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Stargate: Atlantis: Vegas (2008)
This is not Stargate
As the penultimate episode of the series, I was expecting a big two part build up to a satisfactory conclusion. If this had been shown part way through a season, I could have accepted it. This is a crime program in an sf series. Star Trek has done parallel universes much more successfully. Waste of an episode. Had hoped they would have developed the "friendship" between Todd and John. Program could have worked as the pilot to a spin off. Dreadful,dreadful, dreadful. Nice Rolling Stones soundtrack at the beginning. Ridiculous ending.
Stargate: Atlantis: Missing (2007)
An engaging episode
When Teyla and Dr Keller visit Teyla's home world, all is not well. The Athosian village is deserted and Teyla, as it turns out, wrongly suspects a warrior race, currently on the planet, of killing them all. Dr Keller has never been off world and finds the whole experience terrifying.
By the end of the episode, we are no wiser as to what has happened to the Athosians, but more importantly, Dr Keller has something of a medical nature to tell Teyla. The nature of this is not revealed as the episode concludes.
Stargate: Atlantis: Adrift (2007)
A much darker season
So much to rectify, even McKay is hard pushed. Good to see Amanda Tapping back in the main credits, however, sorry to see that Torri Higginson is on the way out. A temporary reprise due to the nanites is encouraging, but I can't help thinking it will all end in tears. Great to see that McKay has become almost a likeable character. Storyline is strong and computer graphics great. Very much how the Star Trek franchise gained popularity. By that I only mean, Star Trek original series, Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, with Voyager just squeezing in, however Kate Mulgrew as Janeway was cr.p. I digress, but all other so called Star Trek attempts would have Gene Roddenberry turning in his grave.
Stargate: Atlantis: Sunday (2007)
Phenomenal!
Best episode of the whole series. Didn't see it coming. Won't spoil it. No Wraith, no Canadian forests, no peasant villagers. Just shows the bonding between the SG team. Even McKay plays a blinder. Would give it 15 out of 10 if I could. Wow!
Stargate: Atlantis: Phantoms (2006)
Very predictable
Starts on yet another planet with a Canadian forest. Minor character dies trying to dial the gate. The team see what's not really there. Eventually threat is switched off and they all live happily ever after.
Stargate: Atlantis: The Real World (2006)
A refreshing change
Love an episode that doesn't go looking for new worlds to trade with or fighting the Wraith. This keeps you guessing for the first two thirds. When you are shown what is going on, you try to figure out how it's going to resolve. I loved it. Great to see Jack O'Neill again. A nice follow up to the last episode. Hope that's not a spoiler. Will declare it is in case it spoils someone's enjoyment.
Stargate: Atlantis: Sateda (2006)
A much better episode
Started in the usual way, ie Canadian forest type planet with the obligatory village of peasants. Quickly becomes an enthralling episode in which we learn about Ronon's origins. Reinforces the strong bond between the team. Action packed in a good way. One of the best episodes for a long time. Ronan's world looked a bit like an abandoned industrial site but there must be budget limitations I suppose.
Stargate: Atlantis: No Man's Land (2006)
Great action episode
Good to see the Cheyenne Mountain Complex again. Good storyline and great to see Michael siding with the Atlantians. Battle scenes look and sound a bit like a round of Space Invaders but that's okay. Nice to see Robert Picardo on the cast list. McKay surprisingly not too annoying.
Stargate: Atlantis: Michael (2006)
Probably the best episode so far
It was great because the viewer had no idea what was going on until it was revealed to Michael. Ronon played a significant role in the episode and his actions intrigued the viewer before the plot was disclosed. Another reason it was good was the fact that McKay only played a small part, always a bonus.
Stargate: Atlantis: The Tower (2005)
A solid episode
A clone of Atlantis on dry land is interesting. The usual village of peasants. Storyline holds together well with McKay not grabbing all the limelight for a refreshing change. Ending is rather abrupt, but that is not uncommon with this program. Sheppard almost gets his girl, ( again )!
Stargate: Atlantis: Epiphany (2005)
A promising start, but...
A great beginning with Sheppard going through some sort of force field into a cave, losing touch with McKay, Teyla etc. Then develops into a semi romantic episode for Sheppard as he gets accepted by a bunch of benign villagers. Then it gets tedious. McKay is prominent as his usual whining, unreasonable, fast talking, annoying character. And why is it that all planets through the Stargate look the same, ie Canadian woodland and grassland? At least The Wraith don't make an appearance for a change.
The Red Nightmare (2021)
What nightmares are made of
A superb compilation. Nightmares do not make sense. Very scary. Loved the shortness of each episode. Can relate to these 100%. Great stuff.
Stargate: Atlantis: Trinity (2005)
Not good
Ronin shows a brutal side. Don't know why the episode is called Trinity. McKay shows even more why he is the weak link in this series. I wish the producers could have chosen a different actor. He's always hyperactive. He talks so fast that you can't understand what he's saying. There is no way you could warm to him. Hope he gets Wraithed sooner than later. Does nothing for this franchise. All other actors/characters are great.
Stargate: Atlantis: Condemned (2005)
Great episode
A well written story. Our heroes yet again try to find trading partners. Plenty of action. Just one thing I couldn't understand. When Sheppard and co were flying the puddle jumper to the gate, why didn't they cloak, thus becoming invisible to the island prisoners who because they were visible, shot them down?
Stargate: Atlantis: The Gift (2005)
A Teyla episode
Surprised there are no reviews. This is quite a pivotal episode in confronting The Wraith. Teyla may hold the key as she has Wraith genes and can communicate with them, but is unable to control her actions while under their influence. Quite a frightening beginning before the opening credits. Building to what I hope is going to be a great season finale.
Stargate: Atlantis: Letters from Pegasus (2005)
An episode with two stories
Teyla and Sheppard go on a mission to suss out The Wraith and rescue a few people along the way. That's the good bit and worthy of seven out of ten
The other story allows people to record messages to send home through the wormhole. This is the not so good bit. Two out of ten. Very tedious and unfortunately the bigger part of the episode. Not sure if it was trying to be funny and/or emotional. Not successful either way. Was looking forward to seeing Amanda Tapping who was billed at the beginning. Blink, and you'd miss her a split second before the closing credits. Don't believe in suggesting an episode is a "filler", just on balance,not good.
Stargate: Atlantis: Before I Sleep (2004)
Good but...
I don't care if an episode doesn't move the story forward. Stand alone episodes are fine. I would never refer to an episode as a "filler". However, I found this episode rather irrelevant in the great scheme of things and a tad depressing. Glad I watched it though.
Stargate: Atlantis: Sanctuary (2004)
sensitive
What a wonderful episode. Fed up of shoot 'em up episodes. This shows real compassion between cultures. Love the relationship between Sheppard and Chaya. Hope she returns to the program. Nice to see McKay being a prat as usual. References to Kirk and Star Trek a bonus. Glad we don't see The Wraith in every episode. Got fed up with Star Trek Voyager for their rubbish villains, The Kazons, episode after episode. Just humanoids with a bad hair day.