COMMUNITY THOUGHTS ON WATCHING BSG

I never liked the new BSG, so I won't watch, but I think you should keep doing for those who are enjoying it. I'm here for the Trek reactions and the occasional movie. You haven't hooked me with anything else yet.

I've watched both and I believe watching BSG while watching TNG would diminish TNG for you. BSG is a lot heavier and dramatic. I feel switching between the two TNG might start to appear campy or a little too basic by comparison. The BSG reboot came after DS9, and Babylon 5. Sci-Fi had changed a lot. If you watch both series simultaneously you are going to under appreciate and miss out on a lot of what TNG has to offer.

I would love to see you run a Babylon 5 reaction at the same time when you are doing DS9. The reason is they came out about the same time, had writers from trek and its a beloved old school series that would bring in a lot of viewers. Also keep in mind there is talk of reviving B5 as a new show in the near future. In regards to BSG, I loved the mini series and the first season but unlike Trek, the shows get worse instead of better after the first season. Anyway as long as Trek remains I am happy to support you both in any way that helps you get to making a living out of this so if you both want to d ,then go for it. We got your back. :)

Do what is best for you. I know how long editing can take and what a bear that is. One reaction without the extras is fine but if that is going to add too much to your plate, don’t.

I would love this as a comparative format for one to Trek and something that stands on its own merits. I would love if this opens the floodgates to perhaps shake things up and use this if successful as a primer for other series. Like Sliders. Or Space Above and Beyond. Or Space 1889 😀.

I love BSG and would be beyond thrilled if you added reactions to your channel. As far as the logistics go just do what works best for you. I trust your judgement and will be there whenever and whatever you decide.

FYI, BSG was apparently just added to Prime Video today, which suddenly makes it a lot easier to watch than it was before today. You can stream it from Prime in the US.

Whatever you choose, please don't cover 'Galactica 1980'.....except maybe the final episode. It is a cut-price, low quality, TV schedule filler that is a waste of time.

Having just finished "Shogun" and started "Fallout" with episode 1 last night, is there a possibility for instead of adding another older (loathe as I am to admit BSG is TWENTY) sci-fi series, why not dabble in some reactions to recently released series, which do tend to be shorter, thus quicker to finish? Could still intersperse movie reactions between them.

Personally, I’m not a big enough fan of BSG to watch the uncut reactions, but will watch the YouTube edits. Dropping those during the season break sounds great To counter all the people who want you to watch Trek faster, I think 2 episodes a week is an excellent pace to properly savor every episode

I absolutely love the idea of you adding BSG to your rotation, and you even state that it will not interfere with your Star Trek rotation......a definite yes to that! I do think discussions of BSG are important; especially with your channel because TA is articulate, intelligent, and interesting......it would be such a bonus for your audience to have your discussions as well. IMO :)

If you guys do decide to do BSG, this might be an idea... try to be done by Season 6 of TNG. DS9 could replace it's spot.

I love the idea of you guys watching BSG but since you’re already watching all of Trek it might be a bit much. Maybe wait until Trek is concluded so you don’t burn yourselves out on scifi.

PERSONALLY, I would love it if you guys were able to do 1+ more ep of Star Trek a week and then maybe watch BSG/something new maybe between TNG and VOY? And maybe as a 1-off? Instead of an episode-by-episode reaction, watch 1/2 a season then do a video of your thoughts at that point, etc. I'm not a huge fan of the new BSG so that might be influencing my response. There are certain, rare episodes that are extraordinarily good, but every other episode is such a drag and the writing is pretty bad overall - and not in a 'cheesy fun way'... and then the finale was just... *cringe*

I love BSG. Much more than Star Trek and the other series. I joined the channel for the q episodes of tng but if you do bsg, I’ll definitely stick around

I'd love to see it. It doesn't affect Star Trek so I think it's a net win.

I'd love to see you enjoy season one. It's one of the key sci fi shows in the development of sci fi on TV, particularly in the 21st century, and it has played such a huge role in the development of genre TV storytelling. I totally support the move if its something y'all find viable on your end.

I’d like to see you do it. I’m ok with sporadic reactions based on time like the OG series.

I'm not a bsg fan, don't personally feel strongly about it getting watched on the channel. That said, I know others like it and will continue to request it relentlessly until it is on the channel lol. I would miss the stuff that isn't getting watched during that period.. but again its probably worth it just for the sake of knocking out one of the constant requests

I think BSG warrants a full reaction/discussion series after Star Trek.

Absolutely okay with you working it in however you need to. I really think you'll enjoy the show.

Since it doesn't affect Star Trek, and I don't really watch anything outside of the reactions anyway, I day do it!

While I enjoy BSG, I'd prefer that you to focus on Star Trek. Reaction channels tend to focus on one show at a time, maybe along with one off movies. It's hard to split attention and keep up with multiple shows. You've got another 600 episodes of Star Trek to watch through Enterprise, and then over 100 more of the new shows starting with Discovery. At 2 episodes per week with no breaks (104 episodes per year), it'll take 7 years to get through it.

Good plan. Watch at least the first season of BSG, then maybe take a break for awhile to see if you want to continue. I personally love the series and believe it gets better and better, but not everyone shares those feelings. It's very different from Star Trek, so I'd be interested to see how you react to it.

Please react to it. Even if you do only 1 or 2 episodes a month like the OG. You'd still finish it before you're up to date on Star Trek. At least give the first 4 or 5 episodes a try, and see how things are from there.

I'm not interested in BSG, but I do like the Audience Cut movie reactions. Before you plan things for in between seasons of TNG, be warned that from this point on you may find yourself REALLY wanting to go straight into the next season after each finale.

For me, I have no interest in BSG. Only watched a couple of episodes of the original 1978 show, and when the updated series came out I ignored it completely. I'd be up for other non- Trek content though depending upon what it is.

I may be a minority, but BSG is something I've seen enough reactions to and as a whole, had diminishing returns for me. I would prefer time spent on other series.

Watch it! I subscribed for that reason alone. SO SAY WE ALL!

Well I think you will love most of the 2000’s BSG series so I would for sure watch that too! Honestly though guys at the end of the day do what your gut tells you! If you would feel kinda stuck with two franchises as opposed to being able to “play” outside of trek with more variety then I could 100% see why it might be a little off putting (even though both shows will keep you entertained). I just really enjoy hearing your guys take on stuff and at the end of the day I want you to have fun! So… that wasn’t really very helpful at all I guess lol

I just joined this Patreon because I’m excited about the possibility of watching BSG with your reactions—especially since you’ve already done the 1970s version and you would understand where many story choices in the show are coming from. In addition, BSG showrunner Ronald D. Moore was a supervising producer on Star Trek (DS9) but ended up being dissatisfied with their method of storytelling, which he poured instead into BSG. So there is more than one Star Trek connection. I would recommend doing as much BSG as you can fit in, while you continue with Star Trek. The contrast will be compelling, and I think you’ll be drawn into the story. Plus, there is apparently a new BSG in the formative stages, and watching this one now would put you on track to be ready for the new version when it’s ready to come out down the road.

Let’s goooo

Doooooo iiiiiittttt!

If you enjoyed it, and you have the time, watch more! Do it for fun and just record yourself. No analysis needed. Just make BSG your basic hang-out session, with the "Holy Hour" of TNG being your main thread of discussion videos. I'm down either way.

I frakking love BSG, but I also like a majority of the the non trek content. So I'm kind of split on this one. How much sci-fi is too much sci-fi at once?

I joined in part to watch the old BSG reactions - and at $5 for the mini series reaction - so of course I'd watch more. But that said, it's not the main reason I'm here so I have no preference on how you approach watching it, and wont be upset if you decide not to. Do what works for you. In terms of advice, the story has a lot going on, so unlike classic BSG leaving long gaps between watching episodes might cause you to miss important things during reactions. You should maybe consider if your schedule will work based on that. Or if you do end up with an unusually long gap between watching episodes maybe do a quick refresher on where you are at before recording. I can recommend the channel "Target Audience" as a good source for refreshers for things you've previously watched ;)

Post-season binges is my vote

I might watch one or two of these but that's it. Too dreary and cruel. ;)

I'd say sure, if you've got time then go for it. I also think you're right to not bother with Patron Takes. This isn't the kind of show where patrons will have re-watched and memorized every plotline. Nor can it possibly have the same number of fans on the whole as Trek does. So I'm not sure you'd get the same level of valuable input. However I *do* think many of the episodes merit discussion, some more than TNG. There's interesting plot-points around things like politics and religion without being controversial. And there's great writing, suspense, and fun twists that I'm guessing you'll want to talk about anyway. So if you don't do patron takes, and don't want to do separate discussion posts, then maybe be open to having a slightly longer discussion period right after the episode. Lastly, and I'm sure this will put me in the minority... I'd prefer you react to this than doing every Trek series under the Sun. I love TNG but I'd personally put BSG over all the other series that came after. Even DS9. It can all be a little much.

The BSG reboot is in my top five shows of all time. I’ve said it before but it is up to you guys to take this advice or not. There is “something” TNG related in BSG season 2. The “surprise” will be known to you after you make it past season 5 of TNG. Is it crucial…No? Will the reaction make more sense and be better if you wait it out about a year. I think so. For those that have watched BSG you know of whom I speak…

I mostly only watch star trek and the movie reactions

I wouldn't mind one bit if you put everything else on hold to focus solely on Star Trek and BSG. In fact, I'd prefer it!

I am cool with whatever you want to do. BSG, no BSG, BSG with reactions only ... whatever. I am pretty easy to please in that regard. Whatever gets posted, I'll either watch it or I won't. I have a life outside of this so I can only watch so much content. That being said, I enjoyed BSG both old and most of the new, so I will tune in if you decide to move forward with it.

Meh

I would be perfectly fine with the majority of content being Star Trek with Galactica squeezed in where you can manage it.

Personally, I would love to see your reaction to BSG because it was an outstanding series, and as Michael Ducharme said, it would be an interesting counterbalance to the optimism of Star Trek while having an optimism of its own. But, this is your channel. You have lives outside of YouTube and Patreon that must ALWAYS take precedence. If you wanted to replace Star Trek during your break with BSG, at least watch the first season. That should not take more than a month and a half if you did BSG twice a week. Or whatever fits your schedule. As I said, real life take precedence. But this also depends on how you feel after TNG Season 3 finale. :)

It sounds good to me. Star Trek first, BSG as a side project. If the numbers are there and you guys enjoy it, I am 100% in favor. I hope you get back to Babylon 5 someday personally, but that's a ways off if you do this. And I like BSG the Reboot, so I am down for it.

I adore BSG, so I'd definitely watch it. I haven't watched the miniseries reaction yet, but if you guys enjoyed it (which I'm assuming you did based on this post, lol) I think you'll enjoy the rest of it!

I love BSG, like a ton. OG for both and when it came out 2003. Its great! Although I'll say even before BSG, that I think it would be awesome if you'd do 3 episodes of Trek a week lol. I know it must be a lot but if you can omg we would love it!! I mean it's gonna take years now for Trek lol. But I get it and I think we all do too for you guys. So saying that I think BSG is amazing and should be watched but if it means adding more to you guys instead of Trek, Id rather have more Trek and maybe put in BSG multi episode watch per Patreon and do that once a month. Getting through Trek TNG is a must ASAP lol. It just rocks and gets even better! lol. And can't wait till you guys get to DS9. I have to say DS9 has grown exponentially with me and I can already see you two will go bananas for it! So yes BSG but only if it works for now. :) LLAP

I never really got into BSG personally, so from my perspective, I'd prefer to see you guys watch something like Stargate, especially since you mentioned you were fans of BSG already (at least the '78 version), I think it would be more interesting to see you react to something you've not been into previously. With all that said, I also understand the BSG did beat stargate (although not by much) in the poll you ran a little while ago, and maybe I should take this as a reason to get into BSG..... in other words, I don't really have any feelings either way for BSG, although would consider getting into it if that's the choice you go with, there are, however, other options that I would definitely like to see you do reaction series too. (hopefully I've made some degree of sense here..... but you guys do you, you're stuff is great and I'm sure whatever you go with it'll be enjoyable)

I am not a fan of BSG and so I'm totally ambivalent, but I know a lot of people would be excited about the prospect

Trek is the priority of the channel but I wouldn't mind seeing something every 2 weeks or even monthly about BSG. Then again there's so much Trek to go... It may be possible to leave BSG on the back burner and do short binges of it in between seasons of Trek... It's a thought...

I’m very much in favour of you watching BSG instead of the other non-trek content you’ve been doing. If you do get invested in the show, I suspect you’ll eventually want to make room in your schedule for extra discussion time…

I would watch a YT reaction to this for sure. I’ve not watched very many of the random stuff. So that’s worth my one view per week whenever it finally happens.

My vote is to skip the spinoff series.

Love the plan! Looking forward to it!

I love BSG and would love to see your reactions, however is best for you. I do not have specific preferences how, how often, etc…. I do agree that Trek should remain a priority, as you said, but otherwise, I’m good with anything, I’ll watch them either way!

I already would not have heard of Predestination if you were focused only on 2 tv series. I think I prefer you to have one concentration and keep the ability to do more random stuff. As an older viewer, Trek and old tv shows are nice but I am here for you recommendations on things that are new to me as well.

I honestly feel like it would be a nice counterpoint to the optimism of TNG. One darker show to counterbalance the lighter show. I think both shows are very strong character dramas and are about hope ultimately, but they take very different directions in that. BSG has gotten a bit of a resurgence of late with other reactors on YouTube watching it and getting quite a few views for it. Before 2022, there was basically nothing.

Regarding burnout and BSG replacing other non-Trek content... I still vote no on that. You've got your guaranteed audience. It seems you now know you would have audience for BSG. Why squander both in such a short time? I say back-burner BSG, and keep experimenting to see what lands, what promises retention past the Trek everyone loves, what would allow channel growth in other areas and what snags the algorithm. Maybe look towards less involved, 30 minute shows that won't require as much attention to pump out and keep track of while you main Star Trek. Something a bit more casual, perhaps, that could catch on regardless. But as I said, I think, and I may be wrong, you guys are in a great place to be able to experiment while you also have a dedicated target audience.

Couldn’t you guys just binge watch 4 episodes a week (of any show)? Apart from the editing, I would think you could knock that out in less than 6 hours. I understand I have NO idea what you guys go through. It’s just my ignorant suggestion. On the bright side, by the time you get to the fourth episode, you’ll be so wasted from Fireball, it’ll be a laugh riot. ;

Gentlemen, I came her for the Trek, but have thoroughly enjoyed everything you’ve put out. BSG is an outstanding series, and if you can make it work, I will be thrilled. Just be warned, once you start it, you’re on the hook. lol

Yeah this is all too tight for you guys. Save it for later and leave yourselves some breathing room.

BSG deserves its time and space, I feel you will enjoy it all the more without the stress of, fitting it in, as you will surely be swept along in all the character building and storyline. Regrettably I think its better to wait and slot BSG after you have finished a few more seasons of TNG or maybe all. DS9 could come after BSG. Sometimes you have to roll the hard six!

I Love BSG, but I would rather you concentrate on Trek right now.

I'd be cool with that. My old podcast buddy (RIP) and I were going to tackle BSG, and I never did after he passed. I would definitly join you in a watchalong. As long as it doesn't impede your Trek watching (as that is what your channel is based around), I think it could work.

I would do one a week, or if time is tough do two once every two weeks so it is only 2 hrs on one day. You don't need a discussion video or Patreon takes. It's a quality show, you seemed to enjoy it, and it has a devoted fan base of people who may not be the same people that watch Trek. To wait till S3 or 4 seems like needless delay.

I guess I'd say if possible do 1 a week each week. The reason is, BSG really flows from one ep to another and time in between may be hard to remember what happened the last ep that might be key in the next one. All cool with no Patty-takes but you might consider 1 or 2 mid-season "where are we" discussions (one in season 1 maybe two in later seasons if possible). There are some wowzer moments that cap mini stories that you may find worth discussing how you thought it was going to go and how it went if different. And an end of season discussion wrap up. All of that is if you can because we don't want you to get burned out doing reactions/discussions, cause when that happens they won't be fun for you and not fun for us. I just look forward to seeing the actual full reactions because I am looking forward to seeing the show again and it would be fun watching when you two do.

I'd enjoy BSG, but I agree with the concern that it's not on a major streaming platform AFAIK. I have DVDs for the entire show... actually, need to check because it might be blu-rays. My blu-ray player is on the fritz. I have a backup DVD player but.... Eh, I'm sure I can find a way to watch along. I also agree with the sentiment, that it might be worth it to take a few minutes after the episode (if there's something to talk about, as there almost always is) to chat about the episode, even if you can't/don't have time to do a full discussion of the episodes. Also, be careful; there's a lot of religious messaging in the show, and some people are touchy about discussing that.

The good thing about BSG is it is only 4 seasons long. And just watching your reactions to the episodes will be great. I am sure some commentary will follow each episode, much like you did when you were 1st watching ST TOS.

It’s such a tough call. On the one hand, as others have said in the past - I really wish you could wait for Star Trek to finish before you tackle BSG even though I love the show. You can plot the journey of Ronald D Moore through the next few years and it really is a reaction to where trek ends up in the early 00s. But I will there to watch it 😉

I am very excited for you guys to watch BSG. But I'm with the camp saying maybe not yet. Get a couple more seasons of TNG under your belt at least, if not DS9, for tonal appreciation I feel. And if watching the miniseries is making you two antsy to watch it, I would point out that at the time we had to wait nearly a year before the series started airing for real.

I'd love a BSG reaction series as long as Star Trek keeps going. I like the suggestion of doing BSG in between TNG seasons to start with. Because of it's more serialized nature, BSG is better to watch in chunks rather than one episode here and there.

I think you’ll pull in more patrons if you do BSG… if you also put them on YouTube.

Seriously, do it when you can. You’re already going to take over a decade to get through Star Trek. You’ll finish BSG eventually. We’ll be with you.

Especially the first few episodes of BSG are great, and just hit the ground running after the miniseries. I think you guys will enjoy them. If you're committed to a season by season approach, I think doing the first season and seeing how that goes is probably worth the approach you've described. Though, personally, I'd also be fine with you guys just going episode by episode for as long as it still holds interest for you, but I don't know how that plays into YouTube strategy. (The implied truth under what I'm saying is that the show does get worse and/or less enjoyable over time, even if reasonable people can disagree on how much. First season is mostly unimpeachable, though.) I do like hearing your guys' thoughts, particularly when you're excited/have something to say, so I'd say if you feel like chatting about it for a little bit after an episode, do it, and if you don't, don't. BSG in particular, in contrast to TOS and TNG, has a continuing storyline and isn't as episodic, so any discussion coming as you feel like it makes more sense to me than stressing about coming up with something to say per episode. I do not care about patron takes when it come to BSG; it's just not profound enough to be worth the effort, IMO. And yes, Star Trek/TNG taking precedence would be my expectation. I slightly question the idea of it filling the gap, as I would then wonder if the gap would be extended to fit BSG. But whatever you guys think is best.

Do it. Do BSG. All the way through.

A number of people brought up “burnout” so it’s easier to comment instead of replying to everyone. As it implies in the post, our schedule right now isn’t planned to change. Watching this show would replace a lot of the non-Trek we’ve been doing since TNG started. That’s part of the feedback we want; would everyone be ok losing that other stuff to watch this.

Is BSG streaming somewhere? Trek is on a major service. The Blu-ray’s go on sale from time to time, not seeing the reboot streaming anywhere that might make it tough to watch along for some

BSG came out around the LOST era. It has a lot of details to pay attention to and retain episode to episode. If you had to watch a couple episodes every other week, that may not be ideal. And again, you know my other hesitencies around starting this Right Now. It is at once the anti-Trek to early 2000's Trek, and a spiritual successor to late 1990's Trek. I guess I'm just worried about the journey for you guys. Plus, while BSG only has 4 seasons, S1 is the shortest. And I dunno how you're gonna handle your schedule once you gotta slot DS9 in. (Personally, I think Red Dwarf would make a better contemporary reaction series) Alas, I am aware that in the face of fervor and excitement, metrics and analytics, likes and viewer numbers, I am in the minority. So I guess this is my minority report.

Okay, you don’t want a yes or no. You’d just like ideas on how to watch it. Alright, I would recommend watching the episodes one at a time. At the same time I would have a camera facing the two of you, recording your reactions. Later, after each episode, I would suggest the both of you have a short discussion on how you felt about that episode…yea, that’s about it. ;;;;;;;;;

I mean i wish it included the patreon takes, but i understand that that adds more time edits etc. i would happily watch the reactions with you, i would also happily wait if doing it later would add the patreon takes and perhaps an after discussion. Im here for it all, loving the firefly reactions btw, and i don’t plan on leaving so as long as you guys watch it at some point, now or later, im down!

Honestly, I think that would be the way to go. Keep it more lean with just the one video. Do only edited versions even? I'm not the biggest fan of EITHER BSG series, though I think the remake is a fairly solid show... Mostly. I have issues. I'm going to say 9/11. 9/11. Like, dude... I had my windows duct-taped with plastic. If you watch the South Park 9/11 episode, Stan's mom was my mom. It was a nightmare world for about two or three years, and TV did not help with its grimdark cynical tone. BSG was right there with that. Tonally, at least, it would be a contrast with TNG.

Gonna say, personally I feel not yet. Let's at least get S3 and S4 out of the way first. I truly believe you'll enjoy it more after seeing what sci-fi was that came before it. But it's hard to argue with the potential influx of new patron dollars. As long as you don't burn yourselves out, that's my biggest concern ☺️

No Patreon takes? NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! ;

I actually have never seen the new BSG (dont know why) but I’m curious to check it out. Without any spoilers, does it have the same premise as the original?

So say we all!

For B5 I would be a yes but ultimately the beginning promise of the BSG reboot made my ultimate disappointment with it too much to overcome. I want to rewatch it though but not sure if it’s a series I need a reaction to. In the end I’d rather a 3rd trek ep a week

Would love to see you guys watch it. I hadn't seen any BSG until watching The original and the mini series with your reactions. Now I'm half way through the series and would love to see you guys watch it. I think you both would really enjoy it.

Would love to see you guys tackle BSG—it's excellent. Very different in tone from Trek, obvs, but one of the most influential bits of science fiction television to come out of the 00s. It's got some stinker episodes, but it's also got some incredible bits.

What do you hear, Starbuck?

If you guys are excited to watch it and share your thoughts about it as you go, I'd happily watch it again with you. If its something that started to build up workload and you began to feel more stressed and pressure I wouldn't blame you for pausing, if that was the direction you did go but did still want to watch it later, I'd possibly suggest slotting in watching it alongside/after you get to Star Trek Enterprise (as that's the point when chronologically it came out so you'd get the same experience that the rest of us got who did watch it in real time) That way you'd also get the experience of how some of the Trek writers gathered their experience from some shows and built up their ideas and then branched out to BSG.

I don't like Battlestar Galactica but if the rest of your fans are going to get as much enjoyment out of you watching that as I get from you watching Star trek, I would say do it for them if you can.

In the the immortal words of Commander Adama: “SO SAY WE ALL!”

I worry about burnout for you guys at that kind of pace. I know it's not in the plan but just to put it out there, as a die-hard trekkie here for the trek first, going to 1 ep a week with trek to make room for other interests mixed in would not be a deal breaker

I am very glad that Star Trek is taking priority for the schedule. I think you've got a good plan for BSG. I would much rather have just reactions to BSG without discussions if that means Babylon 5 will get both once we are all in our 70s.

Yes please this would be immense

Oh man, I would *love* for you guys to watch BSG! Might even up my patreon support for that ish! Whatever schedule works best for ya’ll, but BSG and Trek… absolutely!

Agreed. Do it!

I vote yes on BSG. There may be sacrifices to do so, but I feel it's a small price to pay

Before anyone disagrees with me, I should let you know I’m an ass. 😂

Do it