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

David Hewlett based the character of Dr Rodney McKay on the nerds he used to work with in his IT days working for a voicemail company.

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Quotes

Dr. Rodney McKay: Look, the first siege of Atlantis lasted for years. I mean, with only one functioning Zed P.M, we can't expect to hold on that long.
Col. Steven Caldwell: Can we submerge the city again?
Dr. Rodney McKay: [sighs] It's a city, not a yo-yo.

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Connections

Edited into Preview to Atlantis (2004)

User Reviews

Excellent Show

I just had to give my 2 cents worth on this show in some public forum somewhere because I'd hate to see the studio cancel it because it wasn't getting very good feedback. I watch the show every Monday night and it is the highlight of my week (and, yes, I do have a life).

I very much enjoy the characters, the story lines, and the Wraiths. And given the fact that it is still only the first season I'm hoping that the show will only get better. If you want to see weak story lines just about half the Star Trek: TNG series had them and that show lasted 7 seasons (I believe). Yes, I'm a Trekkie but I don't believe you have to be one or even a fan of the sci fi genre to enjoy this series.

To the writers, producers, and actors on the show I'm cyberbegging that you continue your great work and know that it is being very much appreciated by people like me (smart and handsome).

Dave M