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Comment by Erynn | 26.Sep.06 @ 8:44 pm
I sent off an email for the campaign. I can’t believe TPTB would do such a callous thing, but then I couldn’t believe that The X Files killed off the Lone Gunmen either.
The idea that the ONLY show I watch may be killing off the one reason I watch the show doesn’t leave me in a very good space. If Carson goes, so do I.
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Comment by Danielle Swantek | 27.Sep.06 @ 2:32 am
I don’t really watch atlantis but i when i do there are only a few men on there that i can stand- McKay, Sheppard and BECKETT! They cannot be allowed to kill of another doctor! Let’s not replay a Janet Fraiser! Ppl are still working to get her back! I’m one of them! SAVE JANET FRAISER!! LOL! But anyway! I LOVE THE ACCENT!! They cannot kill Beckett! i like him too much!
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I watched the Atlantis pilot because Daniel and Jack were featured characters. It honestly didn’t grab me. The whole season aired and I didn’t bother with it. Then, I got an Atlantis episode free with one of my SG-1 DVDs and thought – what the heck. I watched it.
It happened to be “Poisoning the Well,” with Carson Beckett front and centre. I absolutely loved the character and the story. It was only because of how brilliant Paul McGillion is that I started watching Atlantis.
Carson is the one who drew me in and keeps me watching. Without him, I don’t know that there is much point in watching.
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Comment by Ten | 27.Sep.06 @ 10:04 am
I must confess that i have only seen the first and about the half of the second season so far, (i’m from germany, so we have to wait about 1 year till we can see the “new” episodes :[ ) but somehow there aren’t many characters i really like. I really don’t like teyla… sheppard, weir and ronon are okay, but nothing special to me… the only ones i really admire are mckay and beckett. so i think if beckett would leave the show.. well.. i would leave, too
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Comment by german_atlantis_fan | 27.Sep.06 @ 10:41 am
I hope, Dr. Beckett from serie Atlantis do not dismiss more. He haves up to now a good job..it can however be that he would like it,Many Fan´s in Germany to these characters got accustomed also here.
sorry for my englishgerman_stargate atlantis fan
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Comment by Matjaz | 27.Sep.06 @ 11:55 am
WHAT BUT HE IS SUCH A GOOD ACTOR,PLEASE DON?T DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Matjaz | 27.Sep.06 @ 12:12 pm
I made petition on this website,now just tell people about it:
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Comment by Diane Jefferson | 27.Sep.06 @ 9:02 pm
Dr. Beckett is the voice of calm, tolerance, and humanity on the show. The others are military, or administrative. Dr. Beckett is the true humanist willing to stand up for all of life –even when the Wraith are turned into humans! The ideals of his character are very much in keeping with what we would hope to see in humanity as humanity goes to the stars. I think his character provides a necessary element of perspective and diversity that is badly needed on the show. Becket goes … I go.
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We from Paul McGillion Fans Online are really concerned about the rumors and discussions regarding Carson’s fate.
When Sheppard is the military leader, and McKay the scientific mind, Carson Beckett is the heart and the soul of Atlantis. And if TBTB are too blind to see that they can’t rip out the heart out of Atlantis and replace it, it will be never be the same again. I will support Paul McGillion in any way in this cause even if that means that I watch the show no more.
Atlantis should not become the place to catch up formerly actors of SG-1 or other dropped shows, e. g. Firefly/Serenity.
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Comment by Francy Gregori | 28.Sep.06 @ 5:06 am
Oh boy, why does everthing need to be saved? Why isn’t everything all right from the start? I’m working to Save Stargate SG1 on one side, but I’m definitely going to work to Save our Scottish doctor too! I’ve met Paul, and he’s a great guy, and Carson is an excellent member of the team. He doesn’t deserve to go. Unless they are doing what they thought they did with Janet: killing her off in what they thought was the last season of the show. And with SG1 cancelled… I think we ALL need to work on BOTH shows…
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Comment by Julien | 28.Sep.06 @ 5:00 pm
SAVE CARSON! I WAS BEGINNING TO LIKE HIM!!! HE IS MY ENCOURAGEMENT TO BECOME A DOCTOR!
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Comment by Miyth | 28.Sep.06 @ 6:34 pm
Though I do not know if the rumors are true, I would not want to miss a chance to support Carson Beckett as a character on SGA. I think it would be a horrible mistake to kill of such a wonderful character to the show, and especially when he was just made a main character and granted his chare of screen time.
I hope the rumors are just that: rumors. But just in case I’d rather be safe then sorry.
Please hear us out TPTB! Don’t take our Scottish Doc away from us!
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Comment by Shiri | 01.Oct.06 @ 1:25 pm
How could they do this? Carson is such an integral part of the show, it’s ridiculous…
Way to ruin a show!!
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Comment by Jenni Cole (LilFerret) | 01.Oct.06 @ 2:05 pm
OMG I am gonna scream if someone offs poor Carson Beckett! I love that guy! Such a sweetheart! SAVE BECKETT!
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I love Stargate Atlantis and one of my favorite (and all my friends’ favorite) character is Beckett, and not just because of his accent! He has one of the best developed characters on the show and has great potential for more. It would be awful to take him off when his character has so much to offer. He’s one of the characters that brings everyone else together and I think it’d be a horrible mistake to take him off. There’s absolutely no reason to.
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Comment by Erika | 02.Oct.06 @ 5:34 am
I’ve written my five letters and just need to stop by the post office to mail them today.
What makes this show so worth watching is its chemistry. While Beckett might not be the “star” of the show, characters like Beckett and Zelenka give the show a greater depth and team spirit that makes it worth watching. Hopefully the rumors will be confirmed one way or another by the end of the hiatus because right now while contemplating the possible end of Beckett, I don’t feel particularly interested in watching any more episodes.
This is the wrong ‘egg to break’ to add drama to the series!
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Comment by Marianne Mueller | 02.Oct.06 @ 12:07 pm
Let Carson live !!! I’m from Germany and fan of SG the motion pic, love the show with Col. O’Neill and everyone. Since SGA started and I heard there is a scottish character in the series – I watch each show on DVD in English first. It’s so great to see how Dr. Beckett’s character evolved by the play of Mr. McGillion – no one can replace him, neither an actor nor a different character in the show. It would be such a huge loss, the show won’t be the same. And the success you had so far – surely gone. It would be the same as one had decided to let “Bones” die in the original Star Treck series or “Data” in STNG. Nothing would be the same without those characters.
Besides that – I personally would miss this wonderful scottish accent very deeply – Scotland forever !! -
Comment by Dupont Louis | 04.Oct.06 @ 6:08 am
Carson doit vivre
sinon y aura plus de concurent avec beckett cest las fin d’atlantis et de SG1 !!!! -
Please don’t let them kill off the one person that the fans made a permanent member of the regular cast in the first place! It’s utterly ludicrous, they’ll lose a heck of a lot of support from the fanbase and a huge ammount of people will stop watching like they (and I) did when they tried killing off Daniel Jackson.
Don’t let the powers that be be that stupid again!
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Comment by G Furco | 06.Oct.06 @ 8:56 am
Please save BECKETT. He is a vital part of the show. He brings a sense of well being and at home feeling during the show.
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Comment by Karl F. GÃœNTHER | 06.Oct.06 @ 11:20 am
Please don´t kill such a wonderful character like Dr. Beckett!!! He is one of the most important characters in the SGA-Team. SGA NEEDS DR. BECKETT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Tracy | 07.Oct.06 @ 8:12 am
I love the team that Atlantis has right now.
For main characters, as well as recurring characters, the personal interactions are becoming more natural and spontaneous. They are becoming more like family to one another.
It would be a shame to see that growth disrupted in a misguided attempt to “create drama”. I don’t want ANY of Atlantis’ main characters to die. Keep the team stable for a few seasons and let the writers write for the characters they already have.
See what kind of fan following Atlantis develops then!
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Comment by Liz | 07.Oct.06 @ 9:36 pm
I sincerely hope these rumors are untrue. But in case they are, I want to add my support for both the character and the actor.
Carson Beckett is the sole reason I started watching SGA. He is the main reason this avid SG-1 fan became a *bigger* SGA fan.
Compassion, heart and humanity…a character that can make me laugh and then cry…the depth and dimension Paul McGillion brings to him…
Those are the reasons to save Carson Beckett.Don’t take the heart away from Atlantis.
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Comment by Lynne | 11.Oct.06 @ 8:43 am
Carson Beckett is the reason I keep watching SGA. I enjoy the other characters as well, but I connected with him. If he dies, I won’t be able to watch anymore. The show would never be the same. You don’t need to shock your audience to keep the show fresh.
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Comment by jacky | 12.Oct.06 @ 11:27 pm
I NOW I LIKE HIM TO.
AND HIS FUNNY VOICE.
I DONT WANT HIM DEAD.
AND REALLY WHAT IS WITH STARGATE AND DOCTORS!!!!?????
FIRST THEY KILL FRAISER AND NOW THEY WANNA KILL BECKETT, YEAH RIGHT.!!!!!!!! -
Comment by Larry | 15.Oct.06 @ 2:25 pm
I work in Vancouver in the TV industry. Here is the dish people. They HAVE killed off Beckett already. That episode has been filmed.
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Comment by Brindefolie1006 | 22.Oct.06 @ 1:17 am
Please, save Carson! His accent is too cute for be cut, come on!
LUV U BECKETT!!! 4 EVER!!!
But if you did, he have to die good, in hero. He is already a hero, so he have to die that way!
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Comment by Gerda | 23.Oct.06 @ 12:49 am
Whats wrong with these people? They allready killed janet Frasier in sg-1 the best dr. they had, and now thy kill or allready killed Dr. beckett!
I think he’s cute and he reminds me a little of Scotty fro m Star trek when he speaks with this accent he has. I like him and how he is in the serie. So why kill him?
Or maby he didn’t want to go any further thats also possible, but I think they made a mistake. If they allready have filmed the episode than this is sad. -
Comment by Claudia | 26.Oct.06 @ 11:27 am
Hi ! I am from Germany and so I am only half through the 2nd season of Atlantis, but I was shocked to hear about the rumours. I will send two letters and hope against hope that it was just a rumour. Dr Carson Beckett, Weir and Shepard and now Ronon are the charakters I like most. As much as I would personally hate it if Paul leaves the show, I think it would be a story mistake, too. AGAIN letting a doctor die would be just a repeated story.
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Comment by Lisa | 31.Oct.06 @ 2:20 am
Are you kidding me? They can´t kill my favourite Stargate character. Carson Beckett is SO cute!!! What are they thinking? That would really be a shame!!! I hope this is just a really evil rumor but if he goes, so do I!
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Comment by Red Phoniex | 31.Oct.06 @ 4:56 am
I hate shows that kill off people like Carson to add fear for other characters. I don’t watch them. If Carson goes, i go. The writers are letting us down by not giving him anything to do. I’m with this site all the way!
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Comment by Xaphania06 | 02.Nov.06 @ 4:09 am
they just cannot axe the best doctor in the whole of the pegasus galaxy off- it’s unthinkable and very cold hearted!
He and David Hewlett are like the comedy soul in the show and without their joking around and Carson’s anacdotes there would be a little less light shining on the show.
Save Carson Beckett or MGM and SGA may lose quite a lot of loyal viewers in protest and that would be a great shame because the show may not last and may di en out like SG-1 without the fans who really matter.
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Comment by Pipsy | 03.Nov.06 @ 6:43 pm
I seriously don’t think I’ll be able to continue watching the show if they kill off Carson. Even with McKay and Ronan- THEY’RE NOT CARSON!
Why does this feel so much like when they offed Daniel??? Haven’t they learned yet?
Oh, and what are they thinking? McKay loves Carson! It would kill him to lose his little brother!!! Have a little heart. Beisdes, I don’t want to go through another Iceaberg Jack in the form of an Emotionless McKaY.
I CAN’T GO THROUGH THIS ALL AGAIN! STOP IT, TPTB!!!
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Comment by Gnome | 08.Nov.06 @ 2:59 pm
I can’t believe anyone would do something like that. Atlantis without Carson is like Frosted Flakes without the sugar. It wouldn’t be the nor would it be worth watching anymore. CARSON CANNOT BE REPLACED!!!! This is like going thru losing Daniel…These people sure know how to shoot down viewers (Just look at SG-1, Oh wait THEIR SHOW IS GETTIN CANCELLED *hint hint*)
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Comment by Stacey | 09.Nov.06 @ 7:36 am
Carson Beckett is the heart and soul of Atlantis. While I like and admire many of the other characters, Carson is the only one that I can relate to on a personal level. In a show full to bursting point with neurotic geniuses and stoic military types, Carson represents an all too human element that is often neglected in sci-fi. He is the every-man in space – the reluctant adventurer. His warmth, compassion and humility has made him a firm favourite amongst the fans, and I feel the it would be a terrible mistake for tptb to lose him .
If the rumours prove true, tptb are doing a terrible disservice to their fans. If Dr Beckett goes, I will stop watching the show, and I know that there are many others out there who feel the same.
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Comment by DebbieSG1 | 13.Nov.06 @ 4:15 pm
Don’t get rid of Becket he and McKay are one of the best things about Atlantis. Medical stories are so much better with a regular doctor who has humour and character. SG1 wasn’t and isn’t the same without the Janet Frasier Character, so much has been lost from it with her passing and it was done terribly baddly its one of the worst SG1 send offs ever. Don’t make the same mistakes on Atlantis I’ve been enjoying season three so much so far its found its feet and killing Beckett is not a great decision if its true. McKays character would deminish as well. Don’t try to be like Battlestar and Lost, SG1 and Atlantis aren’t the shame type of show. You don’t have to kill characters to make good tv, stick to good story telling.
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Beckett is without a doubt one of my 3 most favorite people on the show and if they kill him off it will be a bumer. McCay is funny but with beckett’s help the show can have you rolling for at least a second or two. He is the only male doctor on a sci-fi that has ever grabed my attention.
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Comment by Izzie | 14.Nov.06 @ 5:17 pm
Doctor Carson Beckett is the heart and soul of SGA. He makes us laugh and he has the most wonderful accent. He’s an amazing man with lots of love and care.
But I guess one way to run a show to the ground is the kill off all the good characters, though.
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Comment by Play It Grand | 16.Nov.06 @ 7:45 am
I am not a huge Atlantis fan. I watch it mainly for the character and history crossovers. However, I am a big fan of Rodney Mckay, and through him I came to like Carson a lot. I don’t want to see him killed off when Paul doesn’t want to leave . . . it would be like Janet getting killed and Teryl Rothery leaving all over again!
I’m too busy with the Save SG-1 campaign to join here, but I will keep an eye on the developments here.
Save Carson! Save SG-1! Both will help Atlantis to survive longer!
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Comment by Helen | 16.Nov.06 @ 8:16 am
OK, so which nitwit decided that killing off Carson would be a good idea? Possibly the same person that thought that killing off Daniel and Janet would be good ideas too? Having met Paul this weekend, he has to be one of the most funniest men that I have met and is so charming and amiable to the fans that he is an asset to any production that he works for. I just hope that the powers that be find some “shower scene from Dallas” way of bringing him back!
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Comment by Erynn | 19.Nov.06 @ 3:50 pm
Over on LiveJournal in the Beckett_McKay community, someone reports that N. John Smith confirmed that Carson will be leaving the show late in season three, but that they’re not killing him. Essentially they’re pulling a Ford on him. With Paul saying that TPTB listen to the fans, it’s time to mobilize everyone to make sure we get Carson back permanently in season four — unlike the crap they pulled with Ford. Here’s the link to the confirmation:
http://community.livejournal.com/beckett_mckay/177944.html#cutid1
Bring back Carson!
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Comment by Sal | 20.Nov.06 @ 12:26 am
Hi, written to Italy, i hope no killing off Dr. beckett, this is a man very right.
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Comment by Victoria | 20.Nov.06 @ 1:39 am
DON’T KILL CARSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My favorite character!!!!! You kill him or make him dissapear and you kill the show
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Comment by Ana | 20.Nov.06 @ 5:29 am
I cannot believe that the rumors were finally true! TPTB are going to “kill” Carson and i think this decision is very wrong. He is a well loved character by everyone and he adds so much to the chemistry of the show – which for me is perfect and not in need for any change!
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Comment by Hanna | 20.Nov.06 @ 5:55 am
I don’t know why for the life of me they are juggling with a cast that is fine the way it is.
The only reason they are doing this that i cant think of is that Paul himself want’s time off or the TPTB have gone totaly insane when they already have a great cast why bring in another doctor when they already have one that’s more than up to the job know what i mean ladies!
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Comment by Keeley | 20.Nov.06 @ 8:11 am
OMG when I herd this, I was soooooo sad! I’m like, WTF NO!!!!!! Please,please,please bring back Beckett!!!!!!! WE LOVE HIM!!!!!!
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Comment by Leslie | 20.Nov.06 @ 8:25 am
My letters are being written today. I truly do hope that the powers that be can be shown the importance of keeping Dr. Beckett as a full time character on the show. Shepherd and Ronin are fun to watch but they are characters for the male viewers to enjoy – rough and tumble type of action. But Dr. Beckett has a quality that, obviously, appeals to the female viewers. If they have any doubt of that fact, just read the many message boards that have been established on behalf of this character. If any of those in charge happen to read any of these messages, “PLEASE KEEP CARSON BECKETT/PAUL MCGILLION AROUND AS A PRIMARY MEMBER OF THE CAST”
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Carson is a spot of true compassion and goodness on Atlantis. Paul portrays him perfectly. The show will never be the same without him and I hate to say it, but I don’t think I’ll want to stick around if he’s not there. Maybe he isn’t the reason the show exists, but he’s the reason I exist as a fan of the show.
BRING CARSON BACK!!!!
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Comment by Mary | 20.Nov.06 @ 8:44 am
I can’t believe that they plan to get rid of Carson!!! This is soooooo not fair! We love Dr. Beckett!! Don’t let him go!!! This is like SDJ all over again!!!
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Comment by sandyurbahns | 20.Nov.06 @ 11:07 am
Why get rid of a perfectly good character and a wonder actor? Is it a money issue, do they not have enough for him and that new woman they hired? Get rid of her and leave Carson alone is my answer. They don’t need another female star they aren’t doing enough with the two female leads they already have. Carson, Rodney and Radek are the only reasons I watch the show. When Carson goes so do I. I’ll live in a fanfiction world where I’m sure the writers are smater than TPTB. I’m off to write to the producers now.
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Comment by Chris | 20.Nov.06 @ 1:58 pm
I met Paul on a convention in Germany and although he didn’t say anything about Beckett’s faith, I got the impression he really likes to stay on the show as a regular, which is certainly something any SGA fan I know will wholeheartedly support. Carson Beckett is a very important character, further more he is an interesting character, still developing and yet part of what gives the series a certain stability. You would not think of taking Dr. McCoy out of Star Trek Classic, and writing Carson out of SGA, even if he doesn’t die (and I’m grateful for that little bit, really) comes pretty close to doing just that. Please, reconsider and bring him back for real.
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Comment by Parisindy | 20.Nov.06 @ 4:53 pm
i am initially a sheppard whump fan…but really what is whump with out our beloved doctor there?…. i can’t imagine atlantis with out paul… it breaks my heart
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Comment by Barb | 20.Nov.06 @ 8:39 pm
When I heard that the rumors are true, and Carson will “disappear” in season three, I immediately wrote letters to TPTB. I hope it helps and gets my favorite SGA character back! It just won’t be the same without Carson/Paul….
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Comment by Antares Star | 20.Nov.06 @ 9:21 pm
Carson is a strong and unique character on the show, and his departure will certainly have an adverse effect. I gurentee the ratings will drop; there are more Beckett fans out there than the producers realize. This is a huge mistake, and must be fixed.
It is never too late to throw a script away or rewrite it. Peter Jackson made several last minute decisions on LotR that had an enormous impact on the movie. If he hadn’t had the courage and intellect to realize the last minute changes were necessary, we would have a completly different movie. The producers need to follow his example, its only too late when th episode has aired.
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Comment by Amy(aust.) | 21.Nov.06 @ 2:39 am
Dr Beckett is one of the characters who brings a bit of comedy to Atlantis. It’s also nice to hear another accent on the show (and he does it so well).
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Comment by Carly Walker | 21.Nov.06 @ 3:03 am
I can’t believe they want to take away Carson. He’s one of my favourite characters. The lovely Scottish doc plays an important role, and I’d hate to see him go.
Come back Paul McGillion!
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Comment by Katharina | 21.Nov.06 @ 6:12 am
I love Firefly and I love Jewel Staite and I’d be more than happy to see her on Atlantis. But I DON’T want her to replace Carson!
I mean one of the reasons I stopped watching Atlantis in my native language (German) was Carson. The character is so awesome with his Scottish accent. He’s just so… I don’t know how to describe it. He’s just one of the best characters on the show and I’m sure he would be missed very much.
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Comment by Vecturist | 21.Nov.06 @ 7:38 am
It was the character of Carson Beckett that got me hooked on Stargate Atlantis and I don’t want to see him go. There’s an interesting dichotomy to the character – the split between caring physician and genetics/bioweapons researcher which mirrors a lot of what is going on in certain biological science circles today with the debate over stem cell research and lapses in ethics/research protocol and is just ripe for character and plot development.
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How can they do that???
They Killed Dr Fraiser in SG1, and now, we lose Carson Beckett in SGA?!
There is only one explanation to that : They HATE doctors!! They love creating characters of nice, kind doctors which are loved, and then BOOM!! They kill them!! They love playing with our hearts!!!
It is SO UNFAIR!!!
Paul, I L Y !!
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Comment by Doe214 | 21.Nov.06 @ 12:21 pm
OMG! I can’t believe that they are getting rid of the ADORABLE Carson Beckett! That is just plain wrong! He is one of the reasons I got into this show. I absolutely LOVE his character and will be really put out if they do this. What are they thinking? I WILL be writing my letters!
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I can’t believe that they remove Beckett from SGA.
That is so stupid and ….. (I can’t find the right words).
One of the most interesting characters in the SGA World. He is not black or white, his character has gone through a development within the first seasons. Who would have thought at the beginning of SGA that Beckett would make experiments with Wraith?
The story changes for Becketts character were great and made the story even better. And now the executives will remove him from the show.I don’t understand that. How can they be so damn stupid!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Claudia | 21.Nov.06 @ 1:23 pm
I just send another letter. And one thing is for sure, without Carson Beckett there will be no Stargate Atlantis for me.
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Comment by Diesel Vanilla | 21.Nov.06 @ 4:05 pm
It’s hard to find the right words to fully express how MAD I am about the decision to reduce/stop the role of Carson Beckett! This is just ridiculous! This character is essential… and I know everyone keeps repeating it… but he IS the heart and moral voice of Atlantis! Are the PTB completey insensate towards the fans! We’re the ones who keep up your viewing figures damn it!!! Well, if Paul goes it is your loss TPTB because he is a SUPERB actor and totally undeserving of this!!!
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Comment by Sian | 21.Nov.06 @ 4:09 pm
I watch the show because it’s a show about *people* (okay, except a lot of second season, which was about action). Everyone on the show is an excessive personality one way or another. Nearly a charicature of themselves. Except for Carson. He’s like the zero mean in the middle of all the excesses. The person everyone can relate to. He has faced real dilemnas in his journey, and he’s grown more than any other character on the show, by far. He’s the character whose journey interests me the most, and whom I most want to see when I tune in every week. He is Atlantis for me.
When I heard that Carson would be a regular in second season, I was ecstatic. And I’m equally disappointed to learn of such a reckless decision by the show’s producers. What could possibly be gained by killing the character Martin Gero himself called “the breakout star of the pilot”? And I’m very sorry for Paul McGillion. He was brilliant in the role, he earned his part as a regular on the show, and this is how he’s repaid.
Paul, it won’t be the same without you. I truly hope you come back to stay.
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Comment by Marez | 21.Nov.06 @ 8:22 pm
Getting rid of such a fantastic character seems rather foolish to me. What are they thinking?
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Comment by Katrina | 22.Nov.06 @ 4:48 am
Please dont write Becket out of Atlantis – he’s a great character
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Comment by Cadiliniel | 22.Nov.06 @ 7:14 am
I really do suspect I’ll lose interest in the show without Carson. While I’ll probably still watch, it won’t be with nearly as much enthusiasm or joy. It makes me sad that they can’t come up with a better way of making their stories exciting other than writing out a well-loved character.
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Comment by Jeanette | 22.Nov.06 @ 8:23 am
Don`t get rid of Carson….its one of the reasons why I begun watching the show. *sniff* Damn. I dont`t want the scottish guy to go…he is so loveable, funny, real, adoreable, cute and….fantastic characther. Do the TPTB have something against doctors? First Dr Janet Fraiser on SG-1 and now Carson on SGA? Why?
I am confused, why make him a main character then rip it away after such a short time. I hope they wont make him another Ford. (poor dude)
Bring Carson Back!!!
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Comment by Jen | 22.Nov.06 @ 11:25 am
Beckett may not be my favorite character of the show but I can still appreciate his part in it.First of all if you were going to kill Beckett off they should have down it by the 2nd season. By now he is an intregal part of the show, with his own fan base.His character’s is too developed at this point to just get rid of him. Especially considering his part in the Wraith “cure”. The second part I’d like to make is thatmy friends and I are tired of watching actors from other scifi shows come into the Stargate universe and play a new character in it by replacing old ones. If you must absolutely get rid of Paul McGillion then introduce a new actor that we’ve never seen before.It feels like Scifi is just being lazy and not putting the effort into finding new talent. It feels like Scifi producers are just recylcing actors from their other shows. “Oh your show ended?Why don’t you come onto Stargate” I’m tired of seeing actors that weren’t very good on their shows coming onto Stargate and messing ours up. There’s reason those shows were canceled, it’s because the actors and their characters weren’t likeable enough and people did not want to watch them. Don’t make the same mistake on Stargate. We like it the way it is.
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Comment by Rose | 22.Nov.06 @ 11:27 am
I really hope that fans of the Stargate Franchise (SG-1 and Atlantis) will gather together to do what fans managed to do when Michael Shanks left…BRING CARSON BACK!
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Comment by Marina | 22.Nov.06 @ 1:16 pm
Carson Beckett, may not be an in your fac character, by that I mean a character that is there all the time, like Sheppard or McKay. But he plays an important part to the stories of the TV show. Carson is the most real character on the show, I defy anyone that says they don’t relate to Carson some way or another.
Getting rid or killing off Paul’s character is wrong if he;s just gonna be replaced by an SG-1 character!! I lve SG-1, I’m sorry to see it go, but Paul belongs on this show, it would not be the same without him there, he is a truely amazing man and actor, and is just as important as any other character on the show. I was so pleased when Paul’s name came onto opening credits, don’t take that away, so soon. Has there been a decline in popularity of Paul’s character, some how I think not, he’s as popular as ever and still very much loved by his fans.
Please don’t kill Paul’s character off!! His fans are begging you not to kill him off, please listen to us!!
I could go on forever, so will end here.
Please don’t kill off Carson Beckett!!!!!!
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Comment by Athena | 22.Nov.06 @ 2:12 pm
I can’t imagine Atlantis without the doctor. What was the point to make him one of the vital characters and after that get rid of him? I think things like that won’t give them anything but disappointed viewers.
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Comment by welcome_earthling | 22.Nov.06 @ 3:38 pm
Oh you should have seen it at collectormania when John Smith confirmed that Carson was going! People were not happy and even Joe and Kavan looked uncomfortable when they realsied that none of us knew!
Hoe I read it was Carson is definately going! By what means I’m not sure but John Smith meantioned that perhaps he could come back as somebody else leading me to belive that carson is going to die! However if we keep speaking out they may bring him back! Look at michael shanks!
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Comment by Mariclare | 22.Nov.06 @ 4:40 pm
Noooo! They can’t do this! I love Carson Beckett, he’s one of my favorite characters! Normally it’s cool when they carry SG-1 traditions over to Atlantis, but this is *not* one of those times!!! They’ve just got to keep him!!
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Comment by Kelsey | 22.Nov.06 @ 8:52 pm
Please don’t kill of Carson Beckett. He is such a great character on Stargate Atlantis and is really needed there. Without him it won’t be the same- like Stargate Sg-1 with out Janet Frasier, there are no replacements for both character! Carson Beckett plays a pivotal role in the Atlantis team. Please keep him on, we all love him and will miss him dearly if he goes!
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Carson and Paul’s popularity among we fans prompted you to add him to the main credits only a Season ago… What are you thinking?? I implore you to reconsider!! Apart from anything else, I think you are better than the use of this tired old trick of cheap drama and plot manipulation… How many characters have been killed off similarly, in recent years, toward the end of a Season?? Don’t think we fans and the general viewing public haven’t noticed, and been adversely affected by this habit you’re developing..!
PLEASE, make an effort to keep Paul and his character in Stargate: Atlantis!!!
Doctor Carson Beckett is portrayed wonderfully by actor Paul McGillion, and both he and his character deserve more time in the cast of Stargate: Atlantis… The show is strengthened by their presence, by the interaction they provide (!) with main cast and guest stars alike… Beckett brings humanity and reality to the screen, integrity, both gentility and surprising strength, compassion (as showcased with Rodney, Teyla, Elizabeth, and John, at various points, as well as Ford & others’), frustration, trepidation, a warm reminder of home, and hilarity (especially when paired with Rodney McKay!)
There is also the business side of things to consider: McGillion & Beckett are HUGELY popular among the women of Stargate: Atlantis’ international audience… Get rid of them and you will notice the drop in demographics! He is a strong part of the pulling power of SGA that makes us turn on our televisions each week, and buy the DVDs, etc… Whether you believe me or not is, of course, up to you, but I know that his departure will cause some fans to lose interest in the show… They will not appreciate having such wonderful onscreen chemistry meddled with, and will not be so inspired or inclined to tune in each week, or fork out for DVDs (because they will not have their favourite, Doctor Beckett, there to cheer them up, on the screen, when they come home from a hard day in the real world…!)…
PLEASE, do not rid yourselves of one of the show’s strongest assetts, and joys to watch… You really will be deflating and depleting your much-needed fanbase if you do!
Bethany S. Heard, UK
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Comment by Becky McCoy | 23.Nov.06 @ 8:31 am
Carson is such a necessary character! How could they think of getting rid of him??
You can’t replace him, he’s to well loved! Like Janet!Don’t make this mistake again, PLEASE!
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Comment by Catherine | 23.Nov.06 @ 8:57 am
I’m a huge fans of Paul and until he became bona fide member of the cast I wasn’t too sure whether I was bothered about Dr Beckett.
Then Season 2 he got lots of storylines and grew as a character.
I’ve now seen the first 10 episodes of Season 3 and think hes really come into his own , I even like the fact that hes not afraid to grab a gun and try and kick some ass once in a while
I think it would be a huge mistake for his character to be either written out/killed off etc
Don’t do it TPTB
Catxx
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Comment by Stefanie | 23.Nov.06 @ 11:23 am
HE IS SUCH A GREAT ACTOR, PLEASE DON’T DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Heather Carter | 23.Nov.06 @ 6:52 pm
I really love the character of Carson Beckett, he quickly became my favorite and one of the main reasons i watch the show. Paul McGillion is a fantastic actor and does an amasing job with this character. Also will all of the stuff his character contributed and the real possibility that the wraith will be defeted by some bioligical means and Carson has done the most in that field regarding the wraith it seems stupid to me to get rid, even temporatraly, such an important character.
I ask that those in charge of making this decision rethink their ideas and listen to what the fans want as they are the reson that this show as made it to where it is now. Please do not take a great character off of this show, i just don’t think myself and many others whould be all that interested in watching anymore. -
Comment by Kate | 24.Nov.06 @ 8:43 am
I really love the Character of Carson Beckett and his my favorite the show. and PLEASE DON’T DO THIS
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Please don’t kill off Beckett.
In addition to being a great character, the international aspect is also important for me. Atlantis is supposed to be an international expedition, but I think the only non-American character we’ll have left is Rodney!
(Zelenka I would count as a minor role)
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Comment by Linda Shadle | 24.Nov.06 @ 8:19 pm
What more can I say? I think all of the above comments have said it all!!! I started watching becuse of John Sheppard but quicly became totally hung up on a certain Scottish doctor with a heart of gold, an ascerbic wit and a great foil for McKay! Carson Beckett is the teddy bear I’d take with me everywhere! Paul McGillion is a wonderful actor and has brought Carson to the fore in a terrific way! ATLANTIS wouldn’t be the same without him and I know I wouldn’t be able to watch the show again without him.
It’s really unfair to the fans AND Paul to make him a cast regular, place him in the openingh credits, give Carson such terrific episodes to work in, then pull the rug out from under Carson, Paul and us!
Would Gene Roddenberry have killed off Dr. McCoy? NO! Carson Beckett is ATLANTIS’ wonderffully cuddly and ever so human version of Dr. McCoy!
PLEASE!!!! WE BEG OF YOU! DON’T DO THIS!!!!! We love Paul and we love Carson!
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Comment by Kate | 24.Nov.06 @ 8:31 pm
I am really hoping that this is just a sick rumor. Carson has been a favorite of mine right from the start and it’s not just his incredibly sexy accent!!! He has been one of my reasons for watching the show. If they are so cruel as to kill him off, I might just stop watching the show. With SG-1, I was grieved when Janet was killed and I hated it when the Jack withdrawals started. But at least with Jack, I knew that he wasn’t dead and that he still intended to be around for some of it. With Carson tho, I don’t think I could stand it if he was off the show, dead or alive. I want CARSON!!!!!!
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Comment by Ann | 25.Nov.06 @ 2:04 pm
I simply cannot understand this decision at all. After all the hard work it has taken for Paul to give us this universally popular character, then to have it all taken away from him !!
This decision to write him, and Carson, out of the series will be a complete disaster for the series. Why on earth take out one of its most popular characters, and replace him with someone else ?!?!?
You’ve seen the reaction, both here and on other sites throughout the net. Please listen and take note – kill off Carson Beckett and the series will die with him.
Whatever led you to take this decision – please do something, now, while series four is still being planned out, to reverse it.
You do NOT need to do this !! the series is working beautifully just the way it is – if it isn’t broke, why try to fix it ?!?
Thank you for your time – and please reconsider this decision.
Ann
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Comment by Stargatecrazy (Katie) | 26.Nov.06 @ 1:50 am
I’ll be SO upset if Carson goes! He’s definitely one of my favourite characters!! TPTB are doing the same thing to Carson as they did to Janet! I don’t want it to happen! I loved Janet too! What is it with the killing or removing of medical characters?!
What will they do with out Carson and his Scotish-ness?!! I really don’t think I could watch Stargate Atlantis with the same enthusiasm with out him even though he isn’t my main reason for watching! Carson makes everything flow right! He’s the kind doctor that complains at Rodney’s complains and gets annoyed at Sheppard for constanly trying to escape the confines of the infirmary!!
CARSON CAN NOT GO!!! WITH OUT HIM IT WON’T BE THE SAME!!! SAVE CARSON!!
Katie
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Comment by Mark | 26.Nov.06 @ 11:13 am
PLEASE DO NOT GET RID OF CARSON!!
It would never be the same!
Bring him back as a regular for season 4!
Don’t Ford/Janet/Jonas/Jacob-ize Carson. Beckett makes the show worth watching! Remember “his” episode in season 1!? Don’t get rid of the guy who found the ancient gene! And what will happen to his turtles?
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Comment by Alison | 26.Nov.06 @ 11:38 am
poor carson!he is in ,my top 3 characters in atlantis!
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Comment by Wizzle | 26.Nov.06 @ 3:17 pm
Don’t kill off Beckett, he’s an integral part of the show!
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Comment by Meg Mulvihill | 26.Nov.06 @ 5:37 pm
I believe that Carson is one of the most endearing characters of the show and that he adds a lot of emotion to the series. The show wouldn’t be as good with out him.
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Comment by Adrian | 26.Nov.06 @ 6:08 pm
When I heard that Beckett was to be eliminated, I was shocked and VERY VERY upset. Dr. Carson is what makes Stargate Atlantis what it is. He is at the core of the show, his character brings life to the series; his character gives Stargate Atlantis that “something” that keeps viewers “glued” to the show. If Beckett is removed then that glue is removed and no matter who replaces him, the show will not be the same. He is part of the foundation of the show. As other people have said, “if he goes then I go”.
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Comment by Tanya | 26.Nov.06 @ 6:24 pm
I can’t believe this! nooo! He can’t go away!
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Beckett is one of my favourite characters on Atlantis and it will be a HUGE loss if he leaves the show. I can’t understand why the producers would get rid of a fan favourite like Dr. Beckett. His empathy and humaneness are played so well by Paul McGillion. The relationship with Dr. McKay is hysterically funny at times and is another one of the reasons why I love his character so much.
Hopefully the producers will realize their mistake with this decision and change their minds in time!
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Comment by Gnome | 26.Nov.06 @ 8:56 pm
I have posted how I feel about Carson leaving before. But still I must voice!!! This is a bloody outrage…Getting rid of characters like this should be illegal!!! Atlantis is NOT worth watching without Carson. And this whole “He’ll reoccur in the furture” is a nice way of tricking fans, it only means he’ll disappear into Stargate’s history!!!!!
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Comment by Devon | 26.Nov.06 @ 9:52 pm
No! Absolutely not! First you kill off Frasier, then depart RSF, now CB? No! The accent is great and his chemistry with Hewitt and Shephard is outstanding! I just wont allow this!
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Comment by Steve | 27.Nov.06 @ 3:26 am
Beckett is awesome! show wont be the same without him, I hope he stays.
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Comment by Connie | 27.Nov.06 @ 4:03 am
It is absolutely ridiculous that the producers of Stargate Atlantis would even fathom to kill off such a beloved character. Not only is Carson the moralizing voice disputing the sometimes questionable actions and decisions of the other members of the team, but he has truly become part of the Atlantis family.
Paul McGillion is a fantastic actor, and the chemistry that he has with the rest of the cast, especially David Hewlett and Torri Higginson, is potent. He has had three seasons to build up the camaraderie that he obviously shares with the rest of the cast, and these friendships definitely translate on-screen.
It would be a shame for Paul to have wasted such talent, time, and dedication on a character just to be cast into the wayside. Therefore, I implore you to reconsider your actions and listen to the many Carson and Paul fans that would hate to see him leave the show.
Thank you for your time.
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Comment by Sam | 27.Nov.06 @ 7:14 am
Please keep Carson, he is such a great addition to the team. He is one of those characters that makes the team unique. He doesn’t need to go. Please Keep Him!
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Comment by Sophie | 27.Nov.06 @ 10:14 am
I just love his character. He’s so nice! If he leaves, it will a terrible lost for the show! It won’t be the same anymore. Especially now that he’s getting really involved in Sheppard’s team.
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Comment by SaraC | 27.Nov.06 @ 10:43 am
Please keep Carson on the show! He is one of the most complex, fascinating and compelling characters I have found on a television show of any genre. Carson is the main reason I continue to tune into Stargate: Atlantis and I sincerely hope a way can be found to keep him and my favorite “doctor” around for a long time to come!
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Comment by Tyler | 27.Nov.06 @ 11:42 am
Carson’s one of my favorite characters on the show and I personally think that removing him is a BIG mistake. Bring him back!!!
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Comment by tina | 27.Nov.06 @ 11:55 am
please keep the scottish doc!!!. carson is a brilliant character with so much more to be discovered. hes a character which can keep growing as seasons progress. its a shame that TPTB have decided to take this action. Paul is an absolute legend and all around nice guy. he has developed a legion o fans all around the world who will feel hes absence on the show when hes gone. please dont waste a brilliant talent. KEPP PAUL ON THE SHOW!!!!!!!!
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Comment by elea | 27.Nov.06 @ 12:06 pm
I couldn’t believe the news when i read it. I’m a french fan au S.A et i looooove Carson et of course Paul McGilion. They can’t do that!!
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Comment by Julie Griffin | 27.Nov.06 @ 3:01 pm
I can’t believe that TPTB risk alienating and losing hundreds of fans with this idiotic and rash decision. Carson was made a regluar in season two because of his popularity, and this is a decision that TPTB will only learn to regret.
KEEP CARSON ON THE SHOW!!!
A very irritated Irish SGA Fan.
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Comment by Kristy | 27.Nov.06 @ 5:48 pm
I have to say that I am so disapointed. My roomate from college got me hooked on SG-1 about 4 years ago. I mangaed to catch up and was so happy to have joined the club. I was so exicited that I was able to watch the spin-off Atlantis from the begining! Carson was my fav from the start. I was beyond happy to hear that he would be a regular cast memember. Now not only are you taking SG-1 off the air but you are taking Cason off Atlantis and changing everything up. I have to say that I am not happy with the way things are going. Please Please Please Keep Paul on the show!
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Comment by Barry | 27.Nov.06 @ 7:14 pm
Carson is one of the better characters on the show. He completes the well rounded cast that was missing during season 1. He’s a definite face of the show and it will be a great loss…
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Comment by Mercury973 | 27.Nov.06 @ 7:38 pm
OK- letter written.
Seriously. WTH????? It would be one thing if PM decided he wanted to try something new, but this is just silly. TPTB wanted to shake things up? I think they just shook a hornet’s nest.
KEEP CARSON BECKETT!!!!!!!
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Comment by Dorothea | 27.Nov.06 @ 7:52 pm
Paul McGillion is such a great actor. He plays Carson Beckett so well. Please do not take him away from Atlantis.
Carson Beckett is indeed the heart of Stargate Atlantis. He is such a good soul. I love him in every episode. I can’t believe that you would take him away just like that. This is ridiculous. He is a very essential part of the Atlantis expedition.
Atlantis is Elizabeth, John, Rodney, Carson, Teyla and Ronan. This is THE TEAM. You are making a major mistake in dropping him as full cast.
Please please please please bring him back full time.
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Comment by Sarah | 28.Nov.06 @ 12:47 am
Noooo! They can’t do this!
Carson is such a great character. He’s representing us Brits! They can’t get rid of him.
These last seasons have given his character chance to develop alot more and he brings so many funny moments to Atlantis. His friendship with Rodney is one of the best in both stargates and it would be a shame to lose that.
He represents normality as well. The only character who actual lets it be known that he is out of his depth and doesn’t pretend this is all normal for him. It’s a great balance to have against all the military bravehearts.
I will write off to the addresses as soon as I can. I can’t stand another of my favourite characters to be killed/temporarilly killed off.Oh yeah..I should mention that this really shouldn’t come as a surprise to me really. Ever since I can remember watching tv/sci-fi all my favourite characters always end up dying…or some form of semi-perminant never coming back death…all of them. I really am cursed.
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Comment by Phibi | 28.Nov.06 @ 6:00 am
I just attended a convention where Paul was one of the guests. He is so a nice and funny and polite guy. And he is a great actor. He plays Carson Beckett in a wonderful way and I really really love the scottish accent. Without Beckett there is something seriously missing in the series. I cannot for the life of me understand, why the PTB want him out. Everybody loves Carson, so do I. I will not stop watching Atlantis, because I like the series and the other characters, too, but I will miss Carson terribly…
And why do they always have to kick the doctors out? Why to kick out anybody anyway??? The cast is perfect as it is now. Why bother to bring in a new doctor? No one wants that…Now I go back crying…
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Comment by Lori | 28.Nov.06 @ 6:13 am
Please do not do away with Beckett. He adds so much flavour to the show.
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Comment by Kelly | 28.Nov.06 @ 9:43 am
Beckett has been a key character in the show. His report and banter with Sheppard and McKay has been incredible and adds a great sense humor to a sometimes tense or dull plot.
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Comment by Borg Queen | 28.Nov.06 @ 12:04 pm
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Comment by Helen | 28.Nov.06 @ 2:37 pm
To the PTB, Beckett is a brilliant character – the soul of Atlantis. Getting rid of him is just wrong! Weaning Rainbow out was bad enough, although i do like Ronan, but Atlantis won’t be the same without the scottish babe, so keep him in – even if only on a guest basis!! PLEEEAASE!!!!
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Comment by Claudine Malyon | 28.Nov.06 @ 2:46 pm
How do I know if my letter I sent got through?
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Comment by Larry | 28.Nov.06 @ 3:52 pm
Are they nuts? One series ending and they are trying to ruin another. Let well enough alone. When will the insanity end?
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Comment by Johnny Caber | 28.Nov.06 @ 7:51 pm
I am a huge fan of SGA, and although Beckett is not my absolute favorite, I respect that he is an integral part of the team. By adding Beckett in as a main title character in the second season, he began to get more story lines and interact more with the other main characters. Now, a year later, he is just as important as Sheppard or McKay to the SGA universe. If he leaves Atlantis, the show will suffer, I gurantee it.
Jewel is a wonderful actress, but Firfly was canceled for a reason. A new person should not take over a popular character’s part in hopes of bringing ratings up because she is a familiar face. Firefly fans are not going to start watching just because she’s on the show, they liked KAYLE not JEWEl. You WILL lose more Carson fans than you will gain Jewel fans. Please know that this is a rash decision and obvioulsy not a popular one (see above…and above…and more above)…
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Comment by Shelby | 28.Nov.06 @ 7:54 pm
I will stop wwatching the show if Carson Beckett leaves. I know thousands of other will as well. You are putting the nails in Atlantis’s coffin, just like you bloody did with Stargate and Andromeda. Sci Fi has a talent for packaging their shows tidily for a slow ride in a hearse.
Shel, NY NY
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Comment by Shiney | 28.Nov.06 @ 8:16 pm
Oh My!
Becket gave humor to Atlantis… just in the way that O’nell did in stargate sg1… Stargate SG-1 is now falling apart… SAVE ATLANTIS… Dr.Beckett, It is now your duty to follow this one order, STAY ON ATLATNIS NO MATTER WHAT! -
Comment by Rachel | 28.Nov.06 @ 8:35 pm
There is a good reason that Carson Beckett went from being a quest star to a main Character. When they took away SG-1 I still had Atlantis, but now they are taking great people away from Atlantis.
This is wrong. Carson Beckett is the best docter since Janet Fraiser.
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Comment by Jennifer | 28.Nov.06 @ 9:18 pm
I have to admit I was shocked when I heard the Dr. Carson Beckett played By Paul McGillion was being written off Atlantis at the end of season 3.
I can’t say that I will not watch the show if he leaves but I must say I do not think that the qualty of the show will remain the same. He is a beloved character and gives the show a much needed balance.
When Richard Dean Anderson Left SG-1 the writters worked hard to keep the show going and they did a good job but it was never the same. It just could not compare with the first 8 seasons and
I believe that Atalntis without Dr. Carson Beckett just will not be the same.I think for the sake of the show we need to keep Carson Beckett as a regular on Atlantis.
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Comment by another Kelly | 29.Nov.06 @ 12:22 am
Paul McGillion’s brilliant portrayal of the sensitive, funny, and adorably awkward Carson Beckett is integral to chemistry of this show. I am a devoted & loyal fan from the pilot episode, but losing another beloved canon character (ahem, Rainbow Sun Francks…) will drive me away as a viewer.
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Comment by Carrie | 29.Nov.06 @ 2:13 am
I was just looking at the Internet Movie Database and on the Atlantis page David Nykl (Zelenka) as well as Paul McGillion is also listed as ending in 2006!!
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Comment by Gail | 29.Nov.06 @ 5:21 am
Oh give me a break! Just when you think the producers are thinking straight – they do this sort of thing. Carson Beckett is one of the great charactors of this show and should stay as a regular. What’s the point in watching the show if all the fun has gone?
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Comment by Jon | 29.Nov.06 @ 6:13 am
The Doctor is a great asset to the theme of the show and has added a definte touch of tenderness and heart to the cast. He need to be kept on with the rest of the SG:A Team.. they need him.. as so do we.
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Comment by KBC | 29.Nov.06 @ 10:47 am
Dr. Beckett is a popular characters and the show will suffer if he is gone. You better fix this, or this hole you’re digging will just get deeper and the ratings will follow
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Comment by drace | 29.Nov.06 @ 1:56 pm
The only reason I started watching the show in the first place was because of Beckett! If he’s not going to be on it anymore then I doubt I will enjoy it as much… or even watch it at all. Save Carson!
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Comment by Jen | 29.Nov.06 @ 7:24 pm
I can’t even believe this! I’m shocked and disheartened. Dr. Beckett is one of the reasons I faithfully watch Stargate Atlantis! I think the producers are making a grave mistake, and although I will continue to watch the show, every episode without Paul McGillion will be incomplete. He’s one of the best and he needs to stay!!!
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Comment by darkstarr | 29.Nov.06 @ 8:11 pm
I can’t believe they want to get rid of Beckett of all people his dynamic as CMO is key to the series, plus his character and his interactions is what turned me on to the show. We need him on the show. Save Carson!!!
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Comment by Jodie Kreider | 29.Nov.06 @ 8:26 pm
It figures that they would get rid of my favorite character. . . . it seems that everytime I like a character this happens!!
Save Carson!
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Comment by Laura | 30.Nov.06 @ 2:20 am
I really hope the decision to remove Carson from regular status is reconsidered. Think back to season one and how he was only supposed to be in a few episodes until the PTB realised how well the fans were receiving him and wrote him into most of the episodes and then turned him into a regular; it seems silly to then go against all that support.
It’s maybe a bit trite, but I do believe that Carson represents the heart and compassion of the expedition and that very fact also allows him some angsty storylines as he struggles with what he has to do in the fight against the Wraith.
Please reconsider.
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Comment by shannon krieger | 30.Nov.06 @ 8:27 am
He’s mine and my husbands favorite!!!! How can they do this to us! I really am disappointed with the changes they are making
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Comment by John Micallef | 30.Nov.06 @ 7:03 pm
This is unbelivable, I implore you to reconsider and hire Carson on as a regular similar to that of Joe Flannigan and David Hewlett. Why are they always doing this? Are they so desperate for storylines that they have to do an episode a season where a character dies just to make it more interesting? It’s getting repetetive. Why would they invest all of their time in getting people to love the character and then just kill him off as the audience warms up to him. If Carson goes, so do I. And the yearly purchase at the DVD store!
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Comment by Adrienne | 01.Dec.06 @ 5:42 am
Not only is the character of Dr. Carson Beckett cute, funny and smart, he is also the only character that is entirely good and kind. It seems all the other main characters have no problem killing their enemies, but Dr. Beckett only does so as a last resort to save people. He is an example of how we should treat the people around us. Get rid of him and you get rid of one of the last inspirational characters on TV.
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Comment by Debbie | 01.Dec.06 @ 6:02 am
If it is true and he is to be killed off it will be such a shame. He is a great character and I feel there is much more to be discovered about him and he is capable of much more
Just seeing him on the screen makes me smile.
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Comment by Wendy | 01.Dec.06 @ 11:43 am
Like many others I started watching SGA because of Carson and the brilliant actor that portrayed him, Paul McGillion. I can’t believe that the producers and TPTB would eliminate such a well loved charachter and expect people to continue watching the show – just see what happened to SG-1 after Michael Shanks left for a season or with RDA leaving last season.
They also seem to have a thing for killing off the British charachters – remember Craig Veroni’s charachter?
Time for them to grow up and realise that the world does not revolve around one country or one charachter, that SGA is an ensemble cast that works very well in it’s current format and does not need a new charachter to replace an existing one and that as already said SGA is susposed to be made up of many nationalities (if Zelenka is leaving as well only Rodney will be from a different Earth country).
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Comment by JerriLynn | 01.Dec.06 @ 3:02 pm
I truly hope we can get the same power behind this campaign as was done with the Save Daniel Jackson campaign.
Paul McGillion is a very talented, wonderful actor, and his portrayal of Dr. Carson Beckett is one of the main reasons I watch this show. If they eliminate his character, they will, in my opinion, be eliminating the heart and soul, the voice of reason, the balance to McKay’s annoying egocentrism and paranoia. And, they will eliminate me as a viewer.
Off to copy down the addresses and send off a few letters.
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Comment by aquadust | 01.Dec.06 @ 3:34 pm
Hi, i’m from Slovakia and i will miss dr.Beckett in SGA. So pls don’t do this to me. Dr.Beckett is quite funny character, i love his accent
… also don’t fire Zelenka, it allways makes me smile when he talks in czech… So people don’t do this, pls i adore SGA and SG1… I beg you… please…SAVE THEM,
aquadust @ slovakia
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Comment by AndrewR | 02.Dec.06 @ 8:43 am
I can’t believe they are getting rid of Carson Beckett!! I just read the news. WHY!?!?!?!?!?! He is a FANTASTIC character. He’s a sort of ‘Daniel Jackson’ foil to the more military Shepard and Science-y McKay!
KEEP BECKETT AROUND! We love Paul McGillon!
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Comment by Tim | 02.Dec.06 @ 9:17 pm
Being a midwestern guy here in Iowa I’ve enjoyed Carson’s sense of caring and dedication to his profession. It would be a huge loss for Stargate Atlantis to let Carson go, but there must be more behind the scenes issues then we might not know about. Maybe he wants to pursue other interests. In any case it will be a loss but these actors all know there acting lives are short lived and only a few can call their own shots as in the case with Dean Anderson. I hope they do reconsider if he is willing. I loved the scene when he told Rodney he would miss him. Very touching..
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Comment by DCat | 02.Dec.06 @ 10:56 pm
Carson is one of my favorite characters on SGA and I would truly hate to lose him. His compassion, ethics, and resulting moral dilemmas bring in a whole different aspect to the show that would otherwise be missed. Not only that, but he interplays so well with the other characters, bringing just the perfect flavor to any scene he is in. Plus, I find it is ridiculous to think that the others would except having their head doctor, a close friend and someone who walk through the gate with them when it was a one-way trip, replaced with a newbie just lately come from Earth. And none of this is more important to me than the fact I just really like Carson, and don’t want to see him go.
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Comment by Sherri T. | 03.Dec.06 @ 2:57 am
Carson makes this show. Well, the Carson, Rodney duo does. Not only will this be a bummer in and of itself, but it will ruin Rodney too. Who will be the banter-partner? This is like taking McCoy out of the origional Star Trek. Who would Spock have had to argue with? Would have ruined the whole thing. Same here, Sherpard just doesn’t cut it.
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Comment by Mary | 03.Dec.06 @ 4:25 pm
Ok… What is with the TPTB killing the doctors of the Stargate shows??? First they killed Dr. Frasier… now dr. Beckett?? This is so not cool. I’m tired of replacement doctors.
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Comment by Donna | 03.Dec.06 @ 7:34 pm
As much as I like Jewel Staite she could never replace Paul and the wonderful character of Carson. Please, TPTB, keep Paul on the show!
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Comment by Star Adrael | 04.Dec.06 @ 1:25 am
Carson Beckett is to Stargate Atlantis, as Scotty is to Star Trek. They killed Janet on SG-1, then Ford on Atlantis. Who’s next?
Save Carson Beckett!
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Comment by Janine/Janna | 04.Dec.06 @ 2:18 am
I can’t believe that Carson Beckett is being written out! To me he is the most realistic character on the show. I like my scifi shows to have just a hint of realism. Don’t get me wrong, I love the other charcters, but I’d totally miss him to pieces and miss seeing Paul every week. He’s the only character that has cried…heros can cry. Please keep Paul on the show!
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Comment by Miky | 04.Dec.06 @ 5:28 am
I do not think that is really necessary to get rid of some character. But if it is – not Carson!! Carson is the main reason, for me, to watch SGA!! Of course he is the best doctor from all SG doctors. His character helped me to decide what to do in future – medicine studies. He is so kind, caring and nice…To hear his scotish accent is great refreshness. And not on the last place, his dialogues with Rodney are the spice of this serie. So do not get rid of him!! He is one of the best characters in SGA. (for people all over the world – I am the example – I am from Czech republic)
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Comment by Lila Bennett | 04.Dec.06 @ 8:22 am
In a show that can be so dark, it’s important to keep some of the lighter material around in order to keep it watchable. Beckett is usually the main source of humour in an episode. Sometimes, I feel I’m only watching for him. The back and forth between Beckett and any other character is a vital part of the show, I think.
In addition to being one of the only sources of happiness on the show, Beckett also helps diversify the team. Now, this may seem odd, considering all the different flags you see on their arms, but you’ll notice that he’s the only one with a non-American/Canadian accent on most missions. This, too, would be missed. He’s a constant reminder of how Atlantis is supposed to be representative of the people of Earth.
I think it’s foolish for the show to randomly boot him off for no apparent reason. There’s better ways to write new material or to introduce new characters.
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Comment by Maxine | 04.Dec.06 @ 9:22 am
What?! Already? We barely started to know him.
What on earth did he do to deserve this? There is so much more to discover about Dr. Beckett.
He is everyone’s conscience on every mission that he goes on. He always says what I’m thinking, and I can’t say it but he can. He is our voice!!!!!
He finally gets used to going through the gate and he is terminated already?
This doesn’t make any sense. You get us to fall in love with a character and then you so cruelly take him out of our lives? Why?! Why?! Why?!
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Dr. Carson Beckett is the only reason I watch the show! He’s the only character who doesn’t annoy me on the show. No one on SG-1 annoyed me which is why it’s by far my favorite. Almost everyone on Atlantis does annoy me which is why I like it less.
Ford didn’t annoy me either, until the powers that be decided they were going to write him off the show and changed his character to become annoying before he left. Please do not ruin Dr. Beckett’s character and please do not write him off the show.
Again, he’s the only person on the show who never annoys me and the only reason I’ve kept any interest in Stargate Atlantis.
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Comment by JEN | 04.Dec.06 @ 5:14 pm
Okay, look.
I understand that they are done filming, yadda yadda, etc. I understand that they THOUGHT that getting rid of Carson Beckett would be good for the show. They were wrong. They really need to keep the core characters around, and Carson is core. And hot. Carson is core and hot. KEEP HIM. This is not a difficult concept to grasp.
While we’re on it, lets just make sure we don’t get rid of anyone else, hmm? That means, keep the characters alive that we like to watch. Rodney, John, CARSON, Elizabeth, Zelenka. Honestly. This isn’t difficult. Oh, don’t forget Teyla, Ronon, AIDEN.
Ehm. Let’s try that again.
Keep CARSON and AIDEN on the show. Don’t get rid of the team — JOHN, RODNEY, RONON, TEYLA. And, for laughs and fun, keep ZELENKA and ELIZABETH floating around. You can get rid of Sam Carter, though, if you wanted to. She belongs on SG1. Which you should keep.
But, if you are getting rid of someone, CARSON BECKETT is not the guy to go. You have just brought him into the fold, so to speak. We’ve just, finally, started getting enough of him. Barely. Really, some more Carson friendly writing would be nice. Whatever. Don’t lose him.
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Comment by Yeshe | 04.Dec.06 @ 8:33 pm
First Fraser, then Ford, now Beckett. Why do the producers of this show think the only way to boost ratings is to get rid of good characters that the fans come to be attached to. So what they are going to replace Beckett with some good looking, younger actor (it seems to be a theme). People of the older generation who love the franchise like having original characters, who are not “hot young things”, and being that I live outside of north america, I must say that having a different accent on the show was refreshing.
Thanks to the people who put together this website so I can whinge (Australian for whine)…I feel much better now.
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Comment by Maggie | 04.Dec.06 @ 8:44 pm
Carson Beckett is a wonderful doctor.
Now, if you kill him off, who will save everyone from injury? Not some other doctor, I hope. Everyone loves Beckett. He’s like a cuddly teddy bear.
So basically, if you get rid of Beckett, everyone on the show DIES.
Yeah. SO DON’T TAKE AWAY CARSON.
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Comment by Dydo1919 | 04.Dec.06 @ 11:55 pm
This is sad very sad. getting rid of one of the best and entertaining actors on the show. if they need another women on the show why not add one. Carter is coming over in season 4 so why get rid of Carson to replace him with a female character……
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Comment by Anthony | 05.Dec.06 @ 12:59 am
Carson is one brilliant character, I don’t see the need for him to go, he brings a unique aspect to the show than the other characters. Producers, keep him!
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Comment by Stephanie | 05.Dec.06 @ 8:13 am
Carson was the first character that I fell in love with in the pilot. The whole cast is great but Carson has always been my favorite. He’s like the father figure of the group – always watching over everyone, giving sage advice and comforting words.
They had such a lovely arc going with him – the conflict between what he could do and what he should do medically speaking.
Hopefully, Carson will pull a “Daniel Jackson” and return as a regular (one would have thought that everyone had learned from that incident). But the producers should be careful about how much they alienate the supporting cast (and the supporting cast’s loyal fan base). As much as we love them, it’s not the “John & Rodney Show” and really shouldn’t be treated as such.
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Comment by Steven Borg | 05.Dec.06 @ 9:11 am
Save Him!!!! He’s Hilarious!
Him, Zelenka, Grodin and Mckay are my favs!
Even though I hope this it works, but if Paul wants to leave, this won’t stop him….
P.s. BRING BACK GRODIN AS WELL!
Start a petition for him!
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Comment by Michelle | 05.Dec.06 @ 6:15 pm
First Janet Fraiser on SG-1, now Carson Beckett. Talk about messing with a good thing. SG-1 was never the same after losing Janet Fraiser and SGA will sorely feel the loss of Carson Beckett. Don’t be surprised if Sci-Fi dumps SGA too. What a disappointment.
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Comment by grace | 06.Dec.06 @ 5:07 am
Hi, having read a few of the statments above, I see that most share my point of view. SGA is a bit disappointing overall, but the two best characters are Beckett and McKay. Their interaction brings humor to the show, which is a great aspect of SG1. This duo is the only relationship that is really devopled on the show, obviously someone saw the potential in Beckett’s character. Season Three is well underway and I, like many, have grown used to Beckett’s role in each adventure. Killing him off seems pointless and seems to suggest that SGA could be on its last legs. Keep Beckett- funny, compassionate, interacts well with all the characters, and what an accent! At the very least,dont make him come back in another role and please dont add another female character to this show-work on the existing ones! Cheers, a fan from Ireland
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Comment by Jon | 06.Dec.06 @ 5:02 pm
Carson should stay!!! I love him on the show, he’s one of the best characters to be there. Between him, Rodney, and John…that’s basically the show! Leave the cast be!
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Comment by Callie | 06.Dec.06 @ 7:23 pm
It’s been a rough break this season. First they cancel stargate SG1 and now they plan to change the cast of Atlantis. I find Atlantis to be more action less humor than SG1, but when i do get a good laugh it’s almost always Carson that does it. You can’t help but laugh at the “cheeky little bugger” lines. It would be a shame for Atlantis to loose it’s comedy relief. I think they’ve messed up stargate enough this year and need to leave things alone.
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Comment by Chad | 06.Dec.06 @ 10:16 pm
Please don’t give me another reason to stop watching Atlantis. I fell in love with this show and as the episodes have past I realised it was Carson (and Paul McGillion’s performance) that gave me some of the most enjoyment.
His humor, humanity and heart have kept Atlantis at the top of my TV viewing lists (even when Rodney has to save the day every week, sorry not a mega Rodney fan).
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Comment by Nathalie | 07.Dec.06 @ 12:39 am
I am not going to pretend to know better then the writers of the show. I guess they have a very good reason to do what they are planning to do. But wouldn’t it be enough of an impact to use the disappearance just as a cliffhanger, to make it all allright in season 4? Come on this show really needs a person who is a good counterbalance to Rodney. And that is Carson. Take him a way and the whole house of cards will tumbe down.
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Comment by Miso-no-Tsuki | 07.Dec.06 @ 3:06 am
TPTB put Beckett into the show as a lead because of fan response. So… they don’t care about it now?
Beckett is the most realised and rounded character on the show and I agree with the comment that has been made that Carson is Atlantis’ heart. He’s the most likeable of all the characters, one of the few to interact with McKay on a level field and apparently the only one with morals or ethics.
Weir-who quoted the Geneva Convention at Sheppard but apparently forgot it when handing a civilian (Kavanagh) over to an alien military man with no idea what the Satedan take on “acceptable” methods might have been- has no moral compass, despite that being *her* remit.
Worse, the rumours are that Jewel Stait will replace him.(Paul McGillion) I have no problem with Ms Stait’s work on Firefly-I loved it! But casting an actress who isn’t (visually) old enough to have graduated from Med School, much less acquired the type of experience necessary to lead the Expedition’s medical services, doesn’t bode well.
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Comment by Jen | 07.Dec.06 @ 4:47 am
I can’t understand why they would take out such a lovable and funny charakter like Carson Beckett. He’s so cute and so much fun! I just don’t get it. SGA is one of my favorite shows, but if Carson leaves…
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Comment by Lemia | 09.Dec.06 @ 1:15 am
I’m very disappointed that SGA has lost one of its flagship members. Dr. Beckett is one of my favorite characters. I keep waiting for him to get more story lines, so instead, they boot him?!! One thing that kept SG1 on the air so long was the sense of humor and sympathy between the characters. Without Beckett, SGA loses signifcant amounts of both those qualities.
Watching Mjr. Sheppard prove he’s a one man team, and Rodney have a meltdown followed by an epiphany has already gotten old. Without a variety of characters who feel real and approachable, you don’t have a link with the audience, and they’ll go watch something else, something that does have Paul McGillion in it. The writers on SGA really need to look more closely at the minor characters on the show. They give it heart and variety…otherwise it would be just another bad copy which is the death sentence of spin-offs. -
Comment by Fledge | 09.Dec.06 @ 2:45 am
It’s sad and, I think, a mistake when shows shuffle their casting lists like this. I can understand when the actors themselves really cannot carry on with a series, but surely after only 3 seasons, that cannot be the case for Paul McGillion? When a show has a winning formula and cast list, *don’t change it*! Carson is a great character. There is no good reason to lose him. Shows almost invariably change for the worse when they write out the original characters, in my experience, and the rumours say that Carson will not be the first – we can expect to see Weir disappear next. I will be writing a snail mail to show my support for the entire *current* cast list to the show’s producers; and good luck to us all from here on!
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Comment by Marissa | 10.Dec.06 @ 12:27 am
Carson? Gone? Or, going? That’s not right.
There’s a reason that he’s the head of the medical staff in Atlantis: he’s the best doctor there is. Also, he’s an awesome character. He and McKay are my favourites, and, if they get rid of Beckett…
It makes me think of Dr.Polaski on ST:TNG. The replacing the doctor thing. Yuck. The show will definetly lose some of its charm. As much as I liked Jewel Staite in Serenity and Firefly… no. I’d much rather have Carson, thank you very much.
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Comment by Katherine Price | 10.Dec.06 @ 11:03 am
I started watching Atlantis because I loved SG-1 to death. When I first heard Carson speak, heard the accent, I flipped out. There simply aren’t enough Scottish characters on TV, much less ones as good as Carson the way Paul McGillion portrays him. We can’t lose our doctor!
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From Jewel Staite’s Blog: “And finally, lets talk about Stargate: Atlantis, because most of you are, and I’ve been getting a ton of questions about the thing, so lets just get it out in the open. I know it’s finally been revealed that Paul McGillion is leaving the show, and since I’m coming on the show, a lot of you have it in your head that I’m “replacing” him. First of all, our characters are quite different from each other. Second of all, Paul has a penis, so we’re quite opposite from each other. Third of all, I’m not a regular cast member and I’ve only signed on to do a certain number of episodes (not 15—or at least that was news to me when I heard that on the internet!). One thing I should tell you is that Paul and I are very close friends. He lives three blocks away from me (in my mom’s building– how weird and random is that?) and we see each other all the time. I can honestly say he’s one of the sweetest and most lovely people to work with (the crew of Atlantis raves about him), and I really just adore him. I can’t comment on the why in terms of his character’s absense in the next season, but the best thing about sci fi is nothing is forever! It’s like soap operas—like, maybe in Serenity 2 Wash will have an evil identical twin! (Yeah, Joss, I know, that idea sucks—and if it doesn’t suck and you actually write that one day, I want credit for it) Anyway, I’m really excited about coming on to Atlantis and playing another prodigy—genius mechanic to genius doctor, I am truly moving up in the world! Maybe next time I’ll play the president! heh heh. Just please have an open mind, and don’t hate me—it’s not my fault. I’m just an actor who jumped at the chance to work with a really fun cast in my favorite city (mine) and play a young smarty pants MD with a cool uniform. Can you blame me?”
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Comment by SeiyaTheCamper | 10.Dec.06 @ 5:42 pm
I’m quite sure nobody hates Jewel, we know it’s not her fault, and I’ll go write it in her blog too, once I find the addy to it!!! I’m personally ready to welcome her and her character, and hope to meet her at some Stargate convention. I’m just sad that Carson is leaving!!!! If someone actually DOES hate Jewel… sorry, they’re idiots. And you can quote me.
BTW… I’m not angry with the SGA writers either. I think they’ve done a great job in the last 10 years of SG1 and 3 of Atlantis, and I have really few complaints. But they wrote the characters so well that we fell in love with them, and don’t want to see them go. I’m sure they have good reasons to make Carson leave, and I’m sure they’ll write him off well, but I’m hoping they’ll also find a way to get him back!!! And we also learned to love the actors portraying those characters, so personally – and I know I might be flamed for this, if they can’t bring Carson back as we know him, all I care is that Paul remains on cast and “in the family”!
But Jewel is VERY welcome to join the family too, and real Stargate (SG1 and Atlantis) fans should show her our love and our loyality!
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I don’t watch any show for just one character, and if he goes, I’ll keep watching, but I will be VERY disappointed. I still miss Ford, and I would miss Carson even more. He is indeed the heart and soul of the team there. (I know nothing about the actress slated to replace him, but I think that putting a familiar scifi actor in the role is a mistake. It didn’t do very well for SG1 to throw 2 Farscape actors in the leads.)
Carson is irreplacable. I hope they will not kill him off so that there is a chance to bring the actor back. Maybe he can ascend instead. Put him up on that hologram pedestal and ask him questions…
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Comment by Constance | 12.Dec.06 @ 1:55 pm
I admit Paul McGillion IS the reason I watch SGA. I am very sad and disappointed that the Producers have decided to let go of an extremely talented and under utilized actor. Although I will continue to watch show (I also enjoy watching David Hewlett – Rodent King) just not with as much enthusiasm. So, Paul when are you doing MacBeth?
Constance
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Comment by Diesel Vanilla | 14.Dec.06 @ 12:32 pm
It’s just unfathomable! WHY is he going? They’d better have a DAMN good reason! OUTRAGEOUS idea to replace him! He is totally irreplacable… as was Janet Frasier. Just RIDICULOUS!!! ARGH! WE LOVE YOU PAUL! Ali x
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Comment by SeiyaTheCamper | 15.Dec.06 @ 4:35 pm
On http://www.SaveStargateSG1.com, one of the campaign leaders posted this:
http://savestargatesg1.com/news/?p=516in which she mentions how people could write to TPTB to ask them to get Carson in the third Stargate series, alongside Michael Shanks (who has already been asked).
I’d rather have Carson in Atlantis as a regular in season 4, of course, and will keep fighting for it, but writing an extra letter to TPTB can’t hurt me, so I’ll suggest that too if, for story-arc reasons, there’s absolutely no way to get him back. (And I don’t want to depress anyone, I’m not saying this is how things are!!)
Let’s SAVE CARSON BECKETT!!!
Francy from Italy
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Comment by Pawel | 16.Dec.06 @ 3:07 pm
I like Dr Becket. If they want to kill sombody from SGA kill Rhonan!
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Comment by Kyra | 17.Dec.06 @ 2:22 pm
Woe be upon this day. Why must every wonderful character go? Remember good ol’ Doc Fraiser from SG-1? Please don’t let the same happen to good ol’ Doc Beckett!
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Comment by CONTAN Camille | 19.Dec.06 @ 8:34 am
Hi every one !
In Europe and everywhere, SGA is a tsunami in sci-fi. All characters are well known, especially Dr Carson Beckett ! What’s going on ? Has the actor a new job ?
Please, if not, DO NOT KILL Dr Carson !
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Comment by Wraith Lover | 23.Dec.06 @ 4:05 am
I may be a wraith lover but out of the dudes I think Beckett is the best and should stay!!! He rules and is the nicest dude to the poor lil wraith. Without Beckett the show will never be the same again!!
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Comment by Michelle, England | 23.Dec.06 @ 9:39 am
I am in shock!!! Dumbstruck!!! How could anyone who created such a clever show as SGA be as STUPID enough to let a wonderfully sensitive actor like Paul McGillion go???!!!
I’m curious…seriously, I am… I know it wasn’t Paul’s choice to leave, so what was the reason?… Did he steal someone’s donut from the craft table?…Did he spill coffee on the director?…or the one I think his highly possible, maybe another actor got jealous of his talent???
This is a message to TPTB, bring Carson back or risk losing millions of fans!
SAVE CARSON BECKETT
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Comment by bosanoza | 25.Dec.06 @ 1:19 pm
Błagam nie usówajcie dr. Becketta, bo koleżanka nie da mi żyć!!!
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Comment by BTW | 25.Dec.06 @ 1:32 pm
They can’t do this. Casrson is one of the best character in the show. He brings many benefits to SGA. Without him SG will loose many fans.
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Comment by epo | 26.Dec.06 @ 3:02 am
Usunięcie tak znaczącej postaci byłoby i jest głupotą. Tysiące widzów zasiada przed ekranami aby zobaczyć swoich bohaterów, brak tego jednego to cios dla wielu z nich. Ten serial nie będzie już tym samym bez Carsona , równie dobrze można zacząć kręcić inny:(
SAVE CARSON BECKETT
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Comment by Floris | 26.Dec.06 @ 4:41 pm
Cutting of Carson from the serie is the most dumbest thing i can imagine. As he is a very good actor and the way he acts is like an actual doctor, not only the accent finishes it, he is almost like a real non fictional character in the serie, giving it a more exciting/realistic/funy view.
Hope the messages give it some impact on the storyboard in the future.
Bestr regards,
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Comment by Erynn | 28.Dec.06 @ 3:05 am
Gateworld just posted an interview with Martin Gero where he talks about “Sunday” and Carson isn’t even mentioned in passing. It has the feel of a really slimy evasion.
I don’t want Carson to leave the show. I have no interest in it without him. I’m having a hard time working up even enough interest in watching episodes like “The Game” this season that don’t have him in it. I think this is a really bad sign.
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Comment by Fiore | 29.Dec.06 @ 10:43 pm
I was actually going to buy the season DVDs, but I won’t be doing that anymore. This whole business reeks of a ratings grab and pandering to other shows’ fans.
I’m sure SG-1 and Firefly are great, but I’d rather they just focus on the characters created specifically for SGA than stick in people from other shows.
Whoever made the decision – hope you get whatever it is you are looking for. Unless Beckett has the most awesome death/disappearance/however-you’re-getting-rid-of-him ever, I don’t think I’ll be supporting your show any longer.
PS I guess I should mention that Beckett’s one of my favorite characters on the show.
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Comment by Stacey | 02.Jan.07 @ 12:17 am
SAVE CARSON! love ‘im!!
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Comment by Stacey | 02.Jan.07 @ 12:23 am
im an aussie carson fan and have only watched the first season of atlantis. at first i was a bit hesitant because i was a complete sg1 fan and wasnt too sure about atlantis as a shoot off. one of the things that helped me get to appreciate and love atlantis was characters like CARSON. i cant believe he’s getting killed off! its a huge dissapointment.
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Comment by ben | 03.Jan.07 @ 3:53 am
aww, thats sucks too much, i really like carson, he’s funny, entertaining and killing him of would be murder (literally and metaphorically) he’s my 2nd favorite character oh and not to mention he’s cute as hell
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Comment by Miss Em | 07.Jan.07 @ 4:42 pm
OMG. Carson is a FANTASTIC character. He is cute and has a cute accent. BRING HIM BACK!!!
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Comment by Michael Betz (Germany) | 07.Jan.07 @ 11:01 pm
I really hope, Paul McGillion is not going to get kicked out of SGA! His character of Dr. Carson Beckett is really great – especially when he is getting unsure or nervous. Unfortunetly he looses a lot without his scottish accent in the german translated version – so I prefer to get the original show from the internet. Killing him of would be a huge mistake – as it would be for Dr. Zelenka. I know it’s not the case for him – and it should not be for Beckett – international characters like those two are really essential for the spirit of the show!!!
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Comment by Kris | 10.Jan.07 @ 3:32 am
Carson is one reason why I watch that great show. Losing him would be very sad and surely not contribute to the quality of Atlantis. I hope that he’ll be back!
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Comment by Helen from New Zealand | 11.Jan.07 @ 12:27 pm
Dr Carson Beckett is the conscience of the SGA team dynamic. His character is well written, well acted, and a proven favourite of fans worldwide. The show would definitely be lesser without him and I sincerely hope for his return to the core cast as soon as possible. Please save Carson.
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Comment by sam | 13.Jan.07 @ 1:33 am
Save Carson Beckett
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Comment by Jason V | 13.Jan.07 @ 6:00 pm
I know that writers sometimes find it necesary to kill off a cast member and bring in someone new or just for the sheer fact of having the ability of a ” Shocking Emotional Episode” One that challanges the show and viewers to have to see the show a little different. Though you must stand back and think for a second; if a character is so loved and it is going to have an adverse effect and cause more people to leave the show rather then join, Whats the point? Your defeating yourselves, all on the pretense that you think you know what the fans want.. Let me tell you what we want; Carson Beckett!!!
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Comment by Erynn | 15.Jan.07 @ 2:06 am
At this point, all I can say is that TPTB must want to kill Atlantis. I can hardly believe they’re doing all of this and actually expecting the fandom to swallow it. I won’t be watching anymore, that’s for sure.
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Comment by sga_fan | 16.Jan.07 @ 8:31 am
Yeah, save Carson and Weir! Am I missing someone else?
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Comment by Isha Singleton | 16.Jan.07 @ 3:54 pm
I really want Carson back! I can’t believe they wrote him off the show. He was second favorite character on the show after Teyla. I really enjoyed the comedic chemistry between Rodney and Carson. The show wouldn’t be the same and probably not as good.
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I just saw the episode and am in shock!! He was one of my favoritte characters… how could they kill him off? I really think the episode was, in Carsons own words, “CRAP”!! I am also confused since it is labeled ep 14 and yet carson appears in at least 3 episodes after that… I know it is filmed out of sequens but everywhere I look it is listed as ep 14! Bad move from the SGA people! I soo hope they can find a way to bring him back..I miss him already
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Comment by DaveS | 17.Jan.07 @ 5:25 am
Just watched the episode, didn’t have a clue about this, shattered to see him go added a great deal to the show. Bring the bloke back…
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Comment by AMcLean | 17.Jan.07 @ 11:06 am
Really gutted to see him go. Can’t belief it! I Never knew that there was a rumour he was going so it was a big surprise to me. I am Scottish and I kinda loved that Carson was. He never took any prisoners with his strong accent. It was real fun listening to his banter with towards his colleagues. Real authenticity in his scottishs colloquialisms.
Plus an all round nice guy who died a hero in the line of duty.
RIP Carson.
I guess no way back now. It would be ridiculous. No more appearing as a ghost either. That’d be stupid too…
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Comment by Neil | 17.Jan.07 @ 7:13 pm
Is a shame to see him go, however bringing him back will only discredit the show, into how lame it would be.
It was a good episode.
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Comment by Ramona | 18.Jan.07 @ 4:56 pm
I couldnt believe it when i first heard it…its so unreal.
He is my third favorite character (Sheppard =1)
(Mcabe =2).
He brings the characters in balance.
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Comment by Shawn | 18.Jan.07 @ 7:28 pm
Oh My God.
I was wondering why episode 3×14 (sunday), was late airing. I had no idea Carson was going to die. I’m mortified as though someone I know actually died. I immediately did a google search to find out why and came across this site.
I wonder if this will affect the outcome of atlantis as a series – watching the memorial, it looked as though in the actor’s faces’ that they believe this was a terrible mistake for the show. i don’t know what went on behind the scenes, but i’m mortified none the less.
I kept waiting, hoping that rodney was going to be able to fix it.. go back in time or something, not sure..
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Comment by Kay Roberts | 19.Jan.07 @ 1:47 am
The show is changing to much too quickly. Now one of my all-time favourite actors is leaving too. Carson was one of the reasons I enjoy the show so much. I’m not planning on boycotting the show or anything like that yet, but when it truly becomes tedious, and believe me it really does feel that way right now, then I’ll no longer watch. That’s all there is to it.
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Comment by Nat | 19.Jan.07 @ 5:11 am
This is pathetic. Come on? A good episode?
Yeah storyline was okay, but what half brained doctor would go walking down the hall with explosives without any kind of protection? The writers probably weren’t thinking or didn’t have any affinity with Becketts character at all.
Let me guess, if they would bring him back it would be McKay finding an ancient device wich restores the spirit of Carson into a cloned body or something like that?
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Comment by Richard | 21.Jan.07 @ 4:48 am
How many seasons takes NEW doctor to get the Carson Beckett knowledge …. ? How long We must to do the same ? This could be dangerous to whole mission on Atl;antis …. Characters in the show …. must ewolve , not to die …. Please don;t do this anymore ….. Give him back anyway …
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Comment by Z | 21.Jan.07 @ 11:25 am
this is so sad now that he’s gone >.
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Comment by Fred | 21.Jan.07 @ 4:58 pm
A great actor, a great character, a great part of the Atlantis team. Here’s hoping that Carson Beckett will be brought back to Atlantis where he belongs on a full time basis.
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Comment by JimmyxJackson | 25.Jan.07 @ 12:41 am
Great site, I am bookmarking it!Keep it up!
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Comment by SLF MD | 25.Jan.07 @ 2:53 am
Beckett certainly is/was one of the better and more colorful characters on SGA. I wonder just who’s decision this was? MGM or the producers? Apparently it was not Paul’s. Too bad, another mistake which may hurt the series. When will they learn?!?
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Comment by Annie | 25.Jan.07 @ 8:05 am
Unforuntly I have not seen the episode in question where Carson “Dies” due to the fact I no longer have the Movie Channels on which the new episodes air. And until The Space Network airs season 3 next year (they are currently only airing season 2, which I saw when I did have the movie channels) I won’t be able to see this episode.
It is a sad ending for a beloved Doctor. And I hope that he does return in some form. Like they did with Dr. Fraiser on SG1. I know personally that if I was stationed at Atlantis, I would want Carson to be my doctor.
Thank you for your interest!!!!
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Comment by Aaron | 25.Jan.07 @ 2:33 pm
I live in New Zealand so I have not seen the episode where Carson dies yet, but the news has reached me and I am appauled that they have killed off Carson. Carson is now one of my favourite character’s on Atlantis; he is the older-brother figure and adds so much humour to the show, as well as being a great doctor. It’s a repeat of the Janet Frasier incident, and I was, and still am, really upset that she was killed off too. There was so much potential for the character, so many stories that could have been told, and I loved his relationship with Rodney, especially seen in Duet and Instinct.
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Im currently up to date with the canadian episodes of atlantis, so of course i saw sunday the other week and then the last episode, submesion or whatnot really annoyed me! i hate it when they never mention the death of their best friend! in real life everyone would still be mourning the recent death! oh well i think he will be in an episode or two in the future..just like fraiser was…time will tell
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Comment by nik | 27.Jan.07 @ 4:26 am
OMG i hate atlantis now. Doctor Beckett was the best damn Character in the whole show, they ruined it by killing him off, they’d better get him back sometime bloody soon, as a regular.
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Comment by Steph | 27.Jan.07 @ 9:21 pm
Lately, I started to see the old episodes again, just for fun; and since I saw “Sunday”, I just stopped seeing the old episodes….it’s just depressing, knowing that carson will die! this crap really made me change the way I see SGA….it was a show I was watching to relax, and just enjoy. it was kind of “light”, and now it feels so “heavy” without carson…it’s just so different, I don’t think I could ever get used to it. BRING HIM BACK!!
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Comment by Karyn | 28.Jan.07 @ 11:17 am
just sent off a letter..boy am i MAD..stunned..pissed…angry…sad….
he brought so much to the show…all i can say is fans felt a BIG blow….and I am willing to get the network feels that in ratings now…cause i for one will not watch it anymore…
see how fast they change there minds then
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Comment by Daniela | 29.Jan.07 @ 11:12 am
I am just one of the German Fans. I know many people who like Carson even in Germany and evry one reacted the same way as I told them: they couldn’t believe it! Neither could I.
It is so sad the kick such a wonderful character out of the show. to the last second i have hoped it wouldn’t come to that bad end.
Why does always something bad has to happen in order to realise what was important?
He was one of my Favs…. I want him to com BACK!
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Comment by Janet | 31.Jan.07 @ 12:37 pm
They CANNOT take away both SG1 and Dr. Carson Beckett at the same time. They are removing my reason to care about the franchise. It’s Sci Fi – they can bring him back if they want to and we have to make them want to bring the good Doctor back.
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Comment by Andrew | 01.Feb.07 @ 10:16 am
noo! can’t believe they did that…
please bring him back!! please!!
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Comment by Mary | 02.Feb.07 @ 10:37 am
m angry as heck about Beckett leaving.
He is the heart of the show, how dare they kill him off.
They had better find another way to put him back on (they brought Daniel Jackson SG1 back I don’t know how many times now, so they had better come up with a good story line to bring back Beckett) or I won’t be watching this show anymore.
I pay $17.99 + taxes per month in order to watch Stargate Atlantis, and I can tell you this much, I won’t be watching the show anymore.
The only reason I paid the price for the movie network was to watch Stargate Atlantis and if Beckett is gone and not coming back, then I’m not wasting my hard earned money anymore.
After the episode airs (we haven’t seen it yet), I’m cancelling the movie network.
Until I read that Beckett is coming back on, I will not renew or order the movie network.
Hit them where it hurts, in the POCKET BOOK and in the RATINGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If everyone boycotts watching Stargate Atlantis, and the ratings drop, we will see changes, until then, they will continue to ruin an excellent show. Just look at what they did to SG1. Because of all the crap they kept pulling they lost alot of viewers and now SG1 is no more.
As for the excuses keep it real, how about they get rid of the idiot writer & whoever else decided to get rid of Beckett in order to keep it real. (Stargate Atlantis, takes me away from my real life, even if it is only for 45 minutes a week) I don’t need anymore real life shows, OK!
We loved the show just the way it is. (Actually, I would have prefered seeing Beckett alot more then they were showing him as he was the “HEART” of the show. I would prefer to see him become part of Shepard’s team to have more airtime.
I DON’T WANT EXCUSES ANYMORE, I DON’T WANT YOU TO KEEP IT REAL, I WANT IT THE WAY IT WAS.
BRING BACK BECKETT, BRING BACK BECKETT, BRING BACK BECKETT OR YOU WILL LOSE ALOT OF WATCHERS me being the 1st.
Mary
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Comment by Lindsay from uk | 06.Feb.07 @ 2:56 am
PLEASE BRING CARSON BACK. HE IS THE MOST BELOVED CHARACTER ON THE SHOW!!!
SAVE CARSON BECKETY
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Comment by Atlantis Fan | 06.Feb.07 @ 7:11 pm
I want Carson Beckett back!! The show isn’t the same without him!
SGA fan from Seattle, WA
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Comment by stuart | 07.Feb.07 @ 11:48 am
i’ve already seen Sunday due to leaked episodes on limewire, man its hard viewing and i cried can’t save him, hes already dead
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Comment by Susan Malcolm | 07.Feb.07 @ 1:32 pm
Never underestimate a Scotsman.
We are the only nation to celebrate whether we win or lose a game of football/soccer.
We are invincible! Carson will rise from the ashes like a Pheonix singing “flower of Scotland” with his kilt blowing in the wind and a big smirk on his face.
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Comment by Hazel | 07.Feb.07 @ 2:44 pm
Susan Malcolm is spot-on. A scotsman’s spirit never dies.
As long as he has support from fans around the world he will live on.
Scotland supports one of it’s own!
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Comment by TracyM | 07.Feb.07 @ 6:44 pm
Can we start writing to the sponsors of the commercials which run during Stargate Atlantis, including the shows now in syndication?
If we hit them in the pocketbook, maybe they’ll get the message.
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Comment by Susan Malcolm | 09.Feb.07 @ 7:13 am
SPAMMERS SHOULD BE TAKEN INTO THE DESERT AND SHOT.
Here we are trying to save Carson from a very untimely demise and these morons clutter up the site.
Susan – Scottish, PMT and a bad cold = grumpy.
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Comment by Susan Malcolm | 09.Feb.07 @ 10:32 am
See – it pays to be grumpy. The SPAM vanished!
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Comment by Colonel Sam O´Neill | 12.Feb.07 @ 6:08 am
I love Carson and I WANT HIM BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by AtlantisFan | 14.Feb.07 @ 2:42 pm
My family and I loved Carson Beckett. His gentle humor and his kindness was really something to aspire to. He may be a fictional character, but he was a good example to kids of how to be a better person out here in the real world.
That is just one more reason to bring Carson back to Atlantis.
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Comment by matp | 18.Feb.07 @ 10:32 pm
Shocking decision. I just hope its not too late to bring Dr Carson back into the show without doing anything to implausible. This character is truly the heart of the show.
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Comment by Samuel H | 19.Feb.07 @ 3:48 am
100%ly disturbing! Carson rocked! Killing him off is just like killing Jack off from 24! 24 would not be the same without Jack and the same goes for SGA and Carson!!!!
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Comment by Sara | 19.Feb.07 @ 6:21 pm
That did not just happen… How could that have happened to Carson?
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Comment by Casey | 19.Feb.07 @ 7:28 pm
Bring Carson back or lose yet another viewer!!!
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Comment by Linda | 20.Feb.07 @ 11:01 am
A huge mistake that am sure they’ll regret in the non distant future.
Carson was warmth, laughter, and integrity in one, please do not take those priceless things away from us.
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Hey all,
Losing Carson was a BAD IDEA!!!
Enhancing the depth of the characters and some techno stuff….is all you had to add.
For some weird reason you KILL THE DR.
Well, did they kill BONES in Star Trek? NO!!!!!!
Why knew you always need the Dr.
So BRING HIM BACK!!!!!!
This show is kinda like voyager….your WAY OUT IN NOWHERE…..so you NEED A DR. and we LOVED CARSON!!!!!TimB
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Comment by Bendinae | 21.Feb.07 @ 7:42 am
I’ve cancelled my pre-order for Season 2 of Atlantis.
Don’t need my opinion? Then you don’t need my money either!
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Comment by Bendinae | 21.Feb.07 @ 10:10 am
By “you” I meant tptb, Mallozzi, et al.
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Comment by Susan Malcolm | 21.Feb.07 @ 11:09 am
If we don’t buy their DVDs they will soon stop and wonder why. Might help their ability to hear the voices of their fans. We are the customer, and we are always right.
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Comment by tom white | 21.Feb.07 @ 3:14 pm
just finished watching Sunday here in Scotland my son and i are gutted. Beckett was a good solid character he,ll be missed . Does anybody see this as a clever move by scripwriters ?,its certainly freed up veiwing time for this family.
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Comment by best fan | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:37 am
bring carson back if you dont well theres an other viewer lost and more will follow
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Comment by number one fan | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:39 am
yes there is a another viewer lost
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Comment by mason | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:40 am
we want carson back if he does not come back you have lost another viewer and more will follow
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Comment by mason | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:41 am
yesa another viewer is lost
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Comment by mason | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:42 am
yes another viewer is lost unless you bring carson back
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Comment by mason | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:43 am
bring carson back or you will lose another viewer
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Comment by Ellie | 22.Feb.07 @ 10:37 pm
I am absolutely devastated by the loss of Carson. I cannot think of one single reason why the producers would do this. Carson was the heart of Atlantis, the special link between all the other cast members and Atlantis will be a poorer show without him. I am voting with my feet and will not be watching Atlantis again. Maybe that will make Mr. Mallozzi take note and even not at least I feel I will be giving my support to Paul McGillion who is an excellent actor and did not deserve this.
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Comment by Nauriel R. | 24.Feb.07 @ 7:13 pm
I havn’t seen the episope yet (I live in America and it has not aired yet) but I’ve heard of Beckett’s death, and I am extremely sad. While not crucial to the plot like John or Rodney, Beckett adds somthing to the show that makes it worth watching. Sure, you can eat chicken plain, but its the seasoning that makes it taste good. Beckett is the spice, the wonderful scottish spice of Stargate Atlantis. I’m heartbroken to see him go. This show has lost a wonderful part of it’s charm
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Comment by Charlie | 25.Feb.07 @ 12:09 pm
Good site hope they bring him back!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Sarah.K | 26.Feb.07 @ 7:02 am
BRING CARSON BACK NOW OR YOU LOSE THIS VIEWER!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Sarah.K | 26.Feb.07 @ 7:04 am
Sorry I forgot to say what a great site you have here and I really hope TPTB take notice of all of us and bring him back!
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Comment by Valerie | 26.Feb.07 @ 1:45 pm
Great site btw!
Bring Back Carson Beckett!
The memorial with the coffin draped in the Saltire and the lone piper playing the Dark Isle brought a tear to my eye.
All very moving, but what I can’t understand is why TPTB have ripped the very heart out of what was an amazing show?
The loss of such an integral character is making me rethink my allegiance. The Atlantis universe I suspect will be a much darker place without the good doctor.
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Comment by Thayer Juergens | 26.Feb.07 @ 2:28 pm
Bring Carson back that episode was depressing as hell- and he didnt have to die!
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Comment by Leonard | 28.Feb.07 @ 4:48 am
I really feel the strength of this campaign and I am speaking in the name of the numerous SGA fans of Hungary. We want to get Carson back. I already placed a link and a little article on my Yahoo! 360° blog. I also take part in forum-dicussions about the possible solutions. I encourage everyone to join the campaign since this is our only hope saving our little, nice Doc.
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Comment by Bendinae | 03.Mar.07 @ 3:25 pm
Tptb better be careful or they’ll have an international incident on their hands.
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Comment by Lisamaree | 03.Mar.07 @ 6:42 pm
I am not a Sci-Fi fan as a rule but really enjoyed the 1st Stargate Atlantis series which was given to me so much so that I went & brought series 2 myself…my favourite character is Dr Carson Beckett…Stargate can go to the blazes now!! I’m not buying anymore series until they bring him back!!. and I will no longer support the series on TV!!
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Comment by Steven | 04.Mar.07 @ 2:55 pm
I can’t believe Carson died/was killed off. I felt myself sink into my seat when I saw the explosion and then the memorial made me feel sick inside. I guess they got the reaction they wanted with everyone though, although maybe a little more then they intended with everyone vowing never to watch the show again… to be honest I’m not so sure I can bring myself to watch another episode either… the show has lost someone amazing… bring carson back!
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Comment by Marion Wilson | 05.Mar.07 @ 12:42 pm
Please rethink this move – carson brought a real character to the show and the show as a whole need him – please find an ancient machine that can clone DNA
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Comment by Chris | 05.Mar.07 @ 1:08 pm
No, way. come on. Beckett Must Stay! Beckett should be found again on SGA, maybe in a parralell universe or maybe accended to the ancients but did not show himslef becuase of the laws of the ancients. would be good to see him again, back in action. Carson has been through too much to leave now.. come back please!! bring him back!!
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Comment by Peter | 12.Mar.07 @ 3:15 am
Dr. Carson Beckett can not be killed permanently. He is a really good asset of the Atlantis team.
I was really disappointed with the OTHER members of the team in the episode “The Arkâ€. If the whole thing would have happened with SG-1 Danial (along with the others) would have done anything to save the people in the pod. They wouldn’t let one of them fly an impacting asteroid. Carter would came up with the idae of expanding the puddle jumpers shield in the right few seconds to protect the falling ship. The Atlantis team wasn’t prepared for this. Things would be different if Carson were there. He does what has to be done without a split second of being concerned about himself. Just like Daniel when he was effected by a great amount of radiation while stopping a naquadriah bomb to explode and kill everybody. Carson did the same by staying with his patient and saving him and the other brave doctor by carrying away the explosive tumor.
It would be acceptable if the Atlantis team members later (when the threat is gone) realise that there is a way to save him by travelling back in time to alter a few things.
It would also be a great episode when the team struggles to prevent his death while staying undetected and to make only the necesarry effects to the time-line.
Sorry for the long post, I had tell all this (If official writers do read this I have some ideas all the time for both shows).
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Comment by Davey | 15.Mar.07 @ 5:44 pm
Um i know this might be a dumb question but how do you plan on getting him “back” if he died. Is he going to come back to life? please reaspond by e-mailing me i would much appreciat it. from: the only stargate fan on my little island Davey .
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Comment by Ryan Redmile | 20.Mar.07 @ 1:38 am
listen i do not understand why they would kill his char off the show , its stupid i never use to watch Atlantis till i seen season 2 on movies on demand and i started to love the show , man your char was a main one and it sounds to me like the show had to do a budget cut so they needed to get rid of someone its sad to see a good actor such as yourself be treated this way , i hope to see a possible return maybe dream seq or maybe even some crazy Shiet if they can bring spok back they can bring CARSON! back
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Comment by Katy Stewart | 20.Mar.07 @ 7:55 pm
I know Carson has already been killed off, Derr but this is Sci Fi and a plausable reason for Carson’s return should be in the Pipe Line now, so I can continue to enjoy SGA.
Come on, give us more of the cute complex corageous guys and less of the unbeleivable macho man in Sci Fi.
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Comment by Bugginkrd | 21.Mar.07 @ 8:53 am
I hate to see Paul go, my sister and I loved Dr. Carson Beckett. I would love to see Paul as a young Scotty, he would be perfect or any romantic lead in anything. Good Luck Paul, break a leg! My sister and I look forward to meeting you at the Chicago Stargate Convention in August.
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Comment by ric | 21.Mar.07 @ 9:30 am
Paul is such an amazing guy and carson is a great character, it is such amazing campaign you guys have and all i can say is
SAVE CARSON BECKETT (or else)
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Comment by stargatefan145 | 21.Mar.07 @ 2:05 pm
Paul is a GREAT actor and carson is a GREAT charater and thay cannot kill him
he is one of the reason i watch the show and i wont like it as much if he goes this cannot happen!!!!!!!! janet was killed of they can’nt do this again to another doctor he is too much of a central charatcter i really hope this works
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Comment by Laura | 21.Mar.07 @ 9:32 pm
Hola, soy de Argentina, acá aún no empezó la 3º temporada, pero si nos hemos enterado de la merte, innecesaria del Dr. Beckett, y de otras bajas en el show; esto hace que ya no este interesada en seguir viendo el programa luego de la 3º temporada. Espero que Paul McGillion vuelva al show, es un exelente actor.
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Comment by Renate Zoechbauer | 22.Mar.07 @ 7:14 am
Sad to see that Carson was killed off, or is gone missing as some say. He was the ideal counter balance to the egomaniac Rodney who does not know anything or anybody but himself. Carson a consierate, patient and compassionate character brought so many character attributes to the series that other charcters just don’t posses. It was also nice to see for us European that there was a “non-American-Canadian” participant involved in a global / intergalactic mission. It was a bad move to write him off the series.
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Comment by Amy | 23.Mar.07 @ 7:39 am
Hey! I just found this site! Omg, i usually don’t cry so I
just say that i Almost cried when i saw that Locely Carson got… uh.. Well. Passed away. Let’s just say like that. Miss him alot! Hugs to all Carson/Paul Fans. And ofcourse to Paul! ^^ . Anywayz…. Ciao.. :/ -
Comment by Bruno | 23.Mar.07 @ 3:39 pm
I’m not going to look anymore if Carson is not going to return in the next season!!! He is a good and unreplaceble doctor in these series.
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Comment by Psychobob | 23.Mar.07 @ 4:06 pm
Why kill off Carson in the first place, this is what I can’t seem to understand? Sure it generates a buzz and higher viewer ratings for the initial episode (plus a few after) but once he’s gone, the show will have lost a valuable cast member who could have sustained high ratings for the long term.
Clearly Ford was not missed during his axe due too the insufficient time required to establish his character in the show, but even as early a season 2 Carson began to establish himself as a vital member of the team, and surely there is no valid justification for axing his character anymore that the writers could have with Daniel in the third season of SG1.
Carson’s character had a potential that far outweighed the thrill factor of watching his character die I such a ridicules way.
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Comment by Leeann | 24.Mar.07 @ 1:39 am
I live all the way over the Sea in New zealand, where unfortunetely we are quite behind in Stargate Atlantis. So for a while yet I will still get to see Good ol’ Carson. I think it’s sad to lose Carson and I’m glad there are people rallying to try and gat him back on the air. Keep up the effort and hopefully he WILL come back!
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Comment by monica | 24.Mar.07 @ 9:52 am
i dont understand why they killed him, i read that the reason why was so the show is more ‘real’ (or something like that) but it is a science fiction show i hope he comes back somewhere season 4 I LOVE HIS ACCENT!!
(sorry for the bad english, i’m dutch)
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Comment by Jiřà PoÄta | 25.Mar.07 @ 3:11 am
Přesně tak
SGA NEEDS Carson, bez nÄ›j by to tam bylo o niÄem, mám rád Carsona.. -
Comment by Megan | 25.Mar.07 @ 4:27 pm
WHY KILL OFF THE NICEST AND HOTTEST GUY ON ATLANTIS?!?! This has got to be the most cruel thing to happen on the Star Gate series. I mean, come on! Why kill off someone that is CLEARLY loved by so many people?!
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Comment by Charles Bukowski | 29.Mar.07 @ 3:18 am
Get Carson Beckett back.. I know you have left the opportunity for it open, so do it..
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Comment by Noel | 29.Mar.07 @ 8:01 am
I’ve have been following SG Atlantis since it first aired, but I recently introdcued my sci-fi loving husband to the show. We purchased the DVD sets (just recently got Season 2) and he’s loving it!
We are halfway through Season 2, and he’s decided his favorite character is Carson. He feels he is the most complex, compassionate, and interesting character among them, and is looking forward to watching the character further unfold in the next season against new challenges the team faces — and Carson is truly an integral part of the team.
I’m dreading telling him that this character development is going to be cut needlessly short. There are still MANY stories to tell that can be enhanced by Carson’s unique perspective. I rather hate that I introduced my discerning husband to a story that is about to be just cut off so abruptly. If SG Atlantis loses this fledgling fan, I really can’t say I blame him.
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Comment by michael gillespie | 01.Apr.07 @ 9:46 am
I watch every show you guys make for stargate but this is crazy. Why kill the best person on atlantis he was at times the voice or reason to the group. you need him back.
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Comment by Nelly | 01.Apr.07 @ 10:06 am
I was just as shocked that they killed off Carson He was one of the Best Characters in Stargate Atlantis I mean I love the Main Cast put this That was wrong I hope that they bring Him back even if they brought him back as His Twin Brother Karson!
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Comment by Pamala Johnson | 01.Apr.07 @ 3:47 pm
Please save carson my doughters love his spot on atlantis he adds a sense of humanity but also would do anything to save his patients. My daughters say he is supper hot and i agree.
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Comment by Stacey | 04.Apr.07 @ 11:02 am
I am only one of lots of people in Scotland who were diappointed at the loss of Beckett from the show but as it is sci-fi and anything is possible I hope that the producers think again and listen to the fans and what they want. Bring back Carson Beckett!
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Comment by jan | 05.Apr.07 @ 8:27 am
I love Beckett! please don’t kill him! pleeeeeeease! hes so cool!
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Comment by Blu MM | 07.Apr.07 @ 12:52 pm
I’ve been watching SGA since day one and Dr. Beckett was the best guy ever on it. He’s the sensitive, kind, lovable guy that will get all the girls in the end. Without Beckett, Atlantis will have no future. Save the baby turtles by saving the Beckett.
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Comment by Reginald and Bibiana | 10.Apr.07 @ 9:40 am
My wife and I were shocked to see Carson written off the show. He was our favorite character. I have noticed a trend in SciFi where they take out one character and replace them with a sexy girl or a hunky guy, i.e. that chic that replaced Carson Beckett, Ben Browder replacing Richard Dean Anderson and Jason Momoa ( RONON, DEX) relpacing Rainbow Francks(Aiden Ford). It’s simply just not cool!
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Comment by Troy Johnson | 12.Apr.07 @ 10:34 pm
Carson Beckett must be brought back full time in season five. The show just isn’t right without him.
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Congratulations; the producers have successfully alienated themselves from us, the fans and completely aggravated us to the point where they force us to take action. This was clearly their worst “carear move” yet!
Do the right thing and bring us back our beloved Doctor, now!
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Comment by rose | 18.Apr.07 @ 7:17 pm
I just found out that the best doctor on sci fi is going to get killed off,
and what kills him off? ‘A tumor’ I guess I’m a little disappointed. It’s
the kind of death you might see on ‘ER’ but I wouldn’t expected it
on Atlantis. In my Book Carson Beckett is up there with The Doctor.
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Comment by Anja | 21.Apr.07 @ 9:12 am
Since February this year I rediscovered Stargate.
Then Veronica, the only channel that broadcasts Stargate SG-1 and Atlantis in the Netherlands decided to stop, indefinitely. They just started with season 9 of SG-1 and season 2 of Atlantis.I bought season 1 and 2 of Atlantis. I also downloaded season 3, still waiting on the release of season 3 on DVD, probably next year.
Just before I saw that episode Sunday I read on the internet that Carson would die in season 3 and I just couldn’t believe it. When I saw the episode I was shocked. I still can’t understand why they killed a favourite personage like Carson Beckett!
Congratulations with saving Carson Beckett, it really is a victory! And keep fighting so Paul McGillion will become a regular cast member in season 5!
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Comment by WauWsy | 23.Apr.07 @ 9:53 am
Since he has gone the serie is not the same… actully it sacks now! Mckay and the dockter are the best charakters! The new dockter is borring!!
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Comment by Tim | 20.May.07 @ 1:16 am
Hi, am from Australia and we’re a bit behind with Stargate: Atlantis episodes, however I saw the episode where Carson Beckett is killed off last night and, I have to admit, I cried. I spent the last minutes of the episode waiting for the storyline to stop this madness, and it didn’t. I couldn’t be happier to hear he’s coming back, even if just for a few episodes. We -have- to get him back full-time in Season 5. If a lead charcter must be killed off, kill off Dr Weir. I’d be sorry to see her go too, but out of her, Sheppard, Teyla, Ronon, McKay and, of couse, Carson Beckett, I’d miss her the least.
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Comment by Rachel | 26.May.07 @ 12:33 am
I’ve been a SGA fan for a few months now catching up all the episodes online. The website I use has the episodes that haven’t aired yet so I watched the one where Carson is killed. I was so totally shocked that they would do that. He is such a great character. Good luck with trying to get him back, that would be awesome!
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Comment by Becca | 27.May.07 @ 11:25 am
From the beginning I loved Carson but when I heard about the episode “Sunday” and saw a music video about it that a fan made I was devastated and I started to cry. God I hope we can bring him back, I love his accent like many of us do :] I
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Comment by Jared Smith | 30.May.07 @ 11:04 am
When I saw “Sunday” it made me cry a bit which is insane as this show has never made me do that before. How could they kill off one of the coolest characters in SGA. They must bring him back, someway or another but losing him is just not cool
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Comment by Tandy Gray | 01.Jun.07 @ 7:12 pm
Please do not kill off Carson. He is the conscious of the team.
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Comment by susan malcolm | 01.Jun.07 @ 7:48 pm
The Scots are a tough race, Carson will return to his righful place in Atlantis.
“They shouldnae huv killed him. We are all greeting like wee bairns over this. And whit aboot his mammie – sitting at hame with the wee baby turtles? They cannae dae this to us.”
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Comment by Pam L. | 01.Jun.07 @ 8:28 pm
Don’t kill off Carson. I haven’t got this upset over a television character since Star Trek killed off Mr. Data. I’m beginning to think that watching the Stargates is not worth my time. Why keep watching Atlantis when I’m so disgusted with it.
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I am so horrified that they would kill off Beckett. I didn’t even know about this campaign until tonight when I watched the episode, came online and searched Wikipedia to find out why he had been killed off. I really hope that Jewel Staite’s presence on the show is for a limited time because Beckett is the only doctor I will ever go to!
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Comment by Dillenger69 | 01.Jun.07 @ 9:39 pm
WTF?
I just watched “sunday” and they killed Carson!
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Comment by Heath | 02.Jun.07 @ 1:15 am
What is it with you writers? Killing the doctors off in Stargate seem to be
a trend. First there was Dr. Fraiser, now Carson Beckett? You got
something against healers? Don’t you know what a “red shirt” is? There
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Comment by julie | 02.Jun.07 @ 7:14 am
man, they are so cruel. I was so shocked and mad at the same time. I had to go to work after watching that episode. I was cursing the producers and writers for offing my favorite character. Dr. Beckett was the heart of Atlantis. The way Carson and Mckay went back and forth was hilarious. I will miss that. I really dont have the heart to watch this show any more. I have never been this upset at a characters demise. Sigh. Bad Bad writers!!!
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Comment by Krauser | 02.Jun.07 @ 10:13 am
What was the name of the bagpipe song played at the end?? I’ve heard it before and love the song, but I don’t know the name. I want to learn to play it.
As far as Beckett, maybe he comes back ascended?
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I have to say that I absolutely love this character and that accent … Wow! But people who stop watching the show will only harm the situation. You know if you read a bit more about it, the writers have a greater plan for Carson. I think we should trust the writers. Everyone has to realize that they have to make money too … just like any other job, they have to keep people happy and I think by keeping people guessing as to whether Carson was meant for something greater and they are just waiting for the right time to re-introduce him, will keep the show going. If everyone drops out … they we may NEVER see what happens. Don’t give up so easily and don’t be selfish. Be patient!
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Comment by Marc | 04.Jun.07 @ 3:23 am
Hi,
I´m from Germany. Yesterday I read a line in the German version of Wikipedia: “Carson Beckett will die.” We German people were just able to watch season 1 and 3. I was shocked. Paul McGillion has done a greate job. In the German version he hasn´t got an accent. I love his character…. And i can”t imagine McKay without Beckett……
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Comment by Marc | 04.Jun.07 @ 3:24 am
I mean sesason 1 and 2….. We still have to wait a very lon time for season 3^^
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Comment by Ivan Aceman | 04.Jun.07 @ 7:15 pm
Atlantis won’t be the same witout Carson. I’m going to find it very difficult to continue watching the show. I honestly believe the producers and writers made a serious mistake in thinking killing off Carson would stir things up improve ratings. All they’ve done is piss off their loyal fan base. I will continue to watch the show, and hope that Carson will come back full time.
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Comment by Blu MM | 06.Jun.07 @ 7:40 am
Carson was truely the heart of Atlantis and after watching Sunday (yes I am in america) I am so depressed to see him go. Hopefully, Savecarsonbeckett.com will successfully bring back our beloved Carson. And Paul McGillion, if you are reading this, You are loved!
-Blu MM
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Comment by C Bradshaw | 06.Jun.07 @ 7:07 pm
The episode Sunday’s ending was shockingly serious and drew such an painful emotional response from me and my husband watching. I don’t watch this show to walk away with tears welling in my eyes and emotion choking in my chest! I watch because this show makes it makes me laugh or jump in excitement as I cheer on heros. I watch because I love to walk away happy and exited or at least filled with emotions such as hope and joy. Killing of such a beloved character is brutal and does not add to the appeal of this show in any way for me. There’s enough pain in life with death and sorrow that our one source of entertainment shouldn’t be filled with it either.
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Comment by Haroutster | 07.Jun.07 @ 9:07 am
I knew it, i had a feeling that they would do something like this. Why Carson…He was the life of the show, at least you laughed when he made a joke. Everybody on both SG-1 and Atlantis just imitate Richard Dean Anderson’s jokes and mannerisms. Carson was an Original character. Paul McGillion, i watched the show for you man. Hate to see you go. Carson MUST come back. They should create this alternate universe where people who die in the city go and can be brought back. I know, I know, it’s a great idea and if I see it next season I won’t charge. BRING THE BEST CHARCATER ON ATLANTIS BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Dobs | 08.Jun.07 @ 10:14 pm
I just stumbled across this page and I have to say, the episode in which carson was one of the worst ever.
the story about the exploding tumor was… well… lets say it was *blurp*… and of course carson, the guy with the funny accent died in a very herkules-like special effect.i hope carson will be back full time, because he really did fit into the whole cast (and i like the diversity of nations, because i just dont think that only perfect american english speakers would be in a project like this).
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I found this site by accident, and it’s very nice. I’m not a large fan of SGA, but that episode was very good, and it even made me cry.
However, I noticed that the petition at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/Save_Carson_Beckett_SGA/
is VERY poorly written. Perhaps a rewrite is in order for the producers to take them more seriously?
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Comment by Terri | 13.Jun.07 @ 9:01 pm
This is a great idea. I love you guys! My comments are much lthe same–it was an awful shocking episode because we are not accustomed to having our favorite characteris killed without proper preparation. I would like to know why did he have to die now, why him, and now who is going to keep McKay from being a complete jerk? Carson deserves better than death by exploding tumor for goodness sake! I say it was an icky idea and I hope they bring him back as an ascended being or something!
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Comment by Lili | 15.Jun.07 @ 12:04 pm
I think the people that made this decision need to review the SG1 Episode about the parody tv series. This choice is going to cause Atlantis to decay into something equally as brainless and soulless as that parody. They seem to be woefully underestimating the intelligence of their audience.
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Comment by jennie kent | 16.Jun.07 @ 10:01 pm
I am usually more of an SG1 fan,but since its’s ending, I started watching SGAmore frequently,also,I’ve never gotten iover the loss of Jack to SG1. I agree with y’all, thatDr. Beckett was an important part of the show for me. In fact,I felt like someone punched me in the stomache when he died.In fact, I found this site when I tried to find out why???WishI’dfound it before,I’d have liked to have known this ahead,Although,the previewss made me wonder. But I didn’t believe he’d really die. I was so sadly mistaken.
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Comment by jennie kent | 16.Jun.07 @ 10:04 pm
please excuse the typos. I had a stroke and can no longer type well.I forget to proofread.
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Comment by Chris B | 23.Jun.07 @ 10:55 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42uh18yRVgk
The saddest, most honourable video I have ever seen.
SAVE CARSON BECKETT!
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Comment by Barb | 24.Jun.07 @ 4:07 am
Please bring Carson back to Atlantis! He is part of what made this show so good. His character is an important part of this team and it would be a great mistake to take him out of the mix.
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Comment by Siba | 30.Jun.07 @ 11:31 am
I think I already posted it once, if so, forgive me…but better too often then never: Guys, I love you!
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Comment by Connor | 01.Jul.07 @ 7:55 pm
I’ll admit to crying…(manly crying) after watching Sunday. I should have seen it coming, as any character I start investing interest in on a show usually exits…for a bit… (and for that I apologize to Mr. MGillion).
I guess I’d just like to say that while McKay brought me into SGA, I started missing Beckett when he was not in an episode. In his own way he was like the big brother of Atlantis in the same respect Mr. McGillion seems to be offscreen. There was just a light there that I don’t think can be replaced.
I’m glad Mr. McGillion will be able to come back for Season four and do more with his character, but I wish they would bring him back for good. I know there’s still a lot of potential for his character to grow… Martin G. said as much in the profile they had on Mr. McGillion when talking about his character.
Well done Mr. McGillion for giving Carson Beckett a truly unique voice and awesomeness that (I kid not) rivals Mr. Hewlett’s McKay. McGillion’s a fine talent in this industry and I wish him nothing but the best.
Beannachd Dia dhuit.
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Comment by Kyra Kuijpers SGAngel | 03.Jul.07 @ 5:11 am
I really appreciate what you do, becouse i think exactly the same. I was looking on youtube to find some videos of season 3 becouse i did not saw it yet and when i found a video named Carson’s Death i really couldn’t believe it… I’m really sad about this news and i try to do everything i can to help you with the actions. I already write a letter, but that’s not good enough. Unfortunately, i can’t help you with your ”Save Carson Meetings”
( That’s how i call them ) becouse i live in The Netherlands. I wish you very much luck and let’s hope that we can convince the one who made the episode that it was absolutely wrong to kill of Carson! -
Comment by Aiden | 03.Jul.07 @ 9:36 am
How about him moving to Eureka? After all the SG franchise didnt appreciate him. Thanks for all you do….
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Comment by kyrakuijpers_savecarson | 03.Jul.07 @ 10:10 am
I only know it for a day, and i want to do EVERYTHING to save Carson… But what? What can i do? I am eleven years old and i live in the netherlands! I already write a letter, joined the group on Yahoo and registered me on the site… I also gonna send e-mails to everyone i know and ask if they can send it to everyone théy know… Maybe i go to the shopping centres and hang up some posters or something…
But i want to do MORE! Is there anyone of you who lives in The Netherlands and then i mean in South Limburg? If so, please give me your e-mail or msn adres, then we can do something together! Becouse allone, i can’t do much… There are not so many fans of SGA in The Netherlands… And the members of my personal group ( SGAngels, i’m the leader of it ) are kids all over the Netherlands who i just contact on e-mail… -
Comment by Deborah Yakel | 10.Jul.07 @ 2:40 pm
Get Carson back! Whatever it takes, or you are going to lose a lot of viewers. Carson is the “heart” of the show. Without him it has turned into a bunch of harrowing adventures with no strength or heart. No one else can replace him. He has a charisma that leaps off the screen and connects with the viewer. If you think you can go a whole season or two without him, think again. With SG-1 going off the air this is a perfect excuse for viewers to tune out!
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Comment by DAVE from Aus | 11.Jul.07 @ 3:27 am
When i watched this eppisode i almost cried and i never do. CARSON was the heart and soul, the compassion and humour of atlantis its just not the same without him. How dare the writers of STARGATE reuse content. In SG1 it was jannet, in atlantis its carson WHAT THE HELL.
If you need a way to bring him back into the series how bout this……………He assended and decided to retake human form good aye and well you shouldnt care about reuseing content.
IN OTHER WORDS BRING HIM BACK
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Comment by Luis Fernandes | 12.Jul.07 @ 6:43 pm
i there, i’m from portugal, i’m a big fan of carson becket, so i would like to make my contribution to the cause, can you say what can i do from portugal?
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Comment by Elisabet | 16.Jul.07 @ 9:22 pm
Bring Carson back! He is the best character!
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Comment by eb | 18.Jul.07 @ 9:54 pm
Although I have watched some SG-1 episodes, I wasn’t a regular viewer so I resisted tuning into Atlantis until very recently. The eye candy that is Joe Flanigan finally drew me in.
I had read about both Sheppard and McKay before seeing the series and was very pleased with them and the other characters. What I was not expecting was how much I would adore Paul McGillion’s Carson Beckett, especially as I already knew he was slated to be killed before I had even seen an episode of the show.
From the first moment I saw him on screen I was absolutely hooked. I love him so very madly. Every episode I catch (I’ve seen some from every season) I spend my time hoping Carson makes an appearance—even if it’s just for a few moments. He warms my heart.
I cried when I saw Sunday and I dread all the Carson-less episodes to come in season 4. I want him back now and as regular cast (a position that the wonderful Paul McGillion earned with his winning performance).
In response to the comments noted above from Jewel taken off her blog, I have to say she has been placed in an awkward position by TPTB. She has done nothing wrong, but how can it appear to be anything other than her replacing Paul when he has been removed from the cast and she has been added as a character taking over his position.
I want Carson but I’ll be getting her character instead and how can I warm to her when it seems like an either/or situation. Are TPTB hoping we’ll forget about Carson/Paul once we are introduced to Jewel’s character? This possibility only serves to anger me.
Sorry. But I want Carson back. I cannot fathom why Carson would be eliminated when a storyline in which he is an integral part is still ongoing (wraith/human Michael).
Also, I agree with those who bemoan the loss of a character wonderfully representing the sorely underrepresented international earthling mix of the Atlantis cast.
This was such a poor choice. I am so disappointed in TPTB.
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Comment by sugarfoot | 31.Jul.07 @ 3:07 am
OH, AND BY THE WAY, YOU’VE LOST THIS VIEWER AND MY DVD MONEY TOO!!!
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Comment by ryan@atlantis | 01.Aug.07 @ 6:54 pm
I cannot believe they wrote off Carson. He was a huge character on the show. Sure, I was sad when they wrote off Ford, but this is a whole ‘nother deal. They’d better bring him back!
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Comment by thekat | 05.Aug.07 @ 5:10 pm
sorry by my english.
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Comment by Stacie | 06.Aug.07 @ 9:16 am
I’m still much saddened that Carson Beckett is gone. He & Joe Shepherd are my favorite characters on Stargate Atlantis. I pray that he is brought back soon by the “magic” of television…like Daniel Jackson.
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Comment by Claudia | 18.Aug.07 @ 4:09 am
I’m from Italy, and without pay-TV is difficult watch the show, but I do it because of Carson and McKay – in my opinion, they’re the most interesting characters in Atlantis, so killing off one of them is just like killing off an important part of the show…
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Comment by Maya | 03.Sep.07 @ 3:20 am
I’m from Slovenia and I love Stargate. Carson Beckett is the sweetest character there and I can only hope, that he comes back in Season 5 for good. Becasue, if not, SGA will lose a lot of fans. They should stop with this killing of the characters for dramatci reasons. The show is dramatic enough by it self.
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Comment by panther | 21.Sep.07 @ 1:25 pm
i completely adore stargate atlantis, one of my school files is decorated with pictures of it. I could not beleive it when they blew Carson up, i was so upset he was one of my favourite characters on the show, along with Teyla, Sheppard and McKay, i thought the end scene of “Sunday” was so sad, i hope they find a loop hole to get Carson back because he was one of the best characters.
LONG LIVE CARSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Tao | 21.Sep.07 @ 2:46 pm
why didn’t he just run….I mean there is a bomb that is about to explode………I think this is good because when he comes back everybody will be really happy and ratings will go up
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Comment by Franzi | 26.Sep.07 @ 7:29 am
without him, this series isn’t what it was anymore! Ich frag mich wirklich warum es momentan in jeder Serie Mode ist, Hauptcharaktere raus zu schmeißen, insbesondere jene denen Fans besonders gesonnen sind! Verdammtes Produzentenpack, es hätte andere Darsteller gegeben auf die man hätte verzichten können aber nicht scottish Dr. Beckett!!!
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Comment by Cathy | 26.Sep.07 @ 9:49 am
I wholeheartedly agree with C. Bradshaw (33above). I watch this show as a diversion from reality. I work in an emergency room and I don’t need to see shock and drama on my downtime too. The cheap trick by producers nowadays is to add jeopardy to the characters. However, if I believe that anyone on a show could die at anytime, do you think I would want to form any kind of emotional bond with them? I can’t bear to see “Sunday” in reruns because it feels too much like watching a good friend die. Martin Gero said on the commentary, he knew the fans would be mad, but he liked the “character moments” in the show. I can’t even remember those now, and they took the character out of the show by blowing him up. Sorry Carson! Wish they hadn’t done that!
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Comment by Cheryl | 02.Oct.07 @ 10:38 pm
Please, Please, Please bring back Beckett. Why did they kill him off anyway? He was the only one in Atlantis with a heart as pure as gold. He is the only one who recognises the humanity of a situation when the rest of the crew are shoot first, ask questions later! Now who’s going to make sure that the Stargate Atlantis Team dont cross the line?
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Comment by Kenn Hamers | 02.Oct.07 @ 11:20 pm
Lastr week the realse of SG1 s10 and SGA s3 was a fact in the Netherlads. Ofcourse I bought them straight away.. locked myself up in my appartment to enjoy 30 hours of Stargate and a lots of coffee. Watched sg1 first…pleased, very pleased! Then sga..again pleased..until!! OMG! No that did not just happen! Pauze..rewind..OMG they killed Carson! You ba**** well you get my point.. After i setteld down, and watched the extra’s on the dvd, this website is mentioned! Just wanted you to know i support your cause. And with the release of the dvd boxes in the Netherlands you may get some more support. We may be a small country, and I may only be one person but you got my support! Keep up te good work!
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Comment by victoria | 03.Oct.07 @ 5:38 am
simply put the great loss of carson had a great emotive effect on me and evoryone i know, the only way to top it is to bing him home.
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Comment by Mandy | 22.Oct.07 @ 5:47 pm
SAVE CARSON I MISS HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Goken | 24.Oct.07 @ 11:37 am
We want Carson back!
He doesn’t deserve such a stupid and unecessary death. The heart of Atlantis cannot ends that way.I hope see you soon Carson.
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Comment by Annie | 26.Oct.07 @ 1:59 am
great site.. keep up the good work.
What does Paul think of this site?
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Comment by Pam | 27.Oct.07 @ 9:49 am
I certainly hope they bring Dr. Beckett back for good and I don’t even care how they write him back in just as long as they do. There isn’t much of anything worth watching on TV these days and they already got rid of SG1 so I am running out of good shows to watch. Taking Paul McGillion off of Stargate Atlantis was a huge mistake that I really hope they get fixed SOON! Rainbow Sun Franks was adorable and they took him off and now they took off Dr. Weir and Dr. Beckett! Who’s next? I will stop watching if they don’t STOP THIS!!!!!!! BRING PAUL BACK, PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Sarah | 25.Nov.07 @ 4:55 pm
I really hope that they bring back Carson Beckett. I’ve been watching the season 3 episodes with him in them and I can’t understand how anyone could watch him in them and not want to hug him. He’s so cute.
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Comment by Lisa Smith | 10.Dec.07 @ 6:36 pm
I wonder which executive IDIOT thought that killing off Carson Beckett was a good idea. Now that he and Dr. Weir have been removed, I don’t enjoy the show anymore. I liked Samantha Carter on SG1 – but NOT on Atlantis. Again, which IDIOT thought this would be a good idea! MORONS!
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Comment by Kaytie Clements | 20.Dec.07 @ 10:58 am
Yeah, tears were falling left and right when I watched Sunday. We need to start a “SAVE ELIZABETH WEIR” campaign as well. Have Weir and Beckett re-created with Nanites like in “This Mortal Coil”. Seriously, the executive must have a big issue with dr.’s. (next it’ll be Rodney…NO!!) yeah I’m getting ready to sue the place if they don’t bring the two back. lol
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Comment by Sam Connor | 22.Dec.07 @ 8:21 pm
I started to get hooked up with this show and it seems that all the good charachters that made me want to watch this show are being killed of phased out.
You should do a little better research on what people like to see.
1- I do not like to see SG-1 characters back or in Atlantis.
2- Beckett, Weir and Lt. Ford should have being removed like that from the show.
3- Why dont you just kill McKay and Sheppard and bring William Shatner and McGiver instead.Stargate Atlantis Writers are total loosers, way to go and ruin a good show!
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Comment by DrKILLER | 14.Jan.08 @ 6:01 am
Carson RULEZZZ , he is very good person,he must stay in antlantis,i think,he will be in 5th season,we must fight for him!
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Comment by Radek Zelenka | 14.Jan.08 @ 8:02 am
Hi folks!!
I think Carson Beckett is very important character, as interesting as Lisa Weir, perhaps even more.
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Comment by Ashly | 14.Jan.08 @ 9:05 am
I just could not beleive they killed Carson off. I literally was in tears. I don’t know if the show will be the same without him.
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Comment by tom | 18.Jan.08 @ 5:59 am
I just watched theem kill off carson I still cant belive they would do something so stupid!!!!! He Is one of the main reasons my wife and I watch the show. Please keep up the fight to bring him back!!!!!!!
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Comment by Sakura | 20.Jan.08 @ 7:31 pm
Carson Beckett was one of my most favorite characters from both SG-1 and Atlantis. just can’t help myself from crying everytime I watched “Sunday”
now I have to wait for a month to see him again *sigh*
and I don’t even know whether he’s staying for good *sigh*keep on fighting, people!
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Comment by Kelly | 24.Jan.08 @ 12:48 am
I’ve been an SG-1 fan for years.. I lost interest though after the first few seasons because the show was transfered over to the SCI-FI Channel and was no longer a show that played on regular TV like it does in Cable. In my home town in TN, When the 4th season of SG-1 Was airing, the 6th was airing on Cable.. and not only that! The Episodes that aired on my station were played in the WRONG Order. They would play Episode 2, then 8, then 16, then 2 again.. I gave up after a while.. But Watched many episodes through out the years.. And I’ve been smart enough to remember the main plot and altogether I’ve probably seen 6 of the 10 seasons.. (Granted the episodes were in the wrong order)
Then came Stargate Atlantis.. One night while flipping through the channels the Episode “Poisoning the Well” was on.. I realized “Hey this is Stargate.. Where’s O’neil and Carter and everybody?” Then when it went to the comercial it said “Stargate Atlantis will be right back.” I was like “There’s a NEW Stargate series on TV!?!” I Fell HARD For Carson.. His beautiful eyes, his Lovely Scottish Acent and his kind heart. The end of the episode Made me cry so badly when Perna died. I instantly knew I HAD To tune in the following week to see and hear more of and About Carson. But The Following Episode had nothing of him in it.. I begain to think “Oh no.. was he just a Guest star?” Then I realized he WAS a Cast member.. The show made little to no sence though being as they (As always on my Home-Town FOX TV Station) were playing Episodes out of order.. Episode 3, was followed the next week by Episode 9 and so on.. I have never in my life become SO Attatched to a TV Show that I cared enough to go out and BUY The whole seasons of it. After three weeks (ONLY 3 WEEKS) Of watching SGA I went out and bought the 1st season. And when the 2nd season was realised I purchased it on the DAY It came out. My Local station is playing the third season right now (They started it with the Season Finale.. aren’t they brilliant?) So I refused to watch and just waited for the DVD’s.. I’m now thinking of buying the SG-1 Dvd’s because I’m convertated to being a HUGE Stargate Fan.. been watching it off and on since I was 9.. now I’m 20 and beyond Adicted.. They still play epi’s of both SG Series out of whack So thank GOD For the DVD sets..
AND FOR CARSON. He was the whole reason I got into Stargate.. I hated Rodney at first because he was so mean it seemed to Carson.. But He’s grown on me too.. So now the show for me is Carson and Rodney.
I honestly didn’t see the actual episode where he “Died” until about a week ago. I knew it had aired and read about the new episodes online.. I just have to wait until Re-Runs hit rgular US TV or buy the DVD’s. It was hard.. I’ve been a HARD Core SCB Supporter even though I’ve never been to a convention and even though I’ve never met Mr. McGillion. I am thinking of Writing a song about the SCB However (I’m a singer) and trying to do more then just sending out e-mails and making Icons and stuff.. I feel like I’m not making a difference. I really can’t see this show going any farther if they don’t bring him back.. I mean it’s crazy.. And if they kill Carson it’s like.. “Who’s Next?” you know? I’m so happy to hear he’s doing a 2 part thing on SGA This Feb.. Sadly I have to wait for the DVD’s.. All they’re playing on TV right now where I live is Re-Runs of the 3rd season.. lol I got it for Christmas 2007 and in less than 14 days I’ve watched EVERY Episode and all the comentaries and everything.. If I don’t get more Carson soon I’ll go crazy.
Keep up the good work!!
LETS GET CARSON BACK!!! (FOR GOOOOOD!!!!)
~Kelly
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Comment by Kaci | 24.Jan.08 @ 9:38 pm
Stargate Atlantis is nothing without Dr. Carson Beckett.
Please, please bring him back! I can’t even watch the episodes that he is not in, they make me sad. He was, is and always will be my favorite character.
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Comment by Chaya+Adria (gernan-fans) | 25.Jan.08 @ 7:03 am
We love Stargate Atlantis and we miss Carson Beckett and think he should come back for more than just a few episodes.
Paul McGillion is a great actor and Stargate Atlantis needs him. He´s so cute and he has got nice eyes.
PLEASE bring him back to Atlantis!
(sorry for the bad English^^)
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Comment by William Thomas | 29.Jan.08 @ 3:39 pm
This is unbelievable. My landlord bought seasons 1,2 and 3 on DVD – I’ve just spent a holiday from work watching my way through the lot of them – right at this moment I’m halfway through his ending episode – in shock that this great character has gone. I don’t wanna go all “Misery” on the writers ass, but this is a wrong turn to say the very least. It’s very sad.
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Comment by Hanniball | 07.Feb.08 @ 8:37 am
Yesterday Carson died in the german TVs…
It was more than a painful moment in SciFi TV history..
But I’m looking forward to see him again in the next SGA episodes.
REST IN PEACE
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Comment by A.P. | 08.Feb.08 @ 7:16 am
Oh my god… why Carson? His death was sooo senseless. As you’ve already heard, the episode “Sunday” was shown in the german tv on wednesday. I really enjoyed this episode – a lot of funny stuff, like ronon playing golf
– but Carsons death at the end of the episode shocked me. It was sooo senseless. I dont understand why he had to die, and I also think that his death should have been a better one.
Paul, if you read this, you can be sure that the german fans will miss you as well and we all hope that Dr. Beckett will come back! -
Comment by Marco | 08.Feb.08 @ 12:48 pm
Hello everything together I comes from Germany and has used me also totally for it the C. Beckett remains and am fröh he comes back. Greetings from deutschland marco:)
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Comment by Rachel | 08.Feb.08 @ 1:33 pm
Hello!
I’m from Germany, too.
I’m so happy he’ll return and I love you and your campaign. You did a great job and because of you I never stopped hoping.
Nevertheless I was so sad as I saw the “Sunday” episode. But the knowledge, he’ll return in Season 4 for was a good comfort.
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Comment by mirjam | 12.Feb.08 @ 4:16 am
hi,
here in holland the show isn’t on anymore but thankfully some people here have scifi so that we can stil watch!And thanks god for international selling!! When carson died, i cried my eyes out! I couldn’t believe that he was dead! Such a great caracter and he was written out!! Just couldn’t believe it. Today i found this site!!:) And i hope this site would help to get carson back forgood in sg atlantis! Not just 2 episodes but for al seasons again!
The show is missing a caracter like carson, en we want the pleasant site of paul back! Cause he was really pleasant to look at!!:DSo to make a long story short:
WE WANT CARSON BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Comment by Sebastian W. | 13.Feb.08 @ 11:03 am
This page is great. It kind of reflects my thoughts. I want Carson back as a regular.
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Comment by Jozsef | 17.Feb.08 @ 4:39 pm
When I heard that Paul’s character was going to be killed off I could not believe it. He is such a fine actor and Carson is such a strong, appealing and compelling character that the decision is incomprehensible. I’m glad there have been some mea culpas in the meantime.
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Comment by Barbara Mogan | 18.Feb.08 @ 8:33 pm
I want Carson back too!!!!!!! He’s a fantastic actor and his character is so compelling, shows such character in all he does. No offense, but the new doc is so ‘vanilla’. She is nice, but blah. She doesn’t add to the show nearly what Carson did. I hate this! I hate when the writers do such things. The show isn’t the same now. You can’t replace a diamond like Carson with cubic zirconia. WE WANT CARSON BACK ASAP!!!
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Comment by Craig McGill | 19.Feb.08 @ 2:12 pm
Just to let you know that I’ll be interviewing Paul McGillion in around 23 hours and if anyone from the site wants to leave a question they should feel free.
Head over to http://www.craig-mcgill.com for more details…
(there’s a link to a previous interview I did with Paul there too)
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Comment by Jim | 22.Feb.08 @ 9:47 pm
I loved Beckett as much as anyone, but one of the things I’ve always liked about SG-1 and Atlantis is that they do occasionally kill main characters. It keeps the suspense real. I don’t think they should bring him back just because the fans want it. Atlantis is a dangerous place and fighting Wraith is a dangerous occupation, so there are going to be casualties, even among the people we really like.
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Comment by ~*Kelly | 23.Feb.08 @ 6:18 pm
I can agree with you to some pint Jim. It does make it more “Real” in some ways. But is “Real” Honestly Nanite robots going into our minds and warping our brains? Is “Real” walking through a blue watery looking worm hole and traveling to other galixies? Is “Real” Green guys with long flowling locks using their hands to suck our life out? Yes if these things were possible or “Real” there would be danger. But what’s so great about this show is just THAT. It’s a show. And you don’t have to worry about these things REALLY happening. Carson was a HUGE Part of this cast of Characters. The team members in both Stargate series have had the ability to clone characters, Re-Incarnate characters, and even travel through time to save fallen comrads. I belive this campaign has had a good run. And I do think it’s fair that “Fans” have a say in some ways how things might turn out in a show. No. It’s NOT Our show.. and NO it’s not REALLY our call in the end. But we the viewers grow close to these characters over the years and losing a character as Great as Carson (Played by such a Great Actor, Paul McGillion) Is really just sad to me. And aparently our “Just because the fans want him back” deal had worked to some extent. He’s back for 7 episodes. So there.
Are you Other SCB-Followers with me on this? I think I rest my case. *Nod-Nod*
VIVA LE SCOTLAND!!
~*Kelly
Ultimate Carson Fan from
TN
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Comment by Rhonda | 26.Feb.08 @ 9:14 pm
OMG!! I never knew this site existed until today!!! But glad it does! I am ssoooooo glad to see Carson coming back…now if everyone could just get them to bring him back FULL TIME!!! I loved his character. He brought allot more then I think the producers realized to SGA!!
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Comment by 3rdGearAssaultVehicle | 29.Feb.08 @ 10:18 pm
Fairly new to the series, but this episode was just awesome. I hate to see the Scottish doctor leave, I was just getting hooked on this series.
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Comment by maya | 02.Mar.08 @ 3:52 am
Hi,
I miss CARSON in every weeks ep since sunday
Carson Becket is so cool
we want him back !Yeahh we want Paul s caracter to be back for a FULL 5th SEASON !!!!!!!!!!
I like his way of acting and talking with this scottish accent so much !!!!
You can Get rid of Sam (she had 10 years on sg1)and bring back Carson !!!!!!!!!!!!!
yeah that be cool !
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Comment by maya | 02.Mar.08 @ 3:58 am
to – comment 97
you say he will be back for 7 eps ?
how do you know ?
as fare as i heard the desicion is made on the 4th March , we can still hope that he may come back for a full season 5 not just 7 eps ..
however in a way your right .. 7 eps in s5 is better than nothing !
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Comment by Lelith | 05.Mar.08 @ 3:28 am
Please bring Carson back Atlantis is not the same without him, the other doc is a tad boring……
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Comment by Kelly | 05.Mar.08 @ 2:58 pm
I, uh, quit watching after they killed Carson off, it made me that mad. Oh sure, it meant more than some “red shirt” croaking, so it was a “better” episode, but I don’t want “better” tv, I want what I like and I like for my favorite characters to stay alive.
Since he’s coming back, I have some catching up to do. Man, I hope Atlantis is available in HD on my Xbox 360!
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Comment by Lindsey | 09.Mar.08 @ 1:59 pm
We love you Carson! Please come back for good!
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Comment by Sinan | 26.Mar.08 @ 6:42 am
It’s so great to have him back woo,shame it’s not for good. But you never know what can happen. They hopefully see how loved Beckett is and bring him back for good.
Glad to have you Back Beckett ^_^
CARSON RULES AND HE’S NO.1 !!!
Take care.
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Comment by Radka | 31.Mar.08 @ 8:21 am
I really love Carson… he´s so sweet…there´s nothing more to say….I´m totally under his spell
Czech fan ( from dr. Zelenka´s home:))
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Comment by Kim | 01.Apr.08 @ 10:06 am
I almost feel guilty that I was behind in my Atlantis watching. I have just been watching my season 3 box set this week and was absolutely horrified to watch “Sunday”; I had no idea Carson died and had been avoiding Gateworld, etc… so that I wouldn’t be spoiled. Now I wish I had have known so that I could have participated in this campaign more actively. I would love to know whose idea it was to kill off one of the most beloved characters on the show so that it would get renewed…
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You know what… I haven’t even seen the episode where he dies yet (me being a Dutchie and all, far behind on the episodes here) but I’ve already seen the episode where he returns and I have to say… this is damn cruel towards all the Carson fans.
He dies, only to return, to slowly die again, but just before it happens, they chuck him into a stasis pod, this ISN’T how I wish to remember Carson Beckett, frozen into stasis, unable to do anything. Carson Beckett is the Heart of Atlantis, the bimbo now taking his place doesn’t NEARLY match up to his brilliance. Carson Beckett would’ve done a lot more than this to save someone else’s life… But then again, he’d die trying to achieve that goal, so yeah…
Still… this would’ve been a perfect chance for the makers of SGA to let Carson return for real. Why didn’t they make it so that the dead Carson Beckett was the clone or something, I mean, it’s Sci-fi, anything can happen, so why not this? Why would they try to fuel the fans hope, only to partially shatter it once more?
If this is a way from the makers to try and keep the Beckett fans satisfied, they’re doing a pretty darn bad job right here, because crying over his death one time was more than enough, crying a second time now that he’s in stasis… it’s darn cruel.
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Comment by Melisa | 14.Apr.08 @ 6:05 am
I realy loved SG-1 and allthough atlantis can not compare, but there are two characters, whom make it worth wathing – Mckay and Carson Becket… I hope he will be brought back
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Comment by Hare | 21.Apr.08 @ 2:59 pm
When I first started to watch SGA, I immediately fell in love with Carson (and Rodney too, but that’s not a point). Really, he’s the heart of the show to me, and seemingly to many others as well, hence the awesome campaign.
So of course, I was near the edge of tears when I heard, and later saw his horrible, completely unnecessary death. That’s the kind of shock I wouldn’t have wanted to experience again. It took away all, or at least most of the joy I felt while watching the show further, that feeling ain’t ever happened before to me…strange. I’m not looking forward to a SGA without him.
But then we had hope again, they did indeed bring Carson back, and I was delighted, but once I learned more of his “brilliant” comeback, I still don’t understand…why the heck did they have to mess this perfect chance up completely!? A clone? Slowly dying? Tossed in a stasis pod? They outright ripped my heart out again.
Thank you for the effort writers, if you did it for the fans who all wanted our lovely scottish doctor back, or any other good reason, but if that was just sick “make them hope first and shatter that hope forever after” kind of trick, **** ***. Sorry for harsh language, even if censored, but that’s how pissed off I am. I really do pray he gets back to the show for good in season 5, I don’t know what they are planning to do with him yet, living in Finland where the show ain’t even on tv yet. :s
Lastly, I’d want to thank savecarsonbeckett.com, and every Carson fan out there for the effort, all the protests and shizzle, it really warmed my heart to see more people who care so much for Dr. Carson Beckett.
And Paul McGillion, I love you and your sexy accent. ♥_♥
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Comment by Hare | 03.May.08 @ 2:09 pm
Whew…I think I might have been a little too harsh with my comment above, just a little mind you. Sooo….apologies if any of the poor senseless writers read these messages. ;> Doubt it, but oh well.
Still it was a horrible mistake. I heard he was going to be on in like…5 episodes in season 5? *facepalm* (Oh I might be wrong, I’ve got a very bery bad memory) Not QUITE enough for me, but I guess it keeps me hanging to watch the show…barely. -_-
Much love to you people and Paul! ♥♥♥
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Comment by Tiffany Mayberry | 07.May.08 @ 3:25 pm
I was heart broken when Carson died. I literally cried. He was so sincere and kind and brought alot to Atlantis. Now that his amazing Scottish accent is gone, Atlantis is just not the same. No offense to the new doctor, but she just isn’t Carson. He was funny and had great chemistry with McKay. It was a crime to kill off Carson. The writers and producers should be ashamed and apologise. Boy do I miss Carson!
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Comment by Jamie | 25.May.08 @ 6:20 pm
I just spent the last hour writing all these people about Carson Beckett. I really hope they bring him back full time!!
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Comment by Tess | 26.Jun.08 @ 5:37 am
I was devastated when they killed Carson Beckett. He was what made the show what it was, its all so serious and uncaring now. I mean Jewel is a wonderful actress loved her in Serenity and all but come on! She’s NOT Carson!
Such an irreplaceable character with killer one liners and his lines with McKay were absolutely fabulous. The show isn’t the same without him and I won’t be happy until he’s back full time. He made the show worth watching!
I really miss him on the show, its hardly worth watching any more, brilliant actor and a brilliant character and I LOVE the accent! SAVE CARSON BECKETT!! BRING HIM BACK FULL TIME!!! -
Comment by Nicole | 27.Jun.08 @ 10:26 pm
I liked the first season of the show, but they really did kill the heart of the show. Isn’t the idea of a good show to stand out and be different in a good way? You don’t achieve that by killing off one of the best parts.
Bring him back! The show’s boring without him!
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Comment by Leah | 23.Jul.08 @ 8:21 pm
Ever since I started watching the show Carson has ALWAYS been my favorite! He really is the heart of the show, and I want him back on! BRING HIM BACK FULL TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE NEED HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CARSON BECKETT ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by Sam | 06.Aug.08 @ 12:41 pm
Ever since episode 1, Carson Beckett has been my personal favourite charecter. He has a strong sense of compassion and intergrity and that is what I love about him. you can always count on him to trust his heart and do the right thing. To kill him off was one of the worst mistakes they could have made. I became less excited for upcoming episodes and when I would watch them, thoughts like ‘oh that is where carson should be chewing them out for being careless’ or ‘carson would have made it better’. Season 4 was, for the most part, a darker season not only because of the seriousness of the story but because they no longer had their Carson. The one person who tried to make things a little brighter and whose charm worked his way into everyone’s heart. I am not saying that I do not like Keller but she is not as caring and much more doubtful of herself. I am so glad that Carson has been brought back and would do anything to see him return as a main charecter for season 6. Go Paul McGillion!
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Comment by Samuel Messerschmidt | 18.Aug.08 @ 6:23 am
I’m from Madison, WI.
ummm….Never Stop Fighting Until The Fight is Done Paul! Way to go Beckett!
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Comment by Samuel Messerschmidt | 18.Aug.08 @ 6:24 am
By the way, Dr. Zelenka is my personal favourite!
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Comment by Matthew Michaels | 11.Sep.08 @ 1:50 pm
I’ve bought all the Season 1-3 Atlantis DVDs, and have enjoyed them all up until ‘Sunday’. I can’t believe the best character on the show has been written out for no good reason. His character definitely had the most depth of the show and was more realistic than all the other cloned Captain America science fiction heros. Seems like he was only killed off so the writers could create drama and pat themselves on the back for being such gifted ‘artists’. How soon they forget that ultimately it is the FANS who pay their wages and allow the show to continue.
To all those who lobbied and succeeded in forcing them to bring him back well done!
To those who chose to kill him off, may the fleas of a thousand camels infest your genitals!
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Comment by Lisa | 28.Sep.08 @ 4:56 pm
Well, I found myself liking Atlantis more then SG-1 when I started watching, I quickly became attached to Carson just from watching episode one and when he left, to be frank, I did too. Gosh how I cried during Sunday… and I still do if I watch it.
I only saw about seven or so episodes from season 4 (I’m starting to catch up now though) and when I found out he’d be returning I picked it up again, I wasn’t bouncing off the walls when i found out the limits to him coming back, but it’s something and it made me watch again (for the most part I’m still missing an episode here and there). At least we can look forward to him being in the movie(s). Hopefully…
I LOVE CARSON!!!! PAUL IS AMAZING!!!! (just had to do that)
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Comment by Carry | 10.Nov.08 @ 1:38 am
hello…^_^ i’m from German, i can’t good english, only school english. yes i go still to school, i’m 16….
it’s great here, i love you.have a nice day, bye
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Comment by Carry | 10.Nov.08 @ 1:38 am
I LOve Carson aka Paul,,,he is so cute and very nice
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Comment by carsonlover | 23.Jan.09 @ 6:17 pm
am i alone in thinking carson is the sexiest man alive? carson is sweetest man on atlantis. his accent rocs! its hot! i <3 carson beckett. SAVE DR. SEXY!!!!!!!!
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Comment by carsonlover | 23.Jan.09 @ 6:36 pm
I ALWAYS CRY WHEN I WATCH THAT HOTTIE DIE IN “SUNDAY”! HE SHOULD BE KEPT ON. HE HAD A GREAT LOVE 4 EVERYONE! SCREW YOU MCKAY! YOU SHOULD’VE JUST GONE 2 THE MAINLAND W/ HIM!!!!!! DONT YOU FEEL BAD. YOU SHOULD!
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CARSON__19 HOTNESS LEVELIM LOVESICK! SEND ME 2 THE DR. BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by carsonlover | 27.Jan.09 @ 1:19 pm
I M STILL SAD. I JUST WATCHED “SUNDAY” AND CRIED OF CORSE! I CANT BELEEVE THEY DID THAT TO HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND D*** IT MCKAY YOU SED U CANT STAND HIM, HOW DO U FEEL NOW?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! CARSON WAS SEXIER THAN ALL THE OTHER GUYS COMBINED! I <3 CARSON BECKETT!
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Comment by carsonlover | 29.Jan.09 @ 6:25 am
carson did not deserve to die! the producers have a problem w/ doctors or something! first fraiser on sg-1 now carson on atlantis. carson was the heart of atlantis. HE WILL BE MISSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I just saw episdoe 17th in season 4. Sad that they decided to kill Dr. Carson beckett, I started to cry and was sad. Then I decided to google “Dr. Carson beckett, In hope of finding out a way to contact him and ask him if he decided to quit or was written out of the script. So I would like to thank you all for doing this!. And I am glad Dr. Carson beckett is coming back!
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Comment by miki | 12.Aug.09 @ 8:33 pm
how could you do that to him he was like the main chairtor or at lease the only one i saw now that dr hott carson beckett is off the show i have no reason to live or wach stargate atlantis:_( id like to go to hollywood and smake the person who thought of killing him how dare they whoes with me
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Hello . I’m Angelina Gartenlehner from austria. I love staregate atlantis . The best is Dr. Carson Becket . I love thath . I’m twelve . He is my favotite . i love you carson becket ( Paul mckgillion ) Here is my email adres : Angelin.g@aon.at . goodbye !!!!
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Comment by D. Signs | 22.Oct.09 @ 6:47 pm
I am just catching up on Stargate Atlantis series, killing Carson is the worst thing you could have done, that is worst than killing Shepperd, McKay, Teyla, Ronon or any of the others. Bring Carson back from the dead, I heard you make him a clone but that is not good enough, you guys need to make a combination reunion show that brings all the old characters from Atlantis and SG1 back together again, so far except for Rush, Young, Scott, Chloe, Eli, and TJ the other characters need to get way more developed
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Comment by xyz | 08.Nov.09 @ 6:01 pm
So sad… I just saw 3.17. What a bad decision! Incredible.
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Comment by Al | 27.Dec.09 @ 8:08 am
Elizabeth Wier and Carson Beckett were too important to the show to just be “replicants” every now and again. It fell apart after that.
Saw a recent broadcast without either character … still good, but not AS good … the heart was missing
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Comment by Teyla | 29.Dec.09 @ 4:39 am
Carson nagyon aranyos én nagyon szeretem amikor meghalt a 3.évadban elkeztem sírni mert én naon naon naon SZERETEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Comment by BaghyFu | 26.Jan.10 @ 2:21 pm
Oh, It’s so sad.
I can’t believe it. I think it’s the worst thing they can do. And now, all passed, saw the 5 season, and can say that was hard see each episode waiting for Beckett.
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