Which Spin-Off would you prefer?
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Originally posted by Squishy:
Flamegrape, I said something before about going against the wishes of the fans…in which you were quite correct in that it was an arrogant assumption to make.
However, you’re comment about Lexx being un-epic like is not something I would agree with (yes we’ve had the argument about the literal sense of epic), you have to remember there are fans out there who loved Lexx because of the movies (me being one).
If there was to be a prequel involving the insect wars, then it would very much be of Lexx’s roots, but even the movies carried a certain amount of comedy.
But if you take a look at the ratings, then it’s obvious that the one’s that pulled in the most were the likes of Vlad and IWHS, whereas Midsummers and it’s ilk were not hit’s.
I loved Lexx for whatever it did, but a return to the ideas that inspired it would drag in more people.
So if you actually believe that the entire fanbase would like to see Lexx continue the way you’d prefer it, then I’m afraid it is you that is making arrogant assumptions.
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You’re putting words in my mouth, Squishy!!! [i][b]I did not say “the entire fanbase would like to see Lexx continue the way I’d prefer it”.[/b][/i] I didn’t say anything of the sort. Are you talking about my idea of continuing the show with Xev, Stan, Prince, Priest, Bunny, and the women? I said that because [i]JumpingJedi asked for everyone’s opinion![/i] I also gave out my opinion on the other two options presented by JJ. Back off with the innuendo!
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Now if you ask my opinion…
If the show itself continues, I really don’t think it’s going to return to the stiff style of the first series of movies. It just wouldn’t make any sense to me. However, if the next installment of Stan and Xev’s story comes in the form of a movie (like what JJ said about the SFX interview with Xenia) then it would seem to make sense that it would have a little more serious theme. But not much.
If they make a prequel spin-off based on an anectdote of Kai’s backstory, then it would be the epic space-opera that you want. I’ll be sure to watch it. But I seriously doubt that it would be written and produced by the same folks who wrote and produced [i]Lexx: The Series[/i]. They wrote the television series the way they wanted. It changed and evolved over time. Do you think they are going to drop their style and pander to the fans? I really don’t think so.