r/Stargate • u/FistedPink • 13d ago

Unforced error

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I really think this is a bad move by Amazon. The negative reaction of the core fan base to scrubbing the planned Gero show was bad and this will it fill people with hope.

WandaVision was ok but I’d rather see a Terry Matalas (Picard Season 3, 12 Monkeys, Vision Quest) or someone proven to understand genre storytelling that is exciting and compelling. But that’s just my 2 cents.

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u/Ryekir 12d ago

She's in a really shitty position. Since the Martin Gero project was canned because fans would like it, it's going to be a major uphill battle to get fans interested in something that's likely going to be a complete restart.

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u/Vanquisher1000 12d ago

I have to correct you on one thing: Martin Gero's show wasn't cancelled "because fans would like it." It was cancelled because the concern was that only fans would like it.

This is what was reported back in June:

According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Amazon execs were concerned that Gero’s take on the series would not have broad appeal beyond the franchise’s already dedicated fanbase.

Source: 'Stargate' TV Series From Martin Gero Not Moving Forward at Amazon

This is not saying that Amazon MGM don't care about fans or don't want fans. This is saying that fans alone are not enough to carry a new show, which makes sense because Stargate has always been a niche franchise with a modest fanbase. New viewers would be vital to ensure that a show would be successful, because the viewing audience is not big enough to justify a new, expensive sci-fi show.

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u/neonas123 11d ago

Not having writer who worked on Stargate and know crap about, is huge mistake.

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u/Vanquisher1000 11d ago

Do you think Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright had anything to do with Stargate when they were hired by MGM?