Sanctuary Season 1

Stargate Universe left me just slightly disappointed, but Sanctuary really has impressed me. It's a lot better than I ever thought it'd be. It got more exciting throughout the first season, and ended in a way that really sets up a great season 2.

I think "Nubbins" has to be one of my favourite episodes. I thought it'd be another Tribbles rip off, and even though it sort of was in the idea, it was original enough to be really good. Sanctuary manages to be both serious and funny (are you listening Stargate Universe?!) and episodes like this coming before something as serious as "The Five" are exactly why.

I wasn't sure I liked the idea of Magnus' power coming from her own choice to make herself better by injecting vampire blood at first, but it's grown on me. It's certainly original, and another refreshing take on the vampire stories. Druitt's really sudden cure was odd though. I did want him to end up on the good side, but it was just...sudden. Still, the idea of The Five is clever.

Some good guest starts in season 1 too, particularly members of The Five. Peter Wingfield is always cool. SG1 link too, which is always cool. The guy who plays Tesla is a great sort-of-villain too. Rekha Sharma from BSG in there too, and another appearance from Kavan Smith was good to see.

The finale was really exciting, and having recently watched the first episode of season 2, I really think this is a series to keep an eye on. When I first watched the web series and heard it was going to be on TV, I gave it a series. It already has a second, and possibly a longer future.