<![CDATA[io9: open thread]]> http://tags.lifehacker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/io9.com.png <![CDATA[io9: open thread]]> http://io9.com/tag/openthread http://io9.com/tag/openthread <![CDATA[What Did You Think of Waters Of Mars, BBC America Viewers?]]> Last night, American audiences got their first screening of Doctor Who's "Waters of Mars," which we called "payoff, after all this time, on the promises that Russell T. Davies started making us back in 2005." But what did you think?

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<![CDATA[Overrated SF Of The Decade? You Tell Us]]> You've seen our top 10 sci-fi disappointments of the decade, but what about the things everyone else seems to love but you just can't understand why? Tell us your picks for the most overrated SF of the last ten years!

It's a dicey proposition, calling something overrated, not least of all because it can seem like more of an insult than it's intended to be. For example, Battlestar Galactica was, at best, an amazing piece of television that managed to be thought-provoking, entertaining and addictive on a regular basis... but, by the time it closed out its run earlier this year with appearances at the UN and declarations of it being the greatest show on television ever, things were getting pretty close to overrating it. Personal taste comes into play a lot, as well; we're guilty of that as much as anyone (The strength of my Pushing Daisies love may have been somewhat out of proportion with the show itself, for example).

What we're looking for, then, isn't just the name of something (Movie, TV show, comic, book, creator, whatever) you consider overrated, but why. And, feel free to defend slighted favorites if you feel the need. We're just curious what you all think isn't as good as everyone thinks it is... Just make sure that The Venture Bros. isn't on the list, or there'll be trouble.

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<![CDATA[What Did You Think Of Avatar?]]> By now a lot of you have seen Avatar - so what did you think? Did it live up to the hype? Were the blue people sexy? Did you like the 3D?

Join the conversation in io9's open forum, called the Observation Deck. Or just comment right here!

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<![CDATA[Did Stargate's Second Week Hold Up?]]> Last night's Stargate Universe finished up the opening "Air" story in sandy, hallucinogenic style. Meredith's take will be forthcoming tomorrow, but while you're waiting, why don't you tell us what you thought in the comments below?

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<![CDATA[Tell Us What You Thought Of Stargate Universe]]> In SF math, Does Lost + Battlestar Galactica = SGU: Stargate Universe? The new Syfy show started last night, and we liked it quite a bit. But what did you think? Use the comments below to share your thoughts.

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<![CDATA[Torchwood: Better Than Ever?]]> Torchwood: Children Of Earth has just finished its British run with more viewers and critical acclaim than ever. We're saving our in-depth spoilery reviews for the US showing (starting) June 20th, but here's an open thread for your spoilery commentary.

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<![CDATA[What Did You Think of Star Trek?]]> By now you've seen the new Star Trek movie - or you're on your way there right now. So, what did you think? Did Spock kick ass or what? Was Kirk OK? Spoilers!

Did you want more of some characters, less of others? And what about the "red matter"? Lame or cool?

Spout off in our weekend open thread, and be sure to check out io9's ongoing Star Trek coverage.

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<![CDATA[It's Your Very Last Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog]]> Battlestar Galactica's originality and vision has changed science fiction television forever, but tonight it comes to an end. Tell your fellow io9ers what you think of the finale as it happens. Spoilers ahead!

I don't have very high hopes for the episode after reading Charlie Jane's BSG spoilerfest this morning, but I'm still excited and mournful and wishing the show could continue on a weekly basis.

I've invited my usual posse of civil liberties nerds, hackers, and writers over to share the pain (and some Frak Paks) with me tonight, and I'll be joining you guys in comments when the show stars airing at 9 PM PST. Raise a toast, join me in comments, and say farewell to the old girl and the old man. So say we all!

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<![CDATA[It's Your Second-to-Last Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!]]> Next week is the series finale of Battlestar Galactica, and I'm starting to freak out. Will we really "know the truth," as the ads promise? I'm dubious. Tell us what you think during the episode!

Spoilers ahead!

So there is going to be some kind of death-defying mission in tonight's episode, part one of "Daybreak," which will come to a two-hour conclusion next Friday. And hopefully we'll see the outcome of Starbuck's identity crisis, as well as Boomer's hybrid baby crisis. But mostly this episode will be about what's to become of the Galactica's dying body.

Tell us what you think as things unfold tonight! I can't believe it's almost over. Really, I am in the denial phase.

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<![CDATA[Strap Yourself in for the Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!]]> Only three more episodes of Battlestar Galactica to go, and things are getting hairy. Tell us what you're thinking about tonight's episode, "Islanded in a Stream of Stars," as it happens! Spoilers ahead.

Last week things went completely nuts after Boomer injured Galactica - possibly fatally - by jumping close to the ship's hull. This week Adama will be clinging to his decaying vessel, while Baltar squirms his way into a position of power once again. But all I really care about is what the frak is going on with Starbuck. Seriously, we need some answers!

But will we actually get any?

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<![CDATA[Hell Yes - It's the Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog]]> There was so much weird family bickering in last week's Battlestar Galactica episode that we thought we were reading Brideshead Revisited. Now you can tell us what you think as tonight's episode unfolds. Spoilers ahead!

I am currently moving my entire house, including my extremely large book collection, from one end of San Francisco to the other. This has led to a shocking number of book boxes and a lot of dust-related sinus tragedies. But I'm still going to take an hour off to find out what the hell is up with Starbuck's quest to know why she was able to burn her own dead body . . . plus there's going to be some hot Boomer-on-Tyrol action (hopefully).

Tell your fellow io9ers what you're thinking about the episode as you watch. Only four more episodes (including tonight's), so it had better be good!

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<![CDATA[It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog]]> Last week, we learned almost everything there is to know about the Final Five's occasionally tawdry back story. This week, in "Deadlock," we can expect some major fallout. Spoilers ahead!

You know what to do. Pop some corn, open a bottle of that soy vodka they make on the Hitei Kan, and get ready for another mega-intense reveal tonight as Ellen returns to the Galactica. How can anything top the insanity of last week? And will anyone ever justify Starbuck's love?

Comment as it happens, and tell your fellow io9ers what you think!

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<![CDATA[Talk Terminator To Us]]> Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles returned last night, complete with wounded women and mechanical men. Charlie gave you her thoughts about the episode yesterday and now it's your chance to tell everyone what you thought.

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<![CDATA[It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog!]]> Can Adama and Roslin ever be happy? Can Tigh and Ellen ever make peace, especially now that Six has a toaster in the oven? These are the questions that plague us this week.

Also, can Starbuck and Anders and Lee ever be happy? What about Baltar and Six and Six and Six and Six and Tory and all those cultists? We may never know.

As you watch tonight's episode, "No Exit," bear in mind that when it's over we'll be starting into the final five episodes of the series. As we count down the remaining episodes of Battlestar Galactica, you'll want to hash out every moment of each show, nitpicking and discussing them in real time with your fellow io9 commenters. That's why we're bringing you this open comment thread.

Bring your own snacks and drinks, and sit back with the TV and a keyboard so you can share what you're thinking each time Tigh looks freaked out.

I'll post my review later this weekend, and in the meantime - it's all yours. Spoilers ahead!

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<![CDATA[It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Commenter Liveblog]]> That was a helluva cliffhanger last week - the entire Fleet hangs in the balance as Zarek and Gaeta lead a mutiny on the Galactica. Tell us what you're thinking as tonight's episode unfolds!

Hang out with your fellow io9 commenters on our giant cyber-couch and vent as the show unfolds. I'll post a review tomorrow, so for now the episode called "Blood on the Scales" is all yours. I suggest taking a drink (or bite or hit) of something every time Gaeta says something whiny.

Spoilers ahead!

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<![CDATA[It's Your Friday Night Battlestar Comment Liveblog]]> Watch BSG with the io9 commenter crew tonight - this is an open thread for you to tell us what you're thinking each time Gaeta bitchslaps somebody - or gets bitchslapped. Spoilers ahead!

I'm taking a break from liveblogging, but I'll post a review this weekend. Have at it!

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