4 is my favorite, Ep 6 had a lot of the hesitation and unknowing of their rejoined relationship = a lot of questions and answers to come. Instead of being clever and cautious, Claire instead, goads BJR by bringing up Jamies beating by him. If one respects Ira as a writer, then this episode needs a second chance. You can contribute to the Outlander Wiki by rewriting the copied content. Thank you for this article. Behr was involved with most of the early Ferengi-related episodes, and introduced the concept of the Ferengi Rules of Acquisition and wrote most of the rules which appeared on the show. Loved this, and I so heartily agree! Unlike the original Star Trek or Star Trek: The Next Generation, DS9 embraced a form of serialized storytelling that, while commonplace on television today, was something unexplored on Star Trek when the new series launched in 1993. Sticking too close to the book is a major problem for me. Outlander Wiki is a FANDOM Books Community. Graduate of Lehman College in New York City, Behr studied Mass While he is the consummate professional writer who is extremely adept at creating real-life characters, I think his most beneficial trait is that, by his own account, he was completely unaware of the Outlander phenomenon. Since he didnt have any loyalty to the book, Ira could hone his talent on making the best SHOW he possibly could. Did we get ANY of that notion from the script? Blind fools. Another fascinating aspect of our podcast conversation was when we learned how much trust Ron put into Iras hands because, as Ira stated it, it was his job to run the writers room in Rons absence. Even if Ron were present, Ira still had to help smooth issues the other writers couldnt handle. We just went with it. to have seen that scene before they killed off Frank. But more importantly, he knows that Claire is lying to him about her sad story of being lost in the woods. My god, its full of stars. From here the noose tightens around Claires throat, when she tells him that he is capable of anything, and he tangles her brain by pondering the rehabilitation of Black Jack Randall, and that he could begin this route by having Claire escorted to Inverness. I was not a fan of the Ferengi, laughs Behr. I appreciate your cordial discussion, and appreciate your opinions as well. Women! The first line is: BJR: The crowd had to look away. I quickly glomed on onto the fact, thanks to Armin [Shimmerman] and the way he played Quark, that they were 20th century human beings. Usually I find myself sneaking episodes in here and there to get a greater understanding of the show. The little we did do was was a pain money-wise. It was an amazing catalyst for so much. But thats not how I gauge our success that we predicted this. Ira says this of The Garrison Commander: I was originally going to write as my first script episode three, and episode six was broken by the staff. "'I'm not doing it,' [he said], but I'm just saying that you shouldn't do talking heads. You didnt think of that at the time.'. He has been covering entertainment news out of Los Angeles for more than a decade. I just dont believe in that, he says. !b.a.length)for(a+="&ci="+encodeURIComponent(b.a[0]),d=1;d=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e)}b.i&&(e="&rd="+encodeURIComponent(JSON.stringify(B())),131072>=a.length+e.length&&(a+=e),c=!0);C=a;if(c){d=b.h;b=b.j;var f;if(window.XMLHttpRequest)f=new XMLHttpRequest;else if(window.ActiveXObject)try{f=new ActiveXObject("Msxml2.XMLHTTP")}catch(r){try{f=new ActiveXObject("Microsoft.XMLHTTP")}catch(D){}}f&&(f.open("POST",d+(-1==d.indexOf("?")?"? Most seemed to be either filler, or one note, with one boring objective. Instead, Behr elected to move to Los Angeles and pursue a career in writing comedies for television and film. I felt the last scene of Season 3 was particularly weak. Im not doing it, [he said], but Im just saying that you shouldnt do talking heads. Trust me.. After you see it, check back right here and scroll down past the below image of the station for Behrs revised thoughts on how he would end the season eight opener! It should take you places that you dont know youre going to go.. And if its the anti-Outlander, wouldnt that make Geillis the anti-Claire? Thanks for the very kind words! It sounds like a season seven pickup and possible spinoff(s) are in the near future, but nothing is 100%. I said, Hes right over there! And everyone said, Bullshit! He returned to Paramount for the revival of The Twilight Zone (2002) as writer and executive producer. Did you want to see that scene as much as I did? They were horrified. I agree that I wouldve been happy to see it happen sooner than this but everything happens in its time. That being said, I love the Outlander series and am more pleased than disappointed with it and would like to see all the books come to life on television. He also was so pleased with the dildo scene in season 2. Ships from and sold by turntostart (seller since 2005). This is doubly important when you think why he was asked to join the writers room. Ira Steven Behr, the showrunner and executive producer on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, was utterly done with toiling around the final frontier. Lottie Vanderbeek played her as high camp, Mommy Dearest like. Lottie Vanderbeek played her as high camp, Mommy Dearest like. "Avery had made this big deal about [the documentary]," says Ira Steven Behr, DS9 showrunner and, alongside David Zappone, director of "What We Left Behind". Wish there was a chance Ira Stephen Behr could get another shot at writing for Outlander again! Knowing there was very little description in the book except for the punch, Ira jumped into The Garrison Commanderwith the idea to create a descriptive one act play between Claire and BJR that made Black Jack a far more viable character than the book had ever imagined. Its the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I was shocked by the brothel scene as well, but I saw it as a way to show what an imbecile Prince Charles was. [7] He also worked as writer and consulting producer on the series Dr. Vegas (2004). It was an hour doc at the time, and it was not going to be a big deal.. As far as Toni Graphia is concerned she is 100% capable in my opinion. They didnt give clear reasons why they left and, of course, theres lots of rumor mongering. Why is that so cool? You know, that tech talk in order to justify the time traveling? 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Claire: You say that buried within you is a decent man. she has the wherewithal to find that door to the outside, unbolt, unlock and leave it. Are you ready for a kiddie (all-ages) human adventure? The banana-land story of Voyager? As John Truby states in his book, The Anatomy Of A Scene, the beginning of the scene should frame what the whole scene is about. "The first thing he had done was kill baseball," Behr said, "which I never. For quite a long time, I placed responsibilityfor the changed dynamic on elements that were added to Season 3. When I look at the homeless problem that were currently dealing with in Los Angeles and probably all over the country, yes, its kind of weird that we did Past Tense and said it was five years away. Just make sure you tag me in the post . Balfe (getting a touch-up to Claires gray-tinged hair) has enjoyed playing Claire at different parts of her life as the show hopscotches through the years. How do you get there? It could be so. Which would help characterize her nonsensical ill feelings towards her mother. He gave off a lethal combination of clinical sadism and artistry. BJR: I look forward to our next meeting, Mrs. Beauchamp. "The Garrison Commander" is the title of . I thoroughly enjoyed the opulence and depravity of the French. Yes, I totally agree: Outlander Season 4 definitely felt different than the show that hooked me, and yes, I miss Ira too. Usually ships within 4 to 5 days. He was also a producer on Star Trek: The Next Generation from 1989 to 1990. You can choose to be the man you wish to be. A fortunate meeting with Jacobite leader Prince Charles presents opportunities, while the Duke of Sandringham's presence brings complications. The season 3 finale should have been split into two longer episodes to do it justice. Blake, Just a quick question, remember in Dragonfly in Amber when Bree was telling Roger how she got into Franks lockbox where his letters to the Rev were? (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for STARZ). . So I would love it, but something would fundamentally have to change either cost wise or Star Trek wise, which just isnt going to happen that would make them say, Okay, roll up the sleeves. I think you hit the nail on the head. Ironically, Behr was initially against the idea of doing anything to celebrate the Star Trek three decade milestone. Scroll through for a peek behind the curtain at what productions like for Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and the rest of the cast and crew. Shes inching closer and closer with each breath, and every word that comes out of his mouth. I thought spending 2 full episodes on the boat was too much.did we really need a whole hour of Claire healing the sick on the boat? The only thing I can come up with is that she likes bathing in blood? [9], In February 2009, Behr was named head writer for the Starz TV series Crash (based on the Paul Haggis film) as it headed into Season 2, which aired in the fall of 2009. What is the nature of your relationship with that show considering your new deal with Disney? I was so sad when you didnt write J&Cs reunion. In The Search, Claire looks for a kidnapped Jamie with the help of his fiery older sister, Jenny Fraser Murray (Laura Donnelly) who had given birth only days earlier. I will have to say that I agree about the first half and second half. Put either Black Jack Randall in The Garrison Commander,or even Dougal in Prestonpansin your minds eye. I love the show and will watch no matter what but I do miss the original writers who are gone. Once again, Paramount+ is pushing Star Trek into bold new frontiers. Speaking during a panel at Star Trek Las Vegas, Behr revealed that he . Only 13 left in stock - order soon. Hunt him down on Twitter: We chat with the showrunner about his experience with the Star Trek fan community and how that relationship has evolved throughout filming his celebratory documentary. 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That is, not exactly in the form you might expect, but in a manner that Star Trek fans are all the better for having the chance to experience. Thats when I started to realize, Gee, you got to get serious about this thing. In it, Sisko is accidentally sent into the past alongside Terry Farrells Dax and Alexander Siddigs Bashir, specifically to the year 2024. Now, at the time, I was like, Do we need this? Would you mind telling me where that came from? Claire and Jamie set about . Behr did his tour in the convention circuit when the show was on the air, but he avoided the arena from 1999 to 2012. An exquisite, bloody masterpiece. As we talk about so many of the franchises youve had your hand in, lets not forget aboutOutlander. [2] Behr continued to work on television dramas, throughout the 1980s, among them: After several years writing and producing television, and while still a staff writer at Beyond Reality, Behr was hired as a producer during Star Trek: The Next Generation's third season. Now she finally realizes how much trouble she really is in. (BTW I love that descriptor. Corporal Hawkins comes by, gives her a good kick to the stomach at BJRs insistence, Dougal bursts in for the rescue and Black Jack demands that he bring Claire back or else the will hunt them all down to death for harboring a fugitive of the King, regardless of title or where they are. Part of the subtext of why I did this doc, and why the film is as long as it is, is that it was repairing my relationship and feelings towards the fans, he says. Related Topics: Documentary, Ira Steven Behr, Sci-Fi, Star Trek. I think this is a good analysis and agree with most of your commentary. They're all the same.' And this is truth, as always with Avery. Ira Steven Behr (born October 23, 1953) is an American screenwriter and television producer, best known for his work on Star Trek, especially Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, on which he served as showrunner and executive producer. This is where Claire becomes trapped in BJRs game. He fielded complaints regarding the shows supposedly darker tone, its handling of religion through the Bajoran faith, and narrative arcs that extend throughout multiple seasons rather than the typical one-and-done plots. It gave me the chills. Silas Lesnick is the Senior Editor of Moviebill. Claire: The fact you care what I think gives me some hope yet for your soul. Its hard to say, says Avery Brooks Captain Benjamin Sisko in his emotional final scene. Neither of them worked on Season 3 as far as I know. Hes worked on many projects and in a variety of environments, but nothing compares to the fire that burns within the Star Trek audience. I need no sympathy from you and you will get none from me. As Sisko says in a second season episode, Its easy to be a saint in paradise., //Avery had made this big deal about [the documentary], says Ira Steven Behr, DS9 showrunner and, alongside David Zappone, director of What We Left Behind. But by twisting that theme with a sound never heard on Outlander before, its a sonic cue for the listener that what we are watching on screen is off, foreign, and completely opposite of what we love and/or trust. It is the one scene I can never watch again. The following contains plot spoilers - read at your own risk. From the initial brainstorm, an event then took place of such extraordinary coincidence that one could argue that the Prophets themselves had blessed the production. Totally agree. We look at the impact of losing Ira Steven Behr after Season 2. Ira Steven Behr spent eight years in the Star Trek universe, working as a writer-producer for one season of The Next Generation and, later, all seven seasons of Deep Space Nine.To this day, he remains a lightning rod of praise and criticism for DS9.Over time, Behr emerged as that series' show runner, introducing extended arcs, particularly the Dominion War storyline, that enthralled or . I must say however, that I so enjoyed Season 3. It was Charlie Brill and it was the most ridiculous thing that ever happened to me.. How exactly did she get from a woman of mystery, an activist to someone who bathed in blood and raped young boys? [6] At the start of the second season, Behr was promoted to co-executive producer. Maybe yesterday. It would work.. Balfe (in Allegiance) had a special assist from costume designer Trisha Biggar in hiding her pregnancy. ( Which I did!) He again worked with Ren Echevarria on season two of Dark Angel (2000) as a consulting producer. 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