Stargate Atlantis: Season 1

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Stargate Atlantis

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SyFy | SCIFI | Season Premiere Date: July 16, 2004

Starring: Jason Momoa, Amanda Tapping, Robert Picardo

Summary: This spin-off from Stargate SG-1 (picking up from events in that series' season 8 opener) ran for five seasons (and 100 episodes) on Sci-Fi, where it was a ratings hit for much of its run. The series centers on the exploration of the distant Pegasus Galaxy by an Earth team led by Lt. Colonel John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan).

Creator: Brad Wright and Robert C. Cooper

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E20. The Siege (2)
Air Date: March 25, 2005
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S1:E19. The Siege (1)
Air Date: March 18, 2005
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S1:E18. The Gift
Air Date: March 11, 2005

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John Ruch

Jun 10, 2014

Less silly than it sounds, Atlantis accomplishes the basic task of rejuvenating the Stargate action-adventure premise. ... Most importantly, it's Stargate without obnoxious SG-1 star Richard Dean Anderson, which instantly makes it twice as good. [16 July 2004]

Jun 10, 2014

The much-anticipated companion series is a well-paced, enjoyable romp, proving that the franchise has plenty of life and drama left. [16 Jul 2004]

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Charlie McCollum

Jun 10, 2014

As TV science fiction goes, there's nothing particularly bad about this spinoff from the long-running Stargate series. On the other hand, there's nothing particularly good about it either. [15 Jul 2004]

Diane Werts

Jun 10, 2014

At first glance in the two-hour pilot, none of the actors comes close to the robust presence of "SG-1" star Richard Dean Anderson, while the show relies on the technology and special effects that can send noncultists fleeing. (Good luck trying to fathom the setup, too, if you're not already "Stargate"-versed.) [11 Jul 2004]

Virginia Heffernan

Jun 10, 2014

Tonight's two-hour season opener is tedious. The interiors -- an Antarctica set and the Atlantis set -- are heavy on Art Deco game-show décor, and the shadowless tableaus make even the live-action sequences look computer-generated. Read full review

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sg1fan75

May 24, 2011

This was one of my favorite shows and I still miss it. The next Stargate show (SGU) killed any chance for a new show, I can still watch SGA on dvd. The cast of SGA seemed to have a chemistry, the action and humor were great.

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Triggerhappy

Nov 22, 2012

A brilliant show, which managed to keep some of the oldtimer sci-fi cheesiness while expanding into the areas of character psychology, A-level acting and very good, credible storylines, arcing across whole seasons. It has high production values, a truly killer cast, and added coolness forA brilliant show, which managed to keep some of the oldtimer sci-fi cheesiness while expanding into the areas of character psychology, A-level acting and very good, credible storylines, arcing across whole seasons. It has high production values, a truly killer cast, and added coolness for all the original SG-1 character appearances. I believe this was the best of the Stargate series, and as far as quality sci-fi shows go, it is still up there with BSG.… Expand

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shaun8pickles

Jun 23, 2013

Surprised this show got cancelled when it did, I was sad about that. This show is great, and the characters are awesome, especially Rodney McKay. It had that old time Sci-Fi cheese to it, and brought back memories. This show is probably in my top ten favorites no doubt, and always will be. ISurprised this show got cancelled when it did, I was sad about that. This show is great, and the characters are awesome, especially Rodney McKay. It had that old time Sci-Fi cheese to it, and brought back memories. This show is probably in my top ten favorites no doubt, and always will be. I have bought every season on DVD, and intend to show my children real Sci-Fi and I ask all of you to watch this also. The story and premise of this show twists and turns and leaves you feeling sad at times and also has some really great humor in it, which really builds character. I cared about every character on the show. Great show, always will be.… Expand

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theirrelephants

Dec 24, 2018

Not as good as sg-1 but still one of the best scifi shows ever made.

Like SG-1, I suggest dropping it once the first main villain is defeated. SG-1 was great when it was about the Goa'uld, and Atlantis is great when it's about the Wraith.

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Kai82

Jun 12, 2022

It is a successful spin off that has the strengths of the original show and is unique enough to feel refreshing. I said a lot in my reviews that a strength of the Stargate show is the set up of characters and arcs. Many things will be build up and have impacts or developments in laterIt is a successful spin off that has the strengths of the original show and is unique enough to feel refreshing. I said a lot in my reviews that a strength of the Stargate show is the set up of characters and arcs. Many things will be build up and have impacts or developments in later seasons or were prepared in previous seasons to unfold. Then we have the actors. Joe Flannigan as John Sheppard, Rachel Luttrell as Teyla Emmagan, David Hewlett as Dr. McKay, Torri Higginson as Dr. Weir or Paul Mac Gillan as Dr. Beckett to name a few are amazing. They create a cast I was invested in and cared for which is a hallmark of a good show. The story of season 1 starts after the events of Stargates season 7. There the city of Atlantis was discovered but they recognized later it is only an outpost while the actual city is missing. They deduce that the actual city is somewhere in the Pegasus galaxy far away (City is capable of space flight). Because it takes a lot of energy to create a wormhole to another galaxy they have just a small time window to send an expedition team there. They are practically on their own out there after leaving. So starts the story but they should asked why the ancients gave up their city or moved to another galaxy (Will be answered in the shows). I like the story, the new setting and menace. While there is a lot of familiar stuff there are also new rules. The new races, cultures and lore are interesting. Lets continue with my favourite episodes from season 1: “Rising part 1 and 2” for the set up, the Wraith and introduction of the characters, lore and rules. “Suspicion” for the whodunnit plot, distrust and solution. Last can feel a bit cheap to be fair. “Poisoning the Well” for the idea of the poison, moral dilemma and follow ups that are created. By the way the Hoffans are dumb. I would told that if I see anyone of the enemies anywhere near our world we spread the formula everywhere (and have agents out there that will do it). Honourable mention for “Underground” which introduces the Genii but those get far more interesting later on. “The Storm” and “The Eye” for the menacing situations, cat and mouse games / battles and climax. “Sanctuary” for the ideas, twist and conclusion. “The Siege part 1 and 2” for the epic climax, dire situation and solution. Overall a good start for a spin off and I give an 8/10. They manage to dampen the first season problems of other shows and have good episodes.… Expand

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Alfuria

Jan 10, 2019

A fantastic and hopeful start to the second series in the Stargate lineup. Captures the explorers spirit behind the series well.

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Satanski666

Mar 29, 2020

I like the series more then most of current ones. -2 for the genii. I can't stand theese ****

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: July 11, 2008
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2007
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 14, 2006
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: July 15, 2005
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: July 16, 2004
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  S1:E20. The Siege (2)
  Air Date: March 25, 2005
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  S1:E19. The Siege (1)
  Air Date: March 18, 2005
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  S1:E18. The Gift
  Air Date: March 11, 2005
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  S1:E17. Letters from Pegasus
  Air Date: March 4, 2005
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  S1:E16. The Brotherhood
  Air Date: February 25, 2005
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  S1:E15. Before I Sleep
  Air Date: February 18, 2005
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  S1:E14. Sanctuary
  Air Date: February 11, 2005
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  S1:E13. Hot Zone
  Air Date: February 4, 2005
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  S1:E12. The Defiant One
  Air Date: January 28, 2005
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  S1:E11. The Eye (2)
  Air Date: January 21, 2005
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  S1:E10. The Storm (1)
  Air Date: September 17, 2004
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  S1:E9. Home
  Air Date: September 10, 2004
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  S1:E8. Underground
  Air Date: August 27, 2004
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  S1:E7. Poisoning the Well
  Air Date: August 20, 2004
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  S1:E6. Childhood's End
  Air Date: August 13, 2004
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  S1:E5. Suspicion
  Air Date: August 6, 2004
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  S1:E4. Thirty Eight Minutes
  Air Date: July 30, 2004
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  S1:E3. Hide and Seek
  Air Date: July 23, 2004
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  S1:E2. Rising (2)
  Air Date: July 16, 2004
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  S1:E1. Rising (1)
  Air Date: July 16, 2004