Stargate: Atlantis 

An international team of scientists and military personnel discover a Stargate network in the Pegasus Galaxy and come face-to-face with a new, powerful enemy, The Wraith.

Creators:

Robert C. Cooper, Brad Wright

Stars:

Joe Flanigan, Rachel Luttrell, David Hewlett

Nominated for 4 Primetime Emmys. Another 19 wins & 38 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Joe Flanigan	...	Lt. Colonel John Sheppard / ... 99 episodes, 2004-2009
Rachel Luttrell	...	Teyla Emmagan 99 episodes, 2004-2009
David Hewlett	...	Dr. Rodney McKay / ... 99 episodes, 2004-2009
Jason Momoa	...	Ronon Dex 78 episodes, 2005-2009
Torri Higginson	...	Dr. Elizabeth Weir 65 episodes, 2004-2008
Paul McGillion	...	Dr. Carson Beckett 63 episodes, 2004-2009
David Nykl	...	Dr. Radek Zelenka 55 episodes, 2004-2009
Chuck Campbell	...	Chuck the Technician / ... 44 episodes, 2005-2009

Storyline

With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.

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Plot Keywords:

outer space | shared universe | galaxy | atlantis | scientist | 

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Taglines:

A new gate will open. A lost city will rise again.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

TV-PG

Details

Official Sites:

MGM Sci Fi Channel

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English Czech

Release Date:

16 July 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

Stargåte: Atlåntis

Filming Locations:

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Acme Shark, MGM Television, Pegasus Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1) DTS (5.1 surround)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Rodney McKay's sister, Jeannie Miller is played by Kate Hewlett who is David Hewlett's sister in real life.

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Goofs

Elizabeth Weir is supposed to be an American, yet pronounces everything the way that a Canadian would.

This is most noticeable with the word "been" which she overemphasizes in a manner that an American English speaker would not.

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Quotes

Maj. John Sheppard: Have you ever tried to clear a stump by hand?
Elizabeth Weir, Ph. D.: Yes, it's a hobby.

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Connections

Spun-off from Stargate SG-1 (1997)

User Reviews

How dare people put this show down

I've read comments about how bad this spin off is. Are they watching the same series as I? This is not a carbon copy of SG1, or should it be! The story lines are completely different and the characters are fantastic! I love the Wraith! I look forward every week for this show. I just hope and pray that the Sci-Fi channel doesn't cancel it like they've canceled great sci-fi shows in the past! The super line-up on Firdays with Andromeda, Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis and Battle Star gallactica, what more could a sci-fi Junker ask for? If Stargate SG1 ends it's run, this spin-off will take it's place without sacrificing it's quality!