Stargate SG-1

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Season 1
Season #: 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
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Critic Reviews

  1. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Ron Miller
    Jun 10, 2014
    60
    Stargate SG-1 is mainstream sci-fi television of the no-brainer genre. Light on intellectual depth and heavy on action, it seems destined to play toward a younger age group than the Star Trek and Babylon 5 sort of science fiction shows. [24 Jul 1997]
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  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: David Bianculli
    Jun 10, 2014
    50
    The TV pilot, like the theatrical film, is long on hardware and gunplay and short on logic. [24 Jul 1997]
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    Jun 10, 2014
    50
    "SG-1" is a passable action series on a par with most syndicated sci-fi fare. Its only real distinguishing feature is [a] ludicrous, completely gratuitous nude scene. [26 Jul 1997]
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  5. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Will Joyner
    Jun 10, 2014
    50
    Stargate [the movie] gained in power largely because of its visual sweep: the scenes of ancient folk and modern warriors joining to engage the supernatural, against a vast desert backdrop, made for a resonant, even poetic blend of the past, present and future. A television series, with a lower budget, can't be expected to achieve its impact in that way, but Stargate SG-1 seems to be trying to make up the deficit with shock tactics.

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best TV Season of 1997
3
#3 Most Discussed TV Season of 1997
4
#4 Most Shared TV Season of 1997

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 107 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 125
  3. Negative: 16 out of 125
  1. duhhitscolin
    Mar 9, 2011
    9
    This is one of the few shows that achieve the perfect balance between being humourous and serious. It knows when to bring on the laughs andThis is one of the few shows that achieve the perfect balance between being humourous and serious. It knows when to bring on the laughs and when to bring on the suspense. It knows when to break the tension and when to elevate it. It has relatable characters that are flawed despite the amazing situations they find themselves in.
    What i find most amazing is how there is so little romance in the show, it's not totally missing, but it isn't overhyped.
    Perhaps it is the ability to balance every aspect that allows it to become the longest running sci-fi show (until Smallville ends its run and overtake SG1)    … Full Review »
  2. ZiggyStardust
    Jun 17, 2011
    10
    One of my favorite shows. I grew up with this and I've always liked it. The idea, traveling to other galaxies is so fascinating and Stargate:One of my favorite shows. I grew up with this and I've always liked it. The idea, traveling to other galaxies is so fascinating and Stargate: SG-1 really exceeded in that premise. Great cast, great seasons and well done series history/research.… Full Review »
  3. Edmund_Wells
    Feb 10, 2013
    2
    Unlike most of the reviewers here, I must be the only one to have actually watched other sci-fi shows. The acting on Stargate wasUnlike most of the reviewers here, I must be the only one to have actually watched other sci-fi shows. The acting on Stargate was embarrassing, the writing mediocre to poor, and the stories repetitive and simpleminded. Not to mention the silly costumes and "special" effects. Anyone who feels this is the "best" sci-fi series out there needs an injection of taste or to seriously broaden their horizons. The humor of the show is to be laughed at, not with. The original Battlestar Galactica from the 1970's is better than this joke of a series, but it seems only "fans" choose to comment. Snap out of it.… Full Review »
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