Stargate Atlantis - Series 1 - Complete DVD > Reviews

Advantages: Good cast, great stories, Dvd extras to make you laugh
Disadvantages: the box covers a bit of a pain.

I'm a huge Stargate fan. So much so that I refused to defile my love of the gate by buying into spin offs (even if technically sg1 is a spin off, hush!) Now that Stargate sg1 is finished I found my self at a loss as to where to get my next Stargate fix before the new movies come out. I decided to give in and bought Stargate Atlantis Season One. I went into this as a total skeptic. I'm terrible for trying to pick things apart. So in went the first ... Read review

I personally think is as good if not better than stargate sg-1, its new and exciting with all ranges of twist and turns in the plot, this spin off series has kept me glued

Advantages: More family friendly than SG1
Disadvantages: Loses some intensity

...idea, spin off series from Stargate SG1. A highly successful series with a cult following. Set in a new galaxy, led by a civilian, with a young cast. This gives it more of the family element, but risks losing some of the cult following. The new galaxy element gives it, essentially, the same premise as SG1 - use the Stargates to explore, and battle with a sinister enemy. Introducing the Wraith - the species that forced the Ancients to leave ... Read review

Advantages: Strong, young cast, excellent offshoot from SG-1
Disadvantages: a little less serious than SG-1

I have watched Stargate since the first Movie, and then religiously throughout the SG-1 Series'. After Falling in love with such characters as Gen. Jack O'Neil, and Samantha Carter, as well as the lovable Daniel Jackson, and Teal'c, I wondered whether I might be able to watch a spin off of such a complex and engrossing show. The first thing of note about Stargate Atlantis is it's young cast, our main character and military leader of the expedition ... Read review

Advantages: Amazing storys
Disadvantages: Have to watch sg1 to understand it better

Stargate Atlantis Is the new show by MGM and has been an amazing hit with fans from SG1 which has now finished but Stargate Atlantis can carry on the legacy as it has an amazing story line and new and interesting plots and surprises. The cast consists of: Lt. Colonel John Sheppard Dr. Rodney McKay Teyla Emmagan Dr. Elizabeth Weir Dr. Carson Beckett Ronon Dex These characters are younger than the cast in Stargate sg1 and is more for the ... Read review