Enigma (30 Jan. 1998)

On their first visit to a new planet, SG-1 finds it subject to totally destructive volcanic activity and saves ten natives, the Tollan, a far more technologically advanced society. Their ... See full summary »

Director:

William Gereghty

Writers:

Brad Wright (developed for television by), Jonathan Glassner (developed for television by),

Stars:

Richard Dean Anderson, Michael Shanks, Amanda Tapping

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Richard Dean Anderson	...	Colonel Jack O'Neill
Michael Shanks	...	Dr. Daniel Jackson
Amanda Tapping	...	Captain Samantha Carter
Christopher Judge	...	Teal'c
Don S. Davis	...	Major General George Hammond
Tobin Bell	...	Omoc
Garwin Sanford	...	Narim
Tom McBeath	...	Colonel Harry Maybourne
Gerard Plunkett	...	High Councilor Tuplo
Gary Jones	...	Sgt. Walter Harriman
Frida Betrani	...	Lya
Tracy Westerholm	...	Airwoman
Woody Jeffreys	...	Guard

Storyline

On their first visit to a new planet, SG-1 finds it subject to totally destructive volcanic activity and saves ten natives, the Tollan, a far more technologically advanced society. Their leader Omoc isn't grateful, nor interested in such a primitive race as the earthlings or any of the 'even more primitive' planets which are prepared to host them. Only one Tollan, Narim, shows an active interest in life on earth, especially in captain Samantha Carter and the cat Schrodinger she gives him, explaining his planet was destroyed after the Tolan supplied an unlimited energy source to a primitive neighboring planet which abused it for a cataclysmic weapon. Meanwhile the White House authorized NID colonel Mayborn to take charge over the Tollan for military purposes, exactly Omoc's nightmare...

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Plot Keywords:

ancient astronaut

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi

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Details

Release Date:

30 January 1998 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bridge Studios, The, MGM Worldwide Television Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the last unconscious survivor is carried through the Stargate and placed on a stretcher, the supposedly badly hurt and unconscious Tolan grabs his helmet in order to prevent it from falling to the floor.

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Quotes

Colonel Harry Maybourne: Wherever you send them, we will hunt them down.
Captain Samantha Carter: *We* are not sending them anywhere, sir. The gate was activated off-world. Someone is sending *for* them.

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Soundtracks

"Main Title"
Composed by David Arnold and Joel Goldsmith

User Reviews

simple story

While visiting a new planet SG-1 has to save The Tollan from a volcanic eruption. The Tollans are far more educated than the earthlings and their leader Omoc (Tobin Bell) doesn't show any interest in earth or isn't even thankful for their rescue. But not all Tollans aren't interested in earth, Narim, has feelings for Carter.

Again a very simple story with a surprise, Carter actually is kissing on-camera. Further it's a surprise to see Tobin Bell a few years for his breakthrough in Saw (2004-2010).

Nothing special on part of effects, again very simple story taking place at the SG-1 base.

Gore 0/5 Nudity 0/5 Effects 2/5 Story 2,5/5 Comedy 0/5