Talk:Threshold (TV series)
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[edit] The Voyager episode
There have been a few edits that have gone off-topic by discussing how bad the Voyager episode of the same name was, etc. While it's an interesting piece of trivia that the series (which Braga did not create, only produced) shared its title with a Voyager episode, I don't really feel it's at all relevant here whether Threshold is considered the best Trek episode ever or the worst. Such comments and discussion should be referred to the episode's Wikipedia article. 23skidoo 13:08, 25 November 2005 (UTC)
[edit] "Backfired"
I use the term "backfired" in the intro by way of describing the results of CBS's decision to move the show to Tuesday in order to boost its ratings (which obviously didn't work). I don't think its POV but if anyone can think of a better word, please feel free. 23skidoo 04:40, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
- It is NPOV, at least where Threshold itself is concerned. However, apparently Close to Home was greatly benefited by the trading of time slots, so I suppose CBS is not too sad by the end result. From what I understand that Tue 10 PM is a very difficult time slot, and CBS expectations were probably not all that wild to begin with. Luis Dantas 04:53, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
- I know I might get spanked for this by someone, but Threshold seemed to fall victim to the same type of thing that really hurt Enterprise: a network that didn't give a damn about the show. IMO they'd already decided to cancel it when they pulled it off in the middle of sweeps and moved it into a suicide timeslot. I just hope we get to see the last few episodes (and maybe a DVD release later) because I found the show a lot more enjoyable than the other SF shows that premiered on the networks this fall. 23skidoo 04:56, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
[edit] Cancelled or not cancelled
Apparenly Futon Critic and some other sites are saying that the show hasn't officially been cancelled yet, although production has been halted. Apparently the official announcement is expected Monday or Tuesday. It has been confirmed that the episode originally scheduled to air this coming Tuesday has been replaced by a rerun of another show. Therefore, today (Sunday) it might be a little premature to say it has been cancelled, but odds are pretty good that it will be tomorrow. 23skidoo 15:26, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
- So, no news yet? Luis Dantas 10:19, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
- According to startrek.com - which is an official Paramount website so should know - CBS has officially cancelled the series.[1] There's still a chance the remaining few episodes might be streamed online or aired as filler later. Considering it's unlikely the remaining epsiodes resolved the storyline, I would speculate a DVD release is unlikely. 23skidoo 12:49, 2 December 2005 (UTC)
Threshold was officially cancelled on December 21, 2005, although it was pulled off the air on November 24, 2005. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Avaleur (talk • contribs) .
[edit] Opening Monologue(s)?
With the last episode aired, didn't they change/redesign the opening monologue? — THOR =/\= 20:04, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
- Yeah, a few one was created that was in part aimed at people who had never seen the show on Friday nights. 23skidoo 20:38, 27 November 2005 (UTC)
[edit] 14 episodes?
Our (UK) TV guide for the period 21st-27th January reckons next week's episode of Threshold is the 12th of 14 episodes, not 13.
Misprint?
- I'm pretty sure. Threshold got cancelled at the 13-episode cutoff usually followeed by US networks. 23skidoo 01:31, 19 January 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Sky One co-production?
What's the source for the statement that it's a Sky One co-production. This is the first I've heard of it. I've never heard of CBS doing such a thing before. As far as I've heard Sky One has broadcast/distribution rights, but that's it. 23skidoo 06:14, 30 January 2006 (UTC)
- The closing credits state that Sky co-produced the series. Firthy 23:12, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
- Interesting. Is this a first? If so that's worth noting. The CBS broadcast didn't really have end credits per se so I'd never seen that. 23skidoo 23:21, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
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- Follwing on from that, shouldn't the infobox therefore list both CBS and Sky as producing channels/networks? No biggie but that's how it seems to be done for other co-productions. For instance the infobox for Rome (tv series) lists both HBO and the BBC. In case I'm misunderstood, my point is that they both produced the show; obviously the infobox shouldn't list channels in other countries that simply broadcast it (those can be dealt with in the main body of the article). - Matthew Humphreys 11:54, 19 February 2006 (UTC)
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[edit] Bragi F. Schut?
Does anyone know if this is a real person, or is it a pseudonym? I thought Brannon Braga created the series and, well, the first name does look like Braga. 23skidoo 15:09, 13 February 2006 (UTC)
- IMDB lists Bragi[2] as a different person from Braga[3] -- Bovineone 03:34, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
- Fair enough, but that doesn't explain pre-broadcast publicity stating that Brannon Braga, not Bragi Schut, created the series. 23skidoo 05:06, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Conclusion
The following comment was added to the article but I removed it as it is more appropriate for a talk page than article space. The request was posted by User:Liquidcable. 23skidoo 02:59, 29 May 2006 (UTC)
As this show is cancled, there are several unanswered questions about the main plot lines. Please update this section if you know (for a fact) the conclusion to the main plot lines. Please list sources.
[edit] New material
I spent an enjoyable few hours watching the remaining episodes on DVD, followed by the DVD featurette on the planned storylines. I have added a section on this (the DVD is the source) which I think covers all the major plot points that were left undeveloped by the show's cancellation. I also made a couple of corrections; for example in The Crossing, Manning says the collision of two stars (which generated the gamma burst) took place while humans were still living in caves. That's a bit longer ago than the 50 years in the original version. I also made a few tweaks elsewhere, such as the fact Catherine Bell ultimately appeared in only one episode before the show ended. 23skidoo 17:23, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
- Excellent job; thanks! — pd_THOR | =/\= | 17:51, 26 August 2006 (UTC)
- Thanks for the support. Just a note about semantics: in my additions I use the term "unaired" episodes. Although Sky One did eventually air the remaining episodes, I use this term to indicate episodes that were not shown during its original run on CBS. Threshold is a bit of an oddity as, being a co-production of Sky One, that makes it a UK-US co-production, but since it was primarily considered an American series, and was in fact cancelled by the American half of the partnership, I think using the term "unaired" is correct in this case. (Similarly using the term "unaired" to refer to episodes of Wonderfalls and Firefly not shown by Fox is also correct, even though these episodes were ultimately broadcast by others. 23skidoo 00:34, 27 August 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Broadcasters list necessary?
Is the list of broadcasters necessary anymore, given that the series is no longer in production and has moved into the home video portion of its lifecycle? Some articles have such lists while many others do not. I think there needs to be some consistency. 23skidoo 04:45, 21 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Inconsistencies in the Bighorn Listing
The article says that the Bighorn had 13 crew, but only lists what happened to 11 of the crew. ??? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 139.168.235.199 (talk • contribs) 06:47, 20 November 2006.
