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With Stargate SG-1 now permanently off the data screen (except for a TV movie or two) after ten productive seasons, it appears that the fate of the universe is now the responsibility of the Stargate Atlantis crew. Based on the latter's third season, whose 20 episodes (plus a wealth of bonus features) are made available here on five discs, we're in good hands. Three years into it, Atlantis has retained numerous familiar elements while continuing to evolve steadily. The core cast is intact, with the cocky wiseacre-hero Lt. Col. John Sheppard (Joe Flanigan) and the egotistical, neurotic genius Dr. Rodney McKay (David Hewlett) still the most entertaining of the bunch; as the series explores the characters' personal lives and backstories, we even meet (in "McKay and Mrs. Miller") the latter's sister, who's every bit the wiz that he is. On the other hand, the roles of team leader Dr. Elizabeth Weir (Torri Higginson) and members Teyla (Rachel Luttrell) and Ronon Dex (Jason Momoa) are neither especially well-written nor well-played. The return of Richard Dean Anderson (and his sense of humour) as General Jack O'Neill, the SG-1 mainstay during most of its run, for a few cameos is most welcome, as is the presence of the Wraith, the series' principal villains (SG-1 fans will also recognize the "sentient machines" known as the Replicators from that series). With their flowing white locks, cat-like eyes, pale, almost translucent skin, ultra-fine black leather dusters, and, in one case, shades that would make a Hollywood hipster envious, the Wraith remain the coolest bad guys on the sci-fi scene. We already knew that they feed on humans, but this season brings some startling new revelations, particularly in "Common Ground," an excellent episode that finds Sheppard and a Wraith (Christopher Heyerdahl) forming an unlikely alliance against a mutual enemy; we also witness the return of the Wraith known as Michael (Connor Trinneer), who was the subject of the Atlantis team's ongoing "retro-virus" experiment (designed to make Wraiths human) in Season Two and plays a significant recurring role in Season Three. Other developments are apparent as well, but most dramatic of all is the death of one of the team's key members. Stargate Atlantis isn't the most original TV show ever created; in fact, elements of The Running Man, Alien, The Abyss, Enemy Mine, and other sci-fi works are sometimes so obvious that the characters themselves mention them in dialogue. But as always, the action sequences, special effects, models, and other technical elements are first-rate, as are the bonus features, which include episode commentaries, featurettes, and photo galleries. --Sam Graham, Amazon.com
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If you love sci-fi you will love stargate atlantis, i prefere it to the original stargate series, sorry! Every series is fab and the extras are great too.
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This series is something of a combination of MacGyver and Star Trek, so it will give you the entertainment you want, a combination of Science Fiction and family adventure ... a good enough film, definitely not a waste of time, but at the same time it will not win an Oscar; but you already know that.
This series have a nice variation of being in "our time», "the future", in space and on the ground at the same time ... and that variation is that's make consume the 5 DVDs with a smile and what's driving me to see/buy season 4 soon ...
If you love light adventures combined with a taste of Sci-Fi, buy it and Enjoy :-)
This series have a nice variation of being in "our time», "the future", in space and on the ground at the same time ... and that variation is that's make consume the 5 DVDs with a smile and what's driving me to see/buy season 4 soon ...
If you love light adventures combined with a taste of Sci-Fi, buy it and Enjoy :-)
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BRIL, AMAZING if you like stargate or any sify this is for you! Good story, brillant cast and funny. if you have seasons 1+2 buy this then buy the rest of the seasons. AMAZING!!
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Relatively Poor
This season is easily the poorest of the 5, with far too many duff episodes. There are a few good ones here and there but a country mile away from the quality of the first 2... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by C. Wise
Another best
I am a vivid and loyal fan of StarGate, and the Atlantis series really pulled it off in my opinion. The sarcastic humour in some episodes, the action and generally the plot is... Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by K. Chopra
Stargate Atlantis 3
This one addes to my collection of Stargate adventures and has proved a good buy.
Again wonderful entertainment which takes you out of this world!!
Again wonderful entertainment which takes you out of this world!!
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Mr. Tig Glassock
Oh Imagination, imagination!
I love Stargate Atlantis. The characters are better, more rounded, flawed and believable than the tedious paragons of all-American virtue found in SG1, the plot device of the lost... Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2009 by Ms. S. F. Bowes
Stargate Atlantis vol 3
A Great continuation of the Stargate Atlantis series
Interesting all the way through all 4 discs with an excellent conclusion making you want to buy the next series
Interesting all the way through all 4 discs with an excellent conclusion making you want to buy the next series
Published on 14 May 2009 by M. P. Burstall
Stargate Atlantis
Stargate Atlantis gets better and better every season, always jam packed with action, great characters and storylines to match.
*****
*****
Published on 30 Mar 2008 by C. Joynes
Fantastic
I think this the best of all the seasons so far, it is action packed, funny,heart tugging,it expands on existing story lines and leaves you wanting more. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2008 by N. J. Tucker
Fails to realise its potential
*SPOILERS*
Despite the 3-star rating, for me `Stargate: Atlantis' remains slick and absorbing television and it's still one of my favourite shows. Read more
Despite the 3-star rating, for me `Stargate: Atlantis' remains slick and absorbing television and it's still one of my favourite shows. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2007 by Fantasy Lore
Another great season and a few goodbyes to some familiar faces
As with any season of Atlantis or Sg1 you see some great stories in this season we say goodbye to some familiar faces that will not be returning next season i will not tell you... Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2007 by Mr. M. Littledyke
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