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A subreddit for news and stories pertaining to the TV show "Eureka" on the Syfy channel.

Eureka is an American science fiction television series that premiered on Syfy on July 18, 2006, and since then five seasons have aired. The show has now ended.

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  1. Discuss the Series Finale of Eureka!

News and stories pertaining to the TV show Eureka. Carter Snoo by xetrov.

Eureka is an American science fiction television series that premiered on Syfy on July 18, 2006, and since then five seasons have aired. The show has now ended.


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Alienated

!The Congressman was he an alien? It was never explored but he had worm like beings in his face squirming around. Was this ever addressed? !<

4 Comments
2024/12/05
23:49 UTC

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What’s the Eureka-est thing you’ve done?

For a while I lived in a really long apartment with really thick concrete walls, and the internet jack was way over on one end, so my wifi couldn’t reach every room and I had to add an extender.

I named the main network “Global Dynamics” and the extender was “Section 5”

2 Comments
2024/12/05
20:06 UTC

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Alright… which section’s experiment is responsible for this?

17 Comments
2024/12/05
20:05 UTC

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Is there such a thing as to much Eureka?

Hi guys!

I've watched all seasons twice in the last couple of months and just started again. I'm not alwasy watching it, it happens a lot that it just plays in the background while I'm doing chores and stuff.

But I can't keep myself from watching it again, it is pure comfort and lifts my spirit a bit, which needs a lot of lifting the last couple of years.

Anybody know of a series that has the same vibe?

29 Comments
2024/12/03
11:22 UTC

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S1E9 So Taggart killed Larry?

Just doing another rewatch. In episode 9, Taggart is responsible for Larry’s death and no one seems to care? Like no one cares he’s dead and no one cares that Taggart (+ Fargo) caused someone’s death? 😅😂

I love that episode - many great Taggart and Stark lines. And also hundreds of Starks :)

2 Comments
2024/12/02
12:52 UTC

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I had a dream where this guy was the CEO of Aperture Science…

He was gonna announce it to Sheriff Carter and his other Global Dynamics workers but he died to Glados Neurotoxin. Fargo miraculously survived

4 Comments
2024/12/02
08:46 UTC

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The show Eureka also reminds me of Gravity Falls, so I thought if Carter and the lab could take care of this?

7 Comments
2024/11/26
18:04 UTC

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Spanish version?

Does anyone know where I can watch this in Spanish or with Spanish subtitles?

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2024/11/09
00:58 UTC

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Nathan Stark Spin-Off? - Ed Quinn Interview

I happened to be listening to the Ryen Russillo Show and he had Ed Quinn on as a guest (I think they used to be neighbors and he was promoting The Oval and his rising music career). They covered lots of his work, but Eureka only got a short mention which I had never heard before.

According to the interview, he was promised that his role was meant to lead into a spin-off of his own show. "That show was my biggest heartbreak." After season 1, he claims that he was supposed to spin off into his own show. However, the network fired the creators and hired new writers; then, he left during season 3.

Was anyone else aware of that plan? It does kinda track with how his character progressed in Season 1. What would the premise of that show have been? What would you have wanted it to be about or look like? Anyone have inside details on the original 'plan'?

Here is the link. The Eureka portion happens around the 1:44:00 mark of the show.

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2024/11/03
14:58 UTC

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Anyone work on the show ?

I know this is a huge shot in the dark but did anyone here actually work on the show ?
It's one of my all time favourites and I've been watching it again from season 1 for probably the millionth time and just wanted to know what it was like on set, I get the feeling it was a lot of fun and just hope it was so; because I love all of the actors and their characters, they play them all so well, especially Colin, he plays the Sheriff so well and seems to put so much effort in.

3 Comments
2024/10/18
22:47 UTC

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Season 1 Finale

Ok I just finished the season one finale and I have questions.

Number one: where the heck was Kim this entire season? They introduced her character then dropped her til the finale when we’re supposed to be devastated that she died. I didn’t even know she stuck around Eureka or continued dating Henry!

Number two: the episode prior left it ambiguous whether Henry was staying in Eureka or not and then this episode comes on and it’s like that one never happened. I already know he’s more dark in the next couple seasons as a result of losing Kim (hubby told me cuz he’s watched this a couple times before), but it felt like he was already going that direction before Kim even died…

Getting to the end, this season feels really out of order or something. Like something had to get cut or shifted for some reason.

Oh, also, the episode is called Once in a Lifetime and during the graduation scene the captions are the lyrics for the song of the same name… but the song doesn’t actually play. Anyone know why? Was it in the original episode and taken out for streaming on Amazon?

3 Comments
2024/10/13
05:19 UTC

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New to the show, wondering about original ships

I have been waiting to find this show on one of my streaming services forever. It always shows up in my “because you watched yada you may also like yada.”

Anyway, I was wondering, keep in mind I’m on episode five, for any viewers that watched the show when it aired, what were the ships people were rooting for in the beginning? I realize that ships aren’t the most important thing in the show but I always like asking what the original fanbase was feeling.

Personally, I would enjoy the main character being alone for a while and working on his relationship with his daughter. I also hope that he develops a genuine friendship with Lupo. I’m kind of enjoying the sad but palpable chemistry with Allison and her husband too.

I really think I’m going to love this show. ❤️

24 Comments
2024/10/11
06:31 UTC

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Season 2 Ending

so i just finished Season 2 of Eureka. And i want to know your opinion on something.

It bothers me really hard, that Allisson doesn´t trust Carther enough to tell him everything about the whole artefact thing and her son. I mean carther literally did everything for her in all the episodes to help/save her and she still lied to him and only trusted nathan stark. And i also hated it that she lied to henry, it would probably have turned out quite different. And then she really has the guts to ask henry why he does (after everything she has done to him) this thats just so wrong to me.

Basically i felt really sorry for Carther, and i don´t get it how easily he forgives her.

And another thing i don´t get is, why is always Carther the person to risk his life to save the Global Dynamics despite not even working for them and this stuff clearly isn´t the duty of a Sherriff.

What is your opinion on this stuff?

12 Comments
2024/10/10
23:37 UTC

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Have to Drive Across Town to Place the Thing in that Specific Spot in a Time Crunch? Sure thing! (Comments may contain spoilers)

I LOVE THIS SHOW! But honestly in all of my many, many, many rewatches, the biggest suspension of disbelief I have is how quickly they are able to get across town and to and from locations.

This may be due to me growing up in large cities, but the fact that they have ten minutes to go down to section 5, grab the MacGuffin, get to their vehicles which are presumably parked in a large lot or garage, then drive to a field on the outskirts of town to then set up said MacGuffin is just a lot to ask. It takes me 15 minutes just to get to my work location from the parking lot!

Even building the MacGuffin in X amount of time is more believable than how quickly they are able to get around, I swear. They keep showing different scientists trying to develop different versions of teleportation throughout the series; they should have just used whatever it is they use to get around! 🤣

Is this a nitpick, yes. Does this affect my viewing in any way, not really. Did I still find this sub just to commiserate about this with others? Yes, yes I did.

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2024/10/05
08:02 UTC

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I know this may not be True but its my personal Head Cannon (The Artifact Drew Jack to Eureka)

We already know the Artifact interacts with Humans and seems to have a mind of its own like when it shot out energy that changed carl, or affected Kevin.

Reasons I think Eureka/Artifact Called Jack (this would mean the artifact is the entity that projects a time loop field around the town, which I think would make sense considering the last episode of the show hinted at them being in a time loop that was only centered on the town)

Now onto WHY I think the Artifact would have called Jack of all People

-Innate Heroism and Integrity
Jack, despite not being a genius like most residents of Eureka, consistently demonstrates strong moral integrity, bravery, and a genuine desire to help others. The Artifact, being an advanced and possibly sentient entity, might have recognized these qualities as essential for someone who could wield its power responsibly and protect it from misuse, Jack doesn't abuse Power, hence why he stopped Henry from saving Kim because it would have disastrous consequences even when faced with a hard decision, he chose what was right over helping his friend do what was wrong.

-Unique Perspective
Carter’s outsider status and practical, down-to-earth problem-solving skills often allow him to see solutions that the more scientifically-minded residents overlook. The Artifact might have chosen him because his unique perspective is crucial for understanding and utilizing its capabilities in ways that pure scientific minds might not. I reference S1:E2 When Jack told Henry to take the battery's out of his remote controller, and Henry said "Why didn't I think of that", Genius's always try to fix things like a Genius would when there is a more simple and practical solution to which Jack brings to the equation.

-Connection to the Town
Over time, Carter develops a deep connection to the town of Eureka and its residents. The Artifact, which is deeply tied to the town’s history and future, might have sensed this bond and chosen Carter as a guardian who would prioritize the well-being of the town and its people.
(The artifact Exists outside of Time and Space so it could see how Jack would have turned out in the future from just the first episode seeing him)

-Protective Instincts
Carter’s role as a sheriff and his protective instincts towards his daughter, Zoe, and the town’s residents align with the Artifact’s need for a guardian. The Artifact might have chosen him because it needed someone who would fiercely protect it and the town from any threats.
(Carter was the main person who was taking down Beverely and her Organization inside of Town, Well Jack and Henry but the point still stands, he has the qualifications for a Hero and maybe that's what the Town(Artifact) Needed, was somebody who would protect it and the town from those that would use its power for evil, and maybe it had to stay in the town for reasons we were not made aware of)

-Resonance with the Artifact’s Energy

Im currently rewatching the show for the 10th or 11th time, I lose track, but Im pretty sure 2 times we have seen The Artifact Interacting with Jack, the first time was when Carl transferred energy from the Artifact into Jack to heal his wound and the second I cannot remember but Im almost certain there was another time, If people are changed and EVOLVED when interacted by the Artifact then by this logic Jack should have changed but he didnt, so maybe the Artifact wanted him to stay the same old Jack because he was already in a perfect state to fulfill his role as the Guardian of the Town and Artifact (since he protects the town the artifact is in)

-Historical Significance
we have already seen Carter time travel and go into different planes of existence so I really wouldn't be shocked if he had a Ancestor that protected the artifact in the Past as well before GD had discovered it, and this would be a cool way to Tie Jack to the Town, like he was ALWAYS destined to come here and that it wasn't just a stroke of bad luck that landed him here, much like how Jack told Allison before the New timeline got reset that they were always Destined to be together and that they would fall in love again no matter what changes, we don't know alot about Jacks Past or Family so I would have LOVED to see his past ancestors be tied to the Town in some way shape or form, would be a cool Family Legacy to live up to ngl.

Idk just an Idea ive had cooking in my head for years, It would make alot of sense if Jack was "called" to the town instead of just randomly wound up there, there are to many coincidences for it all to be just chance.

Anyways hope you enjoyed this reading :D let me know your thoughts on why Jack may be special or any fun head-cannon theorys you have about things Id love to hear some of them :)

5 Comments
2024/10/03
03:54 UTC

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Finishing Eureka after years!

10+ years ago I started Eureka. I got to season 4 and stopped. Recall I just watched way too much of it and took a break. After a couple episodes I remembered how I was unhappy with the timeline change. Like all these amazing characters I love just got erased. Yea they are there but they are not the same person anymore. Regardless I still love the show. Bummed the last season didn’t get a proper full season. Just hope they do right by the cast at the end!

The late 2000s to early 2010s were some of the best sci fi in my opinion. Eureka, Warehouse 13, Stargate, Fringe, Chuck, and Battlestar Galactica.

10 Comments
2024/09/30
05:48 UTC

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How would Beverly have known Allison had run gd before?

In season 4 episode 15, Omega Girls, Beverly is controlling Allison, right after “Allison” had taken over running GD for Fargo she tells Carter “I’m glad to be running this place again”. How would Beverly had known that Allison had run GD before if this is no longer the timeline where Allison had run GD?

5 Comments
2024/09/26
04:45 UTC

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One of the problems with Eureka is...

all of the labs are stacked on top of each other. How many incidents are due to experiments interfering through the walls and floors?

6 Comments
2024/09/23
20:52 UTC

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Eureka Tropes and Character... characterizations.

Since this sub doesn't have much engagement lately, let's liven this place up with a thread full of Eureka Tropes and characterizations of the characters on the show.

I'll start with every time we're near the end of an episode when they are trying a cure on Carter or B-character and Allison says something to the effect of, "It's taking too much time!", or "We're killing him/her!" and Stark says, "No, wait!" or "You're going to be fine" and of course, Stark is almost always right. Allison seems to be the doubting Thomas of Eureka.

Another one is on one of my favorite episodes in Season 4, Episode (Liftoff) where Fargo says they are "almost out of oxygen", but then use that same oxygen to move the ship from hitting the ISS and wind up with less oxygen than what the "emergency amount" indicated. So they should have suffocated long before they ever could use the FTL drive.

One last one I want to mention is Henry being the town's mechanic and probably being the smartest person in Eureka as a whole. He doesn't stop there however as he is the town's mayor, fire department, road construction worker, telephone pole repair person and the only coroner in town. Henry does it all.

I just love this show and have just about every line memorized from repeated viewings. I just think we need a fun post to get things going again.

If you'd like to add to this list then by all means and have fun. This show is amazing.

12 Comments
2024/09/22
20:01 UTC

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fanfiction recs?

does anyone have recommendations for jo/zane post finale (canon compliant) fics? open to any other favorite jo/zane fics as well but just finished a rewatch of the series and wishing we got more of them post proposal

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2024/09/22
04:11 UTC

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Character you started to dislike after rewatching?

This is gor the people who have rewatched the show atleast 2-3 times. Is there a recurring character you have grown to dislike?

For me, it was Allie. I started to really notice how kinda stuck up they made her. Its nice that she defended Jack against her brother but he screaming over mud on her wedding dress and being in a bad mood on their honeymoon because of the cabin rather than a tropical vacation. She just started to get on my nerves as I rewatched it.

Did this happen to you? What was your character?

31 Comments
2024/09/18
05:05 UTC

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Founder’s Day deleted scene

I picked up the German blu ray set which has a few extended episodes. Here is the beginning of Founder’s Day between Jack and Tess.

11 Comments
2024/09/08
13:05 UTC

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Fowler

Dude invents stable teleportation and then gets fired? Wtf was Fargo thinking. The mess created by Fowler's targeting system wasnt even that bad compared to some other crap Eureka has seen.

Also S5 Allison does indeed suck. Should have left her at the bottom of the Lake and sent Carter to Australia.

Sorry rant over

10 Comments
2024/09/06
15:18 UTC

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Meme

2 Comments
2024/09/03
17:33 UTC

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Did George Lucas Cameo in Season 1?

Hi,

I recently started watching Eureka for the first time. I remembered watching some of the later seasons on Syfy with my Dad when I was younger, and wanted to watch it to sort of honor his memory.

Anyway, from about 38:55 to 39:05, after Lupo asks Taggart to dance, there is an extra in the background who crosses the room directly behind Carter at around 38:55 and then begins to dance with a woman at 39:00. To me, this man looks exactly like George Lucas. I don't know if Eureka had many cameos or anything, and I've looked at cast/crew for that episode and nothing on Lucas came up. Is this him, or just a random extra who my brain makes out to be him?

https://preview.redd.it/0oqnr9yuagmd1.png?width=744&format=png&auto=webp&s=8f6d5228a574e4cc22f3517bd8ede162b5bf608b

https://preview.redd.it/godu52hvagmd1.png?width=573&format=png&auto=webp&s=b8eb54e193dde8bd185da65f3e716289d143841e

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2024/09/02
19:52 UTC

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Would personally love a eureka continuation or spin off

The show hasn't been off the air for long, but during this time, there have been significant technological advancements. They could come up with some incredible ideas for the new show depicting what future technology looks like. Not many shows I can see do a spin-off, and people still like it. Maybe Zoey returns to Eureka and takes over as sheriff, or they actually do a series based on them being on Titan with a small city-sized R&D research center.

30 Comments
2024/08/27
21:34 UTC

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What are the best physics-oriented episodes?

Hello fellow Eureka heads!

I’ve done two full watches of the series but I’ve been craving going back just for some of the physics episodes (I love physics) and the three that immediately came to mind are-

S2E8 “E = MC…?” -This was the introduction of Zane, my favorite character, and they created a mini big bang- one of my favorite episodes

S4E14 “Up in the Air” -One of the greatest and most classic-feeling of the late season episodes. Jack finally gets to solve a bank robbery and of course it would involve particle physics

S2E2 “Try Try Again” - a classic Fargo episode. Force fields count as physics, right???? Haha

Anyways, what are the best physics-oriented episodes of Eureka in your opinion? It could be fun to do another one of these with biology or engineering

3 Comments
2024/08/25
15:06 UTC

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Was he supposed to come back?

Was Nathan supposed to come back? I realized Nathan said that he imprinted a small part of himself into the logic diamond instead of making a recording. Were we supposed to see logic diamond Nathan help out on a case? It was super specific wording

12 Comments
2024/08/25
02:57 UTC

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Scuze me while I whip this out

Just finished my inaugural watch today. What a great series! As a big Stargate fan it was fun to look forward to who was going to guest each week.

Looking forward to being a part of the community during future rewatches.

11 Comments
2024/08/24
20:59 UTC

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eureka comics

does anyone know of a place online that i might be able to read the eureka comics? i just found out they existed and am having a hard time finding them

5 Comments
2024/08/23
01:40 UTC

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