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Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

So*, Beverly and I watched season 1 of BSG over the last three days. I was surprised to find out that it only had 13 episodes, as opposed to the normal sized season of 22.

And now as I look, season 2 only has 10 episodes.

Why are these seasons only half-sized? Is this common for cable channels?

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

You're looking at season 2.0. BSG season 2 is in two parts. The second part hasn't aired yet (I don't suppose anyone knows the date that it returns to the air so my hubby and I don't miss it?)

But yes, it's common for cable shows to have shorter seasons. If you look at the HBO shows, most of them only have 13 episodes.

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I think it's the 6th, Pixiest.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

January 6th. There's 10 episodes left. [Big Grin]

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

Wow. So the $35 dvd set is only half of the season? So it will probably be around $70 for a single season of BSG?

That's obnoxious on Star Trek levels.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

I'd object, except I really like the DVD version better. No commercials, higher definition video...

Posted by Noemon (Member # 1115) on :

I prefer TV on DVD also, but I just get the discs through Netflix. I don't have any real desire to own most shows.

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

Well, I'll just netflix it. I bought season 1, but they lost me as a direct customer for season 2.

Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :

Yeah. I'm guessing there'll be some special deal going on when the second half is released. Or maybe the second half won't cost as much as the first (since it's 3 less episodes).

*shrug*

Posted by The Pixiest (Member # 1863) on :

If you want to really get offended, Look at the price for the HBO shows with only a handfull of episodes per season.

They make great shows, but the marketing people think too highly of them.

Pix

Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :

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If you want to really get offended, Look at the price for the HBO shows with only a handfull of episodes per season.

Meh. I've never seen a single episode of a single HBO show. I'll have to find something else to get offended about.

Now, where's [insert_ratraquenho]? [Wink]