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Disc 1
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Stargate 101: Presented by Dr. Daniel Jackson
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Disc 4
Kino Video Diaries
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Disc 5
Kino Video Diaries
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Trailers
Kino Video Diaries
Stargate 101: Presented by Dr. Daniel Jackson
Destiny SML
Audio Commentaries
Disc 2
Trailers
Kino Video Diaries
Stargate 101: Presented by Dr. Daniel Jackson
Destiny SML
Audio Commentaries
Disc 3
Kino Video Diaries
Destiny SML
Audio Commentaries
Disc 4
Kino Video Diaries
Destiny SML
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Disc 5
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Synopsis
Younger in tone than previous STARGATE series, this sci-fi drama follows a group of scientists, soldiers, and ordinary people who are forced to travel through a Stargate when they come under attack. Emerging on an archaic starship headed away from Earth, the group soon find that their destiny has been sealed, as the ship's course is locked. Now they must fight for survival against hunger, dehydration, the twisted secrets of the Stargate, and even each other.
Includes all 20 episodes from season 1.
Includes all 20 episodes from season 1.
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20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Yes this isn't your usual getting saved at the last second, making jokes while being tortured kind of Stargate we are used to, and that's a good thing. The previous Stargate TV franchises consisting of SG1 and SGA which used the same formula and had the same tone, and don't get me wrong, I love these shows, but with 300+ episodes of the same thing coupled with falling ratings a change was required for SG to survive. Some compare SGU to Battlestar Galactica, it has more drama like BSG, it's set in space like BSG, they are far away from home like BSG, but other than that the show even with its darker feel, has a completely different tone and is far less political. Just because shows have similarities doesn't make them the same (Lost in Space, Voyager, BSG and now SGU, all have similarities but are all different).
The show also has beautiful special effects with the gate opening procedure looking much better than previously. The special effects aren't in abundance, but when they are there, they're fantastic.
This is a show about survival, with real emotions and fear coming to the surface throughout, people behaving irrationally with different agendas. It's the potential of the show that stands out, with a huge ancient ship to be explored, no doubt riddled with cool technologies, not to mention the galaxy they are stuck in, billions of light years from home with new aliens to encounter.
The show has had 3 slow episodes especially the episode: Life which was pretty slow but essential in the long run, other than that however the show has been strong with great episodes like: Light, Time and the fantastic Justice episode which for a sci-fi show was exceptional. Episodes 11-12 (Space & Divided) are also top notch with aliens, action, the works.
The haters of the show who call it a soap in space exaggerate greatly and need to give it a chance. This show doesn't want to be an SGA clone, it's a serious scifi drama, when people get injured, they stay injured and don't make miraculous recoveries in the following episode. The creators of the original movie weren't happy with SG1's light hearted tone, so folks saying SGU is an insult to SG need to remember that, fans hated Star Trek: TNG until the Borg came along, they hated Voyager until 7 of 9 came along.
With all this in mind and being a long time scifi fan, this show will only get better and with season 2 already commissioned it will be here for a while yet.
This isn't a show to casually watch but one to savour, watching through the 12 episodes again, the Life episode was far more intriguing second time round and the characters seem to have sunken in more. If you feel like burger and fries, watch SGA, but if you want a 4 course meal, give this a try.
P.S. This is the full 800+min season.
The show also has beautiful special effects with the gate opening procedure looking much better than previously. The special effects aren't in abundance, but when they are there, they're fantastic.
This is a show about survival, with real emotions and fear coming to the surface throughout, people behaving irrationally with different agendas. It's the potential of the show that stands out, with a huge ancient ship to be explored, no doubt riddled with cool technologies, not to mention the galaxy they are stuck in, billions of light years from home with new aliens to encounter.
The show has had 3 slow episodes especially the episode: Life which was pretty slow but essential in the long run, other than that however the show has been strong with great episodes like: Light, Time and the fantastic Justice episode which for a sci-fi show was exceptional. Episodes 11-12 (Space & Divided) are also top notch with aliens, action, the works.
The haters of the show who call it a soap in space exaggerate greatly and need to give it a chance. This show doesn't want to be an SGA clone, it's a serious scifi drama, when people get injured, they stay injured and don't make miraculous recoveries in the following episode. The creators of the original movie weren't happy with SG1's light hearted tone, so folks saying SGU is an insult to SG need to remember that, fans hated Star Trek: TNG until the Borg came along, they hated Voyager until 7 of 9 came along.
With all this in mind and being a long time scifi fan, this show will only get better and with season 2 already commissioned it will be here for a while yet.
This isn't a show to casually watch but one to savour, watching through the 12 episodes again, the Life episode was far more intriguing second time round and the characters seem to have sunken in more. If you feel like burger and fries, watch SGA, but if you want a 4 course meal, give this a try.
P.S. This is the full 800+min season.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I thought this series was fantastic. I really enjoy watching the whole thing, just finished it last night.
Not having seen any of the earlier Star Gate didn't make a difference at all, I might now have to go back and watch them too.
Not having seen any of the earlier Star Gate didn't make a difference at all, I might now have to go back and watch them too.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This is the first stargate/related tv series that i saw and it's probably the finest sci-fi tv-series since Battlestar Galactica. Great atmosphere, a state of the art script and great actors. Talking about the "bluray factor" I can only say that "perfection" is the best word to describe it!
Buy or die!
Buy or die!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing.
I have yet to buy this but I have just seen both seasons on tv and Ive got to say its fantastic.
A real fresh look at the show that kept me on the edge of my seat... Read more
A real fresh look at the show that kept me on the edge of my seat... Read more
Published 6 months ago by James
Amazing
Amazing good quality show which is worth buying, hope it gets renewed for season 3. Very sad that season 2 won't be on blu-ray. But it's amazing and clearly worth the money. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Andy
Light on space battles and humour, heavy on taking is slow
I've heard that the studio was going for a "Battlestar Galactica feel" with this.
Although clearly the idea was taken from Star Trek Voyager. Read more
Although clearly the idea was taken from Star Trek Voyager. Read more
Published 9 months ago by majorlynch
amazing show
cant do better than stargate one of my ll time favourite shows been wanting this blu ray for a while now and finaly got it came super fast even on free delivery if your unsure... Read more
Published 10 months ago by any123
The Universe's Finest
Absolutely brilliant!! Where the show may be slow at times it more than makes up for with it's excellent cast led by the constant solid performances of Robert Carlisle. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Leecoss
Sophisticated, Realistic, Brilliant - a classic
I have all the Star Trek - TNG, Babylon 5, SG1 and SGA series on DVD or Blue Ray. All have their 'attractions' and are extremely entertaining in each of their ways. Read more
Published 12 months ago by wackerdo
Stargate universe season one
All in all a fantastic series . The acting is great and the storyline brilliant. This first series is very character driven but always spattered with good drama and scifi elements. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gscot1992
Superb Series
This is a superb series. Intelligent, adult and thought provoking. I don't understand why people have critisised it for being different to SG1 and SGA. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Topcat
The best Sci-fi series ever!!!
I really like Stargate Universe and I think it's a "must see" position on the list of every sf fan. Even though I don't particularly fancy Stargate franchise this one is really... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Pilum
A very depressing and boring show
I tried so hard to like SGU but found myself reading my emails whilst it was on.
It has been called Star Gate Galactica for good reason. Read more
It has been called Star Gate Galactica for good reason. Read more
Published 16 months ago by T. P. Martin
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