tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post8254180589337598863..comments2024-03-13T14:53:58.150-04:00Comments on MUSINGS OF A SCI-FI FANATIC: Dr. Elizabeth WeirSFFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-22145258777045107032018-09-14T18:30:26.435-04:002018-09-14T18:30:26.435-04:00I know I'm over a decade late in this conversa...I know I'm over a decade late in this conversation, but…<br />I actually preferred Steen and always thought it was a mistake to replace her with Higginson, constantly imagining how much better a number of crappy scenes would've been with the original actor.<br />I wasn't much of a McKay fan either, even though I like Hewlett. The writers made his character so annoying far too often.<br />And as a villain, aside from Todd, the wraith were really monodimensional, boring and pathetic! Seriously, I think they could have come up with better.<br />There were some fantastic episodes of Atlantis, but IMO it was the weakest SG series by far.AuralArchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16228906896632013113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-75557259182160599652008-03-19T11:23:00.000-04:002008-03-19T11:23:00.000-04:00I know what you mean. As much as I enjoy Amanda T...I know what you mean. As much as I enjoy Amanda Tapping and she was one of the reasons I loved SG-1. This wasn't SG-1. This was Stargate Atlantis and I felt Torri really owned that role. It was a better fit for me as well. I do hope Season 5 surprises folks and we're looking at another Big 10.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-20972043235782575902008-03-18T09:52:00.000-04:002008-03-18T09:52:00.000-04:00Please bring Torri back. Tapping was dull and had ...Please bring Torri back. Tapping was dull and had none of the qualities that Torri brought to the show. The show runners now have Picardo as the S5 leader, me fears S5 will be the last.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-66681076698152053902008-03-04T16:44:00.000-05:002008-03-04T16:44:00.000-05:00I must admit it is interesting to see the fan back...I must admit it is interesting to see the fan backlash on some of the decisions made by executives regarding Atlantis. I don't hate McKay, but I agree I would very much like to see Weir return but that seems a distinct impossibility at this point.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-65847974025005049682008-03-04T08:33:00.000-05:002008-03-04T08:33:00.000-05:00I missed Torri in season 4. I don't care much for ...I missed Torri in season 4. I don't care much for the cast anymore especially McKay. Carter was a big miss for me this year....no sure I will tune in anymore after those executive idiots messed up the cast! Why could they not dump McKay?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-63388790536720783262008-02-10T15:47:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:47:00.000-05:00I'm shocked based on this small sample they would ...I'm shocked based on this small sample they would let Higginson slip away. I had heard mixed feelings on Tapping's role as leader. Obviously Picardo will be a gamble, but I'm willing to give him a chance since he certainly has nothing to do with the creative decisions that were made back in S3. As much as I loved Staite on Firefly I would easily request to have Higginson back over Staite. I guess that seems to speak volumes for alot of our SA fanbase. We all seemed to already have missed her strong, unique leadership style and the latest announcement was the dagger in the heart. I submit that I will still roll with the changes. Thanks for the support Nik, Mariel and all for the conversation.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-34946313521765710512008-02-10T15:02:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:02:00.000-05:00Interesting entry and blog. I've bookmarked it to...Interesting entry and blog. I've bookmarked it to explore later. =)<BR/><BR/>I'm also a member of the Save Elizabeth Weir campaign and I'm chiming in with support for Torri. I've watched SGA season 4 so far, and without Torri as Dr. Weir, the dynamic that I loved between the characters has been shattered. I've liked a few episodes, but most of them--in my opinion--are lackluster. And we're going to get yet another major cast change? I wish SGA well, but I fear my enjoyment of it is nearing an end. Which is a real shame, because it used to be my favorite show.<BR/><BR/>And all the best wishes to Torri! She had a guest spot on NCIS this season and I hope she gets a recurring role, and/or other great offers soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-55445534070118734492008-02-10T15:00:00.000-05:002008-02-10T15:00:00.000-05:00Thanks for putting this up...I loved the character...Thanks for putting this up...I loved the character of Weir, and even though I was originally disappointed that Steen wasn't going to play her in <I>Atlantis</I>, it took me 'til about 10 mins into 'Rising' to join the ranks of Torri Higginson's fans! <BR/><BR/>I'm gutted that Weir's no longer going to be part of SGA as I thought the decision to reduce her was a big mistake, but it was the writers' decision to make, and they must've known when they did that they were running the risk of not being able to get her back whenever they wanted. <BR/><BR/>I completely support Torri's decision, and to be absolutely honest, I'm glad she seems to be cutting ties with the show once and for all - I don't think I could've taken another season of hanging on and hoping the writers would see fit to bring her back for more than a brief appearance. Although I wish the fans of the show the best, for me all the reshuffling and changes have put me off following it any further down the road. Such is the way things go, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-19221466883907769132008-02-10T14:51:00.000-05:002008-02-10T14:51:00.000-05:00They lost me in S3, when they started disrespectin...They lost me in S3, when they started disrespecting Elizabeth. In a way, I guess it mirrors their treatment of Torri. I'm certainly sad she's gone. Atlantis isn't the same without its leading lady and leader. The cast was a family, and now 2 of them are gone. This isn't the show I grew to love more than SG1. <BR/><BR/>I wish Torri all the best. She deserves to bring her quiet strength to a show that will appreciate it.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486983731599936264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-43875209389432689072008-02-10T12:49:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:49:00.000-05:00Clearly there are strong feelings here and somethi...Clearly there are strong feelings here and something doesn't smell right about her handling to be certain. Despite appearances that things were mishandled and I hope to learn why she was relegated to this status, I do want Stargate Atlantis to prosper just the same. I loved SG-1. I love this show's many threads and cast as well. I can't say that I hope it tanks despite being very disappointed with the treatment of Torri. She clearly made the right choice rather than being dangled out there with regard to her status. If she was a draw for the show why did they make this move back in Season 3? This is unfortunate.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-72468770147724607592008-02-10T12:38:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:38:00.000-05:00Words can't describe how disappointed I am to see ...Words can't describe how disappointed I am to see Elizabeth go. I'm sure TPTB will just kill her off again, off camera, just out of spite.<BR/><BR/>The way they've dealt with Torri Higginson is a disgrace. Anyone in a 'normal' industry would be able to sue their employers. Instead, Torri has to put up with one of the showrunners gloating on his own blog about how he was one of the people who decided to dump her, and how proud he is of that decision.<BR/><BR/>Why should she comes back? I hope they're scared now. They've lost Torri for good, and even they must realise she's a drawcard, or they wouldn't have asked her back. They were using her for ratings spikes and to string her fans along. Not anymore. Torri's put an end to that, and I'm so proud of her.<BR/><BR/>They're also scared about Amanda going. Every Carter fan who came over to SGA from SG1 just to see Carter will leave with Amanda. They don't like the show. It was of no interest to them before, and it'll be of no interest to them once Amanda's gone.<BR/><BR/>These idiots have screwed up bigtime. I predict once Atlantis gets its magical 100th episode, it'll be history. And the showrunners will deserve to be out of work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-83705486917952536122008-02-10T12:34:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:34:00.000-05:00Thanks for the input eri13. It's nice to see I'm ...Thanks for the input eri13. It's nice to see I'm not the only one who really grew to love her performance.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-17274396814373646172008-02-10T12:21:00.000-05:002008-02-10T12:21:00.000-05:00Thanks for the article. I'm a supporter of Torri ...Thanks for the article. I'm a supporter of Torri and loved her portrayal of Weir. She will be very missed. But I hope Torri does get to move on and we'll see her again soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-39448780371978760092008-02-10T10:56:00.000-05:002008-02-10T10:56:00.000-05:00I would agree. I really don't care for how she wa...I would agree. I really don't care for how she was demoted on the show. As much as I like Picardo, I would prefer to have my cake and eat it too. Clearly it has to do with the writers/ creators. I certainly would love to know more regarding why the character/ actress was handled this way. I can understand her decision completely despite selfishly preferring to see her recur than not at all. Her character will be missed.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-63907097148406409352008-02-10T10:45:00.000-05:002008-02-10T10:45:00.000-05:00As a proud member of the Save Elizabeth Weir campa...As a proud member of the Save Elizabeth Weir campaign, I support Torri's decision not to reprise her role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir on Stargate Atlantis' season 5 a full 100%.Falcon Horushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756291866960388375noreply@blogger.com