Stargate SG-1 Season 1 Boxed Set

Starring:Michael Shanks, Christopher Judge
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
Amazon.com
Hollywood's film archives overflow with the carcasses of dismal movies based on lame '60s and '70s television shows, a syndrome that shows no sign of abating. But here's evidence that the reverse effect, turning a movie into a TV series, can have surprisingly positive results. Indeed, based on the 21 episodes produced for the first season of Stargate SG-1, it could be argued that this show is significantly better than the 1994 feature it's derived from.

The central conceit of the original Stargate--the existence of an artificially created "wormhole" through which one can travel to different worlds light years away from Earth--was an intriguing one. In seizing on the obvious possibilities for expanding on that premise, series executive producers-writers Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright have smartly retained some of the film's basic elements (its amalgam of myth and theoretical hokum, or the ongoing clash of wills between scientists and soldiers), while adding a variety of fresh ideas (including new characters, new locations, and a welcome dose of humor, much of it supplied by Richard Dean Anderson, MacGyver himself, who replaces Kurt Russell in the central role of Colonel Jack O'Neill). The result is a show with multidimensional heroes and villains and consistently compelling story lines (many of them introduced in the pilot and carried forward through subsequent episodes) balancing excellent special effects and production values. All this and full frontal nudity, too (at least in the aforementioned pilot). Who can resist?

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Stargate SG-1 soldiers on with this five-disc, 20-episode set from the sturdy franchise's ninth season (2005-06), incorporating numerous changes while continuing to distinguish itself as one of the television's best sci-fi shows. Longtime star Richard Dean Anderson makes only brief cameos these days, after seven seasons as Lieutenant Colonel and one as Brigadier General Jack O'Neill. Stalwarts Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks (as Samantha Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel Jackson, respectively), are still on hand, but with Season 9, Ben Browder (known to many genre fans for his lead role in the excellent Farscape series) takes over as leader of SG-1, the Stargate project's ace team in the field. As Lt. Col. Cameron Mitchell, Browder effectively projects the same kind of cocky irreverence that was Anderson's trademark, but he has a ways to go before he fully equals the latter's appeal. More engaging is fellow Farscape alum Claudia Black as Vala (Daniel Jackson's one-time love interest and a vixen, thief, and liar who becomes an integral part of the team during the several episodes in which she appears), while Beau Bridges is capable but uninspiring as Major General Hank Landry, who runs the show back on Earth.

Then there are the bad guys. With longtime nemeses the Goa'uld having essentially been eliminated, we now have the Ori, whose agenda of domination through religion provides the season's principal story arc. They're certainly a timely addition. With their "Book of Origin," rejection of free will, and goal of subduing all heretics and "unbelievers," the Ori resemble extreme fundamentalists of various stripes; on the other hand, when the U.S. military talks about crusades and "ridding the galaxy of evildoers," parallels to the Bush administration's war on terror are obvious and unavoidable. Problem is, while we know that the Ori are relentless, devious, and bloated with the pride that always attaches itself to false gods, we can't actually see them. They have semi-human apostles, called Priors, who spread "enlightenment" and bad mojo (not to mention plagues of carnivorous bugs) all over the universe. They have mighty ships that that leave the good guys in dire straits in the climactic battle that ends the season (typically, little is resolved, leaving viewers to salivate for Season 10). But the Ori themselves are kin to the all-knowing Ancients, who exist not in recognizable physical form but as energy; unlike previous villains, from the Goa'uld to the Replicators to Stargate Atlantis' Wraith, when it comes to the Ori, there's no there there. Meanwhile, the writers' replacement of the ancient Egyptian iconography used in earlier seasons with various aspects of Arthurian legend (Merlin, Knights of the Round Table, sword in the stone) is sometimes cool, sometimes merely hokey.

As always, Stargate SG-1's production values and effects remain first-rate, even as the stories become more character-driven and less dependent on spectacular action sequences. The DVD transfers are excellent. Special features are similar to previous box sets: audio commentary on all episodes, featurettes focusing on sets, props, and special effects, and five "directors series" entries devoted to particular episodes. --Sam Graham

Description

The Stargate is an intergalactic gateway, developed by an ancient civilization, that links other planets from other solar systems to ours. The U.S. Air Force assembles a Stargate team for interstellar peace-keeping missions. Boasting incredible special effects sequences, rapid-fire pacing and awesome scenes of alien warfare, STARGATE SG-1Â™ is your gateway to pulse-pounding, sci-fi action!

Customer Reviews:

Stargate SG-1 - Season 9 Boxed Set (Thinpak.......2007-06-09

Received in good condition and good time

Best SCi-Fi show.......2007-05-30

Best SCi-Fi Show since X-Files. I love it. Now that the are ending it after 10 years, I guess I want need my cable tv anymore.

DVD disk don't work!.......2007-05-29

Star Gate SG-1 Season 9 that I bought only two (2) of the Five (5) disk work. Would like to get a refund!

excellent.......2007-05-15

I love stargate and would recommend it to anyone who is a sci-fi fan or a fan of the original movie. The writers did a good job of keeping the series running even though they defeated the 'bad guys' from the first eight seasons. The original is still the best. :)

Pretty good.......2007-05-12

There were some innovative story lines and some really amusing episodes. It's just what the show needed.

Average customer rating:

Oh my, yes
One of the best Sci-Fi series ever produced
Love the series
Decent "B level" science fiction
SG-1 Season 1

Stargate SG-1 Season 1 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B000059TGH
Release Date: 2001-05-22

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Hollywood's film archives overflow with the carcasses of dismal movies based on lame '60s and '70s television shows, a syndrome that shows no sign of abating. But here's evidence that the reverse effect, turning a movie into a TV series, can have surprisingly positive results. Indeed, based on the 21 episodes produced for the first season of Stargate SG-1, it could be argued that this show is significantly better than the 1994 feature it's derived from.

The central conceit of the original Stargate--the existence of an artificially created "wormhole" through which one can travel to different worlds light years away from Earth--was an intriguing one. In seizing on the obvious possibilities for expanding on that premise, series executive producers-writers Jonathan Glassner and Brad Wright have smartly retained some of the film's basic elements (its amalgam of myth and theoretical hokum, or the ongoing clash of wills between scientists and soldiers), while adding a variety of fresh ideas (including new characters, new locations, and a welcome dose of humor, much of it supplied by Richard Dean Anderson, MacGyver himself, who replaces Kurt Russell in the central role of Colonel Jack O'Neill). The result is a show with multidimensional heroes and villains and consistently compelling story lines (many of them introduced in the pilot and carried forward through subsequent episodes) balancing excellent special effects and production values. All this and full frontal nudity, too (at least in the aforementioned pilot). Who can resist?

Customer Reviews:

Oh my, yes.......2007-05-26

Ok, I'm going to go against the tide here and say that the full frontal nudity scene in the pilot episode was pretty much the high point of the whole thing. I had heard good things about this show, but honestly, if this show was a book I'll bet it would have a cheeseball painting on the cover of a tough looking dude with a scar and maybe a futuristic eyepatch, a tough babe showing cleavage, and a spaceship. Maybe a dragon, for good measure. And some lasers. Maybe a big, forboding claw-like hand framing the whole thing like it's getting ready to grab everyone. Ug.

Since the nudity was the only part worth watching, I will instead review that: As nudity goes, this is classic nudity - completely gratuitous, lovingly framed, and remaining on camera far longer than is necessary. The character in question is credited as 'Dark Skinned Woman' which is accurate, but probably should have been 'Naked Woman' since that was the only reason she was on camera. The part required no acting skills, but it did require naked skills, and the actress portraying Dark Skinned Woman had that in spades. If there is any justice in this world she will win an Oscar. I don't care if this was a TV show - an Oscar I say!

Yeah, so this was terrible. Sorry to all the fans, I know you love the show, but to anyone else thinking of dipping a toe in just be aware this material falls somewhere between Doctor Who and Independence Day. Think SciFi Channel's 'The Invisible Man' meets the original Star Trek. Nothing wrong with that per se, but yeah.

One of the best Sci-Fi series ever produced.......2007-05-25

We own the first nine seasons (soon to buy season 10) and absolutely love them. This is a treasure in our DVD vault.

Love the series.......2007-05-16

Richard Dean Anderson is who makes this a great series. He is the glue that holds everyone together. The episodes for the most part are very clever, and the concept of a gate to other planets is what makes it fun.

Decent "B level" science fiction.......2006-11-07

Entertaining but not in the same league as Star Trek, the new BattleStar Galactica, Buffy, or Roswell. Never explained why every alien they meet speaks English, especially as language barriers were important in the original movie. Some of the acting is wooden, especially Teal'C and Carter. However, Jackson, O'Neil and Hammond are well-acted characters. The plot lines do not bear a lot of scrutiny.

SG-1 Season 1.......2006-11-03

After watching the Movie, i really do like it. In the first series, the world of stargate just got a lot bigger.

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Great Programs
No Brainer!
Stargate Season 3
Stargate SG-1 Season 3 (Thinpak)
Great show, but pointer problems

Stargate SG-1 Season 3 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B00008PC0W
Release Date: 2003-06-17

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To resolve the season 2 cliffhanger, General Hammond rounds up every conceivable ally to rescue the SG-1 team from Hathor's clutches and gets a much-needed field trip in the process. "Into the Fire " is actually a weak opening for the new year, but does boast some impressive visuals as Hammond and Brat'ac pilot a shuttle through an open Stargate (euphemistically called "threading the needle"). In subsequent episodes, Daniel Jackson is intrigued by the planet Orban's scientific advances over only a few years. An exchange of knowledge is agreed and the precise "Learning Curve" of their children is revealed. Still recalling the original movie, O'Neill is concerned for the siblings because of the loss of his son. In "Demons" some serious lambasting of organized religion occurs in a storyline concerning a medieval Christian village that's being terrorized by a giant Goa'uld servant creature. This episode both brings to light and questions each of the principal characters' beliefs.

"Forever in a Day" begins an important storyline about Daniel's wife Sha're's stolen child who is a "Harcesis," an illegal breeding between Goa'uld hosts. Then an earlier thread is picked up in "Past and Present" on planet Vyus whose people all suffer amnesia. Their leader Ke'ra (played by Megan Leitch who's portrayed Mulder's missing sister in The X-Files) is a link to the earlier "Prisoners" episode and the dangerous "destroyer of worlds". In a two-part cliffhanger, Sam must attempt to rescue her father, face Satan himself on a prison moon, and resurrect "Jolinar's Memories" from the Goa'uld she was briefly possessed by, then "The Devil You Know" reveals an embarrassing secret that could allow the team to escape the clutches of Satanic Sokar. "Pretense" is one of those sci-fi series staples as a character is put on trial to prove their guilt on behalf of another. "Urgo" expands the general sardonic humor with a little pathos for the guest appearance by Dom DeLuise. Lots of slapstick ensues.

"A Hundred Days" is the three months O'Neill spends stranded on planet Edora by the fire rain of a passing asteroid belt. Then in "Shades of Grey" he appears to suffer a total personality switch when he steals technology from the Tollan and is insubordinate in the extreme. Both these are terrific concepts but are scarcely enough story to have stretched across more than one episode. --Paul Tonks

Customer Reviews:

Great Programs.......2007-05-17

I have loved every episode of the Stargate series. They are so exciting to watch.

No Brainer!.......2007-05-15

Yes people... this one is a no brainer if you are a fan of the Stargate SG 1 series. There is only one thing wrong with Season three, as is with all of the early season sets... There is no audio commentary included with each episode. I'm not sure which season they start with but I know that season seven & nine have them along with Stargate Atlantis season one & two.

Stargate Season 3.......2007-02-04

I finished off Stargate SG1: season 3 last week.... that was interesting.... i liked special guest Dom Deluise.... he was showing off his classic acting style.... it also featured the return of Apophis and the introduction of the replicators.....

tkj

Stargate SG-1 Season 3 (Thinpak).......2007-01-20

It is surely true that a Sci-Fi movie or an action movie is as good as the villain is bad. There are several of those evildoers in Stargate, but the "badder Santa" of them all is Apophis and he does a great job at being evil, yet arrogant which always plays in favor of the famous hero quadruplet dubbed SG-1.
Most of the episodes of this season will be fun to watch, and among the first four seasons (#1-4) this 3rd one can be perhaps rated as the most entertaining.

Great show, but pointer problems.......2007-01-10

Great show, but some episode links don't work. You need to go into the scene selection to actually play the episode you want.

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stargate sg1 - season 7
I just love Stargate!!!
The O'Neel
its a great dvd!!!
staregate sg1 season 7

Stargate SG-1 Season 7 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 8 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 - Season 8 Boxed Set

ASIN: B0002KPHWO
Release Date: 2004-10-19

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A gradual shift in overall style, character homecomings and departures, and evolving on- and off-screen roles for the major players are among the attractions of the seventh season of Stargate SG-1. Spread out over five discs, these 21 episodes are ample indication that changes notwithstanding--and admittedly, not all of them are for the better--the series remains arguably the best-made, most compelling sci-fi program on television.

Perhaps most noticeable is the reduced role of star Richard Dean Anderson, who opted to limit his number of trips to Vancouver, where Stargate SG-1 is filmed. But that's not a bad thing. The show's ability to poke fun at itself has always been a strong suit, and while Anderson still brings a welcome sense of humor to his portrayal of wiseacre and loose cannon Col. Jack O'Neill, his act is getting a little smug by now. What's more, the other principal cast members have taken up the slack, both behind and in front of the camera: Michael Shanks (Daniel Jackson, who rejoins the cast in episode 1) wrote one episode and co-wrote another; Christopher Judge (Teal'c) wrote one as well; Amanda Tapping (Lt. Col. Samatha Carter) directed episode 19, "Resurrection"; and even Corin Nemec (Jonas Quinn, who appears in just a few episodes) contributed one story.

The seventh season also finds the series somewhat more earthbound than in the past; indeed, there are episodes in which the Stargate (the "wormhole" our heroes use to travel to different worlds) doesn't appear at all. On balance, the stories are more personal, and more political--especially the final two, with the newly elected U.S. President (William Devane) struggling to decide the fate of the Stargate program (and, of course, the fate of the entire known universe as well!). And then there's the ultimate villain, Anubis, who makes perennial nemeses the Goa'uld (of which Anubis is one... sort of) look tame. He's a combination of Star Wars' Darth Vader and evil Emperor, but hey, at least these guys borrow from the best.

Stargate SG-1's production values remain first-rate. The bonus DVD features are also much better than they once were, with audio commentary (mainly by directors and writers) for every episode, as well as director profiles and "Beyond the Gate" featurettes focusing on individual characters. --Sam Graham

Customer Reviews:

stargate sg1 - season 7.......2007-06-27

product received in a timely manner and in good condition (I have not opened it yet as we are not to that series at this time).

I just love Stargate!!!.......2007-03-29

The seasons just keep getting better and better. We're on Season 9 now... You won't be disappointed!

The O'Neel.......2007-03-08

Every episode a girl could want of Jack O'Neel doing his thing! Richard Dean Anderson's acting & involvement in this series made it all happen for me. Sam, Daniel, Tielc, Gen Hammond, Dr Fraizer & Jack work together so well, such chemistry. I will sorely miss this cast & series but thank heavens I have the DVD collection.

its a great dvd!!!.......2007-02-11

the good stuff

i was recived very qiuck

its an amazing dvd

good price

bad things

it's the secound dvd there is somthing wrong with the dvd pack
what i mean is that whene u open it the thing that hold the dvd inside is broken...so the dvd falls to the floor.

staregate sg1 season 7.......2007-01-16

ilove amazon its better than wally world!
product was in exll. cond. and amazon is so quick with deliveries

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Outstanding
Stargate SG1 Season 2
Stargate SG 1
A fine second season
Great series, great delivery

Stargate SG-1 Season 2 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 4 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 5 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 1 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B000067DNC
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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The 1994 movie Stargate was originally intended as the start of a franchise, but creators Roland Emmerich and Dean Devlin were distracted with Independence Day. Episodic TV treatment was the natural next step. Replacing the roles of Colonel Jack O'Neill (Kurt Russell) and Dr. Daniel Jackson (James Spader) are, respectively, Richard Dean Anderson and Michael Shanks. They're joined by Captain Samantha Carter (Amanda Tapping) and former alien baddie Teal'c (Christopher Judge) to form the primary unit SG-1. With a seemingly endless network of Stargates found to exist on planets all across the known universe, their mission is to make first contact with as many friendly races as possible. Chasing their heels at almost every turn are the "overlord" pharaonic Goa'uld--the ancient Egyptian gods from the original film. The welcome notion of a continued plot thread sees offshoots that follow the reincarnation of Daniel's wife, Sam's father literally joining a renegade faction of the Goa'uld, and Jack in an unending quest to out-sarcasm everyone. Amid a plethora of derivative look-alikes, Stargate SG-1 has held its own with stories that put the science fiction back into TV sci-fi.

Among the second season's 22 episodes, "The Serpent's Lair" concludes the cliffhanger from the end of the first season in a rollercoaster of wit, plot twists, and cutting-edge special effects as the SG-1 team resign themselves to a suicide mission. In the two-parter "The Tok'ra," Sam's estranged father is dying of cancer, but her obligations sway her toward saving a member of the Goa'uld renegade Tok'ra who is also dying. In "Show and Tell," the central story arc takes a dramatic turn when a child arrives to warn that some survivors of a Goa'uld attack are determined to eliminate anyone who might host their enemy--which means Earth as a whole. There's great fun to be had in "1969," with a time-travel plot that loops many aspects of the show's story lines together, and the cliffhanger finale, "Out of Mind," has Jack experience an Aliens-style awakening 79 years into his future. --Paul Tonks

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2007-04-14

I am a sci-fi freak, although I am also a husband and a father so as a result the time I spend in front of the tube is minimal. And since I spend little time watching T.V. what I do watch had better be good, Stargate SG-1 season 1 and 2 have been time well spent!!!!!

Stargate SG1 Season 2.......2007-03-30

This one is a no brainer for the fans of Stargate SG1. It's a must have for all who want the complete series. To some, it may seem booring but the audio commetntary for some of the episodes can be very interesting.

Stargate SG 1.......2007-03-20

Love this series. I have all the seasons. Great to view over and over from the beginning any time I want.

A fine second season.......2007-02-05

The Stargate team soldiers through another season of interstellar adventures. Interesting developments include the introduction of the Tok'ra, the discovery of the Asgard, and a return to the planet Abydos from the original Stargate movie. Clever writing and the continuing development of the Stargate universe with its diverse races and power struggles balance out the weaker episodes.

Great series, great delivery.......2007-01-29

Though I liked the box case presentation better. Much better I would say. This slim case is so not personal. But it looks like we will have to get along with these boxes from now on. nothing to discuss on the discs quality which is flawless

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Stargate SG1 Season 5
I never recieved the product because DHL refused to deliver
mom of 10
Still #1
Great Product but..

Stargate SG-1 Season 5 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 3 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 2 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B0000V491U
Release Date: 2004-01-20

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It now seems clear that season 5 of Stargate SG-1 will be remembered as the one in which something went awry with Daniel Jackson. Lots of behind-the-scenes rumors fueled the idea of cast tension, but whatever the problem, his sudden departure from the show was obviously through a quickly contrived scenario. In retrospect, there must have been a problem for some while before the weird penultimate episode ("Meridian"). Michael Shanks looks frequently bored in his rare moments of individual screen time as he infiltrates a Goa'uld meeting and even when making friends with a creature everyone else wants dead. In fact, there's only one point when everyone really seems to be having fun, and that's in the spoof 100th episode "Wormhole X-treme!"

Most shows go through a run-around, skin-of-their-teeth period awaiting renewal, and it certainly seems to have affected storylines this year. For example, a next generation of younger SG teams is introduced. Replacements? The most unfortunate aspect of things, however, was that not a single episode managed to stand alone on its own merits. Every single story was dependent on a part of the greater interwoven warring-species threads. Some of the one-off tales were terrific in and of themselves, but it was as if the writers fell into the trap of having to refer to as much backstory as possible, perhaps to ensure loose ends could be easily wrapped up? Ultimately none of this mattered since the show went on for quite a while. --Paul Tonks

Customer Reviews:

Stargate SG1 Season 5.......2007-02-04

Season five was good... we find out how the replicators originated and as always there is a new threat that the team has to contend with.... the sadest momemt was in the 2nd to last episode where one of the team members dies....

Peter Wingfield (highlander) returns in "Between two Fires" briefly as he helps wipe out the Tolans for not successfully exterminating the people of earth.

Christina Cox (FX: the series) returns in "the sentinel" to repair a machine that helped protect an alien world from outside threats.... a revelation occurs at the end of the episode.... she is lifted out of prison to help SG1 and given life in prison instead of being in death row....

Corin Nemec (Parker Louis Can't Lose) plays an alien who knows the real truth of the sacrifice that one of the team members made and only tells his people at the very end.... after that he steals some very important minerals from them and gives it to stargate command....

ted

I never recieved the product because DHL refused to deliver.......2007-01-19

I ordered the product in plenty of time to receive before christmas. It was suppose to be a present for my Son as he is an avid Stargate SG1 fan.
DHL refused to deliver stating that they didn't know which house was mine.
UPS never has a problem. DHL either needs to hire better drivers or get out of the business.

Dan

mom of 10.......2007-01-19

My entire family enjoys the stargate series. We find it to be well written, creatively produced, and with very little to no objectional material in it. Col. O'Neill may let the occasional bad word fly but he is never vulgar, and there are never any explicit scenes. Even the bad guys have "class" for the most part. Because of the action/adventure nature of the show there is some violence. The story line is fun to follow and fascinating. It's definitely addicting. It's refreshing to find a series that appeals to both adults and children and yet remains a faithfully clean show.

Still #1.......2007-01-16

If you enjoyed Season 1, you will enjoy this season of SG 1 just as well! The action and storylines are still as creative as you hope them to be. This is a big season for changes...if you are only slightly a fan or are a StarGate regular, you must have this season! Don't be a Shol-vah! Buy it now!

Great Product but.........2007-01-09

The disks are great and the quality seems fine. I woudl have liked if the packaging remained the same through out the seasons. I purchased the first seven season in the full pack version, thin pak was not available, and then purchased the last two season in thinpak. Its an aesthetic thing but it bugs me.

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Four is the charm!
One of the Best
Stargate SG1 Season 4
Stargate SG-1 Season 4
I love it!

Stargate SG-1 Season 4 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 2 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B00009X75H
Release Date: 2003-09-02

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It wasn't until the beginning of Stargate SG-1's fourth season that fans knew to take the Replicator threat seriously. The spidery nasties had only seemed like one of many new enemies introduced in previous years. But when the one seemingly omnipotent backbone of the galaxy was asking Earth for help, clearly we were in real trouble! In fact, the team's list of enemies expanded and got far more complicated this year. Proving without a shadow of a doubt that this is science fiction, the Russians reveal they have their own Stargate program and ask the Americans for help. This twist allows for exploration of all the political machinations occurring behind the scenes of the SG-C, all of which appear to stem from the embittered Senator Kinsey (Ronny Cox).

There were quite a few Earth-based stories in the year, but not all the new enemies were originally local. Willie Garson comically guest-starred as Martin, a geekily suspicious guy with too much knowledge of the Stargate. More sinister was an old flame of Daniel's turning into something far more painful than an old wound (thanks to an ancient Egyptian curse). Thankfully, the writers hadn't forgotten the importance of one-off storylines too. In "Upgrades" the team learns a lesson in abuse of power. In "The Other Side" (featuring DS9's Rene Auberjonois) they learn about blind trust. In "Scorched Earth" a dangerous claim for a planet's ownership means they learn to value Daniel's contribution to the group dynamic. If only this last lesson were learned better, season 5 might not have ended up as muddled as it did. --Paul Tonks

Customer Reviews:

Four is the charm!.......2007-06-06

For the first three seasons, Stargate SG-1 was to me a thoroughly watchable and entertaing "also ran" sci-fi show with a very likeable cast and a great premise for space travel that eliminated the need for spaceships, thus allowing humans from today to embark on the kinds of outer space adventure usually reserved for our descendants centuries hence.

But something magic happened in season four! Was it the writing? The special effects budget? The actors getting comfortable in their roles? Maybe a combination, but to me this season is where Stargate SG-1 left the "also ran" space opras behind and began its ascension (pun intended for you fans) to where it stands today as one of the great epic sci-fi TV series that people will be watching decades from now, I hope.

I had just completed watching all the way through season 8 on my own when my wife, who doesn't particularly like sci-fi as a genra, suddenly latched onto this series (another tribute to it's greatness, that non sci-fi fans can enjoy it) and had me watching it again from the first season forward. I promised to filter the episodes for her and make it a "best of Stargate SG-1" kind of thing.

During the first three seasons, I enjoyed re-watching the great episodes that established the goa'old (or gooy-old or whatever, even the Stargate actors themselves can't pronounce it consistently) and introduced us to the Nox and other aliens, but there were a number of episodes in each season we could just skip without missing much, and I didn't particularly care to see them again.

Then came season four! Which ones to skip? They're all, like, really good, and some are brilliant stand alone examples of sci-fi storytelling. And, they started doing commentaries for each episode! So, you could watch them once and then relive them through the eyes of the creators of the show.

Well, I won't go into each episode, but it's season four that contains the episode that officially made me a Stargate SG-1 fan, and that was "Window of Opportunity". This has got to be one of classic episodic sci-fi episodes ever written for any series, kind of like "The Inner Light" was for Star Trek Next Generation. I saw "Window of Opportunity" on TV and thought "Wow, this show has some writers who know what they're doing", and then I started buying the series sets and watching from episode one. The great thing about this episode is not only the Groundhog Day premise, but the sad and thoughtful ending.

Anyway, here's your window of opportunity to watch great sci-fi. Don't be surprised if you end up watching some of them more than once.

One of the Best.......2007-03-09

This is one of the best seasons of Stargate SG1! It has many of the most memorable moments and the special features are entertaining.

Stargate SG1 Season 4.......2007-02-04

Season four is interesting but not as dramatic as some of the other seasons.... the cliffhanger at the end of the season is somewhat similar to the plot of Star trek: voyager..... they did have some interesting guest stars however....

Rene Auberjonois (Star trek: Deep Space 9) makes an appearance he plays the leader of a Nazi like civilization that seeks help from the SGC to eliminate their enemies......

Peter Wingfield (Highlander) has a couple of appearances as a Goa'uld who tries to pretend that he is a member of the Tok'ra.... there is a lot of tension between him and Teal'c....

Very brief moments with Sean Millington (CFL player) for all the Lion fans out there.....

Marina Sirtis (Star Trek: The Next Generation) plays a Russian Scientist that has gotten into trouble with their own stargate.... (that they stole).... dirty russians.....

Stargate SG-1 Season 4.......2007-01-16

It came in mail pretty quickly was a gift for christmas. Very good service.

I love it!.......2007-01-06

I have been slowly getting the dvd seasons as time goes through. Thank goodness that they were in thin pak, as I have also been transfering all my dvds from regular cases into the thin cases. In case you are wondering, it is the Memorex Slim DVD case, ASIN: B0001MKU48

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Stargate SG-1 Season 6 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 5 (Thinpak)
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Stargate SG-1 Season 3 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 2 (Thinpak)

ASIN: B00015HVI8
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Amazon.com

The biggest change for Stargate SG-1's sixth season was its move to the Sci-Fi Channel. Financial rescue or genre haven from cancellation? Whatever the behind-the-scenes politics, the departure of Daniel Jackson (actor Michael Shanks) the previous year most certainly contributed to the need to run a tighter ship somewhere. With the addition of his replacement, Jonas Quinn, the new show dynamic (hinted at by the new title theme) meant far more convolutedly involved story arcs and less individual focus. One of very few solo spotlights came from Christopher Judge writing his own show, when "The Changeling" saw Teal'c act out a life as a fireman. One reason for its being a fan favorite was the cameo from still-alive-after-all Daniel Jackson. There'd be several more through the year, culminating in a finale that relied on how much attention you'd been paying to that all-important back-story. Other kooky cameos included Dean Stockwell in one of the many spotlights on the energy resource n'quadria, Ian Buchanan as one of the devilish Replicators (and hopefully the end of that plotline), and regular spots from John DeLancie, Ronny Cox, and Tom McBeath as the Earth-bound series bad guys. More pertinently, we also saw The X-Files' Byers (Bruce Harwood) as a scientist involved with the Antarctic Gate. Lest we forget, there are other portals on Earth. Is that an already planned spin-off on the horizon? --Paul Tonks

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Stargate series.......2007-06-27

We are enjoying this series. I have not watched season 6 yet but I know it will be as exciting as the others. The product was received in a timely manner and I believe in good condition.

love it.......2007-05-07

This is my favorite show and I'm super happy that they finally released thin packs.

Gotta Have.......2007-01-08

If you are a Stargate Fan, this has to be put into your collection.

I Really Enjoy The Series (TV) & I'm Happy To Own This Season on DVD.......2006-09-12

Due to my occupation, I might catch one of the episodes on TV one Friday night-but then the next Friday night I'd be at work & didn't want to bother with taping the show... (I'm slowly working on replacing all of the VHS movies I have with DVDs).

Now, I have the entire season on DVD & can watch them when it's convenient for me. No VHS tapes to wear out & the pack takes up quite a bit less space compared to buying the series on videocassette tape.

Another excellent season, only with a number of significant changes.......2006-07-12

The first five seasons of STARGATE SG-1 were notable for their remarkable consistency not only in quality but in style and substance. There was, in fact, little actual variation. But Season Six brought some major changes. First, Michael Shanks took a year off from the show to pursue his own projects, though he did reappear in a few episodes either as Daniel Jackson or as the voice of Thor. Second, Daniel Jackson's place was taken by Corin Nemec as Jonas Quinn, who had appeared in a Season Five episode as a denizen of another planet. Third, for much of the season the show abandoned episodes that involved them exploring new planets. They didn't completely skip visiting other worlds, but they did far less than in previous seasons.

Despite these changes, though certainly not because of them, the show remained steady and solid throughout the season. There were a number of truly superb individual episodes and the show generally maintained the quality that had distinguished it for several seasons. Corin Nemec did the best he could to fill the gap left by the departure of Daniel Jackson. To compensate for his lack of education compared to Daniel, the writers gave him an unusual ability to absorb new knowledge. There were also hints that his physiology was unique in some way that felt as if it would have played a major role in future seasons. Unfortunately (or fortunately, I suppose), the return of Daniel Jackson to the show precluded the need for Jonas, and he was with only a tiny bit of ceremony shipped back to his home planet very early in Season Seven. I personally had mixed feelings about Jonas's presence and departure. He never really meshed with the other characters and never seemed to be a part of the team the way that Daniel had, but on the other hand the way he was so obviously just jettisoned the second he was no longer needed was rather bothersome. As it was, any attentive fan could sense the abandonment of future plot lines.

The absence of Daniel Jackson in Season Six was definitely felt. Daniel functioned as the conscience of SG-1, the unapologetic idealist. He adhered unrelentingly to classic liberal ideals of fairness and justice and was unsparing in his efforts in support of those ideals. Without him, the team sometimes seemed to be without the focus they had had earlier. Not that the show ever flagged in quality or interest. It just felt like a different show. In many ways, the show felt his absence more than it would feel the absence of other characters who left in Seasons 8 and 9. There were many good things in Season Six, but Daniel Jackson's absence defined it as much as the more specific things that happened. The season also increased the number of references to the Ancients, which would lead to major things in subsequent seasons.

No fan of SG-1 would want to miss this season, but it was the harbinger of things to come. Namely, each season from here on out would bring major changes in the show, with at least one major character disappearing in each of the next three seasons. The uniformity of Seasons One through Five would give way to an evolving cast of characters. In a way, one could divide the series into Seasons One-Five and then Six onwards. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, just very different.

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It Just Keeps Getting Worse
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Stargate SG-1 - Season 8 Boxed Set
Starring: Stargate Sg-1
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Stargate Atlantis - The Complete First Season
Stargate SG-1 Season 7 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 - Season 9 Boxed Set (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 6 (Thinpak)
Stargate SG-1 Season 5 (Thinpak)

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Release Date: 2005-10-04

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The beat goes on for Stargate SG-1 in this five-disc set containing all 20 episodes from the show's eighth season. If that beat is now a bit more faint than in previous years, that's not particularly surprising when a franchise has been around this long; what's more, if Season 8 has some fairly odd aspects to it ("Threads," which appears to have been planned as the final episode of the entire series, is followed by two more in this set alone… not to mention an unexpected renewal that led to an all-new Season 9), that too isn't exactly unusual in the wacky world of series television.

Some significant changes are apparent in Season 8. Jack O'Neill (series star Richard Dean Anderson) has been promoted to Brigadier General and is now top dog (as he puts it, the guy who "spent my whole life stickin' it to the man" now is the man). The existence of the stargate, an artificially created "wormhole" through which one can instantly travel to different worlds light years away from Earth, is no longer a well-guarded secret. And Stargate Command itself now exists primarily to "develop new weapons and technologies to defend the planet" from our various alien antagonists--principally the "Replicators," relentless little bug-machines poised to take over not only Earth but the entire galaxy.

The rest of the SG-1 core cast (Amanda Tapping, Christopher Judge, and Michael Shanks) is intact. But whereas Anderson, who has steadily reduced his role in the show, wasn't much missed in Season 7, one wishes there were more of him this time around; O'Neill's general insouciance and aversion to techno-speak are a welcome antidote to the kind of sci-fi gobbledygook (discussions about "a time dilation field on the planet Hala" and such) that now threatens to take precedence over the action and fine special effects that distinguished earlier seasons. Most of all, while there are still all manner of villains (Anubis, Ba'al, the ever-present Goa'uld) to contend with, as well as a few good guys (the Asgard, the rebel Jaffa) to help our heroes fight the good fight, Stargate SG-1's writers and creators may be running out of steam. Hence we get an episode like the very peculiar "Citizen Joe," featuring Dan Castellaneta as an average guy who sees "visions" (i.e., clips from past episodes) of the SG-1 team in action and becomes obsessed with proving that the whole stargate project really exists; an uneasy combination of self-parody and self-congratulation, this episode, while not unamusing, sticks out like a sore thumb.

Bonus features include audio commentary (mostly by the various directors) on 19 of the 20 episodes, along with photo galleries and one featurette per disc. --Sam Graham

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STARGATE SG-1 DVD:8TH SSN V1: Episode #8.1: New Order Part 1 - When Carter and Teal'c fly to the Asgard world of Hala in hopes of finding a way to revive O'Neill, they are attacked by Replicators, who take Carter prisoner. Meanwhile, Dr. Weir and Daniel Jackson attempt to negotiate a treaty with Goa'uld System Lords who wish to unite against a common enemy. Episode #8.2: New Order Part 2 - The Goa'uld send a mothership to Earth, demanding that it prove its superior defenses. As Dr. Weir applies her most expert diplomatic tactics, Daniel and the still unconscious body of Colonel O'Neill are unexpectedly beamed aboard Thor's ship, where Thor tries to access the knowledge of the Ancients. Episode #8.3: Lock Down - When Jackson contracts a mysterious illness from a Russian colonel, O'Neill is convinced that a contagion has infected the base and orders a lockdown. But when Jackson reveals that he was actually possessed by Anubis, who is now loose on the base, O'Neill must discover the identity of the new host! Episode #8.4: Zero Hour - O'Neill finds his plate full with a visit from the president and negotiations between two warring tribes from the planet Amra. But when SG-1 is captured by a Goa'uld System Lord and he's forced to choose between the safety of the team and the fate of an entire planet, O'Neill begins to question his competency!

STARGATE SG-1 DVD:8TH SSN V2: Episode #8.5: Icon - SG-1's sudden appearance sparks a civil war on the planet Tegalus, whose inhabitants were unaware of the Stargate's true nature. Intent on easing the situation, Jackson stays behind as the team returns to Earth, but finds himself pitted against a tyrannical religious leader with no tolerance for those who don't share his beliefs! Episode #8.6: Avatar - A virtual reality training scenario goes terribly wrong when the simulation begins to learn from Teal'c, trapping him and endangering his life. Jackson volunteers to enter the simulation on a rescue mission. But will he be able to rescue Teal'c or become a victim himself? Episode #8.8: Affinity - Given clearance to live off-base, Teal'c tries in vain to blend in as an ordinary civilian. But when his unwavering ethical code compels him to help ordinary people in trouble, specifically, a neighbor with an abusive boyfriend, he soon finds himself thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspect in the boyfriend's murder! Episode #8.7: Covenant - When a billionaire industrialist threatens to reveal the existence of alien life at a press conference, SG-1 is charged with the job of keeping him quiet. Carter, who has worked with him in the past, tries to explain that the information will cause panic, but ultimately she must decide how far she is willing to go to stop this threat to national security.

STARGATE SG-1 DVD:8TH SSN V3: Episode #8.9: Sacrifices - During a meeting with Ishta's rebel Jaffa faction on planet Haktyl, Teal'c receives some distressing news: his son, Ryac, intends to marry one of Ishta's warriors. Refusing to give his blessing to the marriage puts Teal'c at odds with Ishta even as they are ambushed by enemy forces! Episode #8.10: Endgame - When the Stargate disappears in a flash of light, Carter and Jackson's investigation leads them to an industrial warehouse storing VX rockets and vials filled with what appears to be nerve gas. Meanwhile, Teal'c discovers the mass deaths of Jaffa, spread across four planets. Could this horrifying event be connected to the gas? Episode #8.12: Gemini - The team receives a message from a Replicator that looks exactly like Carter. Created by another Replicator called Fifth, Replicator Carter was meant to serve by Fifth's side. However, possessing Carter's personality, she resisted Fifth, and escaped. Now on the run, she informs SG-1 that Fifth and his entire armada are headed their way, and that she wishes to be destroyed! Episode #8.11: Prometheus Unbound - Jackson embarks on a mission to search for the lost Atlantis team aboard the starship Prometheus. But when an unseen Super Soldier boards the Prometheus and incapacitates the crew, only Daniel is able to escape. And if he is to save the Prometheus, he must now face the Super Soldier alone!

STARGATE SG-1 DVD:8TH SSN V4: Episode #8.13: It's Good to Be King - Hoping to warn Harry Maybourne of Goa'uld attacks, SG-1 arrives at his last known whereabouts to find that he has been appointed king of a primitive people and that he believes he possesses writings by a time-traveling Ancient predicting these events. The team is skeptical until they discover what appears to be a time machine. Episode #8.14: Full Alert - When O'Neill finds the door to his home forced open and former Vice President Robert Kinsey waiting for him inside, his first instinct is to call the police. But he changes his mind - and allies himself with his Kinsey - when he learns that the rogue organization known as The Trust plan to ally themselves with the Russian government! Episode #8.18: Citizen Joe - At a tag sale, civilian Joe Spencer comes across a small stone that gives him visions of SG-1 in action. Delighted, he shares the stories with anyone who will listen. But when he inadvertently learns that SG-1 really exists, his excitement turns into obsession. As he slowly alienates everyone around him, Joe resolves to expose the truth about SG-1, no matter the cost! Episode #8.15: Reckoning Part 1 - Teal'c and Bratac believe the time is right to lead their people in an uprising against their Goa'uld masters. However, their plan suffers a setback when an army of Replicators begins to systematically take control of Goa'uld ships and Jackson is taken prisoner. Meanwhile, O'Neill consults with an old alien ally about the decimation of the Goa'uld by another, more powerful enemy.

STARGATE SG-1 DVD:8TH SSN V5: Episode #8.16: Reckoning Part 2 - Goa'uld system lord Baal reveals to O'Neill that he has been taking orders from Anubis, long thought to be dead. In the face of a losing battle with the Replicators, Anubis seeks a powerful weapon that could destroy all life in the galaxy. Afraid of the consequences of such an event, Baal pleads with O'Neill to persuade Teal'c and the rebel Jaffa to destroy the temple where the weapon is buried. Episode #8.17: Threads - With a climactic battle behind them, the team turns towards personal matters. But unbeknownst to them, Anubis prepares one final attempt to take power! Meanwhile, Jackson awakens in a way station between the living world and the world of beings that have "ascended." When he learns of Anubis' campaign, will he ascend himself or try to find a way back to save his friends? Episode #8.19: Moebius Part 1 - Jackson receives documents that point to the location of a ZPM in ancient Egypt. Hoping that the energy source could be used to power Earth's defenses and open a wormhole to Atlantis, SG-1 uses an Ancient time machine to travel back to 3000 BC. But after the team locates the ZPM, Egyptians discover the time machine, and SG-1 must find a way to retake it without altering the timeline! Episode #8.20: Moebius Part 2 - SG-1's attempt to recover a ZPM from 3000 BC has altered the timeline, leading to a present in which the Stargate was never discovered! The alternate-reality Carter and Jackson convince a reluctant O'Neill to take them on their first mission through the Stargate. But when the team is captured by Teal'c, once again the First Prime of Apophis, can they convince him to join their side?

Customer Reviews:

a repeat.......2007-03-29

Nothing new. Had an opportunity to do something great. Grow up. Your audience has.

You can't beat Stargate sg-1 for great entertainment!.......2007-01-08

I am a long time fan of Stargate sg-1. The productions are always the best ..from actors, sets, camera work and all production angles (I have a degree in theatre), including the music. They actually develop their stories so that there is some scientific believability to them. Also, the actors are given incredible ranges for their craft-they are likeable actors and as far as I can tell from behind the scenes spoofs..they are likeable people too.

see it for what it is.......2006-12-24

ive read a few of these reviews and have to say , cmon guys , its only entertainment for goodness sake, stop over analysing it , just take it for what it is. if you enjoy it then watch it , if not then dont

It Just Keeps Getting Worse.......2006-11-28

I'm a huge fan of Stargate SG-1. I have many of the character's autographs (my favorite being Michael Shanks) so I consider myself to be a pretty hardcore fan. I own seasons 1-8 on DVD and I must say 8 has got to be the worst! (although I'm going to say honestly, it's a tie with season 6 and 8 really...because both seasons are horrid!)

I think honestly, they should have ended SG-1 when Daniel died in Season 5 because everything after "Meridian" is just crap.

Then once they added the new cast in season 9, it's not even watchable to me anymore. The new general is nothing like Gen. Hammond and Vala is flat out OBNOXIOUS. Mitchell will never replace Jack and my favorite character Daniel has turned from a sexy geek to a buff bubble head. Carter isn't even the same anymore.

Yes I know nothing can stay the same forever but honestly, I'm glad the show is going off the air. Of course, you'll find others who disagree with me on all of this but this is simply my opinion.

I'll give it two stars simply because I'm a fan of the series in general.

It was ...the BEST of Times........2006-09-21

To me, an avid follower of the Stargate Series, this season represents a sense of finality, although the series does continue, albeit without General Jack O'Neill (Richard Dean Anderson) in a starring role.

Since this was supposed to be the "last" season, they did manage to ties things up with a novel twist in the last 2 part episode (Moebius), and to me, that's like the icing on the cake. It even reminds you of the last episode of TNG (All Good Things) in some aspects.

Since Sci-Fi channel will not be showing any future SG-1 episodes, and the fate of where (what channel) it will wind up on is in the air at this time, it makes good sense to get the DVD set of season 8 (as well as subsequent sets when they become available).

The extra features in these sets are worth the price (imho), and it sure is great to watch an episode WITHOUT some dumb banner scrolling or animating across the bottom of my TV screen...(as Jack would say).."Don'cha Think"?

This sets is a KEEPER...((Indeed))!

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