In this article, I have already discussed the significance of Stargate in my little world. Now that the series has been released on Netflix, I have finally begun my planned rewatch and, at the same time, I feel like writing about a series again. At first, I wanted to write something every 2–5 episodes, similar to what others have done. But since I’m currently involved in many projects, it would take too much time. That’s why there will always be a post at the end of each season. I just finished the first season, so let’s get started.
I don’t know if others feel the same way, but whenever I start rewatching a series, I’m always amazed at how much happens right from the start. That was the case with TBBT, with my recent HIMYM rewatch, and now with Stargate SG-1, I’m constantly surprised by how much happens in the first season alone.
At the beginning of the first season, I found it very interesting how tentative the approach was. A patch of forest, a Stargate, a few tents or huts, and the new world was ready. It reminded me a little of the Kamen Rider franchise, which has been using similar methods for decades.
The bond between SG-1 is already firmly established by the end of the season, and yes, I am well aware that there will still be conflicts, but I did get a little misty-eyed when Daniel was reunited with the others at Alpha Base.
On the other hand, however, the first earthly enemies are also introduced, who will later pose several dangers, including the founding of a secret society.
Although not yet mentioned by name, the Ancients are also introduced, as it is mentioned in several places that the Stargates were not built and placed by the Goa’uld, but by a race that is far older and more powerful.
This introduces two more of the major races in the first season, the Nox and the Asgard, although we will see more of the Asgard later on. Unfortunately, if I remember correctly, we won’t see anything more of the Nox. The Ancients appear in flashbacks, and the species that we see almost nothing of, as far as I can remember, are the Furlings. They are mentioned once, and they can also be seen in writing in the great chamber (S1E10 – The Torment of Tantalus), but that’s about it.
Of course, the Stargate universe is not yet fully explored or revealed in the first season, but I am looking forward to it when the time comes.
I also think the season finale is very well done! Fortunately, SG-1 runs for a full 10 seasons, but with the invasion by Apophis repelled, it could have been a nice ending. But luckily, there’s still plenty more to watch.
Because if it didn’t continue, we would never witness the actual end of Apophis, not knowing who else might be there and who is following, never know how things turn out for Skaara, whether the Stargates were actually built by a higher race, and so much more.
It is not without reason that Stargate is one of my favourite science fiction stories, for many reasons, which I have already outlined in the article above.
What I also really like is that objects and events that appear to have been forgotten are always revisited later on. This is also the case here, because the humans now have two Goa’uld gliders, and of course you wonder what will happen to them now.
Of course, this will be dealt with in a separate episode, because people continue to develop. Man, my brain is currently being flooded with so many memories of various episodes that I’m feeling a little dizzy.
We still have a lot ahead of us, both good and bad, new worlds awaiting us. Yes, I am almost tempted to quote an old Star Trek line, but I can just about resist, even though it would be very fitting.
I am very excited about what is yet to come and hope that I have enough stamina to watch Stargate Atlantis and Stargate Universe as well. In any case, I should definitely watch the two films, because I think they are a very successful conclusion to the main series.
Disclaimer
No, I will never discuss which science fiction franchise is better or best, because that discussion is absolute rubbish, to say the least.
All science fiction franchises have their ups and downs, good series and bad series, which is entirely subjective anyway, except for Star Trek 5: The Final Frontier, which is simply rubbish – I think we can all agree on that.
What’s more, smaller franchises are often simply forgotten in such discussions, because it’s always just about Star Trek and Star Wars, and if you’re really lucky, Stargate might get a passing mention. But nobody wants to talk about the fact that Dr Who, Perry Rhodan, Farscape, The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica and many others are also part of the mix. Let’s just leave it at that and focus instead on enjoying all these great series and the franchises that have resulted from them.
Furthermore, I will base the naming and numbering of the episodes on what is listed in the IMDB. This is because I watch the series in German, but some episodes are named or divided differently there, especially when it comes to the naming of double episodes.
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