.

As far as a funny movie with Jessica fighting a bad guy, who doesn't want that.

NOTREAL

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 12:57 AM

I love DA almost as much as I love Firefly/Serenity. I own both seasons on DVD and the books and the game... I'm actualy re-reading one of the books right now because i just re-watched season 2 with a friend and the clif hanger was kiling me... yay for books

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 1:38 AM

I liked some aspects of the books by Max Collins, but in the end I thought it was rushed, and didn't handle the comet-thingey very well.
I wrote my own synopsis for an ending, I might post it here if any ask for it...

But I actually kinda like the way the series ended- open, yet hopeful.

Freak Chrisisall

SMITH

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:30 AM

I'm a huge fan of the series: both seasons (what can I say, I loved Alec). But here's a bit of goss...did ya'll know Dark Angel was cancelled on a cliffhanger so that the network could afford to make Firefly? Hey, don't get me wrong...I'm thankful Firefly won out, but why can't we have 2 sci-fi shows running at once, especially when they have as little in common as these two did? I'm just not happy

Say no more. Evil's still afoot and I'm almost out of that Nancy-bot hair-gel that I like so much. Quickly to the Angelmobile, away!

SMITH

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:51 AM

Chrisisall, I loved your synopsis on the earlier thread, you wrapped things up well, but tell me, where do you think Lydekker has been hiding since the car crash (I agree with you that he's not dead, but I'm not creative enough to explain his absence!).

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 3:47 PM

First, hiding and healing. Later raiding (supposedly secret) bank accounts of now dead superiors to fund new ops.
He's been carefully avoiding Manticore-friendly government officials, and building up intel and manpower in the form of loyal commandos that have served under him to combat the cult menace.
Yes, in my world, Donald has turned away from the Dark Side, and becomes a force for good (and plays a key roll in saving Max's life... but that's another story...)

Chrisisall524

NEEDY

Tuesday, March 7, 2006 4:38 PM

I thought I'd jump into the thread considering I'm a fan of all things DA

Having said that - I still haven't read the novels, though I've got all three of them
I also haven't completed the game - only played it once

Enough about that though, I'll give a list of some of my fave episodes - though I must say its been quite a while since I've watched them, so there are probably many I cant remember (and I've had to go to tv.com to remind me of the episode titles)

3 Faves:
Pollo Loco - with Ben, the manticore killer
The Berrisford Agenda - Alec's past comes to the fore
Freak Nation - the action packed end

...

I really need to go back and rewatch them from he beginning because it's really been too long (Which is why I could only pick 3 out - I can't even think of any worst, at the minute at least)

As for Fantastic Four, I quite enjoyed it
I know it had many flaws (I don't think the final fight was that great), but overall it was ver entertaining and genuinely funny.
I liked it even more the second time

Plus, Jessica Alba in her underwear: never a bad thing

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 2:29 PM

Needy, if you're gonna watch it all again, skip Gill Girl and Love In Vein from the second season; you'll be glad you did.

Chrisisall, a big fan of "Haven" from season 1

NEEDY

Wednesday, March 8, 2006 3:09 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
Needy, if you're gonna watch it all again, skip Gill Girl and Love In Vein from the second season; you'll be glad you did.

Chrisisall, a big fan of "Haven" from season 1

Oh yes, I remember now - Love in Vein was one of my least favourites
I only vaguely recall gill girl - don't remember thinking it was awful, but dont think it was superb either

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CHRISISALL

Thursday, March 9, 2006 3:14 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by NEEDY:

I only vaguely recall gill girl - don't remember thinking it was awful, but dont think it was superb either

The stuff without the gill girl was okay, but the stuff with her- Grr Arghh!

Nommilie Chrisisall

SMITH

Thursday, March 9, 2006 12:16 PM

Hey, I'm showing my ignorance here, but I've noticed a couple of posts refer to a comet threatening Earth at the end of the second series. I haven't read the books, so I assume this is where it stems from. Am I right, or was I not watching closely enough?

Denny Crane, Trix are for Kids... Denny Crane, coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs.

CHRISISALL

Thursday, March 9, 2006 1:50 PM

The comet was referred to on the commentary on Freak Nation at the beginning. It was gonna be the climax of the series. The comet, foretold by the cult for centuries, would pass Earth and leave or mutate a virus which would kill most normals, but Max was designed by Sandeman to have the cure in her genetic makeup. Blagh blagh, woof woof, you know the rest...

Joshua Chrisisall

JADEY

Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:02 AM

*speaks up*

Jessica Alba kicking butt in leather, who wouldn't love it! I was sooo mad when they canceled. Why is it all the *good* shows get dropped and we end up with year after year of the same old reality ones?

I'd take Firefly and Dark Angel any day.

yup they mentioned what would have happened in Season 3 in the commentary. See it pays to check out everything on the DVDs

To Quote Logan:

Quote:
I think something bad...like maybe biblically bad is going to happen and she's the only one who can stop it...

and yes I've seen Fantastic 4. I liked it!

JACQUI

Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:27 AM

Ahhh... Chrisisall... I knew it would be you even before I clicked open this post.

I must be developing psychic powers. Uh huh.

Not that I have anything new to add... You know I liked Dark Angel and you know I love Firefly.

Fantastic Four? I saw it, it was okay. My fiance dragged me to see Into the Blue as well. I much prefer Jessica as Max.

'cause, you know: Girls Kick Ass (says so on a tshirt).

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"He's hurting a woman, he really *is* a bad guy... and I wouldn't call him a gentleman."
- Kyle, 9, watching 'Serenity'.

PURPLEBELLY

Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:51 AM

All this talk of Alba, and no mention of Nicki Clyne? I know you have to hang in there until Bag 'em, but I had thought this site was a magnet for fans of cute-mechanics

FANTASTICLAUGHINGFAIRY

Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:08 PM

OMG! I haven't been here for so long. It's great to hear from chrisisall again- ok - i'll admit it - I haven't read the whole post yet but if you're there - hey to zoot too!
Keep up the good DA promoting work - I'll be on here more often from now on (computer problems). Can't wait!

Unconventional Conventionalist Extraordinaire!

AZHEA

Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:25 PM

I tried watching an episode during Season 1... just didn't grab my attention.

Do love Jessica though, and thought Fantastic Four was enjoyable... who wouldn't love watching her stip?

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COPILOT

Thursday, March 23, 2006 9:31 PM

I really enjoyed Dark Angel but it got just plain weird in season two. The end stand was kick ass I cried a lot when it was over. If I remeber correctly it was also in the craptastic 8 pm on friday night time slot.

An I carried such a torch

SLICEANDDICE

Friday, March 24, 2006 5:50 AM

dark angel was really cool! it sucked it didnt last long, sign another show that came out to soon!

CHRISISALL

Friday, March 24, 2006 3:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fantasticlaughingfairy:
I'll be on here more often from now on (computer problems).

FLF!!! It's been TOO long!!
Just goin' thru the series again sequentially, I just saw Blagh Blagh, Woof Woof last night....man, it never gets old!
How's life across the pond?
How many times have you seen Serenity now (You all have the DVD there, right?)? I'm around 30 times myself.

I was on a Dark Angel board the other day, and somebody raised the possibility that the 'terrorists' that set off the Pulse were actually part of White's cult. I could see it.

Late.

Gotta bounce Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Friday, March 24, 2006 3:06 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by copilot:
I really enjoyed Dark Angel but it got just plain weird in season two.

A little (Well, sometimes a lot *Gill Girl- ACK!*), but Max and Logan were always at the heart of the series, and it mostly worked for me.

Love in Vain aka "Max the Vampire Slayer" Chrisisall

BROWNCOATCRUSADER

Friday, March 24, 2006 3:18 PM

loved both DA and FF

CHRISISALL

Friday, March 24, 2006 3:29 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BrownCoatCrusader:
loved both DA and FF

Hmmm. Another newbie with good taste.

I and I Chrisisall

CYBERSNARK

Friday, March 24, 2006 4:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
I was on a Dark Angel board the other day, and somebody raised the possibility that the 'terrorists' that set off the Pulse were actually part of White's cult. I could see it.

Huh. Interesting, but it asks the question: to what end?

Destabilize the largest government on the planet? That makes sense, but did the Breeding Cult not anticipate the X5s getting out?

It's possible, now that I think about it. They could've been banking on Lydecker to be more competent at hunting them down than he was.

Hmm. Do we know if Renfrow might have been a cult operative? There's a twist; Sandeman orchestrates Project Manticore to counter the cult, but they manage to place someone highly enough to take it over, which leaves Sandeman trying to break away from his own break away plan.

And if Sandeman had primed one of them (i.e., Max) as the key to the cult's destruction (but the Manticore personnel probably didn't know it, and definitely didn't know who said agent might be. . .

Wait, maybe he instigated the breakout, aiming to get them (and Max in particular) on the run just as the Pulse was happening, knowing that his agent would be able to remain in play.

If she'd remained at Manticore, it's likely they would have eventually discovered her unique genetic setup.

This assumes of course that Sandeman knew the Pulse was coming. . .

Wait, what if it was Sandeman who set off the Pulse?

He puts the ball (Max) in play, then sets off the Pulse to cripple pursuit (crashing the entire continental US as collateral damage because the stakes are so high). He must have known that the cult would take advantage, but was banking on the excaped X5s to be able to evade Lydecker (an unwitting pawn, put in place by Sandeman's hand precisely because Max could outwit him) until his genetic timer pulled Max into action.

Or maybe I've just been reading too many conspiracy theories lately.

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CHRISISALL

Friday, March 24, 2006 10:38 PM

I see I'm not the only one that's put w a y too much thought into this show...

Chrisisall524

FANTASTICLAUGHINGFAIRY

Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:31 PM

Hey Chrisisall! Anything new been going on?
Oh and I'm very pleased with myself - I have managed to watch Serenity around 20 times (since getting it towards the end of February)AND stayed on top of all my work.
But then that's mainly because I've been ill the last couple of days and have also been lending my Firefly boxset out to almost everyone I know in the hopes they'd buy the movie (I think about 5/6 of them have bought either the series, the movie or both afterwards - and a lot of them are obsessed - ah Joss - you did well). And now everyone's heard about it - and are borrowing off other people, and it's all very complicated - but I think we've managed to boost sales. Though Serenity has done pretty well over here (getting to no1!) yay. Although it does mean I've been Fireflyless for almost 3months now. :( Will have to buy a spare boxset.
Sorry - I haven't had a Serenity ramble in a while- back on to DA - I've lent that to several of my friends and they all love it - and a couple have gone out to get the DVD.
I also like the idea that maybe the breeding bult (or even Sandemann) was behind the pulse - although it is a little conspiracy-theoryish - but then again so's the WHOLE idea of transgenics (relatively at least). Anyway - it's definitely plausible (though Im sure SOMEONE will come up with a reason that it's not) so you never know. hmmm. Shall have to ponder some more.
You know I still haven't read the books? I haven't seen them anywhere and without the internet - couldn't order them online. Will have to get round to it.
ANYWAY - it's been fun talking to ya Chris - and I'm glad to see you've kept the DA threads alive.

The purple elephants are flying.

CHRISISALL

Saturday, March 25, 2006 3:41 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by fantasticlaughingfairy:

You know I still haven't read the books? I haven't seen them anywhere and without the internet - couldn't order them online. Will have to get round to it.

Don't be in a hurry for the books, I agree with Zoot, they aren't very good- the last one in particular's ending is

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No time, gotta blaze. Be well, little Albatross.

Chrisisall

CHESS

Monday, April 10, 2006 12:06 AM

I loved Dark Angel, although I think Max was a lot tougher in the 1st season although I love her relationship with Logan

BROWNCOAT2006

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 1:58 AM

Gotta say, I ~think~ I may have seen one of the last episodes or something, caught one halfway through and the next week at the same time something different was on... must say... it was... interesting, I liked it but some concepts seemed WAAAAY to pushed for me, but then again, it may have been the final episode so... not really fair to judge something I only saw the once, I would like to see some of it, but I have serious cash flow issues right now.... :(

JOSSISAGOD

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:
I bought it sight unseen, and liked it lots.
1) It was big with the funny
2) It had Jessica fightin' a bad guy

That's all I wanted...

Chrisisall

Okay so I'm not new to Dark Angel or Firefly but, I got words just the same. I saw Fantastic 4 in theaters and rented it . adding to your two items listed, I believe Fantastic 4 had Jessica as naked as we'll ever see her. The extras on the bridge section must have gotten an eyeful!

Chris READ THE SPOILER

Select to view spoiler:

I'm ready for round two when ever you are! I hope you know what I'm talking about, 'cause I can't talk about it!

JOSSIS(Most Definitely)AGOD

KAZE

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:12 PM

I'm in the middle of watching the frist season of Dark Angel now. Didn't like it a whole lot at first although I didn't dislike it either. Anyways now it's starting to grow on me. It's a cool show

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 3:31 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Kaze:
It's a cool show

Have you seen the end of the first season before?
I just got Buffy's Chosen Collection, and I'm lovin' it, but Dark Angel keeps it real for me.

Chrisisall524

KAZE

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:05 PM

no haven't finished the first season yet. Might possibly be on the last disc though, can't remembe rhow many was in the season. I've been renting them one or 2 at a time.

I'll probably buy it eventually. I don't really like it as much as Buffy, so far anyways but i could see myself wanting to watch it again every now and then.

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, May 10, 2006 5:19 PM

You must have seen this ep by now...
Max: "You remind me of my Ex. Everything always had to be his way. Know what I told him?"
*knocks the troublesome guard out*
"I wanna see other people."

God I love that show.

Transgenic Browncoat Chrisisall

SICKDUDE

Friday, June 30, 2006 10:51 PM

Attn: Cisall and other DA fans!

Just read that SciFi network is going to start airing DA in four hour blocks on Mondays starting on July 10th. Not sure if you guys knew this or not....

"I am your father, Luke. Give in to the Dark Side, you nob!" - Doug McKenzie

CHRISISALL

Friday, June 30, 2006 11:25 PM

Any DA news is good news!

Chrisisall524

J6NGO1977

Saturday, July 1, 2006 11:53 PM

I'm not a fan but I know the woman who is a stunt gal for dark angel :)

CHRISISALL

Sunday, July 2, 2006 3:03 AM

J6ngo, tell us more!!! Don't leave us hangin'!

Drooling Chrisisall

ONEMANSHORT

Tuesday, July 4, 2006 5:21 AM

I used to watch Dark Angel. I was extremely disappointed when it was cancelled. It was getting a bit strange near the end with the dog-man and so on. The premise for the story, however, was very good. Another one of those shows where you can sort of feel like that could be the future. Doesn't do this quite as well as Firefly, but does anything? Ugh, got to hate FOX for cancelling good science fiction shows.

We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so...very...pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die.

EMBERS

Saturday, July 8, 2006 3:25 AM

I see sickdude already told you:
'Dark Angel' starts running this coming Monday on Sci-fi channel!

woo hoo!
I'm excited about seeing it all again
(besides, we always need good shows to watch during the summer dull-drums...doldrums?)

PDCHARLES

Monday, July 10, 2006 11:19 PM

bumping 'cause DA is on Sci-fi (as mentioned above) right now. 7pm - 11pm Eastern Stantdard Time

EMBERS

Monday, July 10, 2006 11:22 PM

this is definitely bump worthy...
if you have never seen it - you really should tune in!

EMBERS

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:50 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by chrisisall:

Favourite episodes of DA?
Most avoided?

Trangenically obsessed Chrisisall

Did you notice that Charisma 'Cordelia' Carpenter was in the Dark Angel pilot?
she met Max on the stairs, when Max is in the sexy red dress, and says:
"you work that dress girl"

CHRISISALL

Tuesday, July 11, 2006 3:10 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by embers:

Did you notice that Charisma 'Cordelia' Carpenter was in the Dark Angel pilot?
she met Max on the stairs, when Max is in the sexy red dress, and says:
"you work that dress girl"

No gorram WAY!!! Really??
I have to check that out (When my son's asleep- home from camp today, and he'd say we had to watch the whole age-inappropiate mess!).!

But a quick re-run in my memory says you're right...

Astounded Chrisisall, who should've known!