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 Quoting The Lizard King #7 @15190 to Soundwave #1 @1519004*1

 TLK#> You'll see better space sequences in next season's Trek franchises.
 TLK#> I read in the Web that they've finally buckled under and admitted that
 TLK#> Babylon 5 had it right all along.  Computer generated images is the
 TLK#> way to go.  It was starting to get embarrassing how B5 had spectacular
 TLK#> space action in every other episode with a MUCH lower budget than the
 TLK#> Trek efforts.
 TLK#> Now, if they also take the hint and start hiring writers with at least
 TLK#> the slightest smattering of potential ability they might be able to
 TLK#> save themselves from extinction.

Probably too little, too late. When a show surrenders it's supposed position
as a leader, and becomes a follower to another show that it had previously all
but ignored, things are bad. (Bringing in cast members from an earlier and more
popular show in an effort to bolster things is a pretty desperate move as
well.)
All these changes have proven to me is that the ST producers are smart enough
to realize that action means ratings, and ST fans love Klingons. You and I have
been saying that for years. But I don't honestly expect the writing to get much
better, and certainly not to approach the quality and intelligence of other
sci-fi shows, such as, oh, maybe Babylon 5. They've managed a quick ratings
grab by bringing back an old enemy and throwing in some action sequences, but
will they be able to carry that through an entire season? Or two seasons? I
doubt it.

	Soundwave



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