Now Watching: Stargate UniversePosted on Sat, Oct 03, 2009
I’ve been a Stargate fan when the movie dropped in ‘94. When The Stargate SG-1 series popped up on Showtime Channel, I watched it in passing (mostly because i wanted the actors from the movie and not recasts). Only when it moved to the Sci Fi Channel for it’s sixth season did I become a devoted fan. I had to go back and rewatch the show in syndication. Along came Stargate Atlantis, which I watched religiously and it seemed like I was on the verge of Stargate overload. And then I heard about Stargate: Universe.
I’ve been waiting for this show for almost a year. Most of that time, information was pretty scarce. The talk about it being a more darker-toned show excited me. Indeed, I was hoping this would be the show that Star Trek: Voyager was suppose to be; a survivalist/sci fi/horror ride. And after watching the first 2 episodes, I’d have to say my interest is peaked. It was a nice change of pace, with an all new direction. I can’t wait to see what happens next.
In 1994, mankind discovered a network of Stargates that took them to the farthest reaches of the universe and unlocked some of history’s greatest secrets. Since that time, they’ve carried us through travels to numerous planets and battles against relentless villains. They’ve brought to the surface the wonders of Atlantis and led us to conflict with the dreaded Wraith. Now, humanity is about to cross a new threshold with the activation of a new Stargate that links to incredible Ancient technology. Welcome to Stargate Universe.
A group of soldiers, scientists and civilians, fleeing an attack, find themselves stranded far from Earth on a mammoth Ancient ship known as the Destiny. They must live in the limbo of time and space, cling to the notion of hope, locked on an unknown course in search of home. Now the group’s fates lie at the mercy of the ship as they face the challenges of meeting the most basic needs of food, water and air. Through the danger and adventures, some will be revealed as heroes, some will be shown as villains…and some won’t make it out at all.
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